Nordson BUILDS Scholarship

Nordson Corporation Foundation

Manufacturing industry scholarships for high school seniors and college students who lives near/attends college near a Nordson facility, and who plan to enroll/are enrolled in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution are pursuing manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America.

Qualifications:

Applicants must:
– Be a high school senior or college student enrolling in an accredited not-for-profit postsecondary institution, including a four-year college, community college, or trade school

– Major in a field related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics or business and interested in a career in
manufacturing

– Live near a Nordson facility or attend a school near a Nordson facility

– Maintain good academic standing

– Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Scholarships awarded in thee categories:

(1) Career and Technical Scholarships (CTS) for students pursuing credit-based certificates or associate degrees at an accredited community college or trade school. Minimum 2.7 g.p.a.

(2) University Scholars Scholarships (USS) for students pursuing four-year degrees at accredited colleges or universities. Minimum 3.0 g.p.a.

(3) Creating Equity in Industry Scholarships (CEIS) for underrepresented students as part of Nordson’s goal to promote gender and racial equity and develop a diverse manufacturing workforce.

Award Amount:
$4,000-$10,000

Deadline:
May 15, 2026