Skilled Trades Scholarship Application – 2018

AlumKnights® Skilled Trades Scholarship

Application Requirements and Selection Process

Before submitting your application review the following points to ensure complete understanding of the scholarship application, deadline, and eligibility requirements. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that a complete application and all requested materials are submitted. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Deadlines:

Applications will be accepted starting January 29, 2018 and must be received online via our website submission form or via e-mail at scholarships@alumknights.info by Friday, February 23rd at 11:59 pm MDT. Please note that the transcript and letter of recommendation must be submitted in-person to Mr. Allen Lindsay, College & Career Counselor, in Room 310 (not via e-mail) by Monday, February 26th, at 12:00 pm (noon).

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must have a cumulative 2.0 GPA or better
  • Must be graduating in May 2018 from Del Norte High School
  • Must be accepted to a career/technical/vocational program in a New Mexico community college or a trade/vocational school in Fall 2018. Examples of programs include:
Rapid Prototype Construction Technology Machine Tool Technology
Architectural/Engineering Drafting Technology Diesel Equipment Technology Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Automotive Technology Electrical Trades Surveying Engineering
Aviation Technology Film Technician Truck Driving
Carpentry Geographic Information Technology Welding
Construction Management Technology Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)

Application Components:

  • Student Information
  • Parent/Guardian Information
  • Job Experiences/Extracurricular Activities/Community Service
  • Career/Technical/Vocational Interests
  • One (1) Letter of Recommendation (cannot be from a relative or legal guardian) submitted to Mr. S. Allen Lindsay, College and Career Counselor.
  • Current Unofficial High School Transcript submitted to Mr. S. Allen Lindsay

Selection Process:

Applications will be evaluated in March to determine the rating of applicants based on selection criteria developed by the AlumKnights Student Support Committee. Students who submit the proper application materials and are selected through a preliminary selection review will be invited to participate in a formal interview with members of the AlumKnights Student Support Committee in April. The final awardee(s) will be selected and notified no later than April 15, 2018.

Questions about the application material can be directed to scholarships@alumknights.info. A member of the AlumKnights Student Support Committee will respond to you as soon as possible.

Application

To submit an online application, click on the link below:
AlumKnights® Skilled Trades Scholarship Application

After completing and submitting this application please print a copy for your records.