Metal Supermarkets is proud to support the skilled trades, and we want to make it easier for students to pursue one of these viable, stable and well-paying careers. In an effort to lessen this current skilled trade worker shortage and raise awareness of the skilled trade careers, Metal Supermarkets is committed to providing students with financial support to continue their education, grow their knowledge in their chosen field and ultimately enter the work force as a skilled tradesperson.
Eligibility:
- Students accepted to and attending a post-secondary trade school program with a semester beginning in the coming fall.
- Open to citizens, permanent residents and resident aliens legally residing in the USA or Canada with a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
- Scholarship funds are payable to the winner’s certified trade school in the United States or Canada.
- Winner must enroll or already be enrolled in the upcoming semester.
- Employees of Metal Supermarkets Franchising Family of Companies, its franchisees, franchisee staff or their family members may not enter.
Selection:
Scholarships will be selected by a committee of Metal Supermarkets corporate staff and current franchisees from across both US and Canada. Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement and involvement in related extracurricular activities, especially those related to their chosen trade. Financial need will also be considered in selection. Winners will be notified no later than July 31st.
Documents Required:
Applicants should be prepared to submit:
- Current transcript(s)
- Up to three letters of recommendation (e.g. former or current employer from industry, school or college instructor, Personal reference)
- Resume including industry/work and community experience.
- Certificate showing enrollment or program acceptance at a certified trade school.
- Optional: Pictures, if applicable and available, of any related work you have completed that exhibits your skill in your chosen trade.
- A photo (used for media/marketing purposes only) to be submitted after the award.
Scholarship entries are only accepted online through the online application form. Entrants must submit a fully completed entry form. Before scholarship funds will be paid, information submitted on the entrant’s entry form may be verified. If any false or misleading information is submitted on the entry form, the student will be disqualified without notification to the entrant.
