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Trade Scholarship

Funded by
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Lesley Markievich
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2022
Winners Announced
Mar 31, 2022
Education Level
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Eligibility Requirements
Future Interests:
Trade school
Education Level:
High school senior, currently enrolled in Trade School
Future Interests:
Education Level:
Trade school
High school senior, currently enrolled in Trade School

Being skilled in the trades can lead to many career opportunities as there is a shortage of tradespeople. 

While vocational education enrollment dipped in the 1980s and 1990s, it has risen in recent decades due to the many fields that are growing without requiring a traditional four-year degree, such as infrastructure and manufacturing. As more jobs open in the trades, the next generation of workers needs to be supported throughout their education.  

This scholarship aims to help high school seniors in Ohio or Pennsylvania who are interested in attending trade school after graduation.  

Any high school senior who wants to go to a trade school, or any student currently enrolled in a trade school may apply for this scholarship opportunity.

To apply, tell us which trade or trades you would like to learn and how you picture your optimal career and life.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Need, Boldest Bold.org Profile
Scholarships for High School SeniorsEssay ScholarshipsScholarships for Trade School
Published November 17, 2021
$1,500
1 winner$1,500
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2022
Winners Announced
Mar 31, 2022
Education Level
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Essay Topic

Which trade(s) do you want to learn/ are you learning? How do you picture your best career/life?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

March 2022

Winners
Peter Bruno
Lincoln Tech
Park Ridge, NJ
Finalists
Alaina Worthington
Harris County High School
Harris County, GA
Ian Youngkin
New Castle School of Trades
Steubenville, OH

Winning Application

Peter Bruno
Lincoln TechPark Ridge, NJ
The trade I am currently learning and want to purse is Diesel Mechanic. I currently attend vocational school and have been lucky enough to get started on this path. I have been accepted to Pennsylvania College of Technology and will be starting in August 2022. How I picture my best career/life is to graduate from Penn Tech and keep moving forward. All my life I have struggled with my academics, I have had to work with a tutor every grade until eleventh grade. I am used to having to work hard to pass and to be honest, none of it made sense until my senior year. I realized that instead of hating school, I could apply what I learned in class to what I was learning in vocational school. Everything started to click for me and now I am doing very well in school. If I keep moving forward I know I can have the best life possible. I now know if I apply myself I can move forward and have opportunity; I will be able to have a good job and career. None of which I thought was possible for me. I might have a simple straight forward answer, but it is the truth. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 2, 2022. Winners will be announced on Mar 31, 2022.

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Mar 31, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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