March 1, 2027
AWS John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship
Direct application
$3,500
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
Ohio
Major
General Engineering
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
U.S. citizens at least 18 years old pursuing a four-year bachelor's in welding engineering or welding engineering technology at a U.S. college may apply through the AWS Foundation. Priority goes to welding engineering majors and to students in Ohio or Arizona. You need a 2.5 GPA, financial need documentation, two references, and official transcripts.
One $3,500 award is paid directly to the student's school. Prior recipients may reapply for up to four years.
Apply through the AWS Foundation national scholarship portal by the posted deadline.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Official transcript submitted directly from the school
- Two letters of recommendation
- Financial-need documentation
- Personal-statement responses covering general background, welding/work experience, and career objectives
- Official transcript submitted directly from the school
- Two letters of recommendation (required for National Scholarships)
- Cost of Attendance documentation (tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment)
- Headshot photo for promotional use if selected
- FAFSA Submission Summary (optional, only for need-based scholarships)
- Pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree in welding or a related discipline
- Deadline: March 1 annually
- Prior recipients may reapply for up to four years.
- FAFSA Submission Summary is optional and only for need-based scholarships.