The Cassandra Walker Scholarship Fund
The Cassandra Walker Scholarship Fund was created in memory of a young woman who worked as a tile setter in the construction trades!
The fund has established the two following scholarships:
Individuals seeking advancement or entrance into the construction industry.
The scholarships are for individuals currently enrolled or wanting to advance their education in the trades/certificated education/training/etc. in the construction industry.
There will be at minimum five $750 scholarships awarded to Individuals seeking advancement or entrance into the construction industry.
** An applicant is eligible to apply for both scholarship awards.
Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age, reside in San Diego, Orange, or Riverside Counties, and submit a completed application, including proof of enrollment and letters of recommendation, no later than April 10th, 2024.
All applications will be reviewed and judged by the WorkforceConnect Scholarship Committee. Please direct application-related questions to the WorkforceConnect Scholarship Director, Rachel Murray (rachel@workforceconnect.org).
APPLICATION
REQUIRED APPLICATION SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Please email all supporting documents to CassandraWalkerNolinScholarship@wf-connect.org
Proof of application or enrollment in a construction program/class.
A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation.
CERTIFICATION
By submitting this application, you’re verifying that all information provided in this application and the supplemental documents are true and complete, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false or misleading information may lead to the rescinding of an award. I certify that I currently meet all the eligibility requirements. I hereby authorize WorkforceConnect to use the information contained in this application to promote and publish the Scholarship and Scholarship Award Program or as legally required or permitted by law.