J&J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship

J&J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship
The J&J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship is providing scholarships up to $12,500 to high school seniors and high school graduates in Arizona, Minnesota and New Mexico, who plan to enroll in full-time undergrad study at an accredited trade, vocational or technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.

Applicants must be residents of Arizona, Minnesota or New Mexico; recipients do not have to attend college in one of these states. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and the total award amount cannot exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies.

Eligibility
Applicants to The J & J Trujillo Memorial Scholarship Program must be:

Residents of Arizona, New Mexico, or Minnesota.
High school seniors or graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduates, who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited trade or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.
Be pursuing a trade degree or certificate (eligible programs include but are not limited to, HVAC, Electrical, Automotive, Plumbing, Carpentry….)
Awards
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive a award up to $12,500. The award amount cannot exceed the total cost of tuition, fees, books and supplies.

Awards are one-time only. Past recipients may not reapply.

Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

Academic performance
Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
Work experience
Statement of educational and career goals and objectives
Unusual personal or family circumstances
An online recommendation.
Financial need, as calculated by Scholarship America, must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award.

Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America. In no instance does Amy or Anna Trujillo play a part in the selection. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.