The Masters Association of Metal Finishers is pleased to announce its Educational Scholarship Program.
This Scholarship is a significant award, given in honor of Stephen V. Candiloro, Jr. in 2022. Stephen championed the importance and dedication to continued education in the metal finishing industry, and passed away in 2020.
MAMF member companies, in good standing, are invited to share this application with their employees. Employees of member companies who have a child or grandchild who meet the criteria below are invited to apply for the scholarship. Only the children or grandchildren of MAMF member company employees, are eligible to apply.
Applicants will be eligible for a scholarship award as a full-time (12 credits or more per semester) student at any accredited school (Community College, Technical School, Vocational School, 4-year College, or University) pursuing a degree related to Metal Finishing in Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business.
Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee, determined by the MAMF Board, no member of which is to be in any way related to an applicant/(s). Each applicant will be evaluated on their overall merit with points assigned to:
- Academics and Grade point average
- Two letters of recommendations (one academic and one non-academic)
- Essay
- Extracurricular activities
Scholarships will be awarded without discrimination as to financial need, race, sex, or religion and, if awarded, are awarded in the amount of $2,500. All applications are kept confidential and submitted to the Selection Committee for review and action.
The MAMF scholarship given on behalf of the late Stephen V. Candiloro, Jr. in 2022 will be awarded April 2, 2022, at our Annual Awards Celebration. The recipient will be invited to this celebration to speak about their goals and what winning the scholarship means to them. The MAMF will be interested in following each recipient on their academic and career journey.
Application deadline is February 1, 2022. No extensions will be granted.
