Gene Haas Scholarship
This scholarship will provide scholarships to students enrolled in machining-based training programs. In addition funds may be used to support students’ NIMS accreditation, SkillsUSA competitors and competition costs, online training, and other machining/ manufacturing supplies.
Preference:
- Enrolled or completed the Introduction to Machining course (MAC-141/141A).
- Demonstrated Financial Need – Must complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Exceptions may be made for students who do not meet the standard Federal level of need.
- 2.0 GPA (Preference given to 3.0 GPA or better)
1st year students
Verification of visit to a machine shop:
Present Derek Seeke’s or Jerry Hunt’s business card and tell company about yourself and the machining program.
Get information about the company:
- Type of machining the company does
- Equipment they use
- Are they able to hire current/grad students
- What skills does the company require for potential employees
Request the company contact to send Derek Seeke or Jerry Hunt a confirmation email/ phone call verifying the visit.
2nd year students
Create Machining Video demonstrating a machining operation (manual or CNC):
- 1 – 2 people
- Select given topic from choices
- Create instructional video demonstrating/describing given topic
- Use equipment, props, etc.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline