• Thank you to all who applied,
    applications will open again in June 2025

  • Career Advancement Opportunity

  • For the Women within the GAWDA Community – The Women of Gases & Welding (WGW) Educational Grant Program will provide financial support to three GAWDA female members to attend the University of Innovative Distribution (UID). The UID is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry.  Courses are grouped in Education Tracks based on theme, such as Management, Operations, Marketing, Distribution Strategy, Sales and more. The UID experience is designed to enhance and fortify your knowledge, skills, and abilities with hands-on experience to support immediate application into your work environment. This is a direct benefit for your employee, your company, and our industry.  A TRIPLE WIN!!!  For more details about the University of Innovation Distribution and the courses offered, visit the UID here.
  • Grant Details:
    • $2,895 total awarded to each WGW Educational Grant Recipient.  This includes the $1,395.00 to registration fee and $1,500 to cover travel and expenses.
    • 3 grants will be given.

  • Grant Recipient Selection Process:

    Click here to applyAll applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

    • Applicant must be a GAWDA member or employee of a GAWDA member.
    • Applicant must be a female.
    • Applicant must provide a letter of reference from their employer.
    • Applicant must include an essay explaining how they will use this education in their professional life.

    Grant Timeline:

    • June 1 – August 9, 2025: GAWDA WGW Accepting Applications
    • August 1, 2025: Application Deadline
    • August 2 – September 1, 2025: Review of Applications/Select Recipients
    • September 2025: Notify Recipients
    • GAWDA Annual Convention October 8-  11, 2025 (Tampa, FL): Announce Recipients
    • December 2025: University of Innovative Distribution Registration Opens
    • March 2026: Recipients attends UID

    We are very excited to be offering this program to GAWDA members. This has been a dream/goal of WGW committee members for some time.

  • Please contact Natasha Alexis at nalexis@gawda.org if you have any questions or need assistance.