Now Accepting Applications for 2021 PCI/Gema Scholarship

The Powder Coating Institute (PCI) is accepting applications for its 2021 PCI Scholarship Program, designed to award students studying in areas that advance powder coating technologies.

PCI recognizes the need to bring bright, young scholars into the powder coating industry. “Attracting qualified talent to continue to expand the industry is a top priority for PCI members,” states Kevin Coursin, PCI’s Executive Director.  “PCI is glad that we can continue to offer these scholarships to promote sustainable growth in the powder coating industry.”

Candidates must complete the online application and submit supporting documents by March 15, 2021.  Interested applicants should go to www.powdercoating.org/scholarship to submit the required information. Scholarship winners will be asked to provide one brief follow-up summary of educational experiences during the 2021-2022 academic year.

The PCI Scholarship Subcommittee reviews applications and awards scholarships based on a set of criteria, established and approved by the PCI Board of Directors, including specific studies and projects related to powder coatings, future goals & career objectives, unique qualifications/goals/aspirations, letter of recommendation and grade point average. 

A representative from Gema USA will participate in the selection process for the PCI/Gema Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded in April 2021 and recipients will be notified by the PCI Executive Director.

To see previous scholarship award winners and learn more about the program, visit the PCI website at:  www.powdercoating.org/scholarship.