2023 Scholarship Applications Now Available

2023 Scholarship Applications Available Now

UCANE to Award Twelve $2,000 Scholarships

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• Any child or grandchild of a UCANE member OR an employee of a member in good standing. • The applicant should be a high school senior who will be enrolling full time in an accredited two- or four-year academic institution for the year beginning in September 2023 OR a current full-time college student who has not previously received a UCANE scholarship. HOW WILL THE APPLICATION BE JUDGED?

Twelve $2,000 scholarships will be awarded. Two of the 12 scholarships will be awarded to applicants pursuing a construction related degree. There will be a question on the application to indicate if you believe you are eligible for these scholarships. The other 10 scholarships are open to all other courses of study. Applications are judged and winners are selected by independent outside educators. Selection will be based on the overall worthiness of the applicant by considering: 1. Scholastic achievement; 2. Interest and effort in preparing for your vocation; 3. Extra-curricular activities at and away from school, including community and religious service; 4. Difficulty of course curriculum and career objectives; 5. Personal recommendations; 6. Thoroughness of the completed application, particularly the essay HOW WILL THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF THE APPLICATION BE PROTECTED?

Each application is assigned a number. When completed, page 1 of the application, with the name of the applicant, must be detached and sealed in the accompanying envelope. Please be certain to indicate the UCANE firm where you, your parent, or grandparent is employed when applying. The applicant’s name must not appear on any part of the application or attached transcripts and recommendations. After the winning applications have been selected, the envelopes with those corresponding numbers will be opened to identify the award recipients. WHAT MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION?

1. A transcript of high school or college grades through the latest period prior to April 14. 2. A letter of recommendation from the principal or faculty advisor/academic advisor. 3. Additional recommendations from people familiar with the applicant’s ability and character, and from responsible members of the community (optional but recommended). IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:

In the event the applicant receives a full scholarship from the college of his/her choice, or from any organization, civic group, etc., the UCANE Scholarship will be awarded to another applicant. Applicant’s parent/grandparent must work for a company in the New England Region. Applications must be received in the UCANE office no later than April 14, 2023. If you have any questions concerning the completion of this application please contact:

Utility Contractors’ Association of New England, Inc. 300 Congress Street • Suite 101 • Quincy, MA 02169 Tel: 617.471.9955 • Email: jmahoney@ucane.com