Nordson BUILDS program for Diploma

  •  Diploma
  •  May 15 each year.
  •   United States
  • $$  $2,000 to $10,000

In partnership with the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges (OFIC), Nordson Corporation is offering scholarships in three categories as Career & Technical, University Scholars, and Creating Equity in Industry.

The award program is open to students planning to enroll or already enrolled in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution. It is designed to attract and develop a diverse, highly-skilled talent pool for careers in the manufacturing industry.

Nordson Corporation is an independent scholarship services provider to manage the program program, including selecting the recipients.

Why choose this Nordson BUILDS Program? The program helps bright and motivated students to complete their post-secondary education without financial barriers of enrolling in college. It supports to individuals by decreasing their loan burden and encourage them to apply for financial aid.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are open only applicants who live or attend a school near a Nordson facility
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded for any degree majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • Individuals whose permanent residence or college is near a Nordson facility, and are pursuing majors in manufacturing, engineering-related STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) disciplines, or business leading to a career in industry and corporate America.
  • Students who are planning to register or already joined in an accredited public or private not-for-profit postsecondary institution.
  • Live near a Nordson facility or attend a school near a Nordson facility
  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Children/dependents of Nordson employees are also eligible to apply.
  • Career and Technical Scholarships: students pursuing credit-based certificates or associate degrees at an accredited community college or trade school
  • University Scholars Scholarships: students pursuing four-year degrees at accredited colleges or universities
  • Creating Equity in Industry Scholarships: underrepresented students as part of our goal to promote gender and racial equity and develop a diverse manufacturing workforce

Offered Benefits

  • Nordson BUILDS will provide awards that range from $2,000 to $10,000 will be granted to winning students to students pursuing four-year degrees at accredited colleges or universities for their postsecondary education.
  • Awards will base on the winner’s academic performance, leadership skills, character, community service, and school involvement, as well as the applicant’s career/college major fit.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Applicants are in need to submit an online application form. To access the application, go to ofic.org/smr/nordson/
  • Supporting Documents:
  • Entry Requirements: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible to receive a Nordson BUILDS Scholarship.
  • Language Requirement: Applicants must be good in the English language (writing, speaking, and reading)
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