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Èske mwen kalifye pou Bousdetid Discover Manufactuing la?

DEkouvri kritè pou bousdetid fabrikasyon yo


Discover Manufacturing pral bay jiska $12,000.00 nan bous detid total nan 2024.

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Dekouvri Manufacturing te bay plis pase $25,000 nan bous detid depi 2018 pou elèv eksepsyonèl ki planifye pou itilize konpetans yo ak edikasyon yo pou fè endistri manifakti avanse yon karyè rekonpanse.

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Plizyè bous detid soti nan $500 a $2000 yo dwe akòde.​

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  • Pou gradye granmoun aje nan lekòl segondè k ap pouswiv yon diplòm nan yon pwogram ki gen rapò ak manifakti.

  • Pou metye kalifye fòmasyon teknik ki gen ladan edikasyon kontinyèl pou granmoun ak apranti.

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Bousdetid yo renouvlab jiska $1000 pou moun ki resevwa anvan yo dapre yo fin ranpli yon aplikasyon ak yon entèvyou pa komite seleksyon an.  Yo anile egzijans redaksyon an pou moun k ap resevwa renouvèlman yo.

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Bousdetid yo pral bay dapre enterè ki eksprime nan ranpli yon aplikasyon sou entènèt ak yon redaksyon 500 mo ki di komite seleksyon nou an:

"Poukisa manifakti se chemen karyè ki bon pou mwen ak fason mwen planifye pou fè yon diferans nan yon anviwònman fabrikasyon."

Redaksyon an ta dwe reponn tou:

"Ki eksperyans, konpetans ki gen rapò, oswa ekspoze nan endistri fabrikasyon an ki te mennen ou pouswiv endistri sa a?" 

Be sure to discuss your involvement in events such as First Robotics, mechanical manufacturing work experience, Manufacturing Week events or videos, MiCareerQuest or other real-life exposure to manufacturing!​

Looking to renew your scholarship? These are renewable up to $1000 for past winners based on an application and interview with the selection committee. Applicants looking for renewal will not have to complete the essay.

How will my application be scored?

Funding may vary in award amounts based on number of winners and available funding.​

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  • Scores of 75% to 80%: $500 Award​

  • Scores of 80% to 89%: $1000 Award​

  • Scores of 90% and above: eligible for maximum awards of $1500 to $2000

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Rubric

15 points: Spelling, grammar, and structure. (essay)

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40 points:  Answering both parts of the essay question to communicate why manufacturing is the right career path for you and how you plan to make a difference within a manufacturing environment.

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15 points: An explanation of the experience, related skills, or exposure to manufacturing you have had

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15 points: A statement of why funds are needed and how they will be utilized.

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15 points: Resides within the identified seven county region or strong statement of connection to West Michigan.

What other criteria do I have to meet?

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The application will ask why funds are needed and how they will be utilized as part of our scoring criteria. Criteria used in the awarding of these scholarships will also include:

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  • Students in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm or Muskegon counties will receive additional points. Students from surrounding areas may be considered with a strong statement of connection to West Michigan or attending school in West Michigan.

  • Essays will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and scored to identify Finalists. 

  • Finalists will be interviewed (either virtually or in person) by members of the Scholarship Selection Committee prior to determining recipients. 

  • Alternate non-monetary resources including mentorships, internships, training, and job shadowing opportunities may be offered to qualified individuals not ultimately selected for scholarship awards.

  • High school seniors selected must provide the selection committee with college acceptance documentation prior to funds being released.

  • Skilled trade recipients must provide the selection committee with enrollment documentation or acceptance information prior to funds being released.

  • If the above documentation paperwork cannot be provided, the offer of a scholarship may be withdrawn with an alternate recipient selected.​​

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Scholarships will be awarded in person on May 21, 2025. Scholarship recipients and their spouses or parents/guardians will be invited to attend a reception where they will read their essay to Discover Manufacturing members and have an opportunity to interact with West Michigan manufacturers and educational partners.

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