Weld Scholarship 2026

2026 UA Weld Scholarship

The 2026 United Alloy Weld Scholarshipoffers high school seniors in Janesville WI and surrounding areas a unique opportunity to jumpstart their welding careers.

Selected students will receive a$10000 scholarshipcoveringtuition tools and housingfor asix-week all-expenses-paid welding programat Advanced Weld Institute during the summer of 2026.

In addition participants will gain hands-on experience through apaid work opportunity at $18/hour and upon graduation will be offered afull-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 anessayalong with aletter 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: $10000 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:

1. In good standing and on-track to graduate
2. Has or currently is enrolled in technical education courses welding courses preferred.
3. Interested in pursuing a career in welding

Recipient Selection:

1. United Alloy executive team will review applications and make final selection
2. If needed UA team will rely on the Tech Ed Instructors at the local school districts

Application Process:

1. Student will complete an online application on United Alloys website and upload the following in order to be considered as a candidate:
   1. 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.
   2. Student will need to uploadoneletter 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

Key Scholarship 2025 Dates:

Friday March 28^th(Good Friday) Applications Due

Friday April 11^th Recipients Selection

Monday April 14^th- 16^th Offers

Monday April 21st Onboarding Begins

Friday May 9th Welcome Lunch @ UA (recipients families school representatives and AWI)

Monday June 16^th Student First Day @ AWI

Friday August 1^nd Graduation @ AWI