Scholarships are an essential support mechanism for academic advancement. Many of Florida’s Regional Manufacturers Associations (RMA’s) – SAMA (Sarasota/Manatee Area Manufacturers Association), BAMA (Bay Area Manufacturers Association), MRMA (Marion Regional Manufacturers Association), FMCC (The Florida Minerals & Chemistry Council), FCMA (First Coast Manufacturers Association), and SFMA (South Florida Manufacturers Association) – recognize the existing potential, and are doing their part in augmenting the skill-set of deserving students and employees through scholarships/fellowships.
Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 and are either merit or need based. The awards cover books, tuition, and housing expenses. To qualify, recipients are expected to reside in the region of the RMA, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must also be currently enrolled/must have applied to a college/university in Florida. High School transcripts, faculty recommendations, and approval from the principal/headmaster/current employer need to accompany each application.
In addition to RMA partners, most community colleges also offer a variety of scholarships. Not all are for high academic achievers. They vary depending on a particular area of study, nationality, and various other criteria. HCC, for example, has a separate scholarship for manufacturing students.
Any questions, please contact us at outreach@fl-ate.org
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Hillsborough Community College |
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| BAMA Bay Area Manufacturers Association
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Essay less than 500 words, highlighting reasons for interest in being appointed as a BAMA scholarship winner, on, career planning relevant to the vision and expectations of a manufacturing association, expected contributions by the applicant to the general field of manufacturing, and how the BAMA Manufacturing Scholarship would impact academic goals. A description of the applicant’s educational goals should also be included. Deadline: 4/22/2011 Two scholarships. Amount TBD
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SAMA
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Amount: $500 each Applications are available on line. Print, complete and submit along with letter from employer. Must be employed by a SAMA Manufactering Member. Must present letter of recommendation from employer with application.
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MRMA
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Three scholarships $500Students must meet the criteria listed below to be eligible.
GPA Requirement: 2.5 – Complete FAFSA online (www.fafsa.ed.gov), and complete CCF scholarship application. |
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FCMA
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Amount: $9,000 total |
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SFMA
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GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher. |
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$1000-$2500 2.5 or higher for High Schools/Undergraduates; 3.0 or higher for graduates SME Education Foundation. 313.425.3300 |
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SME Chapter 069 – Oakland/Macomb and the SME Education Foundation
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The Leanna Dorworth Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for the first time in 2011 to a young woman pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Manufacturing. For more information: http://www.smeef.org/programs/scholarship/scholarshipsAvailable.html |
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25,000-41,000 Eligibility Requirements listed at http://smart.asee.org/about/eligibility |
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility Requirements listed at http://www.ashrae.org/students/page/1651 |
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The American Dream Scholarship at Miami Dade College covers the in-state portion of tuition for two years of courses (60 college-level credits). Open only to Miami-Dade high school graduates who qualify. To receive the American Dream Scholarship, you must: Meet all requirements by the Aug. 1, 2011, deadline and currently reside in Miami-Dade County View all Eligibility Requirements at http://www.mdc.edu/main/americandream/ |
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A special scholarship opportunity: Free rent at college! |
Other Scholarships:
Next Generation Scholarship Fund
The Next Generation Scholarship Fund is a joint effort by JETS and Power Engineering Magazine to increase student interest in the electric power industry by awarding $5,000 scholarships for students to pursue a college engineering education.
The scholarship is awarded annually to one or more students planning to pursue an engineering career in a field related to electric power generation (for example, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or materials engineering).
For more information: http://www.jets.org
