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25 Scholarships to be Awarded in 2026, $1,000 Each
The Application Process
The scholarship supports programs of study in advanced manufacturing, welding, CNC and machining, mechatronics, robotics, engineering, and industrial technology. Residency or location requirements may apply depending on program guidelines.
Applying for The J. Michael Bernard Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing Careers is a simple and straightforward process.
Students begin by completing the online application, uploading all required documents, and submitting their materials by the listed deadline.
Applications are carefully reviewed by the selection committee, and scholarship recipients are then notified and awarded. All application deadlines and notification timelines are clearly displayed on the website to ensure transparency and ease of planning. Students ready to take the next step toward their education are encouraged to apply now.
Eligibility, Awards & Process
The J. Michael Bernard Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing Careers is open to high school seniors pursuing education and training in advanced manufacturing and technical career pathways.
Eligible applicants include Michigan high school seniors and students enrolled in technical schools, community colleges, universities, and individuals seeking skilled trade certifications.
Award Details
Value: $1000
Usage:
Tuition, books, fees, and “gap” costs (transportation, tools for trades).
Application Review Process
Application reviewers:
3-person team from LIFT Talent division
The application has 6 questions for respondents, scoring rubric below:
5
Provides a sophisticated and direct response to the prompt
4
Directly addresses the prompt with a clear and consistent response
3
Addresses the main parts of the prompt with a discernible response
2
Response is tangential or only partially addresses the prompt
1
Fails to address the prompt or provides a highly disorganized response
Celebration Event
Recipients will be recognized during in-person events held in Detroit, MI featuring representatives from the ALMMII Board of Directors, LIFT Leadership and staff, and industry leaders.
The evaluation committee will be led by CEO, CFO, and CWDO along with LIFT Education & Workforce Development leads
How to Apply
Simple 3–5 step process:
1
Complete online application
2
Upload required documents
Completed Application Form
Teacher Letter of Recommendation
3
Submit by deadline April 30th
Review & selection criteria
4
Review by committee
5
Scholarship awardees notified June 1st