Trade School Scholarships faycf.org | 406.586.4001
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Due to Skill Gaps, There is an Expected Shortage of
2.1 2 .1 M Million illion
Unfilled Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S by 2030
Program Spotlight: Trade School Scholarships The Fay Rural Community Foundation’s Trade & Certification Scholarship Program removes financial barriers for students pursuing careers in high-demand trades such as welding, CDL licensing, plumbing, and HVAC.
Gift Amount
Impact
$1,000
Provides entry-level support for one student’s training expenses. Covers significant costs of tuition, tools, or certification exams for one student.
$2,500
Funds a full scholarship for one student’s trade or certification program.
$5,000
Nationwide Trade Fund Goal:
$1,000,000
We are building a nationwide fund to expand trade and certification scholarships coast to coast. Because it isn't tied to any single county, we can direct every dollar to where the need is greatest.
MAY Application Review & Recipient Selection
DECEMBER Initial Funding Secured
SUMMER - FALL Donor Recruitment & School Outreach
500+
Students Supported in Rural High Schools
MARCH - APRIL Scholarship Application Period
“I’ve witnessed the transformative impact of (FRCF’s) contribution. With their support, our students now have access to experiences that prepare them for success in agricultural mechanics and beyond.” -Wyoming FFA Advisor
JUNE 15th Scholarship Funds Distributed
21+
Rural Communities Served Across 3 States
5
70%
of Electrical Supervisors are Nearing Retirement
Roughly 41 Million American Adults Live More than
255 M 2 Miles iles
from the Nearest College, Rarely Recruited by Schools
2026 Montana Completed Scholarships Daniel M | White Sulphur Springs
The Climbing Arrow Ranch Parker H | Townsend The Climbing Arrow Ranch Aurora G | Belgrade The Climbing Arrow Ranch Bree P | Lewistown American Prairie Foundation Landon R | Malta American Prairie Foundation
Chase K | Belgrade The Climbing Arrow Ranch
Support Your Local High School Direct your gift to students from your local high school as they pursue a skilled trade. Whether you give to the nationwide fund or invest in your own community's graduates, every dollar puts a student on the path to a career.
Our Partners The organizations whose support makes FRCF trade school scholarships possible
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE Contact Any Member of Our Team to Discuss Donor Possibilities
GREG FAY
DANIELLE D’ARCY
President
SUSAN FERRIN
Executive Director
Treasurer
JOE LACHER
JOHN BALLENGER
MARGARET MADRIGAL
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
JIM VIDAMOUR
BOB GOODSON
ERIC O’KEEFE
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Fay Rural Community Foundation 395 Gallatin Park Drive Bozeman MT, 59715 www.faycf.org | 406.586.4001