The Region VII scholarship was established in 2009 to recognize students who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities and who are pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree or pursuing a degree in the Trades Programs.

 

These annual scholarships are granted to two students who are either a full-time employee at a VPPPA Full Member site or are the child / grandchild / stepchild / step-grandchild of a full-time employee at a Full Member site.  Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates only. The VPP site must be a VPPPA Full Member in good standing to qualify.

Students must be pursuing a degree (undergraduate or graduate) or pursuing a degree in the Trades Programs.  Students can be either full-time or part-time.

All applicants must:

1. Complete the Region VII Scholarship Application Form for the scholarship program.
2. Submit an official transcript of grades.
3. Submit a reference letter from a high school teacher, a professor from the university they are attending, or a supervisor at a current job.
4. Submit a reference letter from the relative working at the VPP site.
5. Submit an essay on why they would qualify for the scholarship.  (No more than two typed pages, double spaced)
6. Submit a typed biography or current resume.  Biographies should be no more than two typed pages, double spaced describing your interests, hobbies and/or work experience.  Include any significant accomplishments and extracurricular activities in support of the scholarship application.  The biography can be substituted with a current resume.
7. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0.

Other criteria used to evaluate all applicants include demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular activities, involvement in professional organizations, community service, communications skills and other awards / honors earned at educational institutions.

The 2026 Scholarship awards will be presented to the successful candidates on October 21,2026 during VPPPA’s Region VII Conference in Des Moines, IAs. The successful candidates are encouraged to be present but need not be to be eligible. The 2026 Scholarship award money will be paid to the educational institution the scholarship winner will be attending in January 2027 for the second semester of college.

 

The Region VII VPPPA Board of Directors is committed to continually grow this scholarship program in the future. It will take commitment from other establishments as well to assist in achieving sustainability of this worthy program. If you or your company would like to contribute to this scholarship fund, please contact the Region VII Board of Directors. The Deadline for application submittal is August 31, 2026.

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