CCAI FEF Celebrates 2023 Student Scholarship Recipients

Jordan Clabaugh, recipient of the Jim Gallagher Scholarship. Photo Credit: CCAI FEF

The Chemical Coaters Association International Finishing Education Foundation (CCAI FEF) has named its 2023 scholarship recipients. Since 1992, CCAI has awarded scholarship money from the CCAI Matt Heuertz Scholarship Fund to students enrolled in programs that could lead to a career in coatings and finishing. The scholarships are being awarded through the CCAI FEF, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. Applications from students were reviewed by the CCAI FEF board of directors, who determined the scholarship winners. A total of $13,000 in scholarships were awarded to seven students by CCAI FEF.

“This year’s scholarship recipients include high school seniors along with undergraduate students,” says Sheila LaMothe, CCAI FEF’s executive director. “We are excited to support the academic endeavors of these seven promising students. They are well deserving of the scholarships and have bright futures ahead of them.”

The board of directors selected Jordan Clabaugh from Iowa State University as the recipient of the Jim Gallagher Scholarship, which is awarded to the highest scoring applicant. The recipients of a 2023 Matt Heuertz Scholarship were Scott Andreae and Megan Kokesh from University of Wisconsin – Stout; Brooke Strege from University of Wisconsin – Madison;  Marry Schilling from the University of Wisconsin; Jordan Clabaugh from Iowa State University; Madeline Kehoe from Michigan Technological University; and Daniel Knecht from the University of Cincinnati.

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 exposure to the industry and benefit from the multitude of resources available through the association and its regional chapters across the country. CCAI FEF accepts scholarship applications each year beginning in January.