Daniel O. Carey Memorial
High School Achievement Scholarship

• The GNMA will award a $3,000 scholarships in 2010.
• The scholarship will be paid jointly to the student and the attending college or university.

Scholarship Eligibility:

• Applicant must be a current year, graduating senior from a Niagara County high school.
• Applicant must have intentions to enroll in an advanced academic program for the study of engineering or a manufacturing focused curriculum.

Scholarship Application Requirements:

• Personal resume of academic achievements, interests, extra curricular activities, jobs and career objectives.
• A 300 word essay on college and career aspirations with connection to GNMA scholarship criteria.
• Academic transcript with course listing and grades.
• A minimum of one (1) letter of recommendation from a non-family member.

Scholarship Award Process & Schedule:

• Completed applications submitted to high school guidance office no later than March 31st.
• High school guidance office reviews submitted applications and nominates one (1) applicant from their school for submittal to the GNMA by April 15th.
• The GNMA will review submitted applications and conduct personal interviews with a panel of 5 candidates.
• Final selections completed by May 15th with notification of award recipients.
• Award subject to applicant’s acceptance at college or university and expressed commitment to pursue engineering or a manufacturing based curriculum.