Weld Scholarship 2026

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: 

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 Alloy’s 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 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 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

Salary : $18 - $25