The “Galvanize the Future: A Richard L. Brooks Memorial Scholarship” is a scholarship program offered by the American Galvanizers Association. The scholarship is awarded annually to students pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, or science with a focus on hot-dip galvanizing as a corrosion protection solution. The scholarship was established in memory of Richard L. Brooks, a former chairman of AGA, to encourage students to learn more about the benefits of hot-dip galvanizing in corrosion protection and its role in sustainable infrastructure development. The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing a career in this field.
The program awards up to $2,500 per year to eligible students who meet the program’s requirements. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a degree in architecture, engineering, or science with a focus on hot-dip galvanizing as a corrosion protection solution. They must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and should demonstrate financial need.