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Scholarship & Grant Program
NUCA Scholarships:
Application Criteria:
2024-2025 Grant Program
NUCA ETN Grant Program:
- Scholarships awarded will range from $500 - $1000.
- Money will be paid directly to the College or Trade School of the applicant’s choice.
Application Criteria:
- Must be a resident of Tennessee, proof of State ID or Driver’s License required.
- Must be enrolling in, or attending a community college, technical school, or university in Tennessee, copy of acceptance letter required for fund to be released.
- Open to applicants enrolled/enrolling in a construction-related curriculum.
- Must be recommended by High School Vocational Teacher or Shop Teacher in the East TN Region.
- If under age of 18, applicant must have signature of parent or legal guardian on application.
- Application must be received by November 30, 2023, for the first round of awards and by March 29, 2024, for the second round of awards.
2024-2025 Grant Program
NUCA ETN Grant Program:
- Applicable to graduating students going directly into the industry.
- Applicable to individuals currently employed by NUCA East TN Member Company seeking licenses, certifications or training that advances a career in the industry.
- Open year round.
- Applicant must be from the East TN Region or working in the East TN Region.
- Grants will be awarded up to $250.
- Support is exclusive for certifications, training courses, licensure, work supplies such as hard hat, safety vest, work boots, tools to help with career (approved lists of items will be provided with award).
- Money will be paid directly to applicant in form of Gift Card or applied to course fees.