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Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship

OUTER BANKS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Funding Amount

$10,000 per year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Milton A. Jewell Trade and Technical Scholarship

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

    1. Contact College of the Albemarle: For application procedures and eligibility requirements
    2. Enroll in Qualified Course: Be enrolled in a trade or technical course at COA Workforce Development and Continuing Education
    3. 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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationworkforce-development

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