Workforce Development Scholarship

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Description:

These scholarships are to provide a path to working in the trade industry. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to qualified individuals pursuing a career, in any of the following fields: Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive, Industrial, Manufacturing, Welding, Culinary, I.T. or other similar positions.

Deadline: Completed application must be received at the United Way office by April 4th.

Eligibility:

Open to 2025 High School Graduates (Early and Regular Date graduates accepted)
Be a permanent resident of one of our five service area counties: Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Sanders
Must have plans to pursue work in the above industries in one of our service areas
Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Must provide two letters of recommendations, one of which must be a high school level teacher. If homeschooled, one must be an unrelated individual with whom you have had an educational relationship. The other recommendation must come from an individual who can recommend you based on your work ethic through employment, athletics, volunteerism, or family support.

Scholarship #1 – Educational Advancement within the Trades
$500 towards tuition and/or supplies to a vocational college or training program. Program must be accredited. Example) FVCC’s Welding and Fabrication Technology, CAS

Scholarship will be paid directly to the institute, where you are enrolled, in Fall 2025,

Scholarship #2 –Trade Tools/Equipment Set-up
$500 towards necessary tools, supplies and equipment required to begin an entry level position in the trade of choice. Example). Tool belt, tools and steel toed shoes

Scholarship will be awarded to the recipient via gift card to the applicable store.

Required Documents:

Application
Two Letters of Recommendation, can use the attached form or an equivalent
High School Transcript, photocopies accepted

THANK YOU SPONSORS

Camas Creek Contracting
Bass Electric
Integrated Security Solutions, Inc
Mr Rooter Plumbing of Kalispell
GSS Electric, Inc.
Pierce Manufacturing Inc.

Workforce Development Scholarship Application

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Cell Phone

High School Attended:

Plans after Graduation:

Select a Scholarship are you seeking:

Scholarship #1 – Educational Advancement within the Trades

Scholarship #2 – Trade Tools/Equipment Set-up

Please describe yourself:

Please describe the job/position you hope to be in, in five years:

Letters of Recommendations

Reference #1

Name of Reference #1:

How do you know this person?

phone

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Reference #2

Name of Reference #2:

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You can also choose to download the application HERE and turn the completed form in to our office.

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