FALL 2026 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER NECA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN CHAPTER NECA EDUCATION & RESEARCH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2026
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: (EMPLOYEE OR RELATIVE OF ANY EMPLOYEE)
The Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship is sponsored by the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association.

Scholarship applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in undergraduate, graduate, or vocational studies at the college level in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Contracting or related fields. Both full-time and part-time students are eligible to apply.

Applicants must demonstrate academic proficiency by having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must include a copy of their most recent transcript (High School or College).

Eligible applicants include employees of contractor members of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter, NECA, employees of the Chapter, and their respective relatives.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

In reviewing scholarship applications, the Scholarship Committee considers the following criteria: scholastic record, honors, and awards, demonstrated leadership ability, extra-curricular and outside activities, student commitment to Electrical Engineering and/or Electrical Contracting, experience in the field of electrical contracting, and the neatness and clarity of the application. Applicants may be required to respond to questions offered by the Scholarship Committee during an oral review.

Scholarships will only be awarded after confirmation of the student’s enrollment in the educational institution. Payments will be made directly to the school. Scholarships will be granted based upon a combination of financial need and merit. The size of the scholarship will be based upon funds that are available to the Foundation, the number of qualified scholarship applicants, and the cost at the educational institution. Scholarships may be granted up to $25,000.00 lifetime total per applicant. Scholarships will cover tuition and fees only.

The Southeastern Michigan Chapter Scholarship is biannual on a competitive basis. Continuing students must reapply for each semester (Fall and Winter).

SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM:

Applicants are required to submit two recommendations on the forms provided with this application. Recommendations should be sent directly to jthiel@smcneca.org by the person making the recommendation.

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PERSONAL DATA
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Have you, or a family member, been an employee or a member of the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of NECA since January 1 of last year? (If "yes", please give name of employee and the contractor/member in good standing and their relationship to you.)*

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NECA Member Contractor*
NECA Member Employee Name*
Relationship to NECA Member Contractor Employee*

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Please list all high schools and colleges attended, including your present school. Begin wih your most current school.*

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Mailing Address for Current School:*
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UPLOAD YOUR MOST CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT*

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POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PLANS: Please list those institutions to which you have applied and indicate the status of your application (i.e., "accepted", "pending").*

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Do you plan to live:*
Will you be a full-time student:*
Estimated Cost of Tuition and Fees Per Semester*

SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND LOANS: Please list any scholarships, grants, and/or loans you are seeking or have been awarded and indicate the status of your request(s):*

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SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT: Please list any school activities with which you have been invlolved for the last four years, the years you were involved (1=Freshman, 2=Sophomore, 3=Junior, 4=Senior, 5=Graduate), and any offices or leadership positions held:*

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Please list community organizations with which you have been involved during the past four years, giving date(s) of involvement and any leadership positions held:*

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AWARDS AND HONORS: Please list any awards or honors you have received in the last four years.
PERSONAL GOALS AND FIELD/INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Your commitment to the industry is very important. In the space provided, please describe your field/industry experience, long and short-term goals, and what you plan to do with your degree:*

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LETTERS OF REFERENCE: Please list the names and email address of the two people you have asked to forward your recommendation form:*

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CERTIFICATION:

I hereby affirm that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I am aware of the conditions under which the Southeastern Michigan Chapter NECA Educational & Research Foundation Scholarship is awarded and promise to inform the SMC NECA Educational & Research Foundation of any change in circumstances and any additional scholarship aid received.

Furthermore, I hereby authorize the people I have asked to provide Recommendation Forms to provide the Scholarship Committee with information about their personal knowledge of the applicant. I further agree that these individuals shall be free to list any confidential information and that all information will be held in confidence and will not be released to the applicant or their family.
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