Scholarship Applications Being Accepted for the 2026 WiF FORUM

The WiF FORUM is a unique professional development conference geared toward women in the industrial finishing industry and will be held May 4-6 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg/Toledo, OH. The program will feature a facility tour giving attendees the opportunity to witness industrial finishing in action, professional development and industry focused sessions, networking, a team building exercise, and the popular My Journey to Leadership panel. Complete details will be available in early 2026. Visit www.ccaiweb.com/event/WIF26 for updates and complete details.

Scholarships are available for the WIF FORUM!
Established to honor the memory of one of WiF’s first official members, the Elizabeth Teska Women in Finishing FORUM Scholarship Program aims to support women in the industrial finishing and coatings industry by expanding their opportunity to participate in WiF programs. Specifically, the scholarship will enable more women to participate in the annual WiF FORUM by covering registration fees and accommodation costs for two nights for successful applicants annually.

Eligibility:

• Must be a woman currently involved in the industrial finishing and coatings industry. Priority consideration given to CCAI/WiF members.
  Note: Submissions from individual applicants and nominations accepted.

Information required from applicants:

• Completed scholarship application. Includes reason for application and anticipated benefits from attending the FORUM.
• Resume or professional profile.
• Signed statement of intent to attend if selected.

CLICK HERE for complete information and to apply. Scholarship applications are being accepted through March 16, 2026.