Scholarships Offered For Marine Trades Students

The National Marine Representatives Association (NMRA) is now accepting applications to receive one of two $1,500 scholarships the group is awarding to outstanding students of marine trades studies this year.

High school seniors, and college and vocational students can request an application from the NMRA by email at info@nmraonline.org. The application deadline date is July 1, 2016, with scholarship recipients to be announced over the summer.

“NMRA Scholarships hold a special place in the life of our organization,” said Rob Gueterman, NMRA president. “We’re always heartened to read the applications, and know that the future of the marine industry will be in such talented and capable hands.”

NMRA has awarded scholarships to students of marine trades since 2008. The awards are funded through donations from rep groups, including GSW & Associates, Midwest Outdoor Marketing, Atlantic Marketing Company, Coatney Sales, Gulf Atlantic Marketing, Macaroni Marketing, The Merifield Company, Silverlake West Company, West Coast Sales and William F. Miller and Associates. National Marine Manufacturers Association president Thom Dammrich helped kick off the fundraising with a contribution at NMRA’s annual Rep Night.