Monday, April 5, 2010

East Texas Manufacturers Scholarship

The Longview Economic Development Corporation, its CEO, and HR groups recognize the need for skilled technicians to meet the demand of today's manufacturing industries. They have created the East Texas Manufacturers Scholarship program in an effort to meet those needs.

Today's manufacturing jobs require college education and training. The scholarships are available to students pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in any of the following fields:

Combination Welding Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Diesel Equipment Technology
Industrial Maintenance
Industrial Mechatronics
Instrumentation
Environmental Health & Safety Technology

AWARD RECIPIENTS MUST:

1)Be high school graduates with a minimum 2.50 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale;

2)Have attended and graduated from a high school within a 50 mile radius of Longview, TX.

3)Must enroll in and maintain enrollment in a program of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree that is approved

4) Maintain satisfactory academic progress

5) Maintain a full academic load of at least 12 credit hours

6) Agree to share academic progress information with members of East Texas Manufacturers (ETM)

If you or anyone you know meet the above criteria, please APPLY!

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