Scholarship Opportunity

Part of planning for life after high school is evaluating all the options available to you. One of those options is to pursue a skilled trade. Working in a trade career can offer lucrative pay, job stability, and overall good quality of life.

Just a few examples of trade careers:

• Automotive and/or Diesel Mechanic
• Welder
• Line Installer & Repairer
• Metal Fabricator
• Plumber
• Electrician
• Mason
• Carpenter 
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• HVAC Technician
• Pipe Fitter
• Locksmith
• Logger

Rat Rod Round-Up has three $1,000 scholarships to award to 2023 Douglas County graduates who are choosing to pursue a trade after graduation. This scholarship may be used for tuition, tools, or any other financial need to get started. To be considered for a scholarship, requesting students must fill out our application to the best of their ability and return it before May 5, 2023. If the student passes the first screening of applications, they will be called in for an interview. Interviews are designed to follow normal interview protocols for employment and will be held with some of our committee members who work in a trade. See your high school career counselor to obtain an application or send us a message.