Casella Scholarship for Equipment Operators and Diesel Mechanics

Award: $5,000 | Deadline: March 15, 2026
For: Students actively continuing education in Heavy Equipment and/or Diesel Mechanics Fields

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Casella’s Power of Hard Work Scholarship is available for graduating high school seniors pursuing further education in Heavy Equipment Operations or Diesel Mechanics.

Eligibility and Details:

• Must be on track to graduate high school and meet all graduation requirements

• Must plan to continue education in Heavy Equipment Operations and/or Diesel Mechanics

• Scholarship funds will be paid directly to your educational institution

• Application deadline: March 15

• Recipients announced in April and recognized at graduation ceremonies or award nights

NOTE: Applications must be filled out electronically, downloaded and emailed to tony.volpone@casella.com for further consideration.

Aviation and aircraft maintenance scholarships

Award: Multiple, TBA | Deadline: March 31, 2026
For: Students interested in pursuing careers in aviation

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Aero Club of New England sponsors several scholarships including for the following:

• Primary Pilot Training

• Instrument Pilot Training

• Advanced Pilot Training

• Aviation Maintenance Technology

• Aviation Management

• Scholarships for women

All information, requirements, and applications are available on the Aero Club of New England website.
Deadline for applications to be submitted is March 31, 2026

Woodstock Alumni Vocational/Certificate Program Scholarships

Award: Two $1,000 scholarships | Deadline: April 1, 2026
For: Students accepted into vocational or certificate programs.

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Woodstock Alumni Association Vocational or Certificate Program Scholarships award two $1,000 scholarships to students who have been accepted into vocational or certificate programs. Awards are presented directly to students prior to the beginning of their programs.

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

James Pizzani Technical, Trade or Certificate Program Scholarship

Award: TBA | Deadline: April 29, 2026
For:  To encourage and assist students pursuing a career in a Technical Field, Trade or Certificate Program

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This could include but is not limited to: Hairdressing/Cosmetology, Plumber, Electrician, Auto Mechanic/Technology, Computer Technology, Technicians, Graphics Art, Welding, Fire Safety, EMT, Nursing Assistant, LNA, Accounting, Agricultural Business, Management and Production, Hospitality Service Management, Massage Therapist, Early Childhood Education/Child Care, Carpentry, Logging/Timber Harvesting, Heavy Equipment Operator, Law Enforcement,  and Vet Tech.