CCAI Foundation Awards Scholarships
Applications from qualified students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF board of directors, which determined this year’s scholarship winners.
Scott Andreae, Jim Gallagher CCAI FEF scholarship winner. Source: CCAI FEF
The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) has awarded this year’s scholarships. Since 1992, the Matt Heuertz Scholarship Fund has provided financial awards to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing. The scholarships are awarded through the CCAI FEF, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Applications from qualified students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF board of directors, which determined this year’s scholarship winners.
CCAI FEF awarded a total of $17,000 in scholarships to 11 students. “The number of applications received in 2024 quadrupled over 2023. While such an increase can make it challenging to select recipients, it also signals that more students are pursuing degrees that could lead to a career in industrial finishing. We are excited to provide financial support to the academic pursuits of these promising students,” notes Sheila LaMothe, CCAI FEF’s executive director.
In addition to cash awards sent to the student’s school account, each scholarship recipient receives a one-year student membership in CCAI, which enables them to gain significant exposure to the industry and benefit from the multitude of resources available through the association and its regional chapters across the country.
The board of directors selected Scott Andreae, University of Wisconsin-Stout, as the recipient of the Jim Gallagher Scholarship, awarded to the highest scoring applicant.
Congratulations to all the recipients of a 2024 Matt Heuertz Scholarship:
Rodger Barnard, Michigan Technological University
Nicholas Boss, University of Alabama
Jordan Clabaugh, Iowa State University
Jackson Davis, LeTourneau University
Nathaniel Ehlinger, University of Iowa
Samuel Hanson, South Dakota State University
Madeline Kehoe, Michigan Technological University
Chloe Lustila, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Ander Nordin, University of Central Florida
Ailey Smith, University of Florida
CCAI FEF accepts scholarship applications each year beginning in January. Applications can be submitted online at ccaiweb.com.
