MATRA Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: Sophomore college or technical school students with interest in a future career in the special event and tent industry.
Application Available: December 15, 2023
Deadline Date: March 15, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Eligibility Requirements:
- 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.
- 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).
- 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:
- Completed online application
- 1 Recommender (not a family member)
Application Requirements: Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA
Award Amount: $5,000
Award Details:
One $5,000 award 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: 302-856-4393
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Letter of Recommendation must be present or application will not move forward.
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
Institution Type: Trade/Technical Schools