Applications Being Accepted For Brock Babb Memorial Scholarship

The Brock Babb Memorial Scholarship is an annual tuition scholarship created by the National Tooling and Machining Association in support of students advancing their education and pursuing careers in manufacturing. Successful scholarship applicants will receive a minimum award of $1,000.00. It is the intent of the Association to award on average up to two (2) scholarships annually.

The NTMA Education Team shall serve as the selection committee and shall make the final selection of the scholarship recipient from a list of those students making application under criteria outlined in the Eligibility Requirements.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

All Applicants Must:
? Be at least 18 years at time of class start.
? Be a member of a high school senior class and is planning to attend an accredited educational facility as a full-time student; or be a high school graduate enrolled to continue his or her education in a manufacturing industry related discipline. For purposes of this scholarship, full-time student is defined as a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours per semester.
? Be a son or daughter of an employee of an NTMA Member Company in Good Standing (Owner?s family not eligible to apply).
? Reside in the United States and attend an accredited college or university in the United States.
? Hold a minimum High School GPA of 2.5.
? Submit scholarship application and supporting documentation by April 1st of applicable year.
? Must be nominated by an NTMA Member Company in Good Standing.
? Provide a written essay stating career goals and why they should receive the Scholarship.
? Provide a written resume describing interests, classes, and any work-related activities, voluntary or paid.
? Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from business professionals (employer, teachers, clergy etc.) who are aware of their desire to pursue a career in manufacturing.

Applicants are requested to read carefully all of the above conditions of this program and submit a fully executed Application by April 1st of applicable year.

The NTMA Babb Scholarship Fund will be paid upon proof of acceptance into appropriate education facility as defined above.

CHECKLIST
Please be sure to include the following:
? Official High School Transcripts

? Scholarship Essay

? Letters of Recommendation from Business Professionals (teachers, clergy etc.)

? Resume of Accomplishments and Interests

? Completed Application form. Contact Robert L. Akers, Jr., NTMA Education Team Staff Liaison, for more information.

Submit all information to: Robert L. Akers, Jr., NTMA Education Team Staff Liaison

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