The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers’ scholarship committee has announced the winners of the 2023 scholarship award program. The committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. For the committee to award all deserving U.S. applicants, the committee received approval for an additional $1,000.
The committee selected scholarship recipients from a pool of 105 Boilermaker dependents. The applicants were judged on their academic achievements, leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and a written essay.
Edward Power Scholarship Award
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded the $5,000 scholarship to the following
Canadian applicant:
Sam Aiden McInnis, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Jason McInnis, graduated from Lockview High School and is studying physics at the University of British Columbia.
Two Canadian students receive $2,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,500 scholarships to the following
Canadian applicants:
Brianna Elizabeth Farrell, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Stephen Farrell, graduated from Horton High School and is studying environmental engineering at Dalhousie University.
Paige Lisa Ann Metcalf, daughter of Local 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) Jason Metcalf, graduated from Kitsilano Secondary School and is studying political science at McGill University.
Sixteen Canadian students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following
Canadian applicants:
Gracie Catherine Bowie, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Kevin Bowie, graduated from East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy and is studying biology at Dalhousie University.
Georgia Alberta Brown, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Anthony Brown, graduated from J.L. Ilsley High School and is yet decided about her major at University of King’s College.
Brooklyn Grace Duffy, daughter of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Kevin Duffy, graduated from Halifax West High School and is studying biology at Mount Saint Vincent University.
Mitchell Charles Paul Fell, son of Local 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Michael Fell, graduated from St. Ignatius High School and is studying environmental management at Lakehead University.
Max Denis Fournier, son of Local 580 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Yves Fournier, graduated from J.L. Ilsley High School and is studying engineering at Saint Mary’s University.
Ashton Russell Herding, son of Local 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member Russell Herding, graduated from Ladysmith Secondary School. (Secondary-education information not provided at the time of publication).
Chloé Charline LeBlanc, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Marc LeBlanc, graduated from École L'Odyssée and is studying education at Université de Moncton.
Sydney AnnMarie LeBlanc, daughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Michael LeBlanc, graduated from Kennebecasis Valley High School and is studying biology and life sciences at University of Prince Edward Island.
Adriana Lenarduzzi, daughter of Local D366 (Mississauga, Ontario) member David Lenarduzzi, graduated from Bishop P.F. Reding Catholic Secondary School and is studying fashion management at Geroge Brown College.
Amy Martin-Faucher, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Meeka Faucher, graduated from École H.J. Cody High School and is studying psychology at Red Deer Polytechnic.
Abigail Raelyn Passmore, daughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Richard Passmore, graduated from Central Collegiate Institute and is studying integrated resource management at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Prince Albert.
Benjamin Michael Petronski, son of Local 128 (Toronto, Ontario) member Kevin Petronski, graduated from McKinnon Park Secondary School and is studying business commerce at the University of Guelph.
Emma Jade Pinsent, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Aubrey Pinsent, graduated from St. James All Grade and is studying kinesiology at Acadia University.
Nicholas Hamish Prior, son of Local 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member Roger Prior, graduated from Eric Hamber Secondary School and is studying commerce business at the University of Calgary.
Sydney Joan Sawchuck, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Calvin Sawchuck, graduated from Thorhild Central School and is studying biological sciences at Macewan University.
Zijing “Olivia” Yang, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Hairong Yang, graduated from Henry Wise Wood High School and is studying commerce at the University of Calgary.
Charles A. Jones Scholarship Award
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded the $5,000 scholarship to the following United States applicant:
Jeffrey Caleb Buchheit, son of Local 154 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) member Jeffrey Buchheit, graduated from Columbiana High School and is studying civil engineering at Youngstown State University.
One US student receives $4,000 scholarship
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded a $4,000 scholarship to the following United States applicant:
Abbie Ann Wigger, daughter of Local 27 (St. Louis, Missouri) member Jeffrey Wigger, graduated from Farmington Senior High School and is studying biochemistry and minoring in philosophy and religion, and business administration at Truman State University.
Two US students receive $3,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $3,000 scholarships to the following United States applicants:
Maya Graciela Avila, daughter of Local 1510 (Russellville, Arkansas) member Gustavo Avila, graduated from Dardanelle High School and is studying biology, with a biomedical option, at Arkansas Tech University.
Raegan Michelle Lodder, daughter of Local 69 (Little Rock, Arkansas) member Thomas Lodder, graduated from Cameron High School and is a biomedical sciences major at Northwest Missouri State University.
Four US students receive $2,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,500 scholarships to the following United States applicants:
Gretta Helena Burke, daughter of Local 374 (Hammond, Indiana) member Sean Burke, is a graduate of Chesterton Senior High School and has declared a general exploratory classification until she decides her major at the University of Florida.
Zoey Paige Hobdey, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Harry Hobdey, is a graduate of Muhlenberg County High School and is studying music education at Western Kentucky University.
Brayden Adison Long, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Michael Long, is a graduate of Seaman High School and is studying nursing at the University of Kansas.
Abigail Elizabeth Nicol, stepdaughter of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Justin Dilts, is a graduate of Crestview High School and is studying biology at Kent State University.
Fifty US students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following United States applicants:
Cason Michael Adams, son of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Rodney Adams, graduated from East Carter High School and is studying imaging sciences and radiologic science at Morehead State University.
Lillian Snow Bailey, daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Kristoffer Bailey, graduated from Eastern Lebanon High School and is studying kinesiology at George Fox University.
Maggie Marie Bistodeau, daughter of Local 107 (Milwaukee) member David Bistodeau, graduated from Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau High School and is studying communication science and disorders at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Charlotte E. Blalock, daughter of Local M301 (Edgerton, Ohio) member Carson Blalock, graduated from Edgerton High School and is studying inclusive early childhood education at Bowling Green State University.
Camden Paul Butler, son of Local S2 (Lavergne, Tennessee) member Sheryl Butler, graduated from Culleoka Unit School and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration in accounting at the University of North Alabama.
Marcus Cancilla, son of Local 651 (Somerville, Massachusetts) member David Cancilla, graduated Dover High School and is studying finance at the University of New Hampshire.
Chandler Reid Causey, son of Local 2020 (Hendersonville, Tennessee) member Monte Causey, graduated from Hardin County High School and is studying finance at the University of North Alabama.
Lane Chase, son of Local D239 (Three Forks, Montana) member Joe Chase, graduated from Whitehall High School and is studying business administration at the University of Montana.
Emma Chirdon,daughter of Local 1393 (Altoona, Pennsylvania) member Brian Chirdon, graduated from Altoona Area High School and is studying nursing at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Allie Brielle Church, daughter of Local 667 (Charleston, West Virginia) member Ryan Church, graduated from East Fairmont High School and is studying respiratory therapy at Pierpont Community and Technical College.
Zoe Crowe, stepdaughter of Local 45 (Richmond, Virginia) member Jesse Johns, graduated from Ware County High School and is studying exercise science (nursing) at Georgia Southern University.
Josie Lynn Cumpston, daughter of Local 667 (Charleston, West Virginia) member Jeremy Cumpston, graduated from Cameron High School and is studying animal science and nutrition at West Virginia University.
Juliana Sophia DiCicco, daughter of Local 28 (Newark, New Jersey) member James DiCicco, graduated from Clearview Regional High School and is studying nursing at Florida Atlantic University.
Branko H. Fink, son of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Matthew Fink, graduated from Delran High School and is studying accounting at Rider University.
Garrett Thomas Floch, son of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Timothy Floch, Jr., graduated from Jamestown Area High School and is studying nursing at Thiel College.
Donnie Foster III, son of Local 110 (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) member Donnie Foster, Jr., graduated from Lawrence County High School and is studying oil and gas production technology at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Vincent Russell Fricke, son of Local 169 (Detroit, Michigan) member Jeremy Fricke, graduated from Lake Orion High School and is studying welding at Northern Michigan University.
Cara Analise Hancock, daughter of Local 29 (Boston, Massachusetts) member Charles Hancock, graduated from East Bridgewater Jr/Sr High School and is studying nursing at Long Island University-Brooklyn.
Carey Rose Marie Hansen, daughter of Local D239 (Three Forks, Montana) member John Hansen, graduated from Three Forks High School and is studying business at Sheridan Community College.
Evan Brady Hedrick, son of Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) member Billy Hedrick, graduated from Hiwassee Dam High School and is studying mechanical engineering at Western Carolina University.
Lauran Hogston, daughter of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member James Hogston, graduated from Lawrence County High School and is studying multimedia design at Mountwest Community and Technical College.
Emma Jensen, daughter of Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio) member Jerad Jensen, graduated from Bedford Senior High School and is yet decided about her major at the University of Toledo.
Tacey Claire Kirkpatrick, daughter of Local 667 (Charleston, West Virginia) member Zach Kirkpatrick, graduated from Frontier High School and is studying nursing at Washington State Community College.
Joshua Aron Knight, son of Local 60 (Peoria, Illinois) member Aron Knight, graduated from East Peoria Community High School and is studying biochemistry at Knox College.
Alexandria Jade Kovnesky, daughter of Local 11 (Helena, Montana) member Jake Kovnesky, graduated from Butte High School and is studying business and information technology at Montana Technological University.
Shaylee Faith Ledford, daughter of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member Joseph Ledford, graduated from East Carter High School and is studying medical technologies at Ashland Community and Technical College.
Paige Alice Lennon,daughter of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Kevin Lennon, graduated from Harry S. Truman High School and is studying architecture at Thomas Jefferson University.
Sylvie Thomas Leshen, daughter of Local 45 (Richmond, Virginia) member Theodore Leshen, graduated from Broadwater Academy and is studying archaeology at Randolph-Macon College.
Hadley Ann Loomis, daughter of Local D69 (Waco, Texas) member Vernon Duane Loomis, graduated from Lorena High School and is studying physical therapy at Augustana University.
Haven Kathleen Maple, daughter of Local 60 (Peoria, Illinois) member Matthew Maple, graduated from Watseka Community High School and is studying general studies at Kankakee Community College.
Sara Elaine Myers, stepdaughter of Local 455 (Sheffield, Alabama) member Kevin Jones, graduated from Hastings High School and is studying chemical engineering with a concentration in biomolecular engineering with a minor in Spanish at Clemson University.
Caden Shae Norman, daughter of Local 487 (Kewaunee, Wisconsin) member James Norman, graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School and is studying architecture at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Jebidiah Trent Patterson, son of Local 108 (Birmingham, Alabama) member Wendell Patterson, graduated from Central High School of Clay County and is studying mechanical engineering at Auburn University.
Matthew Ethan Querry, son of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Kyoko Querry, graduated from North Hardin High School and is studying film production at Western Kentucky University.
Athina Analise Ramphal, daughter of Local 5 (New York, New York) member Rocky Ramphal, graduated from New Explorations in Science and Math and is studying interdisciplinary studies at Johns Hopkins University.
Tsyian Lena-Denea Roach, daughter of Local 5 (New York, New York) member Dale Bramble, graduated from Midwood High School and is studying criminal justice at Pace University.
Riley Anne Rojo, daughter of Local 92 (Los Angeles) member Jay Rojo, graduated from San Juan Hills High School and is studying business administration at The Master’s University.
Leila Isabella Rutkowski, daughter of Local 1509 (Cudahy, Wisconsin) member Zachary Rutkowski, graduated from Palmyra Eagle High School (secondary-education information not provided at the time of publication).
Mallory Schanuth, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Bruce Schanuth, graduated from Plaza Heights Christian Academy and is studying education at Metropolitan Community College-Longview.
Haley Marie Schreckengost, daughter of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Matthew Schreckengost, graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School and is studying business marketing at Eastern Gateway Community College.
Connor Norris Suydam, son of Local 2060 (Hendersonville, Tennessee) member Arthur Suydam, graduated from Mountain Grove High School and is studying 3D animation at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Cortney Jennifer Waldorf, daughter of Local 647 (Minneapolis) member Peter Waldorf, graduated from Rockford High School and is studying human biology at the University of Kansas.
Elizabeth Ryan Wauford, daughter of Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio) member William Wauford, graduated from Northwood High School and is studying conservation biology at Muskingum University.
Mariah Melika Wellington, daughter of Local 5 (New York, New York) member Marvin Wellington (graduation and secondary-education information not provided at the time of publication).
Riley Renae Wells, daughter of Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) member James Wells, graduated from Marion County High School and is studying allied health technology with a concentration in radiation therapy at Middle Tennessee State University.
Savannah Mary Katherine West, daughter of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Larry West Jr., graduated from Butler High School and is studying radiology at State Fair Community College.
Alexa Lee Ann Whiteaker, daughter of Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio) member Jason Whiteaker, graduated from Mason Senior High School and is studying food and beverage management at Baker College of Port Huron.
Olivia Kaylen Williams, daughter of Local 108 (Birmingham, Alabama) member William G. Williams, graduated from West Blocton High School and is studying clinical psychology at the University of Alabama.
Grant Winkeler, son of Local S185 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member Thomas Winkeler, graduated from Central Community High School #71 and is studying engineering physics with an aerospace track at Murray State University.
Joshua Darrin Yates, son of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Joshua Yates, graduated from Carter Christian Academy and is studying computer-aided drafting and design at Ashland Community and Technical College.
How to apply for 2024 scholarships
Know someone who should apply for a 2024 Boilermaker scholarship? Visit scholarships.boilermakers.org for full instructions and the online application form.
