Aaron & Co. Millwork Scholarship Program: How to Apply and Win
At Aaron & Co. Millwork, we firmly believe in investing in our community and the next generation of skilled tradesmen. It is our goal to support these students by providing scholarships and mentoring opportunities – anything we can do to help those striving toward their goals. We want to encourage and inspire the young people who are working hard to enter the skilled trades. Many of these students face financial hurdles which might prevent them from attaining a higher level of education – that’s where our scholarship program comes in!
Scholarship Eligibility
If you are a Virginia resident who is in 11-12th grade, or graduated in the past year, and plan to enter the woodworking, carpentry, or construction management field, create a video (under 4 minutes in length) explaining why you want to pursue a career in the skilled trades, and how education will help you achieve these goals.
Video Submission Guidelines
- Tell us a bit about yourself, the trade you are entering and why you wish to attend the school of your choice
- Describe what you are passionate about and what you have already done to help uplift society
- Tell us what you believe our scholarship could help you achieve
- Bonus points will be awarded if you have a significant project completed or in progress such as something you have built, formal design/planning documents, CAD drawings, a construction plan, or have participated in a Habitat for Humanity, Building Goodness, Eagle Scout project, etc.
Share with us your vision and you may become the lucky winner of a $500 scholarship from Aaron & Co. Millwork to use towards tuition.
Application Process
Upload your video to YouTube with the title “Aaron & Co. Millwork Scholarship Program by [insert your name]”. Include a link to this page in the description of your video and email your active YouTube link to our email address with the following information:
- Your name
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Name of current school
- Name of the school you’ll be attending
- Your area of study
How Videos will be Judged
Our panel of judges will be composed of our company staff and a board of industry professionals from woodworking, carpentry, and construction management. We will assess each video submitted and evaluate the points described in the “Video Submission Guidelines” section above. Additionally, quality, clarity, and creativity will be taken into account.
Please note that by entering this scholarship contest, you agree that we may use your video for promotional or marketing purposes, which will in turn help promote future scholarship programs. The winning applicant agrees that Aaron & Co. Millwork may announce their receipt of the award as a means of promoting the scholarship program for future participants.
Scholarship Deadline and Award Date
Deadline of submission is May 31st. The winner will be announced on July 1 and the lucky student must claim the scholarship within two weeks after being contacted or it will be given to another participant.
Best of luck to all who enter, we can’t wait to learn more about your plans for the future.