SMACNA-BC members are reminded that SMACNA College of Fellows Scholarships are open to students seeking to further their education by attending an accredited four-year university or college. Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now closed, but Craig Benson, SMACNA-BC honorary life member, reminded delgates at the 2024 AGM and Convention in Penticton that the College of Fellows only received two applications from BC this round. He encourages all contractors to review the requirements and save the date (applications are typically due at the end of February) for the 2025-26 school year.
To earn the scholarship, the applicant may pursue any course of study; however, it is hoped that a career in a field related to the sheet metal industry will be considered.
Applicants must be SMACNA contractors, employees of SMACNA contractors, SMACNA Fellows, employees of local SMACNA Chapters, employees of National SMACNA, SMACNA National Associate Members, or immediate family members of any of the aforementioned. Scholarship opportunities are open to full-time students entering their first year as well as current full-time undergraduate students.
College of Fellows Scholarships will be in the amount of $4,000 per academic year not to exceed $16,000 for four years of undergraduate study.
Selection is based on educational goals as stated by the applicants, academic achievement, and involvement in school-related extracurricular and community activities. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership potential and be of good character. Financial need is not a prerequisite.
Applications must be postmarked or include email transmission date by the February due date. Keep an eye on smacna.org/about/about-smacna/scholarships or watch your email for the next round of applications. Applications should be addressed to:
SMACNA College of Fellows Scholarship Program, 4201 Lafayette Center Dr., Chantilly, VA 20151-1219
Email: cof_scholarship@smacna.org
