AWS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ATTENDS HIWT

The selection of the Hobart Institute to further his welding education came easily for Steve Ross because, in his words, “It’s the best!”

To assist in funding his education, Steve applied for and was awarded an American Welding Society Foundation Scholarship.  A graduate of Watchung Hills Regional High School and Somerset County Vo-Tech in the Warren, New Jersey area, Steve is the son of Greg and Susan Ross.  During high school, he participated in a co-op program to obtain welding experience in an industrial setting.  He was also a member of the wrestling team and the baseball team.  His varied interests also include fishing, playing guitar, and riding his dirt bike.

Steve will be completing his HIWT training in June 2003.  He plans to work in a custom fabrication shop.

AWS SCHOLARSHIPS

The District Scholarship program is funded through the American Welding Society Foundation.  Interested students may apply to the American Welding Society by the March 1 deadline, with the funds made available for the coming fall term.  Students must be enrolled in a welding-related educational training program and be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent. 

Awardees are selected by the District Scholarship Committee.  Scholarship recipients receive a year-long, full membership to the American Welding Society in addition to the financial award that is payable directly to the school.

Further information may be obtained from the AWS web site at http://www.aws.org or by writing to:

AWS Foundation
Attn:  Development Coordinator
American Welding Society
550 NW LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126