Northwestern Michigan College Scholarship

Northwestern Michigan College Scholarship
Funded by the NWMI Skilled Trades Foundation & The Annual Scholarship Dinner
Student Scholarship Application 2026
DEADLINE: October 1st , 2026
Applications are reviewed by the Education/Scholarship Committee of the Northwest Michigan Skilled Trades Foundation. To be considered, all applicants must complete the first four (4) criteria and are strongly encouraged to consider submitting the letter noted in criteria #6.
$10,000 Available for the 2026/2027 School Year
Scholarships are available multiple years for each applicant.
CRITERIA:
1. Applicant's chosen field of study must relate to the Home Building Industry, to include construction trades and supporting industries; landscaping, mortgage lending, architectural design, kitchen design, accounting, energy, environmental, interior design, real estate and utilities.
2. Must be a Resident of one of the Five (5) Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau or Kalkaska County.
3. Minimum (Cumulative) Grade Point Average must be at least 2.5 on a 4-Point Scale. (Must Provide Copy of Current Transcript/Grade Report/Certificate of Completion)
4. Must attend Northwestern Michigan College or an NMC Program During 2025/20206 Academic Year
5. Must Demonstrate Community Involvement, Leadership and/or Service.
6. Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of reference/recommendation as a supplement to your application - preferably written by an active member of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area.
Applicants Name:

First NameLast Name
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Last Four (4) Digits of Social Security No:
Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Current GPA:
High School Attended:
Cumulative High School Grade Point Average:
Date of High School Graduation:
Have You Worked in the Home Building Industry?
If so, please explain in what capacity:

Field of Study
Please indicate your current field of study.
Future College and Employment Goals
Please describe your future College and Employment Goals.
Community Involvement
Please describe your involvement in Community Leadership and/or Service over the past three (3) to five (5) years.
College Courses
Please indicate courses you have taken and / or plan to take at Northwestern Michigan College.
Full Time Student?
Number of Credits/Classes Taken Last/Current Semester
Part Time Student?
Number of Credits/Classes Taken Last/Current Semester

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
The Home Builders Association of Grand Traverse Area, Inc.'s motto is "Commitment to a higher standard." Please write a brief essay (minimum 100 words, maximum 500 words) describing how your own goals and aspirations demonstrate such a commitment.
I attest that the information provided is complete and accurate. I understand that falsifying any part of this application will result in nullification of any scholarship request.
Applicant's Signature
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Parent or Guardian
Signature (if under 18)
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Completed Applications Must be received by Wednesday, September 15, 2026.
Mailed to: Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.
3040 Sunset Lane, Traverse City, MI 49684 or faxed to 231-946-1051.
Email to: lauren.flynn@skilledtradesfoundtion.com / Fax to: 231-946-1051
Scholarship recipients will be awarded during the
Northwest Michigan Skilled Trades Foundation
Scholarship Dinner
Should be Empty:

Northwestern Michigan College Scholarship

DEADLINE: October 1st , 2026

CRITERIA:

Field of Study

Future College and Employment Goals

Community Involvement

College Courses