PMA Educational Foundation Awards $28,000 in Scholarships to Students Looking to Pursue a Career in Metalforming
Monday, June 13, 2022
By: Sidney Davis
For more information, please contact Randy Kish
PMAEF, in cooperation with participating PMA districts, offer scholarships to individuals seeking careers in the metalforming industry. This spring, PMAEF distributed more than $28,000 to recipients in eight districts, nearly tripling the amount awarded last year.
“As more PMA districts have joined with PMAEF to offer these competitive scholarships, we’ve been thrilled with the results. PMA districts are proud to support the next generation of metalformers,” said Erin Riffle, PMAEF Program Manager.
Spring 2022 scholarship winners
Chicago District
Brandon Galanis – College of Dupage, Welding Certificate
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Chicago District: $500
- District Bonus: $500
- Total: $1,500
Brenda Guerrero – Trade School, CNC, Principal Manufacturing
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- Chicago District: $250
- District Bonus: $250
- Total: $750
East Michigan District
Bradley Alholinna – Schoolcraft College, Apprentice Tool & Die Maker
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- East Michigan District: $250
- Total: $500
Kimberly Betty – Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- East Michigan District: $750
- Total: $1,500
Kyle Boylard – University of Michigan, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- East Michigan District: $750
- Total: $1,500
Deborah George – University of Michigan, Industrial Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- East Michigan District: $750
- Total: $1,500
Christopher York – Schoolcraft College, Tool & Die Maker
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- East Michigan District: $250
- Total: $500
Southeast District
Sean Adams – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aerospace Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- Southeast District: $750
- Total: $1,500
Garrison Gray – Calhoun Community College/Bruderer Machinery, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- Southeast District: $750
- Total: $1,500
Adrienne Lister – University of Arkansas, Masters of Science in Operations Management
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Southeast District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Southern New England District
Delroy Panti – Central Connecticut State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Southern New England District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Miranda Piacentini – Goodwin University, Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $1,000
- Southern New England District: $1,000
- District Bonus: $1,000
- Total: $3,000
Chelsea Walters – Kettering University, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Southern New England District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Tennessee District
Madison Guest – Arkansas Welding Academy, Master of Science in Operations Management
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Humberto Lopez – Tennessee Technological University, Manufacturing & Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Concentration
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- Tennessee District: $750
- Total: $1,500
William Reed – Tennessee Technical University, Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Focus
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Wesley Warner – DeVry University, Engineering Technology
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Twin Cities District
Jadhe Ortiz – University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Twin Cities District: $500
- Total: $1,000
West Michigan District
Connor Gibbs – Ferris State University, Welding Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- West Michigan District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Forrest Hamilton – Ferris State University, Welding Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $1,000
- West Michigan District: $1,000
- District Bonus: $1,000
- Total: $3,000
Mitchell Hoppes – Lansing Community College, Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- West Michigan District: $250
- Total: $500
Nathan Keech – Ferris State University, Manufacturing Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- West Michigan District: $500
- Total: $1,000
Wisconsin District
Chris Samson – Waukesha Community Technical College, Welding Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Wisconsin District: $500
- Total: $1,000
PMAEF looks forward to growing and advancing our scholarship opportunities into the future, with the goal of supporting even more students in their pursuit of education in the metalforming industry.
To learn more about scholarship eligibility, requirements and deadlines, visit the PMA Educational Foundation page here.