• Tools of the Trade Success Grant Application

    Eligible applicants must be enrolled in the Sandburg Automotive Technology or Welding Program to be considered for funding support. For questions regarding the Tools of the Trade Success Grant, contact the Sandburg Foundation at foundation@sandburg.edu or 309.341.5349. 

  • Please read prior to submitting a Tools of the Trade Success Grant application: 

    • Dual credit students are not eligible to apply for the Tools of the Trade Success Grant, as necessary kit items are made available on loan to students through Perkins Grant funds. 
    • Students who have already received a welding kit or automotive toolkit via WIOA or IDHS funds are not eligible. 
    • Students are eligible to receive one Tools of the Trade Automotive Grant and one Tools of the Trade Welding Grant during their enrollment. Students are eligible to receive each grant one time per program of enrollment. 
    • Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 
    • I also understand that if I withdraw, stop, transfer, are dismissed, or otherwise do not complete the program, I may be required to return all awarded tools and equipment. Returned equipment may be redistributed to future grant recipients or used to support instructional programs at Sandburg. Only upon completion of the Automotive Technology or Welding program will the weld kit, tools or tool cabinet become the student's property.
  • Are you enrolled in the Sandburg Automotive Technology Program?*
  • Are you enrolled in the Sandburg Welding Program? Students are required to be enrolled in one of the following sections to qualify for the Tools of the Trade Success Grant: WEL.125, 128, 162, 168, 170, 174 or MFG. 100.*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Are you willing to complete an impact survey, attend a session with the Edward Arthur Mellinger Educational Foundation Trustees and send them a thank you note at the end of the academic year?*
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  • Affirmation:

    I have read and understand all criteria and requirements regarding Carl Sandburg College Foundation's Tools of the Trade grant, and I certify that all information I have supplied on this application is correct. I understand that applying does not guarantee approval, and that applying does not obligate the Sandburg Foundation to award me funds. I hereby authorize the appropriate individuals to review my student records and disseminate information to the Tools of the Trade review committee by e-mail as necessary. I understand that the information I have submitted will be handled privately and will not be shared beyond those with a distinct need to review my application. I also understand that those individuals may contact me for further information. I understand that checking this box signifies agreement with the policies outlined in this application. I also understand that, while Carl Sandburg College goes to great lengths to ensure that my information is secure, electronic submission of this information is at the sole risk of the applicant if I choose to submit electronically. 

  • Agreement of Academic Standing, Progress, and Award Conditions:

    I understand that if awarded this grant, I must maintain Good Academic Standing and make Academic Progress as defined by Carl Sandburg College's standards with a minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and a minimum cumulative 67% completion rate for attempted credits. I also understand that if I withdraw, stop, transfer, are dismissed, or otherwise do not complete the program, I may be required to return all awarded tools and equipment. Returned equipment may be redistributed to future grant recipients or used to support instructional programs at Sandburg. Only upon completion of the Automotive Technology or Welding program will the weld kit, tools or tool cabinet become the student's property.
  • I have read and understand the above Affirmation and Agreement of Academic Standing, Progress, and Award Conditions.*
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