FMCA Scholarship

Supporting the Next Generation of Marine Industry Leaders

The Florida Marine Contractors Association (FMCA) is committed to supporting the next generation of professionals through academic encouragement and industry engagement. Each year, FMCA proudly awards three scholarships of $500 to deserving students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and a strong work ethic.

These scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in college, trade, or vocational programs who have a direct connection to FMCA members or their businesses. By recognizing outstanding students within our community, FMCA continues its dedication to promoting education, professional growth, and the future of Florida’s marine construction industry.

Qualifications

GPA: 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale

General:
Candidate must be a graduating high school senior who is either an:

Immediate family member (child, spouse) of a member in good standing of the Florida Marine Contractors Association

Immediate family member (child, spouse) of an individual currently employed by a member or business in good standing of the Florida Marine Contractors Association.

NOTE: The member/business under which the candidate qualifies must be listed as the candidate’s sponsor.

Candidate must display and provide confirmation of good work ethics, school attendance, civic and extra curricular activities, and leadership skills.
* Candidate must provide a minimum 500 word essay detailing their educational plans and future occupational goals.
* All eligibility questions should be addressed to the FMCA Regional Directors or Board of Directors.

Scholarship Length: One-time award
Method of Payment: By check to institution after proof of enrollment is provided to FMCA Board of Directors

Application Process: Candidate must submit application form, two letters of recommendation, essay as described above, and supporting materials to the following address:

FMCA – Scholarship
PO Box 350909
Jacksonville, FL 32235

FMCA Scholarship Application

Name*
First Middle Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone*
Cell Phone (Optional)
Email*
Date of Birth*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
High School Attended*
School Phone*
Guidance Counselor Name*
Guidance Counselor Phone*
Weighted GPA*
Please enter a value between 0 and 10.
Unweighted GPA*
Please enter a value between 0 and 10.
Class Rank (# out of #)*
FMCA Member Sponsor*
College/School you attend or plan to attend*
Major or discipline intended*
Prior marine industries experience (prior experience not required)*
Candidate must display and provide confirmation of good work ethics, school attendance, civic and extra curricular activities, and leadership skills.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 GB, Max. files: 3.
Candidate must provide a minimum 500 word essay detailing their educational plans and future occupational goals.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 GB, Max. files: 2.
Candidate must submit two letters of recommendation.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf.
Drop files here or

Max. file size: 2 GB, Max. files: 2.
Candidate digital signature*

FMCA Scholarship

Qualifications

FMCA Scholarship Application

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