Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan
Scholarship Application Package
FOR A TRAINING OPPORTUNITY AT MATSUO BRIDGE COMPANY’S
FACILITIES AND JOB SITES IN JAPAN
Provided through the AWS Foundation, Inc.
550 N. W. LeJeune Road
Miami, Florida 33126
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
Introduction
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan is one of Japan’s leading fabricators of steel for bridges, buildings and
other structures. Established in 1925, the company operates steel fabrication plants in Sakai (Osaka), Chiba
(Tokyo) and Shanghai, China. In addition to sales offices in every major city throughout Japan, the company has
overseas representative offices in Houston, Texas and Hanoi, Vietnam and a subsidiary company, Hamilton
Construction Company, in Springfield, Oregon. Listed on the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchanges, Matsuo Bridge
boasts numerous signature projects throughout Japan, including the world’s longest suspension bridge. The
company has also completed projects in North and South America, Asia and the Middle East.
Dedicated to promoting international exchange, the Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship was
established to provide a unique opportunity for students enrolled in a civil or welding engineering curriculum in
the United States to travel to Japan to study Japanese steel fabrication and construction. The goal of the
scholarship is to foster goodwill and mutual understanding among members of the international steel industry.
Purpose
The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a two to three week training opportunity at Matsuo Bridge
Company’s facilities and job sites in Japan to individuals interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering,
welding engineering, or welding engineering technology.
Eligibility
The Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship will be awarded to a college junior or senior, or a
graduate student pursuing a degree in civil engineering, welding engineering, welding engineering technology, or
related discipline. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Applicant must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
2. Applicant must have a high school diploma.
3. Applicant must have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
4. Student must be enrolled full or part time in an accredited college or university in the United States.
5. Applicant must submit all application information.
6. Applicant must be able to travel in July or August.
7. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and have a valid passport.
Note: The award will be available to students nationwide; however, priority will be given to individuals residing
in the states of California, Texas, Oregon or Washington. (A resident is defined as having lived in a specified area
for a minimum of one year.)
The recipient does not have to be a member of the American Welding Society; however, he/she must agree to
participate in AWS Foundation or Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan sponsored publicity.
The AWS Foundation, Inc. does not discriminate by age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender.
Selection
The recipient will be chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of five (5) members, selected by the Education
Scholarship Committee.
The Selection Committee will determine award recipient in February of each year. Recipient will be announced at
the National Awards Luncheon.
Award
One $2,500 award will be given annually, which will cover airfare, room and board, and per diem. Recipient will
be accompanied by a Matsuo Bridge representative.
Application information
Procedure
Applicant must provide the following:
1. Application Form
2. Two letters of reference only. One should speak to your academic background and character, i.e.,
extra-curricular activities.
3. Personal Statement which includes your career objectives, background, and how this scholarship
relates to your professional growth.
4. Transcript
5. Verification of Enrollment
6. Acknowledgement and Release
Deadline
Deadline for application is January 15, for the following Fall term.
For More Information
Please contact:
AWS Foundation, Inc.
550 N. W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
800-443-9353, extension 461
305-445-6628
Fax 305-443-7559
Revised 3/02
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
Application Package Checklist
Eligibility Requirements (Please check each requirement met.)
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Are you a minimum of eighteen years of age?
Do you have a high school diploma?
Do you have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average?
Are you a college junior or senior, or a graduate student?
Are you enrolled full time or part time?
Are you pursuing a four-year bachelors degree in civil engineering, welding engineering, welding engineering
technology. or a related discipline at an accredited university?
Are you a citizen of the United States?
Have you included the following in your package? (Please check each item included, and if
not included, please note the date the item(s) should be received at the AWS Foundation
office.)
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Application
Two letters of reference only
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(One should speak to your academic background
and character, i.e., extra-curricular activities)
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Transcripts (High school and College)
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Verification of Enrollment
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Personal Statement of goals and how
this scholarship would help you achieve these goals
and increase your professional growth (300-500 words) ___________
Matsuo Bridge Co., Ltd. of Japan Release
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AWS Foundation Acknowledgement and Release
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Comments
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Signature
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Date
National Scholarship Application Package Disclaimer
The AWS Foundation, Inc. is not responsible for assembling student scholarship
application packages; however, with prior notification, official transcripts sent directly
from the Registrars Office will be added. Incomplete application packages and
application packages postmarked after the scholarship deadline will be automatically
disqualified.
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship Application
Deadline for Submission:
January 15
(Print in dark ink or type)
Please Return To:
AWS Foundation, Inc.
550 NW LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 33126
Social Security Number ________________________ Are you an AWS member? Yes _____ No _____
Date ________
Applicant’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________________
Current Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
Number
Street
Apt. No.
_________________________________________________ Home Phone Number (
City
State
Zip
)__________________________
RESIDENCY STATUS: Resident of ____________________ (State) Non U. S. Citizen ________________(Country)
Sex: Male ______ Female: ______ Date of Birth _________________________________________________________
MARITAL STATUS: Single ______ Married ______ (Number of Dependents ____) Separated ______ Divorced _____
Parent/Guardian’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Number
Street
Apt. No.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Parent/Guardian’s Home Phone Number (
) ______________ Work Phone Number (
) ______________
Are you employed ? _____ Yes _____ No If yes, please give the following:
EMPLOYER’S NAME _______________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s Address __________________________________________________________________________________
Number
Street
Apt. No.
____________________________________________________ Employer’s Phone Number (
) ____________________
City
State
Zip
ATTENDING SCHOOL (Institute, College, University) NAME ______________________________________________
School Address _______________________________________________________________________________________
Number
Street
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Contact at your School ____________________________________ Phone Number (
) ________________________
Major Area of Study ___________________________________________________ Date of Graduation _______________
I affirm the information that I have (will) provided on this application, or any supportive materials, is (will be) complete, accurate, and
true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false information may result in not being considered.
Signature of Applicant ___________________________________________________ Date _________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian ____________________________________________ Date ________________________
LIST OF SCHOOLS YOU PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED (From High School through the Present)
Name of School
Address
Date Attended
*** Attach a transcript from all previous institutions attended ***
DEMONSTRATED WELDING EXCELLENCE (Include School/Community Activities/Honors & welding work experience)
Activity
Year
Offices & Honors
WORK EXPERIENCE (Include present and previous employment, and use additional paper if required)
Year
Company Name
Job Description (be specific)
FINANCIAL AID REPORT (List previous and current educational scholarships, grants, loans, work-study, or student employment)
Attach a copy of your Student Financial Aid form even if no financial aid was received.
Year
Institution and Location
Type of Aid
Amount
LIST OF PERSONAL REFERENCES:
Name
Street/City/State/Zip
Occupation
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Personal Statement – Attach a supplementary sheet to give information about your ambitions, goals, background, leadership, and how
this scholarship would relate to them. This will assist the committee in judging your eligibility.
Verification of Enrollment
Dear Admissions/Registrar:
This student is applying for a scholarship from the American Welding Society through
the AWS Foundation. Please complete the information requested below for verification
of the student’s acceptance to this academic institution.
In addition, please verify the student’s current enrollment status and total number of
hours completed. This information should be included in the student’s scholarship
application package. Thank you.
AWS Foundation, Inc.
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I authorize the above requested information to be released to the AWS Foundation, Inc.
in connection with my application for a National Scholarship.
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Student
____________________________
Academic Institution
______________________________
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Social Security Number
Date
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Student
____________________________
Academic Institution
Date of Acceptance to this Institution: _________________________________________
Is this student currently enrolled? ____________________________________________
Course of study currently enrolled: ___________________________________________
Number of Academic Hours Completed: ______________________________________
Student State: (circle one)
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Other
Signature __________________________________ Title _________________________
Print Name _______________________________ Telephone (_______)_____________
AWS Foundation
Acknowledgement and Release
The undersigned acknowledges that the Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan
Scholarship is administered by the AWS Foundation but that funding is provided by
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan. All logistics associated with the Scholarship,
including travel, lodging, hosting, and training are handled by and are the responsibility
of Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan and not the AWS Foundation or the American
Welding Society. The undersigned expressly releases the AWS Foundation, the
American Welding Society, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents (each a
“Released Party”) from any and all liability for injury to the person or property of the
undersigned unless caused by the negligence of the Released Party sought to be held
liable.
This Acknowledgement and Release shall be binding on the successors, heirs, executors,
representatives, and assigned of the undersigned.
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she is participating in the Matsuo Bridge
Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship freely and voluntary and assumes all risk of such
participation.
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Date
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Signature of Applicant
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Printed Name
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Date
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
______________________________
Printed Name
Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan
Acknowledgement and Release
The undersigned recipient of the Matsuo Bridge Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship
acknowledges that there are certain risks inherent in international visits, including with
respect to air travel and ground transportation, as well as the general risks associated with
living, working, and traveling in cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. The undersigned
expressly assumes those risks. The undersigned also releases the Matsuo Bridge
Company, Ltd. of Japan, Matsuo America Company, and their officers, directors,
employees, and agents (each a “Released Party”) from any and all liability for injury to
the person or property of the undersigned unless caused by the negligence of the Released
Party sough to be held liable.
This Acknowledgement and Release shall be binding on the successors, heirs, executors,
representatives, and assigns of the undersigned.
The undersigned acknowledges that he/she is participating in the Matsuo Bridge
Company, Ltd. of Japan Scholarship freely and voluntarily and executes this document
on the same basis.
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Date
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Signature of Applicant
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Printed Name
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Date
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
______________________________
Printed Name
Personal Statement
Personal Statement of your career objectives, background, and how
this scholarship relates to your professional growth.
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