Matt Heuertz Scholarship Program
Direct application
Up to $5,000
Eligibility
Major
Skilled Trades
Education level
High school
About this scholarship
High school seniors or current undergraduates with a minimum 2.5 GPA enrolled in programs leading to industrial finishing or coatings careers may apply for the CCAI FEF Matt Heuertz Scholarship.
Award amounts vary, with a maximum of $5,000 through the Jim Gallagher Award. Funds are sent directly to the recipient's institution.
Submit a completed application, transcript, essay on career objectives and interest in finishing, resume, and reference letter by April 10. The program honors Matt Heuertz, the first CCAI Executive Director, and is administered by the CCAI Finishing Education Foundation.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Completed scholarship application
- Transcript or grade-verification document
- Essay on career objectives, interest in finishing, relevant experiences, activities, interests, and community involvement
- Resume
- Reference letter
- Completed scholarship application form
- Transcript or other grade verification document
- Reference letter (from guidance counselor, academic advisor, teacher, professor, co-op/internship advisor, or similar source)
- Resume
- Repeat applicants must submit a new reference letter and a substantially updated essay detailing progress since their previous application
- Award recipients must provide a photo for recognition purposes
- Repeat applicants must submit a new reference letter and substantially updated essay.
- Recipients must provide a photo for recognition purposes.