SparkForce, The FMA Foundation Scholarships

SparkForce, The FMA Foundation, awards scholarships twice each year to students pursuing degrees or certifications related to manufacturing careers.Scholarship Details• Awarded twice per year• Open to students pursuing degrees or certifications in manufacturing-related fields• Supports both full-time and part-time students meeting credit hour requirements• Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement and program enrollmentEligibility Criteria• Must be pursuing a degree or certification in an approved manufacturing-related field• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a manufacturing-related program for the semester of application• Must be a full-time student (12+ credit hours) or part-time student (6+ credit hours) while working• Minimum GPA requirements: 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for community, trade, or technical college students and 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for university studentsApplication Process1. Complete the online scholarship application2. Provide a high school or college transcript from the most recently completed full semester3. Transcripts may be uploaded with the application, mailed, or sent electronically via services like Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse4. Ensure transcripts are included with the application or postmarked by the deadline5. Submit all materials before the application deadlineIf you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be notified via email and required to sign and submit a scholarship award award acceptance form, submit a headshot photo and a signed photo release form and activate a complimentary one-year Student membership with the Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) if not already a member