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Jon and Chenai Gillispie Trades Scholarship

Berrien Community Foundation
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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2026
Closes: 2/1/2027

The Jon and Chenai Gillispie Trades Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Berrien County, Michigan high schools as they continue their postsecondary education. Students studying for a career in the construction trades are encouraged to apply, particularly those from Niles, Buchanan, and Brandywine high schools in Michigan.

Win up to
$1,000
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
Requirements
  • Minimum 2.00 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending a Berrien County High School in Michigan
  • High school senior
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Studying a traderelated field
  • Planning a career in the construction trades.
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference given to students graduating from Niles, Buchanan and Brandywine high schools in Michigan.
  • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Andrews Academy, Benton Harbor High School, Berrien Springs High School, Brandywine Senior High School, Bridgman High School, Buchanan High School, Coloma High School, Lakeshore High School, Niles Senior High School, Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic, River Valley High School, St. Joseph High School, Watervliet Senior High School
    Intended Area of Study
    Air Transportation, General Construction Trades, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Technician, Engineering Technicians, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, Medical Office Management, Paralegal, Mechanics, Medical Assistant, Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation, Medical Assistants and Technicians, Trades and Personal Services, Phlebotomy Technician, Plumbing, Electrical Engineering Technician, HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician, Welding, Carpentry, Automotive Mechanics, Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD), Machine and Metal Working, Sewing, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

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