AWS Section Grants fund welding schools in select regions to upgrade equipment, facilities, and training resources, aiming to boost welding education and workforce readiness.
The AWS Foundation Research Fellowships fund graduate students for innovative research in welding and joining technologies, supporting academic excellence and future leadership in the field.
Steel Curriculum Development Grant supports professors developing or updating steel-related curricula to engage students, strengthen industry connections, and encourage careers in iron and steel.
Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant supports ACS local sections with projects, outreach, and educational activities that advance inclusion, belonging, and participation in ACS and local communities.
Pizza Grants from the Association for Iron and Steel Technology Foundation fund food at chapter meetings where students discuss AIST programs and opportunities in steel industry research and careers.
Faculty Grant supports university and college faculty developing or revising nondestructive testing courses to strengthen instruction and prepare students for careers in the field.