The International Executive Council has announced the winners of the 2025 scholarship award program. The Boilermakers’ scholarship committee was allotted $100,000 to award in total, with $74,000 earmarked for U.S. applicants and $26,000 for Canadian applicants. The union received 97 total eligible applications from 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:
Angelina Anjelika Bird, stepdaughter of Local 359 (Vancouver, British Columbia) member Cory Hook, graduated from Garibaldi Secondary School and is seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film production from the University of British Columbia.
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Two Canadian students receive $2,500 scholarship
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,500 to the following Canadian applicants:
Emily Rose Petronski, daughter of Local 128 (Toronto) member Kevin Petronski, graduated from McKinnon Park Secondary School and is seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western University.
Emma Jayde White, stepdaughter of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member Morgan White, graduated from Hapnot Collegiate Institute and is studying psychology at the University of Calgary.
Sixteen Canadian students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 scholarships to the following Canadian applicants:
Grace Bahan, daughter of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member John Bahan, graduated from All Saints High School and is studying geology at the University of Calgary.
Wendy Nora Patricia Dalton, daughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Donald J. Dalton graduated from Roncalli Central High and is seeking a Bachelor of Recreation degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Sophie Fisher, daughter of Local D454 (Brookfield, Nova Scotia) member Larry Fisher, graduated from South Colchester Academy and is studying agriculture business at Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus.
Artem Havrysh, stepson of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Andrew Morais, graduated from Bathurst High School and is attending the University of New Brunswick, Saint John.
Halle Ellen Joy, daughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Craig Joy, graduated from Roncalli Central High and is studying kinesiology at Hill College.
Taejun Kim, son of Local 359 (Vancouver) member Byoungchul Kim, graduated from Harry Ainlay High School. Post-secondary education information was not available at the time of publication.
Nakyoung Lee, daughter of Local 359 (Vancouver) member Yuhyun Lee, graduated from Guildford Park Secondary and is studying film and screen arts at the Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Camryn Elizabeth McKay, stepdaughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member Kallum Clinton graduated from Northeast Kings Education Centre and is studying psychology at Acadia University.
Christian David Nahuliak, son of Local 555 (Winnipeg, Manitoba) member David Nahuliak, graduated from Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School and is studying computer science at the University of Manitoba.
Iris Okazaki, daughter of Local 359 (Vancouver) member Peter Okazaki, graduated from Aldergrove Community Secondary School and is studying classical civilization at the University of Toronto, Mississauga.
Isabella Brooke Prior, daughter of Local 359 (Vancouver) member Roger Prior, graduated from Eric Hamber Secondary and is seeking a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology at Queen’s University.
Mya Marie Rojeski, granddaughter of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Hector Gale, graduated from Belanger Memorial School and is studying applied forensic psychology at St. Francis Xavier University.
Félix Thériault, son of Local 73 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) member Frédéric Thériault, graduated from Polyvalente Louis-Mailloux and is studying at CCNB Peninsule Acadienne.
Jessica Susan Wall, daughter of Local 203 (St. John’s, Newfoundland) member William Trevor Wall, graduated from Roncalli Central High and is seeking a Bachelor of Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Averi Anne Weber, daughter of Local D277 (Bamberton, British Columbia) member Michael Weber graduated from Grandview Heights Secondary and is seeking a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia.
Matthew Zhang, son of Local 146 (Edmonton, Alberta) member Yongsheng Zhang, graduated from Harry Ainlay High School and is studying engineering at the University of Alberta.
Charles A. Jones Scholarship Award
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded the $5,000 scholarship to the following U.S. applicant:
Jenna Madru, daughter of Local 1851 (Springfield, Massachusetts) member Joseph Madru. She graduated from Chicopee High School and is seeking a degree in data science and business administration from Northeastern University.
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Two U.S. students receive $4,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $4,500 to the following U.S. applicants:
Cooper Flinner, son of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member Douglas Flinner, graduated from Gallia Academy High School and is studying nursing at Ohio University
Morgan Workman, stepdaughter of Local D174 (Louisville, Nebraska) member Kyle Manley, graduated from Gretna East High School and is studying architecture at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Two U.S. students awarded $3,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $3,500 to the following U.S. applicants:
Emma Rose Jones, daughter of Local 27 (St. Louis, Missouri) member David Jones, graduated from St. Clair High School and is studying radiologic technology at Jefferson College.
Kenzie Rose Tatka, daughter of Local 900 (Barberton, Ohio) member Frank Tatka, graduated from Norton High School and is studying pre-medicine at Stark State College.
Three U.S. students receive $2,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,500 to the following U.S. applicants:
Calista Faragalli, daughter of Local 290 (Bremerton, Washington) member Adam Faragalli, graduated from Washington State High School and is studying kinesiology at the University of North Dakota.
Amanda Victoria Mezydlo, daughter of Local 1 (Chicago) member Simon Mezydlo, graduated from Peotone High School and is studying environmental sustainability at Loyola University, Chicago.
Hudson Thomas Lodder, son of Local 69 (Little Rock, Arkansas) member Thomas Lodder, graduated from Cameron High School and is studying engineering technology architecture with civil emphasis at Metropolitan Community College, Penn Valley.
Eight U.S. students receive $2,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $2,000 to the following U.S. applicants:
Bridger Lane Grimshaw, son of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri) member Kristin Grimshaw, graduated from Brookfield High School and is studying at Moberly Area Community College.
Natalia Marquette Hedgers, daughter of Local 502 (Tacoma, Washington) member Travis Hedgers, graduated from Washington State High School and is studying biomedical science at University of Washington.
Blake Daniel Huizenga, son of Local 60 (Peoria, Illinois) member Chad Huizenga, graduated from Morrison Community High School and is studying business management at Sauk Valley Community College.
Patrick Bailey Monaghan, son of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Patrick Monaghan, Jr., graduated from Gloucester County Institute of Technology and is studying business administration at Seton Hall University.
Alena Delilah Morales, daughter of Local 92 (Los Angeles) member Carlos Morales, graduated from Torrance North High School and is studying electrical engineering at the University of California, Riverside.
Joseph Ryan Smith, son of Local 13 (Philadelphia) member Joseph Smith, graduated from Council Rock High School South and is studying finance at Ithaca College.
Addison Monika Snow, daughter of Local 647 (Minneapolis) member Steven Snow, Jr., graduated from Cambridge-Isanti High School and is studying biology at Anoka-Ramsey Community College.
Ellie Brooke Thomas, daughter of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) member Jason Thomas, graduated from East Carter County High School and is studying computer aided drafting at Ashland Community and Technical College.
Eleven U.S. students receive $1,500 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,500 to the following U.S. applicants:
Lillian Grace Cable, daughter of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member Ronald Cable, graduated from Vandalia Community High School and is studying elementary education at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville.
Celeste Crystal Davila, daughter of Local 92 (Los Angeles) member Roberto Davila, graduated from Cajon High School and is studying biochemistry at the University of California, Riverside.
Isabelle Danielle Flamion, daughter of Local 374 (Hobart, Indiana) member Brody Flamion, graduated from Southridge High School and is studying veterinary medicine at Hanover College.
Melina Sue Fry, daughter of Local 154 (Pittsburgh) member Brian Fry, graduated from United Jr-Sr High School and is studying law, criminal justice and society at the University of Pittsburgh.
Francisco Hermosillo, son of Local 1247 (Chicago) member Francisco Hermosillo Lopez, graduated from Bishop Noll Institute and is studying philosophy, politics and economics at Wabash College.
Andrew Michael Jensen, son of Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio) member Jerad Jensen, graduated from Bedford Senior High School and is studying information systems at the University of Toledo.
Gabrielle Kruszynski, daughter of Local 900 (Barberton, Ohio) member Mark Kruszynski, graduated from Revere High School and is studying pre-nursing at The Ohio State University.
Kenneth Lodder, son of Local 69 (Little Rock, Arkansas) member Thomas Lodder, graduated from Cameron High School and is studying accounting at Missouri Western State University.
Ethan Kenneth Paplham, son of Local 487 (Kewaunee, Wisconsin) member Benjamin Paplham, graduated from Kewaunee High School and is studying exercise science at Lakeland University.
Anneliese Marie Shatley, daughter of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member Michael Shatley, graduated from Southwestern High School and is studying communication sciences and disorders at Indiana State University.
Aileen Transon, daughter of Local 104 (Seattle) member Jeremy Transon, graduated from Washington State High School and is studying human resources management and international business at the University of Hawaii, Mānoa.
Thirteen U.S. students receive $1,000 scholarships
The IEC Scholarship Committee has awarded $1,000 to the following U.S. applicants:
Natalee Jane Brown, daughter of Local 45 (Richmond, Virginia) member Timothy Takovich, graduated from Anne Arundel County Public Schools and is studying elementary education at Stevenson University.
Alex Carpenter, stepson of Local 802 (Chester, Pennsylvania) member Benjamin Hays, graduated from Sun Valley High school and is studying finance at Widener University.
Kaylee Davis, daughter of Local 363 (East St. Louis, Illinois) member Jeffrey Davis, graduated from Johnston City High School and is studying criminal justice and law enforcement at the University of Tennessee, Martin.
Andrew Charles Edmonds, son of Local 108 (Birmingham, Alabama) member Jason Edmonds, graduated from Citronelle High School and is studying history at the University of Alabama, Birmingham.
Katelyn Grace Howard, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Clinton Howard, graduated from Ohio County High School and is studying science and radiography at Owensboro Community and Technical College.
Shila Brooke Jordan, daughter of Local 40 (Elizabethtown, Kentucky) member Billy Jordan, graduated from West Carter County High School and is studying criminal justice at Ashland Community and Technical College.
Scott Michael Keck, son of Local 85 (Toledo, Ohio) member Timothy Keck, graduated from Monroe High School and is studying biology at the University of Detroit, Mercy.
Julie Anna Krueger, daughter of Local 107 (Milwaukee) member Gregory Krueger, graduated from Lincoln High School and is studying radiography at Northcentral Technical College.
Alex McCormick, son of Local 647 (Minneapolis) member Matthew McCormick, graduated from Grantsburg High School and is studying flight operations at the University of Dubuque.
Emma Nichole Thiel, daughter of Local 374 (Hobart, Indiana) member Michael Thiel, graduated from Lake Central High School and is studying criminal justice at Purdue University Northwest.
Gianna Toscano, daughter of Local 5 (New York City) member Vincent Toscano, graduated from Greenwich High School and is studying kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island.
Libby Ryan Tubberville, daughter of Local 454 (Chattanooga, Tennessee) member Carl Tubberville, graduated from Fort Payne High School and is studying elementary education at Jacksonville State University.
Brooklyn Wright, daughter of Local 455 (Sheffield, Alabama) member Kevin Wright, graduated from Muscle Shoals High School and is studying business at the University of Alabama.
Local Lodge 105 awards Don Storey Memorial Scholarships
Two dependents of Local 105 (Chillicothe, Ohio) members each received a $1,000 Don Storey Memorial Scholarship. Scholarships were awarded to:
Cooper Flinner, son of Douglas Flinner and Ellie Brooke Thomas, daughter of Jason Thomas.
How to apply for 2025 scholarships
Know someone who should apply for a 2026 Boilermaker scholarship? Visit scholarships.boilermakers.org for full instructions and the online application form.
