Application for the 2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident student who are graduating high school senior or undergraduate college students in the United States. The scholarship is sponsored by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley to provide financial assistance to applicants who seek help to further their education at an accredited college or university. This is a competitive scholarship with a limited number of award and a value of $1,000 given to qualified applicants of the 2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview
- Sponsor: Community Foundation of the New River Valley
- Host: Any
- Type: Financial aid
- Award: Varies
- Value: $1,000
- Level: Undergraduate
- Target: U.S. students
- Location: United States
2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The following requirements must be met by the applicants in order to be eligible for the 2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship:
- The scholarship application is open to U.S. citizen or permanent resident student.
- The scholarship is for graduating high school senior students or undergraduate college students in the United States.
- The scholarship is for applicants whose parent or immediate family is employed in the automotive, construction, manufacturing, skilled, labor, or commercial trucking industry.
- Applicants must have excellent academic performance and good grades, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 score or higher.
- Applicants must be enrolled or plan to attend an accredited college or university to seek a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or professional certification.
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate their financial need and already enrolled in college.
2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship Application Process
To apply for the 2026/2027 Blue Collar Scholarship, applicants must follow these steps:
- It is essential for applicants to go through the scholarship application before applying for the award.
- Applicants can apply for the scholarship through the online application link provided below.
- Applicants must provide all the required documents that are needed for the scholarship including transcript, grade, letter of recommendation, contact details, and completed application form before the deadline date.
- For more information about the scholarship, applicants can contact the scholarship committee using the Contact Us link.
Application Deadline: 23 January 2027
