Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship
Funding Amount
$10,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Students from Dare County or Ocracoke
- Enrolled in trade or technical courses at College of the Albemarle
Other requirements
- Courses leading to job or career opportunities
- Many recipients are mid-career adults seeking to launch new careers or advance in existing careers
Overview
Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation / Milton A. Jewell Scholarship Fund
Partner Institution: College of the Albemarle (COA) Workforce Development and Continuing Education
Purpose: Support Dare County students taking trade or technical courses that could lead to a job or career
Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per year designated for scholarships (approximately 205 scholarships awarded since program inception)
Eligibility:
- Students from Dare County or Ocracoke
- Enrolled in trade or technical courses at College of the Albemarle
- Courses leading to job or career opportunities
- Many recipients are mid-career adults seeking to launch new careers or advance in existing careers
Fund Establishment:
- Milton A. Jewell Scholarship Fund established in 2003 by bequest from Ruth Medgyes (former Southern Shores resident)
- Ruth Medgyes established fund to honor her grandfather and help local students attend college
- In 2009, Community Foundation designated up to $10,000 annually for COA trade/technical scholarships
Total Awards Since Inception: Nearly $40,000 distributed since July 2009; approximately 205 scholarships awarded
Contact Information:
- Outer Banks Community Foundation: 252-261-8839 or www.obcf.org
- College of the Albemarle Workforce Development: 252-475-9250 or www.albemarle.edu
- Address: 704 S US 64 HWY, Manteo, NC 27954
How to Apply
Application Process
- Contact College of the Albemarle: For application procedures and eligibility requirements
- Enroll in Qualified Course: Be enrolled in a trade or technical course at COA Workforce Development and Continuing Education
- Submit Application: Through College of the Albemarle
Contact for Applications
- College of the Albemarle Workforce Development and Continuing Education: 252-475-9250
- Website: www.albemarle.edu (click on Workforce Development & Continuing Ed)
- Outer Banks Community Foundation: 252-261-8839 or www.obcf.org
What Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $1.74M
- Median grant
- $1.74M
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Workforce development
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