我有资格获得发现制造奖学金吗？
了解制造业奖学金标准
Discover Manufacturing 将在 2024 年颁发总额高达 12,000 美元的奖学金。
发现马自 2018 年以来，nufacturing 已向计划使用该项目的优秀学生颁发了超过 25,000 美元的奖学金 他们的技能和教育使先进制造业成为一项有价值的职业。
颁发500至2000美元的多项奖学金。
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适合正在攻读制造相关课程学位的高中毕业生。
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针对技能行业的技术培训，包括成人和学徒的继续教育。
对于之前的获奖者来说，根据他们完成的申请和选拔委员会的面试，奖学金可续签，最高可达 1000 美元。对于寻求续订的收件人，可以免除论文要求。
奖学金将根据通过完成在线申请和一篇 500 字论文告诉我们的评选委员会所表达的兴趣而授予：
“为什么制造业对我来说是正确的职业道路，以及我计划如何在制造环境中做出改变。”
文章还应该回答：
“哪些经验、相关技能或对制造业的接触促使您从事这个行业？”
Be sure to discuss your involvement in events such as First Robotics, mechanical manufacturing work experience, Manufacturing Week events or videos, MiCareerQuest or other real-life exposure to manufacturing!
Looking to renew your scholarship? These are renewable for past winners based on an application and decision by the selection committee. Applicants looking for renewal will not have to complete the essay.
How will my application be scored?
Funding may vary in award amounts based on number of winners and available funding.
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Scores of 75% to 80%: $500 Award
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Scores of 80% to 89%: $1000 Award
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Scores of 90% and above: eligible for maximum awards of $1500 to $2000
Rubric
15 points: Spelling, grammar, and structure. (essay)
40 points: Answering both parts of the essay question to communicate why manufacturing is the right career path for you and how you plan to make a difference within a manufacturing environment.
15 points: An explanation of the experience, related skills, or exposure to manufacturing you have had
15 points: A statement of why funds are needed and how they will be utilized.
15 points: Resides within the identified seven county region or strong statement of connection to West Michigan.
What other criteria do I have to meet?
The application will ask why funds are needed and how they will be utilized as part of our scoring criteria. Criteria used in the awarding of these scholarships will also include:
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Students in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm or Muskegon counties will receive additional points. Students from surrounding areas may be considered with a strong statement of connection to West Michigan or attending school in West Michigan.
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Essays will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and scored to identify Finalists.
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Finalists will be interviewed (either virtually or in person) by members of the Scholarship Selection Committee prior to determining recipients.
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Alternate non-monetary resources including mentorships, internships, training, and job shadowing opportunities may be offered to qualified individuals not ultimately selected for scholarship awards.
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High school seniors selected must provide the selection committee with college acceptance documentation prior to funds being released.
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Skilled trade recipients must provide the selection committee with enrollment documentation or acceptance information prior to funds being released.
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If the above documentation paperwork cannot be provided, the offer of a scholarship may be withdrawn with an alternate recipient selected.
Scholarships will be awarded in person each spring. Scholarship recipients and their spouses or parents/guardians will be invited to attend a reception where they will meet Discover Manufacturing members and have an opportunity to interact with West Michigan manufacturers and educational partners.