The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship season, with $2.7 million available to support students pursuing welding and related fields across North America.
The deadline for AWS National, District and Section Scholarships is March 1, 2026.
In 2025, the AWS Foundation awarded scholarships to more than 1,500 students, providing support ranging from $1,000 to over $8,000. Recipients attended 430 institutions across the U.S. and internationally.
AWS scholarships are available for all levels of welding education, from short-term technical programs to associate and bachelor’s degrees. In 2025, 66% of scholarships went to students in technical schools, helping to address the growing demand for skilled welders in construction, manufacturing and other critical industries — 20% of recipients were female.
