SCHOLARSHIP NAME
Tool Scholarship
Sponsored by The Hourglass Foundation
ELIGIBILITY
A U.S. graduating high school senior or an individual with a GED certificate who is continuing their education at either a trade school or community college program with focus on Auto Tech, Engineering Tech or Skilled Trade Programs (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction). Consideration will be given to financial need, academic achievement, community service record/extracurricular activities.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
Enrollment in one of the following areas of study Auto Technology, Auto Mechanic, Engineering Tech or Skilled Trade Program (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Construction etc.)
Completed scholarship application
1 letter of recommendation
Official school transcript
Completed essay (see below for details)
Listing of extracurricular/volunteer activities (if applicable).
ESSAY GUIDELINES
Essay length 400 – 500 words, double spaced.
Essay Topics – (Choose one)
- Why have you chosen this career (state area of study) and what are your goals?
- What constitutes a successful life and why?
AMOUNT
$2,000 will be paid towards program tools. The scholarship winner will have their school’s financial aid office contact The Hourglass Foundation and verify the following:
- Confirmation of enrollment via letter or email on the school’s official letterhead.
- Email or letter should include: Payment address and contact name in the financial aid office, along with phone number and email address.
DEADLINE
The application deadline is May 6th, 2022.
Award announcements will be made by May 27, 2022.
The deadline is the date after which applications will no longer be accepted. If applying by mail The Hourglass Foundation will use the postmarked date to determine mailed entries. Please submit applications by May 6, 2022. If you are mailing your application please send to:
The Hourglass Foundation
9200 Memorial Dr.
Plain City, OH 43064.
Attn: Janet Smail – janet@thehourglassfoundation.org
If submitting via the online scholarship application, please go here:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
RENEWAL PROCESS
This scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible.