The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) has announced this year’s scholarship recipients.
Since 1992, the Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program has provided financial awards to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing. The scholarships are 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 $17,500 in scholarships to eleven deserving students.
“This year’s recipients represent diversity in studies related to finishing that could result in a variety of finishing related careers,” said Sheila LaMothe, CCAI FEF’s executive director. “In addition, as we strive to expand the reach of the program, for the first time, recipients represent colleges and universities from Connecticut to California.”
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 CCAI FEF Board of Directors selected Collin Grota, Iowa State University, as the recipient of the Jim Gallagher Award, granted to the highest scoring applicant. Samuel Hanson, South Dakota State University, is the first recipient of the Bob Warren Award, a newly created scholarship generously supported by CCAI Corporate member Sames to honor Warren’s contributions to the finishing industry.
CCAI FEF extends congratulations to all the recipients of a 2025 Matt Heuertz Scholarship:
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.
More info: www.ccaiweb.com or www.finishingfoundation.org
