Scholarships Available for 2024/2025 Scholastic Year
Nick Alberts Memorial Scholarship – for the Trade Industry
Do you dream of shaping the future of the outdoor amusement industry? We have an exciting opportunity for
you! OABA scholarships aren’t just for students attending a traditional 4-year college. We’re happy to include a
like you. The Nick Alberts Memorial Scholarship was added in 2022, targeting students who are advancing their education in the Trade School environment. Whether you’re interested in designing cutting-edge rides, creating engaging experiences, or maintaining world-class attractions, this scholarship could be your ticket to making those dreams a reality. Anyone planning to attend a Trade School to advance their education in the trades needed for the outdoor amusement business is eligible to apply for the Nick Alberts
Memorial Scholarship. Categories for consideration include, but are not
limited to: Welding, Forklift Operation, Crane Operation, Diesel Mechanics, Electromechanical, PLCs, Drive Unit, Hydraulic Pneumatics, and Fabrication.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to jumpstart
your career in the outdoor amusement industry. Your adventure begins here—apply today and let’s turn your passion into your profession!
Duke-Smith Memorial Scholarship – for traditional 4-year College
Since 1996, the OABA-Duke Smith Memorial Education
Fund Scholarship has been furthering the educational goals for young people within our industry. The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow and will require the tools necessary to be competitive in an increasingly complex work environment. The OABA-Duke Smith Memorial Education Fund Scholarship continues to provide opportunities to eligible undergraduates for higher education in a 4-year college environment. In addition to the available $1,000 scholarships, a special $3,000 David Smith Memorial Scholarship has been presented
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant must be a member in good standing of the Outdoor Amusement Business Association.
Each applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a continuing undergraduate student at a university,
Each applicant must have plans of attending an accredited educational institution or trade school of their choice for
junior college, or enrolled in a trade school. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration. their continued education.
DEADLINE for application submission is December 30, 2024
Find complete information and application at
https://oaba.org/pageserver/scholarships
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