Weld Scholarship 2026

2026 UA Weld Scholarship The 2026 United Alloy Weld Scholarship offers high school seniors in Janesville, WI and surrounding areas a unique opportunity to jumpstart their welding careers. Selected students will receive a $10,000 scholarship covering tuition, tools, and housing for a six-week, all-expenses-paid welding program at Advanced Weld Institute during the summer of 2026. In addition, participants will gain hands-on experience through a paid work opportunity at $18/hour, and upon graduation, will be offered a full-time position at United Alloy starting at $25/hour. To apply, students must be in good academic standing, have a strong interest in welding, and submit an essay along with a letter of recommendation. Applications are due by February 2026, and scholarship recipients will be announced in April 2026. Scholarship Overview: * During the six-week duration of schooling, students will earn an hourly wage of $18.00/hr. * UA/AWI will provide all tools, books, and housing. * A full-time position available with UA upon completion of the program with a starting wage of $25.00/hr. and full benefits. Students will be assigned to any of our two shifts depending on current business needs. Total Scholarship Offering: * UA: $10,000 scholarship to each chosen recipient that covers all tuition, room and board, books, and tools UA Student AWI Program Curriculum: * 40 hours of blueprint reading and symbols * GMAW-S - Short Circuit 6 hours of classroom time with 30-40 hours of shop time. *Fridays will be testing days* * GMAW-P - Pulse Spray 6 hours of classroom time with 120 hours of shop time. *Fridays will be testing days* * Fabrication - 24 hours of classroom time with 50 hours of shop time Students will abide by all AWI rules and regulations Criteria for Selection: * In good standing and on-track to graduate * Has or currently is enrolled in technical education courses, welding courses preferred. * Interested in pursuing a career in welding Recipient Selection: * United Alloy executive team will review applications and make final selection * If needed, UA team will rely on the Tech Ed Instructors at the local school districts Application Process: * Student will complete an online application on United Alloy's website and upload the following in order to be considered as a candidate: * Student will need to upload an essay explaining their interest/passion for going into a weld career and why they would be a good recipient for the scholarship. * Student will need to upload one letter of recommendation from an educator or coach (non-relative). For any outliner questions, please ask your school counselor/tech ed representative or email United Alloy directly at recruiting@ Key Scholarship 2025 Dates: Friday, March 28th (Good Friday) - Applications Due Friday, April 11th - Recipients Selection Monday, April 14th- 16th - Offers Monday, April 21st - Onboarding Begins Friday, May 9th - Welcome Lunch @ UA (recipients, families, school representatives, and AWI) Monday, June 16th - Student First Day @ AWI Friday, August 1nd - Graduation @ AWI

Created: 2026-04-02