Weld Scholarship 2026
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Job Description
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@unitedalloy.com
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
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