Emmerson Sheidow, Margaret MacIntyre Sheidow, Charles Harold Sheidow, Stanley Edison Sheidow Memorial Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment in Aircraft Turbine Technician, Environmental Applied Science Technology, Power Engineering, or Wildlife Conservation Technology
• ✓ An essay outlining your previous education and work experience
• ✓ A biography detailing your previous education and work experience
• ✓ A statement of your career goals

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time student in a technical program who needs financial help to complete your studies. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a full-time student enrolled in one of these four programs: Aircraft Turbine Technician, Environmental Applied Science Technology, Power Engineering, or Wildlife Conservation Technology. You must also demonstrate financial need.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Studying Aircraft Turbine Technician, Environmental Applied Science Technology, Power Engineering or Wildlife Conservation Technology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid simply listing your previous schools and jobs. Instead, write a narrative that connects your past experiences to why you chose your current program. Describe one specific project or job task that sparked your interest in your field.
• StrategyAvoid writing a generic biography. Instead, focus your statement of career goals on exactly where you want to work after graduation. Mention a specific industry or role you are targeting to show you have a clear plan.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in a specialized program guarantees the award. Instead, treat the essay and biography as the main ways to set yourself apart from other students in your program. Spend extra time polishing your writing to prove your professionalism.

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