The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) announced the start of a scholarship to help offset costs of tuition for a secondary, advanced or trade school education related to the business of flooring.
The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) announced the start of a scholarship to help offset costs of tuition for a secondary, advanced or trade school education related to the business of flooring.
"The process of turning trees into high-end sports surfaces encompasses numerous skilled hands," the association said. "And once the sports floors are installed, even more trained professionals use the floors in their careers. We want to support all levels of this process in their educational and career goals."
Two annual scholarships of $1,000 each will be available for students accepted into one of the following fields of study in fall 2014:
Architecture, Athletic administration, Athletics, Boiler inspection training, Biological conservation, Biomechanical sciences, Building construction, Civil engineering, Coaching, Commercial driving schools, Construction sciences or management, Dance education, Forest science, Forestry studies, Engineering technology, Environmental resource management, Exercise science, Industrial technology schools, Kinesiology, LEED training or certification, Mechanic schools, Mechanical drafting, Machine technologies, Natural resources / conservation, Physical administration, Physical education, Physical rehabilitation or therapy, Recreation & park administration, Small engine repair schools, Sports & fitness management, Survey schools, Trucking schools, Wood sciences.
Applicants need to be recommended by an active MFMA or certified architect and will be judged on academic and written essay responses by the MFMA Sport Floor Contractor Advisory Council and approved by the MFMA Board of Directors.
The application due date is July 1. Find more information online at the MFMA's website.