AWS Foundation (American Welding Society)

Open programs4

1. AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund

   The Community Foundation of Noble County, in partnership with the AWS Foundation, administers the AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund, offering grants up to $10,000 to support inclusive programs and projects for children and adults with enduring intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities in Noble County, Indiana.

   OtherCommunity Development / Disability Services

   Deadline

   Nov 2, 2026

   Amount

   $10,000

2. AWS Foundation National Scholarships

   The AWS Foundation offers more than 130 National Scholarships totaling over $700,000 for students pursuing associate or bachelor’s degrees in welding or related disciplines, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more.

   ScholarshipWelding and related disciplines

   Deadline

   Mar 1, 2027

   Amount

   $10,000

3. AWS Welding Educator Professional Development Scholarships

   The American Welding Society (AWS) Foundation offers Welding Educator Professional Development Scholarships to support educators seeking training that enhances their welding instruction and student success.

   ScholarshipWelding and Education

   Deadline

   Apr 1, 2027

   Amount

   $5,000

4. Light a Spark Grant — Starter welding equipment grant for high schools

   The Light a Spark Grant, sponsored by the AWS Foundation, Miller, and Bechtel Group Foundation, offers high schools a starter package of welding equipment and supplies valued at over $14,000 to introduce welding into programs such as Ag-Ed, STEM, or Career and Technical Education.

   Equipment/FacilityEducation

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $14,000

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