Highway Construction and Maritime Trades Scholarships

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Highway Construction and Maritime Trades Scholarship (PDF 1.2MB)

More about the program:

Scholarship trades

• Laborers
• Carpenters/Pile Drivers
• Electricians (Inside Wireman)
• Cement Masons
• Painters
• Truck Drivers (CDL-Class A)
• Diesel Mechanics
• Iron Workers
• Heavy Equipment Operators or Mechanics
• Able Body Seaman (AB) preparation programs (above deck)
• Marine Engineering Technology training programs (below deck)
• Ordinary Seaman (OS)
• Other trades or training programs related to highway construction or maritime programs, upon approval.

Acceptable use of funds:

Since funds are dispersed directly to the training institute, the use of funds may be dependent on the training institute.

• Tuition
• Preparatory program costs
• Books
• Supplies

Unacceptable use of funds:

• Costs related to union membership or monthly dues.
• Fees for required tests prior to enrollment and/or acceptance into a training program.

Note: Single scholarship award amounts will not exceed $8,000, and the total award amount for a single individual will not exceed $12,000 in up to four separate awards.