Alumni Scholarship & Tool Award

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The SkillsUSA Massachusetts Alumni & Friends Scholarship and Tool Award is supported by the Alumni and Friends Association of SkillsUSA Massachusetts and is awarded to recognize a student member of SkillsUSA Massachusetts who has distinguished themselves academically and through their leadership and commitment to SkillsUSA. The winner(s) will be announced annually and presented at the SkillsUSA Massachusetts State Leadership & Skills Conference.

Eligibility:

Applications will be accepted from all active SkillsUSA Massachusetts high school division members maintaining a 3.0 grade point average or higher and continuing their education at an accredited college or post-secondary program, or entering the workforce in their chosen trade. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, have established specific education and/or career goals, and have a desire to give back to SkillsUSA after graduation. Additionally, all applicants MUST be signed up as a member of the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Alumni Association.

Application Requirements:

The application below must be completed along with the following required attachments:

Resume
One or two letters of recommendation (from any of the following individuals: instructor, SkillsUSA advisor, administrator)
Proof of grade point average (3.0 or higher)
A separate essay (150-300 words) with answers to the following questions:
1. What is your participation in SkillsUSA and how has it made an impact on you?
2. What are your post-graduation plans and goals, and how does SkillsUSA play a part in those?
3. How do you plan to continue your involvement with the SkillsUSA MA Alumni Association after graduation?
All applicants MUST be signed up as a member of the SkillsUSA Massachusetts Alumni Association.
Signature of acknowledgment

How to Submit Your Application:

Applications can be submitted electronically below.

For questions, please contact Alumni President OR Alumni Advisor, Brady McCarron at bmccarron@maskillsusa.org.

All applications will be reviewed, and award recipients will be chosen based on merit.

2024-2025 Scholarship Application

The deadline to apply is April 11th 2025

First name

Last name

Applicant Email

Applicant Phone

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

High School and Advisor/Instructor Contact Info

Current School

Advisor/Instructor Name

Advisor/Instructor Email

Advisor/ Instructor Phone

School Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Region/State/Province

Postal / Zip code

Training Program

Does the applicant presently listed intend to continue their education in a college or post-secondary school, or enter the workforce this summer/fall?

Yes

Undecided

If Yes, Where?

Please upload the following:

Resume
One or two letters of recommendation (from any of the following individuals: instructor, SkillsUSA advisor, administrator)
Proof of grade point average (3.0 or higher)
A separate essay (150-300 words) with answers to the following questions:
- What is your participation in SkillsUSA and how has it made an impact on you?
- What are your post-graduation plans and goals, and how does SkillsUSA play a part in those?
- How do you plan to continue your involvement with the SkillsUSA MA Alumni Association after graduation?

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