PCI Awards 2018 Scholarships
Posted on Monday, June 4, 2018
The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) recently awarded its 2018 scholarships to worthy students who are studying various subjects that can lead to a career in powder coating. “The deserving recipients represent the future of our industry and PCI is pleased to support their goals,” states Trena Benson, PCI executive director. The criteria for the awards include specific studies and projects relevant to powder coating technology, transcript/GPA, future goals, unique qualifications, and a letter of recommendation from their adviser.
PCI administers the Scholarship Program which promotes and solicits scholarship applications from students and educational institutions. PCI received many qualified applicants and is excited to watch the research and development of the projects generated by these exceptional students. The scholarship fund continues to grow and attract bright new talent to the powder coating industry, which includes students pursuing degrees in polymer science, manufacturing and engineering. The growth of the scholarship program enhances the potential of young scholars in the industry and PCI is proud to be a part of it. Trena Benson adds, “We are grateful to our corporate donors who have helped us increase the number of awards given.”
Congratulations to each of the following students who were awarded scholarships this year.
PCI CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS
PCI/Axalta Scholarship
Alison Rohly, North Dakota State University
PCI/Gema Scholarship
Hayden Castagno, Brigham Young University-Idaho
PCI/Nordson Builds Scholarship
Emily Chojecki, Purdue University
PCI GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Alexis Corda, Purdue University
Maggie Sackse, University of Oregon
Alyson Sillin, University of Oregon
The 2018 PCI Scholarship Program awarded $25,000 in total, which includes donations of $5,000 from each of our corporate donors; Axalta Coating Systems, Gema USA and Nordson Corporation.
Visit the PCI website, www.powdercoating.org/scholarship, for more information and the application process for future scholarship opportunities.