D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

American Welding Society

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. Must attend Ohio State University.
  2. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
  3. This award is for U.S. students.
  4. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
  5. Must be majoring in welding engineering, or, if no welding candidates are available, electrical engineering.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: The D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship is available for U.S. students who are majoring in welding sciences at Ohio State University. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Click here to learn more and apply today!

Application requirements for the D. Fred and Marian L. Bovie Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • FAFSA
  • Recommendation letter
  • Essay
  • Personal statement
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: This scholarship is provided annually in honor of D. Fred Bovie and his wife, Marian. Mr. Bovie graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in welding engineering, served as an officer in the U.S. military, and established a distinguished career in welding before becoming an essential part of the American Welding Society foundation's leadership. Please note: The applicant does not have to be a member of the AWS, but it is preferred.

Award Amount: $3,000 annually, non-renewable. Previous recipients may re-apply in subsequent years.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $3,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Monday, March 1

Applications are available online on the American Welding Society (AWS) website. In addition to the completed application, the student must also submit the following: two letters of reference with one letter of reference indicating previous hands-on welding experience; a personal statement; original official transcript(s) sent directly from the college or university (if applying for more than one scholarship, only one transcript must be an original official transcript); verification of enrollment; an essay as specified on the application; and a statement of unmet financial need. Students must also file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the deadline date. The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov, at high school guidance offices, and at college financial aid offices. The application and all supporting materials must be submitted to the address provided, and be received by the deadline date.
About American Welding Society:
Contact Information: Vicky Pinsky, Foundation Coordinator
Address: 550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, Florida 33126
Email: vpinsky@aws.org , vpinsky@aws.org

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