The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) announced this year’s scholarship recipients.
Since 1992, CCAI has awarded scholarship money from the CCAI Matt Heuertz Scholarship Fund to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing. The scholarships are being awarded through the CCAI FEF, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Applications from qualified students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF Board of Directors, who determined this year’s scholarship winners.
CCAI FEF awarded a total of $13,000 in scholarships to seven deserving students.
“This year’s scholarship recipients include high school seniors along with undergraduate students. We are excited to support the academic endeavors of these seven promising students. They are well deserving of the scholarships and have bright futures ahead of them,” said Sheila LaMothe, CCAI FEF executive director.
In addition to cash awards sent to the student’s school account, each scholarship recipient receives a one-year student membership in CCAI, which allows them to gain significant exposure to the industry and benefit from the multitude of resources available through the association and its regional chapters across the country.
The Board of Directors selected Jordan Clabaugh, Iowa State University, as the recipient of the Jim Gallagher Scholarship, awarded to the highest scoring applicant.
CCAI and CCAI FEF extend sincere congratulations to all the recipients of a 2023 Matt Heuertz Scholarship:
- Scott Andreae, University of Wisconsin – Stout.
- Jordan Clabaugh, Iowa State University.
- Madeline Kehoe, Michigan Technological University.
- Megan Kokesh, University of Wisconsin – Stout.
- Daniel Knecht, University of Cincinnati.
- Mary Schilling, University of Wisconsin.
- Brooke Strege, University of Wisconsin – Madison.
CCAI FEF accepts scholarship applications each year beginning in January.
The Chemical Coaters Association International (CCAI) is a technical and professional organization that provides information and training on surface coating technologies. CCAI works to raise the standards of finishing operations through educational meetings and seminars, training manuals, educational videos, and outreach programs with schools, colleges, and universities.
The Chemical Coatings Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization founded in November 2018 to aid in the development and delivery of high-impact educational and training opportunities that support the advancement of the industrial finishing and coatings industry.
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