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Jeffrey Downes Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Trades

Main Street Community Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/15/2026
Closes: 3/6/2026

The Jeffrey Downes Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Trades is available to residents of Bristol, Burlington, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Wolcott, Connecticut who demonstrate a passion for a skilled trade. Applicants who are planning to pursue an apprenticeship program, technical education trade school, or other career training program with a focus on a skilled trade area are eligible to apply. Special consideration is given to applicants seeking a commercial driver's license (CDL) who do not qualify for financial assistance from other sources.

Win up to
$800
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of Bristol, Burlington, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, or Wolcott, Connecticut
  • High school senior, community college freshman attended college previously, community college student, or not currently enrolled
  • Seeking a professional certification
  • Studying in an apprenticeship program, technical education trade school, or other career training program with a focus on a skilled trade area Preference is given to applicants seeking a commercial driver's license (CDL) who do not qualify for financial assistance from other sources.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Freshman - Attended College Previously, Community College Sophomore, Not Enrolled
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: CT
    • City: Bristol, Burlington, Harwinton, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, Wolcott
    Intended Area of Study
    Truck, Bus, and Commercial Vehicle Operation, Electrician, Plumbing, HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician, Machine and Metal Working, Automotive Mechanics

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