Checklist for Submission
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Monroe County student or resident.
- Be pursuing a skilled trade or workforce training program not covered by the Monroe County Tuition Guarantee Program.
Submit:
- Completed application
- Short essay (250 to 500 words)
- Two letters of recommendation (from a teacher, mentor, employer, or community leader)
- Proof of program enrollment or acceptance (or intent, if not yet enrolled.
Scholarships will be disbursed directly to educational or training facilities.
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2027
Review Process:
- Commitment to a skilled trade career
- Financial need
- Character and community involvement
- Clarity and passion for a skilled trade career in the essay response
- Strength of recommendations
- Program relevance and need
For questions, contact the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce at 662-256-7194.