John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship
John Dowling Odom was a welder who became a well-known business owner in his community.
As a child, John didn’t receive financial support from his family and was an underprivileged student. He was a brilliant man but was never given opportunities or breaks during his youth. As a way to honor his legacy, the John Dowling Odom Welding Scholarship will provide financial support for a student who is currently pursuing or planning to earn their welding certification.
Trade school students are eligible to apply if they have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. This scholarship is specifically for students pursuing a future career in welding. To apply, write or submit a video about why you are pursuing a career in welding and how this scholarship will help you in achieving your future dreams.
In an essay or a 1-3 minute video, explain why you want to pursue a career in welding and how this scholarship will help you achieve your dreams.
Winners and Finalists
March 2024
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The application deadline is Nov 8, 2024. Winners will be announced on Dec 8, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 8, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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