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MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day - Year of Women in Manufacturing Scholarship

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day - Year of Women in Manufacturing Scholarship

Status: Active (inaugural recipient awarded in 2022)

Geographic Scope: New Jersey

Program Overview: Scholarship established by NJMEP CEO John Kennedy to support women in manufacturing pursuing higher education to advance their manufacturing careers and leadership potential.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Target Population: Women working in or pursuing careers in manufacturing
  • Focus: Individuals seeking to pursue higher education programs (such as executive education, advanced manufacturing certifications, or degree programs)
  • Career Development: Must demonstrate commitment to furthering their manufacturing career and contributions to the industry
  • Recognition: Preference for individuals with demonstrated leadership and recognition in the manufacturing field

Award Details

  • Award Amount: $5,000
  • Purpose: To help offset tuition and educational costs for manufacturing career advancement
  • Connection: Associated with NJMEP's MADE in New Jersey Manufacturing Day initiative and recognition of Rising Star award finalists

Selection Criteria

  • Passion and determination to advance manufacturing career
  • Leadership demonstrated in current role
  • Commitment to advancing the manufacturing industry
  • Potential to become successful manufacturing leader

Contact Information

  • Program Administrator: New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP)
  • Address: 2 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite #305, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
  • Phone: (973) 998-9801
  • Email: info@njmep.org

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

womenworkforce-development

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