Summer 2025 CNC Machining Program Scholarship Recipients
PHOENIX, Ariz. -- GateWay Community College proudly announces the recipients of the Gene Haas Scholarship for the Summer 2025 term. Thanks to the continued support of the Gene Haas Foundation, seven students enrolled in GateWay’s CNC Machining program at the Central City Campus have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist with tuition, textbooks, and essential program-related supplies.
This generous scholarship underscores the Gene Haas Foundation’s commitment to advancing technical education and supporting the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. The Foundation is widely recognized for its dedication to empowering students, strengthening educational institutions, and enriching communities through investments in high-quality CNC training programs across the globe.
“We are incredibly thankful to the Gene Haas Foundation for its sustained partnership and belief in our students,” said GateWay Senior Instructor James Smith. “These scholarships not only alleviate financial barriers but also validate our students' hard work and aspirations within the manufacturing industry.”
Recipients of this year’s scholarship expressed deep gratitude for the financial relief and opportunity provided. Joshua Clemente, one of the awardees, shared, “I am unceasingly grateful for the funds provided by this scholarship. It shows just how committed the Gene Haas Foundation is to ensuring the growth and continued development of those in the trade.”
Fellow student Matthew Acero echoed that sentiment, stating, “This scholarship means a chance to be able to get ahead and make something of myself. This has saved me so much money, and words cannot describe how grateful I am.”
GateWay’s CNC Machining program prepares students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing by providing hands-on training, expert instruction, and access to state-of-the-art equipment. The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for immediate employment in the precision machining industry.
The Gene Haas Foundation’s continued investment not only supports students financially but also recognizes the quality and impact of GateWay’s CNC Machining program. Their collaboration plays a vital role in helping close the skills gap in the manufacturing sector, both locally and globally.
For more information about GateWay’s CNC Machining program, please visit gatewaycc.edu/degrees-certificates/manufacturing or contact Enrollment Services at (602) 238-4350.
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The Gene Haas Foundation Grant
One of the primary goals of the Gene Haas Foundation is to provide financial assistance for students interested in manufacturing-based careers. Scholarship programs are available through career centers, technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Foundation funding goes directly to those training programs to attract prospective students. You can learn more at the Gene Haas Foundation Grant website.