Kenneth Malcolm Holloman Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2023
Winners Announced
Feb 1, 2023
Education Level
Any
Eligibility Requirements
Desired Education Level:
Trade School
Age:
17-28
Trade:
Woodworking/Carpentry

Kenneth Malcolm Holloman Jr. was a beloved friend to all who knew him.  

He was passionate about his family, friends, and carpentry and woodworking. This scholarship seeks to honor his memory by helping aspiring individuals who desire to pursue a trade in carpentry and woodworking. Due to the shortage of qualified, trained individuals, many low-cost or free trade schools are popping up across the nation. The Kenneth Malcolm Holloman Jr. Memorial Scholarship will help encourage students studying woodworking at trade school. 

Students ages 17-28 in trade school or planning to go to trade school for woodworking/carpentry are eligible to apply. Preference is given to high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients, but individuals who did not make it that far will still be considered. While not required, individuals enrolled in an apprenticeship program, state-funded trade school or tech school are encouraged to apply. In your application, write about why you are interested in carpentry/woodworking and what your plans are for your future.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition
Published June 24, 2022
Essay Topic

Why are you interested in carpentry/woodworking, and what are your future goals and ambitions?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Elizabeth Templeman
Newton Senior High SchoolNewton, IA
Woodworking is so relaxing. I don't know if it's the smell of the sawdust or the blaze of the saw blade. Knowing I can go to my garage, turn some music on, and enjoy cutting, sanding, and staining pieces does something to my soul. I don't have much machinery, but I own a mini table saw, compound saw, and a sander. I have made playing card holders for my grandparents. We like to play card and board games like gin, twenty-five hundred, and even rummy royal. It makes me smile knowing that what I make, I can gift as a show of my love. It's easy to see the effort and care put into the piece. I have also made a shaker table and step stool, which I have used to complete many math assignments. The stool works excellent as a chair for the table, and there is a drawer to hold whatever school supplies I need. Woodworking is an excellent skill, and I'm excited to see how I will improve in the coming years! I'm planning to attend Des Moines Area Community College after I graduate. I want to enroll in Building Trade and an Electrical course. In the Building Trade course, I will learn how to layout studs and assemble walls, and there will also be some experience with rafters and drafting. While working on those courses, I would like to work with a Carpenters Union or a local company to get on-the-job training while still getting an education. After I finish school, I want to continue working and try other fields like HVAC and CAD. While doing all this, I will still make time for woodworking to keep my head and stay happy! By the time I retire, I want to build my home and have a woodshop out back where I can spend the rest of my days crafting and having a good time.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 1, 2023. Winners will be announced on Feb 1, 2023.