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2021 NUCA SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN
Deadline for Applications – Friday , May 31 , 2021
Dear Member-
The NUCA Foundation for Education & Research is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2021 Scholarship Program . Funded by the NUCA Foundation for Education and Research , scholarships are available ranging from $ 1,000 to $ 8,000 .
Who is eligible ? Any high school senior whose parent or guardian is employed by a NUCA member company in good standing may apply . Student employees , including students who work part time are eligible , as are dependents of NUCA Chapter Executive Directors .
Let your employees know they are eligible ! A link to scholarship information and the online application are below . Please encourage any highschool-aged employee or your company employees with children in high school to apply today ! You can this information with a brief note advising them that children of all company employees are eligible , so they are aware of this crucial member benefit .
Students will need ample time to complete the application . While the economy is still recovering , college tuition rates continue to rise . Even a $ 1,000 scholarship can make a big difference to many families . The online application must be complete and submitted online 11:59 pm EDT May 31 . 2021 .
2021 NUCA Scholarship Application More information about each scholarship *, eligibility , and submission criteria can be found by going to https :// www . nuca . com / nucafoundationscholarship .
Scholarships
D . A . Foster Memorial Scholarship ( 1 ) $ 8,000 award ($ 2,000 / year over four years )
Walter Gainer $ 4,000 Scholarship ( 3 ) $ 1,000 / year over four years
William & Shirley Burgett Scholarship ( 1 ) $ 2,000 one-time award
NUCA $ 1,000 Scholarship ( 1 ) $ 1,000 award *
Questions ? Contact Meredith Leutbecker : Meredith @ nuca . com www . nuca . com
10 DITCHMEN • APRIL 2021