PNTC Scholarships

The Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors offers a scholarship program to qualified applicants. You can apply using the Microsoft Word application form below.

Each year the Pacific Northwest Tool Collectors will award a minimum of two $1500 scholarship to applicants wishing to continue their education beyond high school. The following considerations will be used in awarding scholarships:

1. The applicant’s documentation of the need for scholarship assistance in continuing their education and the merit of their achievements to date is required on the application.
2. Submission of COMPLETE application packets postmarked on or before June 1.
3. Payment of scholarship funds are good for one year following award of the scholarship and will be made to the institution the student attends.
4. Scholarship winners may re-apply for additional scholarships support the next calendar year.
5. Family members of PNTC members will be given additional consideration in scoring applicants.
6. Applications will be scored on the following criteria: ...Completeness and neatness of application
   • Statement of need
   • Clarity of career and educational plan
   • Educational and community involvement
   • Career goal connected to the use of tools and machines
   • Work experience
   • Family member of current PNTC member
7. At least one scholarship may be awarded to pursuit of a Technical degree (2 year degree) or occupational certification program. Scholarships may be awarded in pursuit of Associates or Bachelors Degree Program.

Click here for PNTC Scholarship Application (Microsoft Word format)

Frequently Asked Scholarship Questions

Can an applicant who receives the scholarship reapply to receive a second scholarship the next year?	Yes
How is payment made for the scholarship?	Payment is made directly to the college or university pending verification of enrollment.
Who may apply?	Any student 17 or older who plans to continue their education after high school including students who have completed one or more years of college.
How much does a scholarship winner receive once conditions are met?	$1500
Who should applicants contact for more information?	Contact Mike Bjur, Chairman PNTC Scholarship Committee, michaelbjur@hotmail.com
Is there a limit on the letters of recommendations an applicant can submit?	No
Can students working on an occupational certification program without an associate degree apply?	Yes
Can the student use the scholarship to purchase tools, books, learning materials?	Yes, except for the purchase of a computer.
How long does the scholarship winner have to claim the funds?	One year from the award date.
Can someone who didn’t win the scholarship re-apply the next year?	Yes