Charles Hellier III Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by American Society for Nondestructive Testing
The Charles Hellier III Scholarship is a financial aid program designed to support students who are interested in pursuing a career in nondestructive testing (NDT). This scholarship was created in memory of Charles Hellier III, a trailblazer in the NDT industry, with the goal of providing financial support to future NDT professionals to help them fulfill their academic and career goals in this field.
Award Details
The scholarship amount is $10,000, and one scholarship is granted annually.
The scholarship funds will be disbursed to the recipients on July 1 of the current year.
Who Can Apply?
Those who are enrolled or planning to enroll in nondestructive testing (NDT) courses at any recognized school or technical training institution are eligible. The training can either prepare the individual for a career in NDT or offer professional development in the field.
Selection Process
The Scholarships and Grants Committee of the ASNT Foundation will evaluate each application. The selection of the recipient will be based on the quality and relevance of their essay. A well-structured, insightful essay that effectively communicates the applicant's prior NDT training or education, future career objectives, and how the scholarship will aid in their career progression is expected.
Post-Training Requirements
Upon completion of the training program, scholarship recipients must submit a written report that includes the following elements:
- Course Summary: Provide a brief overview of the subjects covered in the training. Highlight any particular modules or topics that were noteworthy.
- Key Takeaways: Summarize the main principles, skills, or knowledge acquired during the course. Discuss any practical applications or situations where you can utilize what you've learned.
- Academic and Professional Development: Discuss the academic and professional competencies you've developed during the training. Explain how these skills align with your academic and career objectives.
- Impact of the Scholarship: Discuss how the scholarship has enhanced your ability to participate in the training.
Application Process
- Applicants must submit an original essay (not exceeding 500 words) outlining any prior NDT training or education, future career aspirations, and how the scholarship will aid in their career progression.
- Applicants must provide the name of the school or training institution where they plan to complete their coursework.
- Applicants must provide a brief description of the coursework they are considering enrolling in or are currently enrolled in.
- Applicants must specify the month and year they plan to start their training coursework.
- Applicants must indicate the month and year they anticipate completing their training coursework.
- Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from their instructor.