1/25/13 SC&R Foundation Concludes 2012 Scholarship and Grant Program
Collin M. Smith of Saint Joseph, Missouri was provided a scholarship for $1,000 to pursue his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri in Columbia. His father is a District Sales Manager at WireCo WorldGroup in Kansas City, Missouri.
Joshua A. Thompson, of Manitowac, Wisconsin was awarded $1,500 to continue his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowac and pursue a degree in Business Management and Accounting. His father is a Vice President at Allstates Rigging, Inc. located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
December 2012 Grant winners are:
Erika M. Davis was presented with a $750 grant to pursue a certificate in Accounting Technology at Valencia Community College in Orlando Florida. She is currently employed as a Receptionist/Billing Clerk at McTyre Trucking Company in Orlando.
Conner J. Van Dyke received $750 toward his studies in the Diesel Technology program at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota. Conner is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Diesel Technology. His father is employed at Van Dyke Brothers, Inc., Luverne, Minnesota.
The SC&R Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2013-14 Grants and Scholarships Program. To be eligible an applicant must be an employee of an SC&RA member company or a spouse, child or grandchild of an employee of an SC&RA member company. Scholarships are available to students pursuing an educational opportunity at a 2 or 4 year college or university degree program. Grants are available to students taking vocational courses, advanced certificate programs or continuing education classes. The program assists people pursuing a career in the specialized transportation, crane and rigging industries.
For full eligibility details, applications and deadlines go here. All applications must be postmarked by January 31, 2013.
About SC&RA
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) is an international trade association of more than 1300 member companies from 45 nations. Members are involved in specialized transportation, machinery moving and erecting, industrial maintenance, millwrighting and crane and rigging operations, manufacturing and rental. SC&RA helps members run more efficient and safer businesses by monitoring and affecting pending legislation and regulatory policies at the state and national levels; researching and reporting on safety concerns and best business practices; and providing at least four annual industry forums where these and other relevant member issues can be advanced. For complete information on the Association and its programs go to www.scranet.org.
About the SC&R Foundation
The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation is a 501(c) (3) corporation with the mission to advance research and education while furthering other charitable, educational and scientific purposes for the industries served by the SC&RA.
The Foundation has awarded more than 113 scholarships and grants totaling $306,000 since 1986 and provided more than $265,000 toward research projects and reports. For complete information on the Foundation and its programs go to www.scr-foundation.org.
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CONTACT:
Jackie Roskos
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation
P: (703) 698-0291