Dave Russell Memorial Scholarship for Skilled Trades

Funded by
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Russell Family
$2,500
2 winners, $1,250 each
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 30, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 30, 2025
Education Level
High School, Undergraduate
1
Contribution
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
High school senior or trade school student
State:
New Jersey

Dave Russell was happy, kind, industrious, and inherently curious. He chose to put these attributes to work in various trades throughout his life and career. He attended Lincoln Tech to be an auto mechanic, studied digital electronics at DeVry and was a Class A Journeyman and operations mechanic.

To support his education and family, Dave worked multiple jobs, embodying perseverance, selflessness and generosity. His legacy lives on through this scholarship, created to support trade students in building a future they can be proud of - just as Dave did.

Any high school senior interested in the trades or current trade school student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a New Jersey resident.

To apply, tell us which trade you’re pursuing, why you’ve decided to pursue that field, and how you would like to help or inspire others one day. You can submit your response in a few sentences or via video.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published March 7, 2025
Essay Topic

1. Which trade are you pursuing and why?

2. If you could pay it forward one day, how would you help or inspire other trade students to succeed?


Answers are not required to be in essay form!

100–500 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 30, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 30, 2025.