Skilled Trades Scholarship

The Greater Milan Area Community Fund is proud to support students pursuing skilled trades and hands-on career pathways that build practical skills, open doors to stable employment, and strengthen our local community.

Students from the Greater Milan area may apply for scholarships to help make training more accessible at accredited skilled trades and career training programs. Eligible fields include, but are not limited to, plumbing, electrical, cosmetology, nursing, and other careers that keep our communities running and offer meaningful, long-term opportunities. There is no age limit on eligible applicants.

Scholarship awards are typically paid directly to the accredited trade program or educational institution and are generally non-taxable. (Note: There are related Life Needs Grants also available, but you must apply for one or the other—not both.)

Applications are evaluated two times each year for awarding in the six months after application and selection. Awards are limited to $1000. Applicants (successful or not) are welcome to re-apply in future application periods.

For more information or with questions please contact us at msandiefer@cfmonroe.org or 734-242-1976

Name

First

Last

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

ZIP / Postal Code

Phone

How long have you been a resident of Milan, MI or the surrounding area served by the GMACF?

High School Attended

Date of High School Graduation

GPA

Are you pursuing a career in a skilled trades program? (Examples include but are not limited to: construction, manufacturing, automotive technology, welding, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, cosmetology, culinary arts, healthcare technologies, and other licensed or credentialed technical professions.)

What trade are you learning?

Place/school where you are learning this trade

Employment History (please include dates)

Community-related volunteer activities

Special awards you have received

Letter of Recommendation (upload a letter stating why you should receive this scholarship)

Essay: Why are you applying for this scholarship? (Include your future plans, financial need, and why you are pursuing this trade — one page)

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