A. Eligibility
1)
Applicant must enroll in a US college, university, or post-secondary institution during the Fall Semester of 2024. Current high school seniors and college students are eligible.
2)
Applicant must be a full-time employee or a dependent of a full-time employee of a MAREK company for at least one year. Consideration MAY be given to those pursuing a construction-related degree and if you will be a first-generation college graduate in your immediate family.
3)
The applicant is responsible for ensuring all the following items are received by the MAREK Scholarship Committee by
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. Only complete application packages received by the deadline will be considered.
a) Completed online application form
b) Two current letters of reference (professional or scholastic)
c) Official high school and/or college transcripts (high school or most recent college transcript)
d) Essay from applicant titled: Why I Should Receive the MAREK ScholarshipB. Awards
1)
The number and dollar amount of awards will be determined by the MAREK Scholarship Committee. The minimum award will be $1,000 and the maximum could be $2,000.
2)
The applications will be reviewed by the MAREK Scholarship Committee. The committee will consider each applicant's interest in construction, grades, extracurricular activities, employment experience, and financial need.
4)
Some restrictions may be made on the use of the funds.
5)
All scholarship recipients will be notified on
Friday, June 21st, 2024. Scholarship funds will be disbursed upon receipt of proof of enrollment.
C. Miscellaneous
1)
For application forms, visit the MAREK website at
www.marekbros.com, call Katrina Henry at 713-681-2626 ext. 3045 or e-mail
scholarships@marekbros.com 2)
Official transcripts should be mailed to:
MAREK
Attn: Katrina Henry
2115 Judiway Street
Houston, Texas 77018