PMA Districts and PMAEF Award $45,000 in 2022 Scholarships
Thursday, June 29, 2023
By: Randy Kish
For more information, please contact Randy Kish
In 2022 PMAEF distributed $45,000 to 38 recipients in 8 of 14 participating districts, more than doubling the amount awarded in in 2021.
“The PMAEF/District Scholarship program was launched in 2020, canceled due to the pandemic, and relaunched in 2021,” says Randy Kish, PMA member engagement manager. “We are still in our infancy in growing scholarship support through our districts to the next generation of manufacturing professionals, yet we have awarded tens of thousands of dollars thus far. PMA has 17 districts across the United States, Canada and Mexico. As participation grows, the sky is the limit as to the impact our districts can make in fostering manufacturing careers.”
Spring 2022 scholarship winners
Chicago District
Brandon Galanis – College of Dupage, Welding Certificate
Brenda Guerrero – Trade School, CNC, Principal Manufacturing
East Michigan District
Bradley Alholinna – Schoolcraft College, Apprentice Tool & Die Maker
Kimberly Betty – Kettering University, Mechanical Engineering
Kyle Boylard – University of Michigan, Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
Deborah George – University of Michigan, Industrial Engineering
Christopher York – Schoolcraft College, Tool & Die Maker
Southeast District
Sean Adams – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Aerospace Engineering
Garrison Gray – Calhoun Community College/Bruderer Machinery, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Adrienne Lister – University of Arkansas, Masters of Science in Operations Management
Southern New England District
Delroy Panti – Central Connecticut State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Miranda Piacentini – Goodwin University, Engineering
Chelsea Walters – Kettering University, Industrial Engineering, Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
Tennessee District
Madison Guest – Arkansas Welding Academy, Master of Science in Operations Management
Humberto Lopez – Tennessee Technological University, Manufacturing & Engineering Technology/Mechatronics Concentration
William Reed – Tennessee Technical University, Mechanical Engineering/Automotive Focus
Wesley Warner – DeVry University, Engineering Technology
Twin Cities District
Jadhe Ortiz – University of Minnesota, Mechanical Engineering
West Michigan District
Connor Gibbs – Ferris State University, Welding Engineering
Forrest Hamilton – Ferris State University, Welding Engineering
Mitchell Hoppes – Lansing Community College, Manufacturing Engineering & Technology
Nathan Keech – Ferris State University, Manufacturing Engineering
Wisconsin District
Chris Samson – Waukesha Community Technical College, Welding Engineering
Fall 2022 Scholarship Recipients
East Michigan District
Jared Keeney - University of Michigan-Dearborn/Dallas Industries, BSE Mechanical Engineering
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- East Michigan District: $750
- Total: $1500
Southeast District
Ethan Thompson - Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Machine Tool Technology
Scholarship Amount
James Roberton - Central Carolina Community College, Industrial Systems
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- Southeast District: $750
- Total: $1500
Tennessee District
Caroline Caudill - Middle Tennessee State University, Engineering Management MSPS
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1000
David Gibelyou - Middle Tennessee State University, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- Tennessee District: $750
- Total: $1500
Oluwatimilehin Ojo - Middle Tennessee State University, MS. Engineering Technology-Industrial Studies
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1000
Orkhan Huseynov - Tennessee Technological University, Additive Manufacturing
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Tennessee District: $500
- Total: $1000
Twin Cities
Tyler Kleinsasser - SD School of Mines and Technology, M.S. Industrial Engineering (Engineering Management)
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $500
- Twin Cities District: $500
- Total: $1000
West Michigan
Cameron Watrous - Grand Rapids Community College, Tool and Die Maker Apprenticeship
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- West Michigan District: $250
- Total: $500
Clayton Strzyzewski - Grand Rapids Community College, Die Maker Apprenticeship
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $250
- West Michigan District: $250
- Total: $500
Cory Wyn - Grand Valley State University/Koops Automation Systems, Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Scholarship Amount
Isaac Clark - Caledonia High School, Industrial Design
Scholarship Amount
- PMA Educational Foundation: $750
- West Michigan District: $750
- Total: $1500
Kevin Bravo - Grand Rapids Community College, Industrial Maintenance
Scholarship Amount
William Franklin - Ferris State University, Industrial Technology and Management
Scholarship Amount
Wisconsin
Victoria Hohol - Moraine Park Technical College, CNC Set-up/Operator Certificate
Scholarship Amount