MATRA Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: Sophomore college or technical school students with interest in a career in the special event and tent industry
Application Available: December 15, 2025
Deadline Date: March 15, 2026

Scholarship Details:

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Must be completing their first year of university, college or technical school/community college and will be entering their sophomore year (or higher) full time.
2. Applicants must be a current MATRA (Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association) member or immediate family member. (Current means dues are paid in full for a consecutive two-year period).
   1. Part-time attendance will be considered if the student has at least nine credit hours.

Selection Criteria: Recipient is selected based on academic achievement and community service, with a preferred interest in a future career in the special event and tent industry.

Application Requirements:

1. Completed online application
2. 1 Recommender (not a family member)

 

 

 

Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA

Essay Details:

Margaret Richey was interested in funding a medical school student who wanted to practice medicine in an economically depressed area of the US or an underdeveloped country. Does this interest you and how would you pursue this?

Award Amount: $7,500

Award Details:

One $7,500 award or greater at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors.
Students may reapply each year if minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained.

Website/URL: http://www.delcf.org/scholarships

Scholarship Manager Information:

Contact Name: Kelly Sheridan
Contact Email: ksheridan@delcf.org
Contact Phone Number: 302-889-1907
Additional Contact & Submission Information:

Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.

Additional Scholarship Information:

Delaware Community Foundation
PO Box 492
Lewes, DE 19958

Filters:

Eligibility: Community Service, Member Organization (Personal/Relative), Minimum GPA/Class Rank
Areas of Study: Business Management, Communications & Journalism
Applicant’s Current Education Level: College Student, Technical/Trade Student, Workforce
Location Specific: Regional, National
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools