SCHOLARSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Below are all available scholarship opportunities for NUCA Members and their children
who will be enrolled in College/Trade School
NUCA
OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
NUCA
OF
FLORIDA
National Utility Contractors Association
D.A. Foster Memorial Scholarship
Walter Gainer Scholarship
William & Shirley Burgett Scholarship
NUCA
Scholarship
$8,000 Award
($2,000/yr - 4 yrs)
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
$4,000 Award
($1,000/yr - 4 yrs)
$2,000 Award
(one-time award)
$1,000 Award
($500/yr - 2 yrs)
NATIONAL
UTILITY
CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION
For more information, contact nucacentralflorida@bellsouth.net or call (321) 759-6488
J. MITCHELL ELLINGTON
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship program is named after Mitch Ellington, a founding father of our organization who passed away on October 10, 1995. Mitch had started this program with the intention of presenting it to goal-oriented, hard-working students whose grades may not reflect the students’ effort and dedication.
Joseph G Weber
Scholarship
This scholarship is named after Joseph Weber who passed away on February 20, 2024. Joe joined the NUCA of Central Florida’s Board of Directors in 1989 and has been a guiding force in our chapter ever since. “Sr” has served on the Board every year and was our Chapter President in 1993, 2010 and 2011. Joe was currently serving as our chapter’s Vice President. Our chapter has also been very fortunate to have had Joe Weber represent us on the board of UUCF (NUCA of Florida) Underground Utility Contractors Association for 18 years. Joe had a strong sense of service not only to our industry, but also to his church and community. This scholarship is intended to honor Joe and his commitment to service.
2024 WINNER
Rylee Shannon & Cassandra White
What must accompany
the application?
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Transcript of high school grades through the latest grading period available
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Students must include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. The letter should include the number of students in the graduating class and the standing of the applicant. Working applicants must include a letter of recommendation from their employer.
Selections will be based on the general worthiness of the application; including:
How will the application be judged?
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Scholastic Standing
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Activities/community service
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Career goals
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Community service
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Past employment
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Essay
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Thoroughness of completed application
Who may apply?
Any child of a NUCA of Central Florida member or of an employee of a member who will be enrolled full or part-time in an academic institution. This may be a four-year or two-year college, as well as a construction industry trade or technical school. New students, as well as returning students are encouraged to apply.
If you are having any trouble receiving either a letter of recommendation or
an official transcript, please contact the NUCA office for assistance.
Application Deadline: Mail your application to: P.O. Box 10097, Cocoa, FL 32927