Calling All High School Seniors!
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Ignite your future with the Heartland Welding Academy Annual Welding Competition, Andover’s hottest welding competition for graduating high school students. Test your skills, showcase your talent, and compete for a full ride to our welding academy!
Do you have what it takes? Join the heat in the Spring of 2026 at Heartland Welding Academy in Andover, KS.
Top Prizes
1st Place
100% tuition cost covered at HWA
New welding hood
2nd Place
50% tuition cost covered at HWA
T-shirt pack
3rd Place
25% tuition cost covered at HWA
T-shirt pack
All high school seniors who compete will receive a $1,000 scholarship to Heartland Welding Academy as well as another prize.
Competition Details
When: Spring 2026
Where: Heartland Welding Academy
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before competition date
Registration Fee: $20 for each participant (paid online during registration)
Annual welding competition for high school seniors only!
Each student can register to participate one time.
Tentative Schedule
8:00am: Check-in and welcome
Late registrations accepted if spots still available
9:00am: Begin welding competition
11:45am-12:30pm: Lunch (provided)
1:00pm: Last weld begins
2:30pm: Presentation
Rules
All participants must be a senior in high school.
Only 50 total entries accepted.
Welders will rotate in and out on one hour intervals.
Participants must provide their own PPE including: leather work boots, long sleeve shirt and jeans/pants free of holes, rips, and tears, a welding hood, safety glasses, and leather welding gloves.
Prize money can only go towards the cost of attendance at Heartland Welding Academy. Cost of attendance includes tuition, materials, and a tool kit.
No refunds. Prize money is non-transferable. Student must be enrolled and have started their program before June 30th, 2027 in order for the prize money to remain valid.
Questions?
Contact us today for additional information and details. We look forward to seeing you!