The mikeroweWORKS Foundation, in partnership with SkillsUSA, is proud to announce a new scholarship opportunity for SkillsUSA members who have competed and placed first in their state association competition.
The scholarship is to provide support for SkillsUSA state contest winners who have insufficient chapter, school or community resources to participate at the 2012 National SkillsUSA Championships. A total of fifty $1,000 scholarships will be given away to help offset the costs of travel and to participate in the National SkillsUSA Championships. The winners will also have the opportunity to attend a luncheon with a member of The mikeroweWORKS Foundation staff during the conference.
Acceptance is based on a student-written narrative of one-page, or less, that identifies the student’s need for the scholarship and lack of school or community resources. A student may be nominated with a letter of recommendation written by their advisor, or state director. Applications are to be sent to the national office of SkillsUSA for review. They must be received (not postmarked) by Friday, June 1. The national office will notify the winners the following week.
Applicant Requirements
To apply for the mikeroweWorks Competitor Scholarship, applicants:
Must be a gold medal winner at their 2012 state competition, advancing to national competition
Have never attended the National Leadership and Skills Conference in Kansas City, Mo., prior to this year
Be a SkillsUSA member in good standing
Must submit application and attachments no later than June 1, 2012. Applications must be received by June 1, not postmarked.
Only one applicant per school is allowed.
Learn more and find the application – HERE
3 Comments
Will there be a scholarship for the 2013 SkillsUSA National Competition?
The mikeroweWorks Foundation is coming through again this year for SkillsUSA! This is an awesome scholarship! There is nothing more sad than a highly skilled student who cannot afford the trip to Kansas City to compete in the National Competition. mikeroweWorks, you are making a huge difference in the lives of these kids! Thank You!
You never know where this could lead. You are in extraordinary hands. Best of luck to all of the applicants!