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PCI now accepting scholarship applications

January 18, 2018
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The Powder Coating Institute (PCI), Taylor Mill, Ky., is accepting applications for its 2018 PCI Scholarship Program. Designed to award students studying in areas that advance powder coating technologies, the program includes the PCI General Scholarship and two corporate member-sponsored scholarships: the PCI/Gema Scholarship and the PCI/Nordson Builds Scholarship. Other sponsored scholarships may be included.

To qualify, a candidate must:

Be enrolled in chemistry, polymer science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, corrosion engineering, manufacturing technologies, or similar technical disciplines. The area of study must be in a technology area useful for a career in the powder coating industry.

Be enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year technical school, four-year university, or graduate program that offers degrees that can service the powder coating industry.

Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

Maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or above.

Submit a completed application, transcripts, and letter of recommendation from a faculty member or adviser by the deadline of April 1, 2018.

Special consideration will be given to applicants that demonstrate an interest or previous experience in powder coatings.

To apply for the scholarship, visit www.powdercoating.org/scholarship.