RRVTMA Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association
Overview
The Rock River Valley Tooling and Machining Association (RRVTMA) will award two scholarships of $2,500 each to graduating high school seniors in Spring 2026. This scholarship program supports RRVTMA’s mission of “promoting and emphasizing education” and aims to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing by funding those entering manufacturing-related postsecondary programs.
Eligibility
- Must be a high school senior graduating in 2026.
- Primary residence must be in one of these counties: Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Whiteside (Illinois), or Rock or Walworth (Wisconsin).
- Must be a U.S. citizen or a documented permanent resident.
- Intend to study a manufacturing technology or manufacturing engineering–related major.
- Plan to enroll in a community college, technical college, or a four-year college or university.
Application essay
Submit a typed personal essay (maximum two pages) describing:
- Your interest in a career in the manufacturing industry,
- The event or series of events that inspired this choice, and
- Your specific career goals after completing college.
Required documents (you must have these ready before beginning the online application)
- High School Academic Form signed by your principal, counselor, or registrar (this form must be mailed to our PO Box).
- Two Recommendation Forms with signatures (these must be mailed to our PO Box).
- The personal essay (typed, max 2 pages) as described above.
Deadline and submission policy
All application materials MUST BE RECEIVED by April 1, 2026. Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will not be considered.