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The Schmidt Trade Construction Fund
The Schmidt Family Construction Fund aims to alleviate the financial burden on students and ensure they have the necessary resources to succeed in their chosen trade.
Joe Schmidt knows construction and Sharon Schmidt knows The Community Foundation. So, when it came time to create a charitable fund, they knew what they wanted to accomplish. The Schmidt's worked with the foundation to meet the needs Joe sees in the construction business today. More people are needed in the industry and the idea of this fund is to help students that are just getting into the field of construction.
This approach recognizes that while funding for classes and education is often available, students may face challenges in acquiring the tools of the trade such as protective equipment or specialized clothing.
This scholarship provides funds to purchase tools and other essential items crucial for practical training and professional development. Grants will be available for local students enrolled in an industry or construction training and certification program in either a high school or a community college.
To contribute to this fund, simply click Donate Now.
Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
The Schmidt Family Construction Fund
PO Box 208, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208
Please make your check payable to:
The Schmidt Family Construction Fund
Apply for a Scholarship
The online application portal will walk students through our application process.
- Students submit general information such as address and high school, as well as information about extracurricular activities or awards.
- Students use the online application to provide the name and email address of their guidance counselor and other individuals. These contacts will receive an email requesting the student’s high school transcript or a personal reference.
In addition to The Community Foundation’s overall scholarship guidelines, details for this scholarship include:
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The Community Foundation has expanded programing to be more inclusive and responsive to our donors by offering flexible scholarships year-round. Scholarships will be offered on a rolling basis to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll at Germanna Community College. Financial aid will be considered.
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The fund shall be available for students enrolled in a workforce or technical studies class to use towards the purchase of tools, protective equipment or clothing in their chosen trade. In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must be in an industry or construction training and certification program in either a high school or a community college located in Planning District 16.
Call (540) 373-9292 or e-mail scholarships@cfrrr.org for more information.
About Scholarship Funds
Donors help area students achieve their dreams by establishing or contributing to a scholarship fund at The Community Foundation. Scholarship funds are flexible and can be structured to benefit students at any education level, or for a specific institution. Donors often use scholarship funds to honor or memorialize a loved one.
Donors maintain an active voice in the student selection process while they rely upon The Community Foundation’s Scholarship Committee to handle the necessary paperwork and ensure that scholarships are distributed equitably.
Let us help you create the fund that works best for your charitable giving goals!