Scholarships - GNOBFA

Scholarship Opportunities

Applications accepted ONLY between: May 1st - June 15th

Since the program’s inception in 1993, GNOBFA has awarded 306 grants totaling $399,400.00. The allowance of GNOBFA scholarships originated because of funds generated by our seminar. Without a successful seminar, there would be no scholarships. As we all know, success does not come easily because it requires a lot of work and time. At the 39th River and Marine Industry Seminar, Karl Gonzales, GNOBFA president, announced that each year, in appreciation for their time given to the seminar, Fred Renoudet, Alan Savoie, and Maurice C. Hebert Jr. would have GNOBFA scholarships named for them.

Once the Scholarship Committee determines the students to be recipients of monies to further their education. Those names will be forwarded to the Board for approval. We will list the recipients here once they are notified.

Just because you send an application does not mean you automatically receive a scholarship. The Scholarship program was implemented to encourage participation in the association. The number of scholarships awarded depends on funds available, the number af applications, and the level of PARTICIPATION BY the EMPLOYED REGULAR MEMBER and Regular Member company. As is our policy every year, individuals who participated the most in our Association’s educational activities and volunteered to serve on a committee received a larger financial compensation than those with minimal participation.

Because consideration is given to employees who are not permitted by their company to attend certain functions, it was crucial that the Voting Delegate accurately marked the application. In other words, if the application indicated that the employee could attend functions but elected not to attend, they lose points. Additionally, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that when ATTENDING General Membership Meetings, you sign in. If you were there but neglected to sign in, the Committee had no way to verify your attendance; therefore, no points were given.

Only employees of the local Regular Member Company are eligible to apply

Remember – those individuals who participated in programs got the most points. In other words – want more points? Want a scholarship? It’s easy – PARTICIPATE.

If you wish to serve on the committee next year, contact
Robin Rogers,
Scholarship Chairperson