Thirteen students from across Pennsylvania and Maryland were recently awarded scholarships from the Merit Shop Training and Research Center (MSTRC). The $24,500 in scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year brings the total to $574,850 that has been awarded by MSTRC since its inception, helping students entering a career path in the construction industry.
This year's recipients include Tristan Stark of Marietta, $3,000; Luke Redkay of Mount Joy, $2,500; Hunter Gehman of Mount Joy, $2,000; Carson Sands of Lititz, $2,000; Matthew Sharp of Elizabethtown, $2,000; Joel Bitler of Lancaster, $1,500; and Zach Jerchau of Lititz, $1,500.
The purpose of the Merit Shop Construction Scholarship Program, sponsored by ABC Keystone and administered by the MSTRC, is to assist individuals seeking to further their education in careers in construction. To be eligible, applicants must either be a permanent resident in the chapter's service area or be applying to or attending a chapter service area trade school, college or university program that is directly related to a construction career. Programs include skilled trades, engineering, architecture and construction management. Students are evaluated on recommendations, academic achievement, initiative, a written essay and community and extracurricular activities.
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