Scholarships

M-WTCA Now Offers Two Types of Scholarships!!

  • General Scholarships that are open to either 2 year associate degree academic, vocational, trade or technical programs or 4 year degree programs from a college or university.

  • The John & Janet Wells Preservation & Education Scholarship which is open to either undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a college or university in the study of historic preservation and restoration.

M-WTCA acknowledges that one of the most important “tool” any individual may ever own is academic achievement in an institution of higher learning. In keeping with this, M-WTCA has established a program that awards scholarships to individuals to further their education.

For those interested, please take the time to carefully read and follow all the information and requirements stated below.

 

General Scholarships

These are open to either 2 year associate degree academic, vocational, trade or technical programs or 4 year degree programs from a college or university. MWTCA will award six 1 – year scholarships in the amount of $1500 each for the year.

The scholarship committee may give preference to applicants whose stated goals and objectives support M-WTCA’s “Purpose” as stated in our By-laws which is paraphrased as follows: “To promote the preservation and study of antique and traditional tools and the trades that used them; and to communicate this information and knowledge to the public.”

To qualify for and to be considered for an M-WTCA scholarship, all prospective candidates must submit and meet the following criteria.

  1. A letter stating the purpose for which the scholarship is needed; the reasons for requesting it; and a statement of the applicants goals and objectives as a graduate.
  2. At least three letters of recommendation from their high school counselor, teachers, coaches, principal or assistant principal.
  3. A copy of their high school transcript indicating their cumulative grade point average and an outline of their extracurricular activities while in high school.
  4. A photo which may be used for M-WTCA’s publications.
  5. Applicant must have been accepted at a two year accredited college or program or a four year college or university.
  6. If you meet these requirement and are interested, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chairman, click here, to request an application and please be sure to include your postal mailing address in the notes box.
  7. NOTE! Applications are ONLY available after November 1 and are due by the 1st of April for the upcoming academic year in which they will be awarded.
  8. Scholarship information will not be accepted in digital form. Any scholarship information that is submitted in digital format will be rejected.

Please note: Members and families of members of M-WTCA who are or have been officers or on the scholarship committee at any time during the preceding five years, are not eligible

 

John & Janet Wells Preservation & Education Scholarship

This scholarship a one time $3,000 award open to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in a field of study relating to historic preservation and restoration in a college or university.

To qualify for and to be considered for an M-WTCA scholarship, all prospective candidates must submit and meet the following criteria.

  1. An essay from the applicant which includes a biography with their personal life goals and objectives as a student in the field of historic preservation and restoration. It should include the reasons for requesting this application.
  2. A copy of the applicant’s most recent academic grade transcript. It should also include the cumulative grade point average.
  3. Three letters of recommendation will be required from the applicant’s advisors, instructors or supervisors with knowledge of the applicant’s qualities.
  4. A photo which may be used for M-WTCA’s publications.
  5. A portfolio of current or past preservation and restoration projects detailing the applicant’s involvement and contributions. Drawings, photos and descriptions may be included.
  6. If you meet these requirement and are interested, please contact the Scholarship Committee Chairman, click here, to request an application and please be sure to include your postal mailing address in the notes box.
  7. NOTE! Applications are ONLY available after November 1 and are due by the 1st of April for the upcoming academic year in which they will be awarded.
  8. Scholarship information will not be accepted in digital form. Any scholarship information that is submitted in digital format will be rejected.

Please note: Members and families of members of M-WTCA who are or have been officers or on the scholarship committee at any time during the preceding five years, are not eligible.

Please be sure to read and follow all the information and requirements stated above.

Thank you for your interest in M-WTCA’s scholarship programs!!