MATRA Scholarship

The MATRA Scholarship program recognizes current college, university, or technical school students who are entering their sophomore year and are either a member of MATRA or a family member is a current MATRA member. The awardee will be accepted based on academic achievement and community service and an interest in the special event and tent industry. Application Available: December 15, 2025. Deadline Date: March 15, 2026. Must be completing their first year of university, college or technical school/community college and will be entering their sophomore year (or higher) full time. Applicants must be a current MATRA (Manufacturers and Tent Renters Association) member or immediate family member. (Current means dues are paid in full for a consecutive two-year period). Part-time attendance will be considered if the student has at least nine credit hours. Selection Criteria: Recipient is selected based on academic achievement and community service, with a preferred interest in a future career in the special event and tent industry. Award Amount: $7,500. Award Details: One $7,500 award or greater at the discretion of the Delaware Community Foundation board of directors. Students may reapply each year if minimum 3.0 GPA is maintained. Contact: Kelly Sheridan, ksheridan@delcf.org, 302-889-1907. Delaware Community Foundation PO Box 492 Lewes, DE 19958.