PD Instore believes in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create a workplace that is representative of the communities the company serves. To realize this vision, it’s crucial to first recognize racial disparities, including the wealth gap that exists among the Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC) communities in. the midwest, particularly in Minnesota. One way to bridge this gap is to create opportunities for access to post-secondary education and future careers that are otherwise out of reach.
As college becomes increasingly expensive, more students are getting left behind due to their financial status. BIPOC students are one such group affected, which is why PD Instore has launched a scholarship program to help BIPOC students in the midwest pursue a career in the trades following their high school education.
The PD Instore Scholarship will provide funding to prospective post-secondary students residing in the midwest, with preference given Minnesota, interested in pursuing a career in production.
Any high school student in the midwest may apply for this scholarship, but BIPOC students focusing their career path on production/trades, including, but not limited to, Carpentry, Machine Operation, Logistics, Print Production, Project Management, 3D Design and Engineering are preferred.
To apply, please explain how you plan on making a difference within your career in your chosen trade.
How do you plan on making a difference within your career in your chosen trade?
The application deadline is May 3, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 3, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 3, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.