Scholarships

The American Welding Society (AWS) has several scholarships available for current and prospective welding students.
Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now! You can apply to all. Candidates may be awarded more than one scholarship.

AWS LA/IE Section 08 Gene E. Lawson/George Rolla Scholarship Application year round - award: $1,250

AWS Los Angeles/Inland Empire Section Scholarship Application - year round - award: $1,250
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AWS District 21 Welder Training Scholarship - year round - award $1,000 
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​For Welding Instructors:
AWS District 21 Educator Scholarship 

 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAMs - WIOA & P2E

ELIGIBILITY:

- Underemployed
- Unemployed / Laid off
- Formerly incarcerated
- Veterans 

Get funding from the Riverside and San Bernardo Counties Workforce Development Programs (WIOA).
Call 951-955-3100  to speak with a counselor about funding opportunities or visit:
https://www.rivcoworkforce.com/AboutUs/TrainingOpportunities.aspx

- Individual eligibility for enrollment and services is based on Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) guidance, State of California directives and Riverside County Workforce Development Division policies.

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Los Angeles County residents: Call 888-226-6300 or visit https://workforce.lacounty.gov
Ventura County residents: Call 805-654-5000 or visit https://www.ventura.org/employment-and-training/
San Diego County residents: Call 619-319-9675 or visit https://workforce.org/jobseekers/
​Orange County residents:Visit https://www.occommunityservices.org/cid/oc-workforce-development-board/job-seeker-services

California Welding Institute is a privately funded vocational training center. We do not offer federal financial grants or loans and cannot accept the GI Bill.
We do not endorse or have any agreements with any of the sites/lenders listed in this page.