Scholarships

Invest in Your Future in Corrosion Control

The Corrosion Technician Association Workforce Development Scholarship helps individuals build practical, career-ready skills for work in corrosion control, cathodic protection, coatings, inspection, and integrity management.

Unlike scholarships focused primarily on traditional four-year engineering degrees, this program supports technician-level education, workforce training, industry certifications, technical certificates, associate-level programs, and other career-focused learning opportunities.

CTA members can help open the door to the next generation of corrosion professionals by sponsoring a qualified applicant.

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Scholarship Benefits

CTA will award multiple scholarships during each application cycle, depending on available funding.

Each selected recipient will receive a scholarship of at least $1,000 to help cover eligible education and training expenses. Funds may be used for:

  • Tuition

  • Certification and examination fees

  • Required courses

  • Certification preparation programs

  • Books and training materials

  • Laboratory fees

Whenever possible, scholarship payments will be sent directly to the training provider, school, or certification organization.

Build Skills That Support a Lasting Career

The scholarship is designed to help recipients:

  • Earn industry-recognized credentials

  • Strengthen technical and field-based skills

  • Prepare for entry-level corrosion careers

  • Advance within the corrosion and integrity industry

  • Reduce the financial burden of training and certification

  • Connect with professionals through the CTA community

Who Qualifies?

Applicants must be sponsored by a CTA member in good standing. A member is considered in good standing when all CTA dues and fees are current.

Each CTA member may sponsor one applicant per scholarship award year. Applications submitted without an eligible CTA sponsor will not be considered.

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following qualifications:

Workforce or Trade Applicants

You may qualify if you are:

  • Currently employed in a corrosion-related field

  • Seeking entry into corrosion control, inspection, coatings, cathodic protection, or integrity management

  • Enrolled in or accepted to a recognized workforce development program

  • Attending a trade school, community college, or technical training program

  • Preparing for an industry certification or examination

Eligible Training Programs

Scholarship funding may support programs such as:

  • AMPP or CTA-recognized industry certifications

  • Technical certificates or diplomas

  • Associate-level technical degree programs

  • Workforce training programs

  • Short courses

  • Exam-based certification programs

  • Training directly related to corrosion control or integrity careers

For academic programs, applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA or equivalent.

For certification-based training, applicants must provide documentation showing enrollment, exam registration, acceptance, or intent to participate.

What the Scholarship Committee Considers

Applications are reviewed by an independent CTA Scholarship Committee. Applicant identities are kept confidential during the evaluation process, and committee members may not participate in reviewing applicants with whom they are affiliated.

Applications are evaluated based on:

  • Career alignment with the corrosion industry

  • Commitment to the corrosion profession

  • Relevant employment or field experience

  • Hands-on technical exposure

  • Certifications earned or being pursued

  • Professional references

  • Overall application quality and completeness

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following materials by the published deadline:

  • Completed scholarship application

  • Proof of enrollment, acceptance, or certification exam registration

  • Transcript or training record, when applicable

  • Two professional references who are not family members

  • Employer support letter, optional but encouraged

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applicants must submit a new application for each scholarship cycle.

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Take the Next Step

A career in corrosion control protects critical infrastructure, supports public safety, and offers opportunities for long-term professional growth.

The CTA Workforce Development Scholarship can help you gain the education, certification, and hands-on knowledge needed to take your next step.

Questions about the scholarship or application process may be sent to membership@corrosiontech.org.

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