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State-specific scholarships in Region One are available; apply by March 7

By Brock Huffstutler

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

The scholarship offerings for the 2023-2024 school year include the following, which are unique to ARA Region One:

  • ARA of Connecticut scholarship (one $1,000 scholarship)
  • ARA of New York scholarships (two $1,250 scholarships)
Jane Bliss

Jane Bliss

“I was thrilled to learn of my selection for this honor. I have worked at my family’s small business, which is a lumberyard/rental center, since I was in high school. I have continued to work there on my breaks from school and during the summer months. It is extremely encouraging for me to be rewarded in this aspect of my life, which is not always appreciated in the academic world. Thank you for the support you have offered me through this scholarship,” says Jane Bliss, Elitsac, Castile, N.Y., who received an ARA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship worth $2,000 and an ARA of New York Scholarship worth $1,250 for a total of $3,250 for the 2022-2023 school year.

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