First State Manufactured Housing Association Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Eligible participants must live in a modular or manufactured home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application. Graduating seniors, GED recipients, or students who are currently enrolled in college, technical schools or trade schools; full- or part-time registration in an accredited program is acceptable
Application Available: December 1, 2023
Deadline Date: April 15, 2024

Scholarship Details:

**2025 Scholarship Application will be available in Fall 2024.  Please check back.

Eligible participants must live in a modular or manufactured home in Delaware for at least one year prior to the application.

Completed application must be accompanied by an original type-written 300-word essay explaining the impact of factory-built housing on your life, career goals and why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship, a copy of your high school, GED, or college transcript, and three letters of reference from businesspersons, clergy, or community leaders. Only one of these may be from a school administrator or teacher. You may copy the included sheet for your letters of reference OR attach your individually typed letters of reference. To be considered, the completed application, with essay and reference, must be postmarked to FSMHA by April 15, 2024.

Selection is based on the essay response, scholastic grades, community involvement, honors recommendations, and personal goals. Alternates will be selected and move to first place should a winner be disqualified, receive a full scholarship from another source, or decide not to further his/her education. Recipients and those who are not chosen for this scholarship will be notified via mail in April.

Award recipients may reapply annually.

Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Transcript

Essay Details:

Type-written 300-word essay explaining the impact of factory-built housing on your life, career goals and why you feel you are deserving of a scholarship

Award Amount: $2,500

Award Details:

Award recipients may reapply annually

Website/URL: https://www.firststatemha.org/industry/scholarship/

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Jen Allen
Contact Email: Jennifer@firststatemha.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-674-5868
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 to the address on the application

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Financial Need
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Student (9-11), High School Senior, College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Delaware