R.E.D. Educational Foundation Scholarship

The Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation is pleased to announce its R.E.D. Educational Foundation Scholarship Program. The student who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or post-graduate study for the spring of 2017, are eligible to apply. The scholarship award reflects the Foundation’s commitment to providing financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the composite panel and affiliated industries. Five winners will be selected and each will get up to $5,000 scholarship award.

The Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation whose sole mission is to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the composite panel and affiliated industries. The Foundation was formed in 1986 by the members of the Composite Panel Association.

Eligibility:

  • The student must be a citizen or permanent legal resident of the US, Canada or Mexico.
  • The student must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or post-graduate study for the spring of 2017.

How to Apply:

Supporting Documents:

  • An official school transcript.
  • Write a 1 to 2-page essay answering one of the following questions:
  1. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the North American wood products industry?
  2. Describe a major issue within your field of study and what you would do to help/alleviate the problem?
  • A recommendation letter

Submitting Details:

Send the application form, official school transcript, essay, nomination form and recommendation letter to the Foundation to:

RED Foundation

19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306

Leesburg, VA 20176

Financial Aid and Award Money:

The 2017 awards will consist of five scholarships of up to $5,000 each. Additional scholarships could be awarded depending on the quality of the submissions.

Application Deadline:

The completed application packet must be submitted by March 10, 2017.

Link for More Information:

http://www.compositepanel.org/about-cpa/red-education-foundation.html

Contact Information:

If you have questions contact to Gary Heroux at gheroux-at-cpamail.org

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