James "J.O." Starn Scholarship
James "J.O." Starn Scholarship
The James "J.O." Starn Scholarship offers $1,000 to residents of northwestern Pennsylvania pursuing careers in manufacturing. It supports high school graduates who are unemployed, underemployed, or incumbent workers.
Apr 15, 2026
8 days left
$1,000
Award amount
2
Requirements
Quick decision
AI insightsBest for
- Residents of northwestern Pennsylvania
- High school graduates
- Students pursuing a career in manufacturing
Key highlights
- $1,000 award amount
- Deadline: April 15, 2026
- Supports education in tooling and machining
Why apply
- Financial assistance for education costs
- Supports career development in a skilled trade
Important checks
- Verify acceptance into a relevant postsecondary program
- Ensure all other funding sources have been exhausted
Who can apply
- Must be a resident of northwestern Pennsylvania
- High school graduate
- Currently unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker
- Accepted into a postsecondary institution or training facility related to tooling and machining
- Must have exhausted all other funding sources
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Eligible institutions
National Tooling and Manufacturing Association-Northwestern Pennsylvania Chapter
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Prepare a short essay explaining your interest in manufacturing
- Apply before the deadline of April 15, 2026
Key requirements (2)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- This program is open to residents of northwestern Pennsylvania who are high school graduates currently unemployed, underemployed, or an incumbent worker.
- Applicants must have been accepted into a postsecondary institution or training facility to further their education relating to the tooling and machining industry and have exhausted all other sources of funding.
Applying
Applicants must apply by April 15, 2026, and submit a short essay about their interest in the manufacturing industry.
Award & payment
Amount: $1,000
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
Overview
The James "J.O." Starn Scholarship offers $1,000 to support education for residents of northwestern Pennsylvania pursuing careers in manufacturing.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.