• Be a registered and active SkillsUSA members.

• Submit an accurate and complete application that may include a letter of recommendation, essay, and/or resume.

• Meet scholarship-specific criteria.

• Plan on enrolling in a college/postsecondary program in the 2026-27 academic year, or if the student is a high school junior or younger, the academic term after high school graduation.

See scholarship website for specific information.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent.

• Plan to enroll, or be enrolled within 1 year, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school or institution (i.e. technical/vocational school, community college or training center) in the United States.

• Not be an employee or dependent of an employee of the The Home Depot. Employees of The Home Depot and their dependents are eligible to apply for a scholarship from The Homer Fund. 

• Programs/Career Paths: Carpentry, Construction Management, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing.

Application Deadlines: March 31, June 30, Sept. 30 and Dec. 31.

The Connex Foundation will award scholarships up to $5,000 each in 2027 to individuals pursuing a career in the skilled trades (example: electrical, plumbing, welding, HVAC/R, carpentry), construction and/or facility management industry. The scholarships will be awarded to deserving Canadian individuals and deserving U.S. individuals.
The deadline to submit an application for consideration is Sunday, February 15, 2027.

Scholarship Criteria

• Be a United States or Canadian citizen or permanent legal resident

• At a minimum, a graduating high school senior or equivalent (GED)

• Plan to enroll as a full-time student

• Have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent Canadian grade-point scale)

• Have a history of active involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience

• Eligibility: The applicant must be a graduating high school senior in good standing from the Shenandoah County Public Schools and enrolled in the Criminal Justice class at Triplett Tech.

• Applicants must complete this application and enclose a typewritten essay (on 81⁄2 x 11 paper) of 500 words or fewer outlining why you have chosen a law enforcement career. 

• Applicant, please attach a résumé listing school and community leadership positions, activities, sports, honors/awards received, and work experience.

• Deadline: Applications and accompanying paperwork must be submitted to the Town of Mount Jackson Chief of Police on or before April 15th of each academic year.