American Industries Trade Scholarship

Joe Milligan and his family join Foster Love (formerly Together We Rise), in our mission to support current and former foster youth, giving them a brighter future through education.

Adopted at infancy, Joe Milligan understands how the support of his family shaped his life trajectory. Together, with their generous donation, we have founded the American Industries Scholarship. Through this trade school scholarship, we hope to provide new opportunities and direct access to the workforce for foster youth nationwide.

Eligibility:

• Individuals seeking eligibility must fall within ages 18 to 25 in the year of application.
• Those applying must hold United States citizenship.
• Those seeking consideration should provide evidence of acceptance into an accredited two-year public or nonprofit college or vocational school, with the intent to enroll on a full-time basis.
• Candidates are required to have successfully completed high school or obtained a GED during the application year.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have resided in either public or private foster care in the United States for a continuous 12-month period leading up to and including their 18th birthday.
• Have experienced orphanhood for a minimum of one year by the time of their 18th birthday.

The applicant is majoring in the following high-demand trades:

• Plumbing
• Electrician
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Welding
• Masonry
• Appliance Repair
• Tool Manufacturing
• Auto Repair & Manufacturing
• Industrial Mechanical Systems
• Diesel Technology
• Machine Operator
• Metal Casting and Molding
• Dental Technician
• Veterinarian Technician
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Radiology Technician
• Construction Management

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