Program Specific

Automotive Technology

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships

Eligibility Criteria:  Graduating high school seniors planning to attend PCC’s Adult Education Automotive Service Technician Program qualify.  No GPA requirement.

Deadline: March 31, 2019 for Fall of 2019

Application: http://www.automotivescholarships.com/apply_online.cfm
 
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Cosmetology

Ratner Companies Passion and Purpose Cosmetology Scholarships
Ratner Companies Passion and Purpose Cosmetology Scholarships will be awarded to beauty school students who can demonstrate their passion for cosmetology and why it is their purpose.

Eligibility Criteria:  Students must not have completed more than 50% of their coursework.  
Deadline: Applications accepted March 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019 AND
August 1, 2019 – October 15, 2019

Application: https://beautychangeslives.org/ratner-companies-passion-and-purpose/
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Buy-Rite’s Annual Beauty School Scholarship
Buy-Rite Beauty has always made a point to promote the hairstylist, cosmetology & beauty industry as a growing career field. From working directly with local salons to donating products to beauty schools, supporting the industry has always been a staple of our business. Buy-Rite Beauty will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a hairstylist or cosmetology student who best exemplifies our core beliefs.

Eligibility Criteria:  Students must be a U.S. resident enrolled in PCC’s Cosmetology Program.

Deadline:  November, 15, 2018

Application: See  https://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships/
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The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation
“Life has been a real adventure for me. I never dreamed from my humble beginnings that I, a person who came into this world with very little… could or would rise to the level that I have - Joe Francis

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered, applicant must be currently applying for entrance into Cosmetology/Barber School, OR actively enrolled in a Cosmetology/Barber program. Open to First Year Cosmetology Academy students only.

Deadline: Applications accepted from January 1st - June 1st of each year.

Application: https://www.joefrancis.com/apply
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Rosy Rewards Scholarship Program
Introducing the ROSY REWARDS scholarship program by Rosy Salon Software. A $10,000 annual scholarship fund just for future salon professionals! Are you a Cosmetology student? Are you as passionate about the industry as we are? Enter for a chance to win one of 12 scholarships offered annually!

Eligibility Criteria: 
Entrants must be enrolled at the time of the deadline in a Cosmetology school within North America.

Deadline: Quarterly: Nov 15, Feb 15, May 15, Aug 15.

Application: https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/rosy-scholarship-program/
 
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HVAC/R

PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships
Attracting new talent is essential to the future of the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) industry. The PHCC Educational Foundation and its industry partners are teaming up to identify and aid students pursuing a career in the p-h-c industry. The purpose of these scholarship programs is to help students prepare for careers in the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A full-time certificate or degree program at an accredited technical college, or trade school, with a major directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling (p-h-c) profession.

Deadline: May 1, 2019

Application: www.phccfoundation.org/scholarships
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Rees Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria:
Must be enrolled in an HVAC/R training program at an institutionally accredited school.

Deadline: June 1 for Fall and October 1 for Spring

Application: Apply online at: http://www.reesscholarship.org/site/292/Apply
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Medical Assisting

Mary Buckley Scholarship
Since 1972, the Ohio State Society of Medical Assistants has sponsored annual scholarships for Medical Assisting Students who are enrolled in AAMA-CAAHEP accredited medical assisting programs through its Mary Buckley Scholarship Fund.  We will be awarding at least four (4) $1000.00 scholarships at the President's Luncheon at the annual meeting in April 2019. 

Eligibility Criteria: 
Student who is in her 2^nd semester in the Medical Assisting Program

Deadline: Applications accepted from December 2018 through February 28, 2019.

Application:  Apply at: https://www.ohssma.org/scholarship
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Precision Machining Technology

College NOW Greater Cleveland Manufacturing Scholarship
College Now provides scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors and adult students who are interested in a training program, specifically in the field of manufacturing with the result leading to a license/certification or degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior, have already graduated from high school or have successfully earned their G.E.D.
• Must be a resident of Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Portage or Summit County.
• Pursuing an eligible non-degree certificate, license or degree in a vocational or technical program that is up to 2 years in length. Individuals already having obtained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
• Must be attending a public or private not-for-profit college, university, technical / career or certified training center.

Deadline: No formal deadline

Application: See https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/46565-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland
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Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program
The mission of Nordson BUILDS is to attract and develop a diverse, highly-skilled talent pool for careers in the manufacturing industry.  It is designed to help bright and motivated students access and complete postsecondary education by lessening the financial barriers of enrolling in college for many, and decreasing the loan burden for individuals that apply for financial aid.  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive a Nordson BUILDS Scholarship.
 
Eligibility Criteria:
Selection will be based on an overall assessment of academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, school involvement, and the applicant's career/college major fit.

Deadline: May 15, 2019

Application: www.ofic.org/smr/nordson/
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Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship
Since 1990, FMA’s foundation, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), has awarded scholarships to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. Scholarships are awarded in the spring and fall of each year.
 
Eligibility Criteria:

• Submit an online application

• Transcript from last completed semester of whichever school you last attended

 Deadline: Jan 1-Mar 31 for Fall Term. July 1-Sep 30 for Spring Term.

 Application: https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships
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Welding 

American Welding Society National, District, & Section Scholarships
AWS offers scholarship funds that, once awarded, are payable directly to the school to which you have been accepted. It can be used towards the cost of tuition, books, supplies and related institutional costs.
 
Eligibility Criteria: 

• Most importantly, you must be enrolled in a welding-related educational or training program.
• You must also be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent.
• The school you attend must be in the United States or its territories, except for international scholarships.
• You must also fill out the scholarship application and provide any documentation requested in the application instructions.

• Some Districts may require AWS membership while other Districts may not. To apply for student membership, please visit the Student Membership page.

Deadline: March 1, 2019 for the upcoming Fall Term (Opens December 1, 2018)

Application: https://www.aws.org/about/page/district-scholarships
 
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Welder Training Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: The AWS Welder Training Scholarship is for students seeking training to become a welder in a program up to two years in length at a trade school, community college, or other facility providing welder training.

Deadline: Applications are accepted year-round and selections are made on a rolling basis until the District awards the designated funds for the year.  The current application cycle is open to students attending school or training prior to May 2019.

Application: https://www.aws.org/library/doclib/Welder-Training-Scholarship-Application-2018.pdf
Applicants must fill out all applicable fields and submit a Personal Statement of 250 words or less. Applications should be emailed to weldertraining@aws.org or mailed to the AWS Foundation at 8669 NW 36th Street, #130, Miami, FL 33166.
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College NOW Greater Cleveland Manufacturing Scholarship
College Now provides scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors and adult students who are interested in a training program, specifically in the field of manufacturing with the result leading to a license/certification or degree.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a graduating high school senior, have already graduated from high school or have successfully earned their G.E.D.
• Must be a resident of Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Portage or Summit County.
• Pursuing an eligible non-degree certificate, license or degree in a vocational or technical program that is up to 2 years in length. Individuals already having obtained a bachelor’s degree are not eligible.
• Must be attending a public or private not-for-profit college, university, technical / career or certified training center.

Deadline: No formal deadline

Application: See https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/46565-College-Now-Greater-Cleveland
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Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program
The mission of Nordson BUILDS is to attract and develop a diverse, highly-skilled talent pool for careers in the manufacturing industry.  It is designed to help bright and motivated students access and complete postsecondary education by lessening the financial barriers of enrolling in college for many, and decreasing the loan burden for individuals that apply for financial aid.  Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive a Nordson BUILDS Scholarship.
 
Eligibility Criteria:
Selection will be based on an overall assessment of academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, school involvement, and the applicant's career/college major fit.

Deadline: May 15, 2019

Application: www.ofic.org/smr/nordson/
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Nuts, Bolts, & Thingamajigs Scholarship
Since 1990, FMA’s foundation, Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT), has awarded scholarships to students majoring in programs that lead to careers in manufacturing. Scholarships are awarded in the spring and fall of each year.
 
Eligibility Criteria:

• Submit an online application

• Transcript from last completed semester of whichever school you last attended

 Deadline: Jan 1-Mar 31 for Fall Term. July 1-Sep 30 for Spring Term.

 Application: https://www.nutsandboltsfoundation.org/scholarships