The Charles Hellier III Scholarship is dedicated to supporting students pursuing studies in the field of nondestructive testing (NDT). Established in honor of Charles Hellier III, a pioneer in the NDT community, this scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to aspiring NDT professionals to help them achieve their academic and career aspirations in the NDT field.
Form of Award
The scholarship is for $10,000. Up to one scholarship is awarded each year. Funds will be paid to individuals on 1 July of the current year.
Eligibility
Individuals who are enrolled or seeking enrollment in nondestructive testing (NDT) training courses at any accredited school or technical training organization. Training can prepare the individual for entry into the profession or provide them with professional development in NDT.
Selection
The ASNT Foundation's Scholarships and Grants Committee will review each application received. Recipient selection will be based on the clarity and relevance of their essay. A well-written, thoughtful essay that clearly articulates the applicant's previous training or education in NDT, future career goals, and how the scholarship will provide an advantage to further their career development.
Requirements
After finishing training coursework, scholarship recipients are required to submit a written report covering the following key points:
Course Overview: Briefly describe the topics covered in the training program. Highlight any specific modules or subjects that stood out to you.
Key Learnings: Outline the main concepts, skills, or knowledge you gained during the coursework. Share any real-world applications or scenarios where you can apply what you've learned.
Academic and Professional Growth: Outline the academic and professional skills you have developed during the training. Discuss how these skills align with your academic and career goals.
Scholarship Impact: Share how the scholarship has contributed to your ability to participate in the training.
Application
Applicants must submit an original essay (minimum of 500 words) summarizing any previous training or education in NDT, future career goals, and how the scholarship will provide an advantage to further career development.
Applicants must provide the name of the school or training organization where coursework will be completed.
Applicants must provide a brief description of coursework the individual is contemplating enrolling in or is enrolled in.
Applicants must provide the month and year when they intend to begin training coursework.
Applicants must provide the month and year when they expect training coursework will be completed.
Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from the instructor.
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