MCA of Eastern Missouri Scholarships 2023
Deadline to Apply is Friday, March 17
MCA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
MCA Scholars may be awarded $1,000 per semester, up to a total of $8,000 for a traditional 4-year undergraduate degree. The award is granted each semester upon proof of the following:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Proof of continued full-time enrollment
- Continuation of parent’s employment with a mechanical contractor (IBF-Contributing)
WHO CAN APPLY?
High school seniors who are the child of a full-time salaried employee of a mechanical contractor (Industry Benefit Fund -Contributing).
OR
The child of an active pipefitter member of the Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union 562, employed by a mechanical contractor (Industry Benefit Fund-Contributing).
RULES
Applicants may attend any accredited college, university, or technical or trade school or their choice, and pursue any course of study, so long as the applicant is enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours).
SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Academic standing
- College entrance examination scores (if applicable)
- Demonstrations of leadership
- School and community involvement
- Character reference
- Personal essay

