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March 7 deadline to apply for scholarships is fast approaching: Act now

By Brock Huffstutler

February 7, 2023

ARA FoundationStudents enrolling at trade schools, community colleges, undergraduate colleges and graduate schools for courses that support a career in the equipment and event rental industry can apply for a share of nearly $134,000 in scholarships through the ARA Foundation and its affiliate partners.

Employees in a rental business and/or a manufacturer/supplier operation, immediate family members (spouse, daughter or son) of the rental business owner and American Rental Association (ARA) student members may apply for:

  • ARA Foundation Trade School Scholarships
  • ARA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships
  • ARA Foundation Graduate Scholarships
  • ARA Foundation ARA Student Member Scholarships
  • Affiliate program scholarships
Jessica Selvidge

Jessica Selvidge

See how the scholarships made a big difference for Jessica Selvidge, Sunflower Rents, Topeka, Kan., who received an ARA Student Member Scholarship worth $2,000 for the 2022-2023 school year:

“This funding will allow me to continue my education in general business to one day be a part of my locally owned family business, Sunflower Rental,” Selvidge says. “I am currently an incoming freshman and am planning on majoring in general business. My goal is to complete my four-year schooling at the University of Washburn to be able to pursue my lifelong dreams. Receiving this scholarship motivates me to maintain a strong GPA and complete my degree. I look forward to being able to give back to my family and community once I begin my career.”

Nearly $134,000 is on the line. Apply here by the March 7 deadline.