Who Can Apply:
- Dave Russell was happy, kind, industrious, and inherently curious. He chose to put these attributes to work in various trades throughout his life and career. He attended Lincoln Tech to be an auto mechanic, studied digital electronics at DeVry and was a Class A Journeyman and operations mechanic.
- To support his education and family, Dave worked multiple jobs, embodying perseverance, selflessness and generosity. His legacy lives on through this scholarship, created to support trade students in building a future they can be proud of – just as Dave did.
- Any high school senior interested in the trades or current trade school student may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they’re a New Jersey resident.
Submission: To apply, tell us which trade you’re pursuing, why you’ve decided to pursue that field, and how you would like to help or inspire others one day. You can submit your response in a few sentences or via video.
Deadline: July 31, 2025
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/dave-russell-memorial-scholarship-for-skilled-trades/
