Weld Scholarship 2026

United Alloy • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees