Dare County Boat Builders Foundation

Scholarships

The Omie Tillett Scholarship Fund

We are pleased to announce that the Omie Tillett Scholarship Fund will be available through the Dare County Boat Builders Foundation in 2010.

The Taylor Harrison Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Dare County High School seniors (First Flight, Manteo, and Hatteras); previous scholarship recipients; new applicants (current college students pursuing continuing education or a degree).

Applicant criteria

Applicants must be related to a parent or guardian employed in the marine industry, including but not limited to:

  • Fishing (sport or commercial)
  • Boat building
  • Tackle and rigging supply
  • Marine industry supply

OR the applicant must intend to pursue a degree or program of study in the marine industry, including but not limited to:

  • Naval architecture
  • Boat building and carpentry
  • Marine biology
  • Marine mechanical and electrical
  • Welding and machinery

Applicants will also be considered based on the following:

  • Financial need
  • Academic merit
  • Moral character
  • Leadership qualities
  • Self motivation
  • Recommendations
  • Essay
  • Interview

Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1000 on a yearly basis with reapplication required for subsequent years.

Dates and Deadlines

Completed applications are to be returned to your high school guidance counselors no later than April 1.  College student applicants should postmark applications no later than March 30.  Mailed applications should be sent to:

DCBBF
Attn: Scholarship committee
PO Box 305
Manns Harbor, NC 27953

Applicants must also be available, if requested, for an interview on April 25, 2010 at 4pm.  (location to be determined)