High School Welding Competition

Yes, you need to register to compete in the High School Welding Competition. You can fill out this form or call your local MTI campus and ask to speak to a High School Representative. You can also contact a High School Representative directly using the contact information listed at the bottom of the page.

• Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the competition will begin promptly at 8 a.m.
• You’ll complete a timed welding project that will be judged by a panel of MTI welding faculty and staff
• Your friends & family are invited to watch you compete and enjoy a day of excitment and fun
• There will be raffles for welding gear and other items donated by local vendors
• Food and/or beverages will be provided
• You and your guests are welcome to take a campus tour led by a High School Representative who can answer any questions you have about MTI & the enrollment process
• The competiton will conclude with an awards ceremony announcing the scholarship winners

In 2024, MTI awarded a total of $55,600 total in MTI welding scholarships to Illinois and Missouri high school seniors.

The first prize winner of the competition will take home a $5,000 scholarship to MTI and a $1,000 donation to help fund their high school’s welding department. Second- and third-prize recipients will receive $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships to complete their welding training at MTI.

All competition participants will receive a $500 MTI scholarship.