Trade Scholarship - Bill and Vi Sigmund Foundation

Be Aware - In order to successfully submit this application you must have the following documents completed and digital files attached to the end of this form:

FAFSA: All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Recommendations: Your recommendations can be sent to us with your application or they can be sent directly to us by the recommenders. It is your responsibility to make certain that the recommenders have followed through. Do not send more than two recommendations. (Please use the forms provided.)
Tax Returns: Most recent TWO years of Federal Income Tax returns are required, front page only that shows the adjusted gross income. * BLACK OUT ALL SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS. (* Do not send Michigan tax forms.) * If parents are divorced, send the tax forms of the parent who claims you. * If your parents are on disability and do not fill out tax forms, send some type of government proof such as a letter that your parent has received in the past stating that he/she is on disability.
College Financial Information: Financial Information Summary Sheet completed by the school you plan to attend. It will be returned to you to send in with your application.

If you have not completed the Financial Information Summary Sheet and received a copy back from the financial aid office, OR you have not received back your Letters of Recommendation, start the process by filling out the forms below.

Independent Students are ones who are NOT claimed by their parents

Financial Information Summary Sheet Letter of Recommendation

Additional Information

Do Not:
Should you decide to use USPS to mail your application: Send in complete forms such as a recommendation cover sheet that states a letter will follow. Do not use staples on any of the application nor binders or folders of any type. If you do NOT reside in Jackson or Lenawee counties but go to a Jackson or Lenawee school, you do NOT qualify for a Sigmund Scholarship.

Send in your Application:
You can complete your application on-line OR send through the mail. If using the mail, the envelope MUST be postmarked on or before April 15 and mailed to: Sigmund Foundation, PO Box 1128, Jackson, MI 49204. (Without adequate postage, the application will be returned to you and you may miss the deadline. *There is no drop-off site.)

Questions:
We prefer that all questions be addressed via the Internet by the applicant, not the parent. Our E-mail address is sigmundfoundation@sbcglobal.net Applicants will be notified of the board decision – one way or another – by E-mail on or before July 15. Please do not call before that time for outcomes.

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The Sigmund Foundation Scholarship for the Trades was established to provide financial assistance to needy residents of Jackson and Lenawee Counties Michigan: graduating high school seniors, GED graduates, adult residents interested in furthering their careers or students already enrolled or planning to enroll in a technology school, trade school or community college trades program as full or part-time students. The scholarship of up to $5,000 can be renewed through the application process. Funds are restricted to tuition, books and related fees. Fields may include but are not limited to manufacturing and construction trades, HVAC, automotive/flight mechanics, machining, plumbing, culinary arts, firefighting/EMS, cosmetology/barbering, welding, etc. Priority will be given to those with the strongest financial need. All applicants will be notified of award decisions via E-mail in mid-July.

Eligibility Criteria:

Jackson or Lenawee County resident
Acceptance to an accredited/certified technology, trade school or community college
Proof of financial need
Two recommendation letters
Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by applicant.

Scholarship Award:

Up to $5,000 depending upon full or part-time status. The award will be split between fall/winter or spring/summer course work.

Requirements:

The following must be attached at the end of this application. However, if necessary, it can also be mailed and postmarked on or before April 15 (See Instruction Sheet for details.)

Completed scholarship application including all the required questions.
Two letters of recommendation from adults other than family members.
Copy of the page from the most recent Federal family tax return that shows the ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME.
Copy of your high school transcript.
Financial Information Summary Sheet (attached) that is to be completed by the school you plan to attend.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to make certain that all requested material is completed and attached to the on-line application, including letters of recommendation. In the event there is a problem, the application can be mailed: Bill and Vi Sigmund Foundation, P.O. Box 1128, Jackson, MI 49204. This includes recommendations.

For questions: E-mail sigmundfoundation@sbcglobal.net

Please answer the following questions in the space provided:

Why did you select the trade that you will be studying?(Required)

Why do you have a need for a Sigmund Scholarship?(Required)

Certification:

I hereby affirm that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge

Signature(Required)

Date(Required)

SIGMUND TRADES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

*Application:
Complete the two-page application. Do not forget to sign the form.

*Recommendations:
Have those who will recommend you submit their letters, then attach them to your application. It is your responsibility to make certain that the recommenders have followed through. Do not send more than two recommendations. (Please use the forms provided.)

*Tax Return:
Needed is the most recent year of your parent’s Federal Income Tax return, only the page that shows the adjusted gross income. * Black out all Social Security Numbers. (* Do not send Michigan tax forms.)

* If parents are divorced, send the tax forms of the parent who claims you. * If your parents are on disability and do not fill out tax forms, send some type of government proof such as a letter that your parent has received in the past stating that he/she is on disability.

* If you are an independent student, send only the page of your tax return that shows the adjusted gross income,

*High School Transcript:
Call your high school for a copy. They will send a copy to you or directly to us if you wish. It can be email to us at sigmundfoundation@sbcglobal.net

*Financial Information Summary Sheet
Should be completed by your future school and return to you. Send it with your application.

Residency:
If you do NOT reside in Jackson or Lenawee counties but go to a Jackson or Lenawee school, you do NOT qualify for a Sigmund Scholarship.

Send in your Application:
It is preferred that you complete your application on-line. However, if this is a problem, your material MUST be postmarked on or before April 15 and mailed to: Sigmund Foundation, PO Box 1128, Jackson, MI 49204.

Questions:
We prefer that all questions be addressed via E-mail by the applicant, not the parent. Our E-mail address is sigmundfoundation@sbcglobal.net Applicants will be notified of the board decision – one way or another – by E-mail on or before July 15. Please do not call before that time for outcomes.

Attach the required documents(Required)

Two Letters of Recommendation, Copy of the page from the most recent Federal family tax return that shows the ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME, Copy of your high school transcript, Financial Information Summary Sheet received from your school.

Max. file size: 50 MB.