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Foundation Scholarship Applications Due

May 17, 2024

Applications for National Trailer Dealers Foundation scholarships will Dealer Member, Dealer
be available online at https://ntda.site-ym.com/page/Foundation in Branch Member, or
March 2024. Allied Member seeking
further education via
Two different applications will be available beginning this year — one trade school, college, or
for students of NTDA Member employees and one for NTDA Member university. Applicant's
employees who wish to further their education. employer must be an
NTDA Member in good
STUDENT APPLICATION standing at the time of

application. Applicants
Student applicant(s) must be a child (natural, adopted, or stepchild) must live in the U.S.,
or legal ward of an individual that is actively employed by a National Canada, or Mexico.
Trailer Dealers Association (NTDA) Dealer, Dealer Branch Member, or
Allied Member company in good standing at the time of application. Qualification criteria for all scholarships awarded include work
Students residing in the U.S., Canada or Mexico may apply. experience; academic capability, personal, school or work references;
and participation in community activities. Applicants are responsible
Graduating high school seniors (e.g., the student will begin college for providing the required information and supporting materials by the
courses in the summer or fall after high school graduation), or a deadline. Financial need will be also considered. Applications will be
student enrolling in (or enrolled in) a trade/vocational school, college evaluated by a panel of judges using a weighted scoring system.
or university may apply.
Applicants will be notified if they are considered a finalist for a
Qualification criteria for all scholarships awarded include academic scholarship, and may be asked to provide information relating to
capability, personal and/or school references, participation in school verification of income. Proof of enrollment, a student ID and address
and community activities, and work experience. Applicants are asked to where the scholarship funds should be sent at the educational
to provide a resume, two letters of recommendation, high school institution are required to ensure timely transfer of funds. Providing
or college transcripts, and a college or university acceptance letter. incorrect information or not providing the required documentation
Applicants are responsible for providing the required information and delays payment. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to follow through
supporting materials by the deadlines. Incomplete applications or with all requirements.
those with missing documentation will not be considered.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL TRAILER DEALERS
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of judges using a weighted FOUNDATION
scoring system, which includes financial need. Applicants will be
notified if they are considered a finalist for a scholarship, and may be The National Trailer Dealers Foundation was established May 2023 as a
asked to provide information relating to verification of income. 501(C)3 Non-profit Organization with the goal of providing scholarships
to children of NTDA member employees as well as to trailer industry
Funds will be distributed to scholarship recipients in August 2024 prior professionals and other professionals who wish to further develop their
to the start of the fall semester. Proof of enrollment, a student ID, and technical skills by attending trade schools, vocational schools, colleges,
an address to where the scholarship funds should be sent to at the or universities.
educational institution are required to ensure the timely transfer of
funds. Providing incorrect information or not providing the required Please consider a donation to the scholarship fund. Donations may be
documentation delays payment. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility made by check to: National Trailer Dealers Foundation, 9864 E. Grand
to follow through with all requirements. River Ave., Ste. 110-290, Brighton, MI 48116.

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPLICATION

Applicants must be an employee of a National Trailer Dealers Association

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