PCI announces 2023 scholarship recipients

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI)m Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has awarded its 2023 scholarships to students who are studying subjects that can lead to a career in powder coating, including those pursuing degrees in polymer science, manufacturing, engineering, business management, and marketing.

PCI manages the scholarship program, which solicits applications from students from educational institutions throughout the country. PCI member companies also provide support to the scholarship program through corporate sponsorships.

“PCI members are always looking for young, motivated talent to grow their businesses,” stated PCI Executive Director Kevin Coursin. “With the addition of an eighth corporate scholarship this year, the total award dollars increased to $50,000.”

Eight students received corporate scholarships:

• PCI/Axalta Scholarship - Scott Andreae, University of Wisconsin - Stout
• PCI/Gema Scholarship - Cameron Greeson, Purdue University
• PCI/Henkel Corporation Scholarship - Haley Evenson, South Dakota State University
• PCI/IFS Coatings Scholarship - Siavash Mansouri, North Dakota State University
• PCI/Nordson Ken Kreeger Scholarship - Logan Bell, Bowling Green State University
• PCI/PPG Scholarship - Shokoofeh Ghasemi, North Dakota State University
• PCI/Sun Polymers Scholarship - Michael Odegaard, North Dakota State University
• PCI/Therma-Tron-X Inc. Scholarship - Joseph Dahlgren, North Dakota State University

Four students received general scholarships:

• Addison Boyette, University of Southern Mississippi
• Tyler Kleinsasser, South Dakota School of Mines
• Daniel Knecht, University of Cincinnati
• Chameli Samarawickrema, North Dakota State University