The Gilchrist Foundation awarded its final 2017 scholarship to Ryan Payne of EFC International and the Mid-West Fastener Association. Ryan will join the three previous scholarships from the 2017 applicants. 

Payne is the 58th recipient of a Gilchrist scholarship.

Previously announced 2017 winners and their sponsoring companies were Abigail Paskey, Ken Forging, via Southeastern Fastener Association; Madelyn Prodoehl, Valley Fastener Group Inc; and Courtney Hayman, EMCO Engineered Inc

Robbie and Gina Gilchrist established the Gilchrist Foundation Fastener Scholarship in 2000 to return something to the fastener industry. The Gilchrist Foundation invites any person wanting to further their education to apply for the scholarships. Applicants can be full time or part time students working in the industry or children of working fastener people.  Applications for next year will be accepted from January 1, 2018 through May 31, 2018. Web: GilchristFoundation.com