November 2023 Volume 5

FOUNDATION NEWS

WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP: Awards of up to $5,000 are awarded to full-time graduate and undergraduate students attending a two- or four- year college or university in the fields of engineering, business or a comparable area of study. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and be a citizen of the United States, Canada or Mexico. Willow Knight: I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you for selecting me for the Forging Industry Women’s Scholarship. I appreciate you placing your faith in me as a student and woman in forging. I also appreciate the work that FIERF does to encourage and empower women in the field. This scholarship will enable me to continue pursuing my passion in materials science and engineering and attain my master’s degree, while continuing my research for the forging industry. Georgia Hobday: family of six. Growing up with a father working in this industry has significantly influenced my educational and career aspirations, as I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of these opportunities for my family, and now for myself. As a determined college student, I am navigating through life with the hope that my hard work and dedication will be recognized. The Forging Foundation has not only acknowledged my efforts but also ignited a greater passion within me to accomplish remarkable things. I am truly honored to have been chosen among a pool of exceptional candidates, and I cannot thank you enough for this invaluable opportunity and recognition. I also want to express my admiration for the incredible work that this organization is doing. By changing the lives of many young adults, you are making a significant impact on our society. Thank you once again for this empowering opportunity. Contact the Foundation Office (216-781-6260 or foundation@forging. org) if you’d like to know more about the scholarships or if you would like to make a financial contribution to encourage students to pursue careers in the forging industry. I am extremely grateful for being selected as the recipient of the Forging Industry Women's Scholarship. Words cannot adequately express my appreciation. Throughout my application essays, I emphasized the immense value of the forging industry and the opportunities it has provided, particularly for my immigrant

Scholarships have been a huge help throughout my college career and have allowed me to take more classes than I would normally be able to afford. So, it is from the bottom of my heart that I would like to thank you for awarding me this scholarship. It is a great help for me and my family. Kang Lin:

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for being selected as a recipient of the Charles W. Finkl Fund Scholarship. I am truly honored and deeply appreciative of your generous support. Receiving this scholarship is a tremendous blessing for me, as it will alleviate the financial burden and allow me to fully focus on my

academic pursuits. Your belief in my potential is both inspiring and motivating, and I am committed to making the most of this opportunity. I want to thank the entire scholarship committee for carefully reviewing my application and considering me for this prestigious award. Your dedication to empowering students like me is truly commendable, and I am grateful for the investment you have made in my future. Once again, thank you for your generosity and for believing in the power of education. I am truly grateful for this scholarship and the doors it will open for me. I look forward to staying connected with the scholarship program and giving back in any way I can. Lastly, I have attached a head to shoulder photo of myself. Lacey Hunt:

My name is Lacey Hunt, and I am an awardee of the Charles W. Finkl Fund Scholarship. Thank you for giving me the honor of accepting this award, which will help me further my academic and professional career in Computer Science and Engineering. This fund and your organization are helping to close the gap between me and my

academic goals which exists due to financial lack. I look forward to this coming academic year, and I am extremely grateful to have been selected as a representative of women in engineering and a student interested in the potential for collaborations between technology and the forging industry.

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