CCAI Finishing Education Foundation awards 2020 student scholarships

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAIFEF) has announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarships. CCAIFEF awarded a total of $14,500 in scholarships to 10 deserving students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing.

“As always, we received applications from an impressive group of students. What is particularly special about this year’s award winners is that in addition to pursuing studies in areas related to industrial finishing, they already have experience working in the industry through internships, co-ops, or job shadowing,” noted Sheila LaMothe, executive director. “We are excited to follow the career paths of these students as they are the future of the finishing and coatings industry.”

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 chapters.

The winners of the 2020 Matt Heuertz scholarships are:

• Genna Andreae, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
• Andrew Drake, University of Louisville
• Ashley Haus, University of St. Thomas
• William Martin, University of Cincinnati
• Austen Pawlaczyk, University of Toledo
• Sydney Preston, University of Cincinnati
• Casey Roeser, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Mark Rupert, University of Cincinnati
• Celine Schmitt, University of Cincinnati
• Emily Schreiber, Miami University