The PACTS ESOP Scholarship Program
Exclusively available to MCI & Gamut Employees.
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Part of ownership is strategically planning a future for yourself and for your business. With the PACTS ESOP Scholarship, we hope to empower the next generation to see the lucrative opportunities available to them in the Trade & Technologies industries. One day, these bright young people could be future owners of PACTS Holdings companies.
TRADES SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA ELIGIBILITY
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Available to PACTS Holdings (MCI/GamutSS) employees’ families – children (step), grandchildren, direct nieces, and nephews.
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PACTS Holdings (MCI/GamutSS) employee must be an eligible participant in the ESOP
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Applicant must be a high school senior, confirmed to graduate; or are currently enrolled in an accredited construction/technology-related training program, community college, technical school, university, or equivalent.
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Applicant must demonstrate a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Applicant must be obtaining training in a construction/technologies-related craft or trade.
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Minimum of 17 years of age, Maximum of 25 years of age
REQUIREMENTS
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all items listed below are emailed to PACTS and must be received by May 30th. Please attach in the order shown:
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Completed and signed Application Form.
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Course description, including location.
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Extracurricular Activities listing (one-page limit).
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Employment History listing (one-page limit).
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Essay Questions (one-page limit).
AWARDS
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Scholarships are not automatically renewed. Students will be considered for subsequent awards if they provide evidence of continued need, continued interest in construction, and continued enrollment and good standing in a construction-related field.
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Individuals are limited to receiving the scholarship award a maximum of (2) times.
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Applications will be reviewed, and winners selected by the PACTS Board of Directors in a double-blind review. They will consider the applicant’s interest in the industry, extracurricular activities, and employment experience. All applicants will be notified of their status no later than June 30th.
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Checks will be sent directly to the school no later than August preceding the school year.
The ESOP scholarship sponsors
five (5) annual scholarships,
valued at $2,000.00 each.
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All applications, with supporting material, must be sent to
and must be received by May 30th.