Each year, the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) Foundation awards scholarships to college or trade school-bound high school seniors seeking careers in manufacturing.  One of the 2007 Trade Scholarship winners is Casey Miller. 

A 2007 graduate of Grove City High School, Grove City, Ohio, Casey is pursuing the nine-month Structural and Pipe Welding Program at the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. 

“I learned about Hobart Institute through my welding instructor, David Williams,” says Casey.  “I have taken two years of welding at Southwest Career Academy and look forward to a career in this field.”  

Casey worked during the summer and began classes at Hobart Institute in August.  He will complete his training May 9, 2008.  When not welding, Casey enjoys motocross racing throughout Ohio. 

Casey is the son of Gary Miller and Paige Kane.                    

Applications for the FMA Foundation trade scholarships are accepted at any time during the year and are awarded on a quarterly basis.  Applicants must have a 2.0 GPA and must be enrolled in a program that may lead to a career in manufacturing.  Students may apply for the required FMA membership at the time of application.  The FMA Foundation scholarships are for up to $2000.

Membership-based scholarships are available for individuals who are members of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA), Tube and Pipe Association, International (TPA) or the Outside Processors Council (OPC); the employee of a member company; or the child of a member or member company’s employee.

For more information about the scholarships available, students should call (815) 381-1338 or visit http://www.fma-foundation.org/Scholarships.cfm

About FMA Foundation

The FMA Foundation is a charitable organization that offers grants to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions introducing young people to metal forming careers in manufacturing, provides funding to organizations starting or expanding manufacturing camps for youth, and issues scholarships to students at colleges and trade schools pursuing careers in manufacturing. More information on the foundation is available by visiting www.fma-foundation.org.