Scholarship Program Application Period

Description

The Greater Northeast Motorcoach Association (GNEMA) Scholarships will be awarded to full-time employees, or the dependent children of full-time employees of GNEMA Operator Member companies. Also eligible are the employees of GNEMA Allied Members companies, or the dependent children of the Allied Member companies. The award will go to whom best meet the requirements set forth by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship awards are limited to cover tuition and fees. Two annual scholarships will be awarded; one for GNEMA Operator Members and one for GNEMA Allied Members.

Criteria for Eligibility:

Those eligible to apply must:

• Have been employed for at least one year by January 1 in the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
• Already be registered to a full-time college, professional school or trade school in the previous fall or at the time of application.
• Hold a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or if a professional school, the equivalent of a B grade.
• The winners, or the parents of the winners, must still be employed at the member's company at the time the winners are selected.

(NOTE: Dependent applicants that will be first year students may apply. Enrollment will need to be validated before the award is given in October and final high school GPA will be requested.)

Application & Selection Timeframe:

• The Scholarship Committee will accept applications between January 1 and June 30.
• The applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee before the Annual Association Member Meeting.
• The winners will be invited to the Annual Association Member Meeting in the fall. While they may not be able to be present, a representative from the member company must be present to receive the scholarship.

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