Scholarships

There are several scholarships available through the NWPA NTMA Education Foundation ranging from $500-$4,110 per scholarship.  Students may apply for more than one scholarship with one Application.  

Scholarship Application Deadline Annually April 20.   

Qualifications;

1. Applicants must reside in Northwestern Pennsylvania.
2. Applicants must be a graduating senior from a NWPA high school*, or have graduated high school or equivalent and are currently unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker residing in Northwestern Pennsylvania. They must be accepted into a secondary institution or training facility to further their education relating to the manufacturing industry.* (acceptance letter must be provided)
3. Applicants grades and attendance will be reviewed, with a high school transcript provided by the Applicant.
4. Applicants must provide at least one letter of recommendation.
5. Applicants must complete a short essay explaining why they are interested in pursuing a career within the manufacturing industry.
6. Recipients will be selected by the NWPA NTMA Education Foundation Scholarship Committee.

*Special criteria for Crawford Heritage Community Foundation Scholarships: Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school in Crawford County.  Preference is given to an applicant who plans to pursue a certificate or degree in the fields such as, machining and CNC programming, mechanical, electrical, technical and/or precision engineering, industrial maintenance, and robotics.

[2019 Scholarship Applications Open Late January]

PDF of Scholarship Application available upon request.  E-mail edfoundation@nwpa-ntma.com.

2018 Scholarship Recipients