Great Lakes Safety Training Center Scholarship

Bay Area Community Foundation

The scholarship was established to benefit individuals who are pursuing a career in the trades or construction with an emphasis on safety.

Age/Grade Level:
Full time at a college, university, or licensed vocational/technical school.
Minimum GPA:
2.50
Financial Need:
Not Mentioned
Other Academic Requirements:
Full time at a college, university, or licensed vocational/technical school.
College:
Full time at a college, university, or licensed vocational/technical school.
Major/Career:
Must have a declared major in trades or construction with an emphasis on safety.

Judging Criteria:
This award is based on academic ability and interest in the intended field of study.
Transcript:
Required
Resume/Activity List:
Not required
Essay:
Write an essay describing your most meaningful achievement(s), how they relate to your future goals, and why you are deserving of a scholarship. The essay must be between 2,500-3,000 characters (spaces do count).
Recommendation Letters:
Two letters of recommendation at least one letter must be school-related and one letter may be personal or professional.
Other Materials:
1. A portrait of the applicant.2. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive free PELL grant information and your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. The Michigan deadline for the 2016-2017 school year is March 1, 2016. To properly complete the FAFSA, you will need to file your 2015 income taxes as soon as you are able to. If you are a dependent, your parents must do the same. Be sure to file the 2016-2017 FAFSA. There are three forms of confirmation pages that can be accepted, but we only need one: the page that is displayed immediately after submission, the email that is sent to you after submission, or the first page of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Be sure to include your name on this page if it is not already on there.