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Professional & Technical Training Scholarships

Marin Education Fund offers professional and technical training scholarships for students enrolled in training programs working towards license or certification who demonstrate significant financial need.  The scholarship ranges from $1000 to $5000 depending on the student’s enrollment status for the year.  The scholarship helps to cover the cost of tuition, cost of living, and educational expenses such as books and equipment.

Eligibility:

  • Marin County residency
  • Applicants must be attending a training program at an accredited or state-approved training institution pursuing a license or certificate and enrolled either part-time or full-time (as defined by the institution)
  • Applicants are not eligible if they have already attained their bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Have your GED/high school diploma or be 18 years of age

Application Requirements:

Application Deadline:

  • The 2009-2010 application is now closed.  The funding cycle for programs during the 2010-2011 academic year begins July 1, 2010.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 
  • We require up to 60 days to process applications and recommend that applicants submit their application at least two months in advance of their start date.

Professional & Technical Training Scholarship Application

Applications will be available through our website or in our San Rafael office when the next funding cycle opens on July 1, 2010.

Fact: The average Professional and Technical Training Scholarship is $3,206.