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Tools of the Trade Scholarship

CMAA - South Atlantic Chapter

Funding Amount

Up to $2,000

Deadline

April 30, 2026

21 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Tools of the Trade Scholarship

Funder: CMAA South Atlantic Chapter (CMAA-SAC)

Geographic Scope: South Atlantic Chapter region (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee)

Focus Areas: Technical college or trade school students pursuing certificates, diplomas, or degrees in construction and related trades

Overview

The Tools of the Trade Scholarship is awarded to help fund the costs of technical college or school required tools, uniforms, equipment, and/or supplies. The amount to be awarded is up to $2,000.

Purpose

With the South Atlantic Region and most parts of the country facing a construction workforce shortage, CMAA-SAC decided the best way to help alleviate the problem was to have a dedicated foundation focused on the success of students striving for trade degrees through the Technical College System.

    Eligibility

  • Enrollment Status: Applicant must be admitted to or enrolled in a TCSG institution at the time of funding award
  • Program Eligibility: Must be in a technical college or trade school certificate, diploma, or degree program in one of the following areas:
  • - Air Conditioning Technology - Building and Facilities Maintenance - Cabinetry - Carpentry - Civil Engineering - Construction Management - Drafting/GIS - Electrical Construction and Maintenance - Electronics and Telecommunications - Environmental Engineering Technology - Industrial Systems Technology - Instrumentation Technology - Machine Tool Technology - Masonry - Plumbing - Welding
  • Geographic Scope: South Atlantic Chapter region (Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee)
  • Membership: Must be a CMAA-SAC Member (note: FREE for students)

    Selection Criteria

  • Academic performance: 40%
  • Quality of essay on future and scholarship interest: 30%
  • Recommendation of college faculty (or other academia recommendation): 30%

Non-Discrimination

The CMAA-SAC Scholarship Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion or national origin in the awarding of scholarship grants.

Contact: info@cmaasac.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Download the Application: Download the application from the CMAA-SAC website
2. Enrollment Confirmation: Applicant must be enrolled in a technical college or trade school certificate, diploma, or degree program
3. Complete All Sections: All sections of the application must be completed in full and submitted electronically
4. Prepare Required Materials:
- Transcripts (scanned and sent electronically)
- Essay on future goals and scholarship interest (typed)
- College faculty recommendation (scanned and sent electronically)
5. Submission Format:
- Submit one email with all completed sections of the application, preferably in one PDF document
- Subject line should include your last name and school name
- Submit via email to the designated address
- Request proof of electronic delivery
6. Review and Notification:
- The CMAA-SAC Scholarship Foundation Board will review all complete applications and score each applicant based on selection criteria
- Scholarship recipients will be notified by May 30, 2024
- Winners are strongly encouraged to attend the CMAA-SAC Annual Project Achievement Awards Gala on June 12, 2025
- Scholarship checks will be handed over to students at the Awards Gala

    Application Tips

  • Ensure all sections are signed
  • Type essay responses and check spelling/grammar carefully
  • Remember that your application will be scanned and disseminated electronically; presentation is important
  • Keep a copy of your complete application package and request proof of electronic delivery
  • Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered. The application and all associated attachments must be submitted electronically. Hard copies will not be considered.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

workforce-development

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