The following individuals shall be eligible to receive IDA Scholarship Foundation Awards:

• Immediate family members of IDA Installing/Servicing Dealer Members and IDA Primary  Industry Manufacturer/Vendor Members.
•  Employees of IDA Installing/Servicing Dealer Members and IDA Primary Industry Manufacturer/Vendor Members.

*The definition of immediate family is spouse, son, daughter, legally adopted, natural and stepchildren.
 
The following individuals shall not be eligible:

• IDA Board or Scholarship Foundation members and their families shall not be eligible during the term of director/officer service.
• Non-IDA door and access systems dealer family members and employees.
• IDA Subscribing Dealers, IDA Subscribing Associates, their family members and employees. Any applicant, not employed by the sponsoring company, who does not meet the criteria of the definition of immediate family as stated above
• Any applicant who submits an incomplete application.

The following scholarships are offered:

Primary Full-Time Undergraduate Scholarship: One (1) per IDA Region for applicants sponsored by IDA Installing/Servicing Dealer Members and two (2) for applicants sponsored by an IDA Primary Industry Manufacturer/Vendor Member. The student must be pursuing a full-time undergraduate university, college, community college, vocational, technical or trade degree, certification, or diploma.  This Scholarship is awarded only once per academic year. A student receiving a scholarship may re-apply each year and be awarded up to four scholarships. The four year length of undergraduate study commencing from the freshman year of entry determines the time period any student may re-apply for scholarships. Studies directly related to the door and access systems industry are not required for Primary Full-Time Scholarships.
 
Secondary Part-Time Undergraduate Scholarship: One (1) per IDA Region for applicants sponsored by IDA Installing/Servicing Dealer Members and two (2) for applicants sponsored by an IDA Primary Industry Manufacturer/Vendor Member. The student must be pursuing a part-time or full-time undergraduate university, college community college, vocational, technical or trade degree, certification, or diploma. This Scholarship is awarded only once per academic year. A student receiving a scholarship may re-apply each year and be awarded up to four scholarships. The four year length of undergraduate study commencing from the freshman year of entry determines the time period any student may re-apply for scholarships. Studies directly related to the door and access systems industry are not required for Secondary Part-Time Scholarships.
 
Definition of Primary and Secondary Scholarship
The Primary Full-Time Scholarship academic qualification includes enrollment verification of 9-10 semester hours or the equivalent of
Full-Time study as determined by the student’s university or college, etc., $2,000 is given for this award one time per year.
 
The Secondary Part-Time Scholarship academic qualification includes consideration for Full-Time students not awarded a Primary Scholarship and Part-Time students with enrollment verifications below 9 semester hours or the equivalent as determined for Part-Time study by the student’s university or college, etc. The award amount is to be determined by semester hours or equivalent taken, and not to exceed $1,000. This award is given one time per year.
 
All types of schools are eligible provided that they are accredited, certified or licensed by the state. Vocational, Technical and Trade Schools degree/diploma or similar certification program applicants must attach a school brochure that explains the program in which the applicant will be enrolling or is enrolled and confirms and verifies the school’s state accreditation, certification or license. IDA, IDEA, association or supplier training programs are excluded from scholarship eligibility.

The IDA Scholarship Foundation Board shall set policy and shall be comprised of members of the IDA Board. The Board reserves the right to permit the Scholarship Selection Committee to award a special scholarship if it deems a particular applicant deserving of the award.

The Scholarship Selection Committee shall have the full and independent responsibility for selecting the recipients of scholarships. It shall consist of five individuals from outside the door and access systems industry such as educators, architects, homebuilders and other professionals. The IDA Foundation Scholarship Board Chairperson and the IDA Managing Director shall serve as advisors to the Scholarship Selection Committee.

Applicants must complete an IDA Foundation Scholarship application for the specified year and submit it to the Scholarship Committee. Applications are available online during the month of April. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications for Primary and Secondary Scholarships are accepted from April 19 through August 16, 2019.
The criteria for consideration for an IDA Scholarship are as follow:

• Be enrolled in high school with senior standing, community college, an associate degree program, vocational school or similar certification/diploma program, undergraduate college or university and have a cumulative grade point average equal to or greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) verified by an official transcript. High School seniors must graduate by August 16, 2019 and remit final grades on an official transcript that includes date of graduation. Vocational school degree program or similar certification/diploma applicants must submit a school brochure that explains the program or certification in which the applicant will be enrolling or is enrolled and verifies the school’s state accreditation, certification or License.
• For students returning to school after a period of time out of school, the most recent transcript or an official letter of sponsorship from an employer must be submitted.
• Be an immediate family member, an employee, or an immediate family member of an employee of an IDA Installing/Servicing Dealer Member or an IDA Primary Industry Manufacturer/Vendor Member in good standing.
• Document community service projects that include but is not limited to school activities, leadership roles, and volunteer work. Applicants should include approximate hours or years of service, positions held, and accomplishments.
• Application completion in its entirety and include a personal statement on why applicant deserves the IDA Foundation Scholarship. The selection committee is already aware of educational financial burdens. It is recommended that the applicant’s statement focus on goals, needs, family, experiences, and/or dreams.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation from non-family members using the IDA Scholarship Foundation recommendation forms provided. Recommendations provide character support and should come from teachers, employers, coaches, supervisors, clergy, and professionals.

All scholarship checks will be made payable jointly to the applicant and the educational institution upon verification of enrollment at the school of study.
 
Submit the completed scholarship application, official transcript, personal statement and three (3) letters of recommendation, and school brochure if required, in the same envelope to:
 
IDA Scholarship Foundation Program
529 14th St NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20045
 
School officials must send the transcript or recommendation directly to the IDA Scholarship Program, be sure to emphasize the deadline date and note this separate mailing on the application.
 
Materials must be received by August 16, 2019, for consideration for the Fall Semester academic year 2019. Applications received after the August 16, 2019, deadline will not be considered.

IDA Scholarships are provided as follows:

• Primary Full-Time Scholarships: $2,000

•  Secondary Part-Time Scholarship: $1,000

Applicants are evaluation on a scale of 1 – 5 for the following criteria:

• Grade Point Average

• Community and Leadership Service

• Recommendations

• Character expressed through narrative.

 NOTE: INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Questions? Email IDAScholarship@doors.org.