Tool Scholarships

The Grays Harbor College Foundation offers the Hughes Tools and James Davis Trust Tool Scholarship programs to eligible students.

Nursing, Carpentry, and Welding Students

Hughes Tools Scholarship

Established in 2004 by Lawrence “Pat” Hughes and his late wife, Mary Ellen, the Hughes Tool Scholarship helps GHC Industrial Technology, Medical Assisting and Nursing students purchase tools required for their particular field of study. The Hughes believes students learning valuable job skills need to start with quality tools that can later be utilized when entering the workforce.

Eligibility Criteria

Be a 1st year student in automotive, carpentry, CDL, diesel, medical assisting, nursing or welding. 2nd year students are eligible to apply if they did not receive a Hughes Tool Scholarship in their 1st year.
Maintain a “C” or higher in the fall quarter, and for medical assisting and nursing, a “B-“ or higher is required.
If a student enrolls in a program after the scholarship cycle has closed, the student may apply for the next scholarship cycle that will open in the following academic year if they continue to meet the criteria listed above.

Award Amounts

Course of Study	Maximum Scholarship Amount
Automotive	$1,240
Carpentry	$1,240
CDL	$300
Diesel	$1,240
Medical Assisting	$300
Nursing	$1,240
Welding	$1,240

If granted, the scholarship will be reported to Financial Aid, and the award amount may fluctuate depending on the availability within a students’ financial aid package.

Application Instructions: Applications Open the Third Week of October

Applicants are encouraged to apply using their GHC email (gmail, comcast, etc. tend to send our emails to junk)
Prepare detailed and meaningful responses for the following short essay questions:
- Describe who or what inspired you to choose your course of study?
- What traits or abilities do you possess that will help you excel in your education and future career?
- What does “work-ethic” mean to you and how will you apply it in college and in the workforce?
- What are your plans after completing your degree at Grays Harbor College?

Application Deadline: First Monday in December - 3:00 pm

Late applications will not be accepted.

Award Notifications: Early January

Notification of scholarship award approval or denial will be sent via email.
Please do not inquire about your application status before then.

Tool Quotes, Instructor Approval Instructions, and Thank You Letter

Contact your instructor for eligible tools that can be acquired.
Obtain quotes for tools and secure instructor approval following these steps:
- Whenever possible, seek quotes from local vendors in Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
- For online purchases, add the tools to your shopping cart, print a copy of the cart displaying item details, cost, tax, and shipping. Ensure it includes all required items and their associated costs.
- If you've already purchased eligible tools during the fall quarter, you can submit those receipts for instructor review and approval.
- Present your quotes/receipts to your instructor for their signature, and they will return them to you.
After obtaining instructor approval on your quotes/receipts:
- Complete the online form, including digitally signing a scholarship agreement, uploading quotes/receipts, and submitting sincere and heartfelt thank you letter to donors.
- Ensure scanned or photographed quotes/receipts are clear and complete. Word documents containing just the name and price of the items will not be accepted.
Late submissions will not be accepted and may result in the forfeiture of your scholarship.

Receiving Your Scholarship

We will mail scholarship checks to the address you provided, payable to vendors (or to you for online purchases or reimbursements).
You'll receive an email notification when your check is mailed.

Receipts Deadline: Last Thursday in February – End of Class

To show proof of purchase for approved tools, all physical receipts from local vendors must be given to your instructor. Online purchase receipts may be emailed directly to scholarships@ghc.edu.

Write your name on your physical receipt(s), along with your ctcLink ID number, and submit receipts to your instructor by the end of class on the last Thursday in February.
Failure to return the original receipts within the 3-week time period or returning the items to the vendor for cash after purchasing the tools will result in disqualification from future scholarships offered by the GHC Foundation.
Your instructor will then submit your original receipts to our office for reconciliation and recordkeeping.

Original receipts from vendors must be given to your instructor.
- Write your name and ctcLink ID on physical receipts.
Online purchase receipts can be emailed to scholarships@ghc.edu.
Failure to return original receipts within three weeks or converting items to cash after purchase will result in disqualification from future GHC Foundation scholarships.

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James Davis Trust Tool Scholarship

Funds from the James Davis Trust are utilized for tool scholarships for Forestry and Natural Resources students attending Grays Harbor College to acquire the required tools and equipment for coursework that will later be utilized in the workforce.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, students must meet the requirements:

Be a 1st year student in forestry and natural resource classes are eligible to apply. 2nd year students are eligible to apply if they did not receive a James Davis Tool Scholarship in their 1st year of study.
Maintain a “B-” or higher in the fall quarter.