2025 Northwest Michigan Skilled Trades Foundation Scholarship Application

Northwestern Michigan College Scholarship Funded by the NWMI Skilled Trades Foundation & The Annual Scholarship Dinner

Student Scholarship Application 2025/2026

This scholarship may be used to cover “Tuition and Beyond” needs for attending Northwestern Michigan College, other higher education opportunities, apprenticeships, trainings, or entering as a new employee into the skilled trades. Eligible expenses include (but are not limited to) tuition, fees, books, equipment, housing, transportation, childcare, and groceries.

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 2025/2026 School Year Scholarships are available multiple years for each applicant.

1. Applicant's chosen field of study must relate to the Skilled Trades Industry, to include construction trades and supporting industries; landscaping, mortgage lending, architectural design, kitchen design, accounting, energy, environmental, interior design, real estate and utilities. Also includes Automotive and other Skilled Trades opportunites.

2. Must be a Resident of one of the Five (5) Counties: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Kalkaska County, Wexford, Missaukkee, and Manistee.

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 2025/2026 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 Northwest Michigan.

Last

First

Address

Street Address Line 2

County

City, State, Zip

Last Four (4) Digits of Social Security No:

Phone #

Most Current GPA

High School Attended

Date of High School Graduation

Date

Have You Worked in the Home Building Industry? If so, please explain in what capacity.

Have You Worked in the Home Building Industry?

If so, please explain in what capacity:

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

Please indicate courses you have taken and / or plan to take at Northwestern Michigan Collegeo or other educational opportunity, or what barriers this scholarship will help you.

Number of Credits/Classes Taken Last/Current Semester

References: Please indicate the names of three (3) individuals who can provide a personal reference. You may include someone you have worked for, someone who has been your teacher, or someone who otherwise knows you well. Please List Name, Address, phone number/email

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The Home Builders Association of Northwest Michigan'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.

Applicants Signature

Date

Parent or Guardian

Signature if under 18

Date

Completed Applications Must be received by Wednesday, October 1st, 2025. Mailed to: Home Builders Association of Northwest Michigan, 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 on October 23,2025.

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