Rod Tucci Memorial Scholarship
Shawn Jeffrey Carlson was a beloved friend who recently passed away after an impactful life, including military service.
A military background is a great foundation for many careers, imparting skills such as resilience, time management, teamwork, bravery, and discipline. The mental strength and physical fortitude taught in the military form a particularly beneficial foundation for careers in the trades.
This scholarship aims to honor the life of Shawn by supporting students who share his passion for the trades.
Any high school student or current trade school student may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants with a military background and those who want to be electricians are preferred.
To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference through your future career.
Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your career.
Winners and Finalists
July 2025
Winning Application
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The application deadline is Jun 11, 2025. Winners will be announced on Jul 11, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 11, 2025. 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.
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.
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.
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