Edith Cameron Scholarship
Submission deadline: July 23,2026
Women in the Fastener Industry (WIFI) and the International Fastener Expo have collaborated to honor the memory of Edith Cameron, a pioneer in the fastener industry for 55 years. She was as devoted to her career in the industry as she was to her family and friends. She was a trailblazer in the industry for many years, inducted into the Fastener Hall of Fame in 1993 and encouraged many women to excel in the fastener business.
Scholarship application submission offered to WIFI Members requesting financial assistance to attend the International Fastener Expo. Travel, accommodations and entrance to the show will be provided. The recipient must participate in the WIFI event and the show booth.
YFP Trade Show Scholarship
Submission deadline: July 15,2026
The YFP Trade Show Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for young fastener professionals to have a chance to attend the International Fastener Expo. This scholarship is made possible by a partnership between the Young Fastener Professionals (YFP), International Fastener Expo (IFE), and the Fastener Training Institute (FTI).
This scholarship would ideally be for someone young and/or new in the fastener industry who may not typically attend IFE.
Please return completed applications to Amy Nijjar at [email protected].
The YFP Trade Show Scholarship includes:
- Free airfare (up to $1,000) – provided by YFP
- Free 3-night hotel stay – provided by IFE
- Free show registration – provided by IFE
- Free Welcome Party ticket – provided by IFE
- Recognition at the Welcome Party – provided by IFE
- Free registration to the Fastener Training Institute Workshop – provided by FTI
