MAINE MANUFACTURERS CAREER AND TRAINING FOUNDATION EDUCATION FUND

Scholarship Program Information & Application

The Maine Manufacturers Career and Training Education Fund (administered at the Manufacturers Association of Maine) scholarship awards are given to individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding record and the overall potential to attend an institution of higher learning, majoring in manufacturing trade or related areas (Mechanical Engineering, Machine Tool Technology, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, CADCAM, etc.). This scholarship is restricted to the study of precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding and engineering and will be used to pay for tuition costs and textbooks only. MMCTF Ed Fund will be reimbursed any monies in account if student is unable to complete school. All applicants must be full-time students and maintain a minimum of a C average. A scholarship committee composed of the Association’s members and staff will screen all applications starting after May 1st of each year. Your application must meet this deadline for consideration. The scholarship will be awarded for one year at a time. Applicants must reapply, in complete each year, if interested in a second scholarship. If you have any questions, contact the Manufacturers Association of Maine office.

Eligibility  The applicant must have a sincere desire to further their education in the precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering.  The recipient of any scholarship award must have applied to enter a precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering program at a Maine college/university in the fall, and must be accepted as a student at that college or university, and also must be a Maine resident.

The following factors will be used to determine the award of scholarships  Personal qualifications of positive attitude, self-motivated initiative, seriousness of intent and overall impression.  Proven aptitude or demonstrated ability in the precision machining technology, manufacturing technology, welding or engineering.  High school and post-secondary records - scholastic and extracurricular.

Applicant must include each of the following with application Completed Scholarship application. Copy of high school diploma or equivalent - or expected graduation date and school name. Copy of high school and/or post-secondary transcripts. At least one letter (two preferred) of recommendation from a source outside your family, e.g., teacher, employer, business person, town leader, clergy, etc.  Essay: In your own words, describe your goals, aspirations and accomplishments. Why and how did you decide on a manufacturing related career? Why do you think you should receive this scholarship? (use separate sheet, maximum one page)    

Manufacturers Association of Maine (Home for the Maine Manufactures Career and Training Foundation Education Fund) 101 Mcalister Farm Road, Portland, ME 04103 Phone: 207-747-4406 e-mail: [email protected] * website: www.mainemfg.com

MAINE MANUFACTURERS CAREER AND TRAINING FOUNDATION EDUCATION FUND Scholarship Application

Name of Applicant

Mailing Address

Telephone

Email

List of extracurricular activities Special honors and/or awards you have received and/or offices you have held

College to which you are applying Do you plan to commute or be a resident student?

Major Do you plan to work while in school? If so, where?

Are you presently employed? List most recent employer(s) below Date (from - to) Phone #

Employer Supervisor

Date (from - to) Phone #

Employer Supervisor

Date (from - to) Phone #

Employer Supervisor

List your current skills College Expenses Cost of tuition $

Per semester $

Cost of books per year $ Have you applied for other scholarships and/or loans?

Per year $

Cost of housing per year $ Where?

I declare that all of the information provided for this scholarship is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. If I am granted a MMPA Education Fund Scholarship, I agree to submit a report of my grades, for the year in which the scholarship is used, to the Manufacturers Association of Maine Scholarship Committee when I receive grades. Applicant's signature

Date Manufacturers Association of Maine

(Home for the Maine Manufactures Career and Training Foundation Education Fund) 101 Mcalister Farm Road, Portland, ME 04103 Phone: 207-747-4406 e-mail: [email protected] * website: www.mainemfg.com