SCHOLARSHIPS & OTHER AWARDS AT ROSEDALE TECH
#1 COCHRAN SCHOLARSHIPS
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
#1 Cochran TECH EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Due by April 1, 2026
The Tech Excellence Scholarship is awarded annually to one qualified applicant who is a high school senior and plans on pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry upon graduation from Rosedale Technical College. The scholarship is worth up to $15,000.
Tech Excellence Scholarship Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school
- Proof of valid driver’s license
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video explaining why applicant wants to pursue a career in the automotive or collision repair field, what work ethic means to them, and why they deserve the scholarship
- Proof that applicant is a high school senior,
- Letter of recommendation from an educator, coach, employer or religious leader
- Complete an interview with a member of #1 Cochran’s team
In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the first semester and a 3.0 for each subsequent semester with a 90% attendance record.
#1 Cochran CONTINUING THE DRIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Due by April 1, 2026
The Tech Excellence Scholarship is awarded annually to one qualified applicant who is a high school senior and plans on pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry upon graduation from Rosedale Technical College. The scholarship is worth up to $15,000.
Continuing the Drive Scholarship Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school
- Proof of valid driver’s license
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video explaining why applicant wants to pursue a career in the automotive or collision repair field, what work ethic means to them, and why they deserve the scholarship
- Proof that applicant is a high school senior,
- Letter of recommendation from an educator, coach, employer or religious leader
- Complete an interview with a member of #1 Cochran’s team
In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the first semester and a 3.0 for each subsequent semester with a 90% attendance record
#1 Cochran BREAKING BARRIERS SCHOLARSHIP
Applications Due by April 1, 2026
The Breaking Barriers Scholarship is awarded annually to one qualified non-traditional applicant who plans on pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry upon graduation from Rosedale Technical College. The scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Breaking Barriers Scholarship Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school
- Proof of valid driver’s license
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video explaining why applicant wants to pursue a career in the automotive or collision repair field, and how he/she thinks they can positively impact their family and/or the community by pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry
- Proof that applicant is a high school senior, or has graduated high school
- Letter of recommendation from an educator, coach, employer or religious leader
- Complete an interview with a member of #1 Cochran’s team
In order to receive the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the first semester and a 3.0 for each subsequent semester with a 90% attendance record.
#1 Cochran making the trades possible SCHOLARSHIP
Applications due by April 1, 2026
The Making the Trades Possible Scholarship is a need based scholarship awarded annually to one qualified applicant who would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend school at Rosedale Technical College. The scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Making the Trades Possible Scholarship Criteria:
- Student must demonstrate financial need through their FAFSA application and a completed financial aid plan
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school
- Proof of valid driver’s license
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video explaining why applicant wants to pursue a career in the automotive or collision repair field, and how he/she thinks they can positively impact their family and/or the community by pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry
- Proof that applicant is a high school senior, or has graduated high school
- Letter of recommendation from an educator, coach, employer or religious leader
- Complete an interview with a member of #1 Cochran’s team
#1 COCHRAN BRIDGING THE GAP SCHOLARSHIP
Ten (10) scholarships will be awarded annually worth up to $5,000, based on financial need, to applicants pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry.
Bridging the Gap Scholarship Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school
- Unmet financial need to begin school after completion of the Financial Aid Plan
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video explaining why applicant wants to pursue a career in the automotive or collision repair field, and how he/she thinks they can positively impact their family and/or the community by pursuing a career in the Automotive or Collision Repair industry
- Possess a High School diploma or GED and possess a valid driver’s license
Award recipients would be chosen by Rosedale Technical College and approved by the #1 Cochran team.
PPG COLLISION REPAIR GRANT
This scholarship would be awarded annually to two qualified applicants who present financial need and who plan on pursuing a career in the Collision Repair Industry. The scholarship is worth $3,000.
PPG Collision Repair Grant Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school and have completed the Financial Aid Plan.
- Completed scholarship application
- Unmet financial need to begin school after the completion of the Financial Aid Plan
- Essay or video that explains why the applicant wants to pursue a career in the Collision Repair Industry and how he/she thinks they can positively impact their family and/or the community by pursuing a career in the Collision Repair Industry.
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED and possess a Valid Driver’s License
SEUBERT IGNITING THE PASSION SCHOLARSHIP
Applications due by July 1, 2026
This scholarship would be awarded annually to two qualified applicants who plan on pursuing a career in the Electrical or Welding Industries upon graduation from the program. The scholarship is worth up to $7,500.
Igniting the Passion Scholarship Criteria:
- A completed application to Rosedale Technical College with a minimum of conditional acceptance to the school. Must have proof of graduation and driver’s license for final acceptance and for scholarship to be awarded
- Completed scholarship application
- Essay or video that explains why the applicant wants to pursue a career in the Electrical or Welding Field, what work ethic means to them, and why he/she deserves the scholarship
- Proof that the applicant is a high school senior on pace to graduate or had graduated high school
- A letter of recommendation from one of the applicant’s educators, coaches, employers, or religious members.
- Completed interview with a member of Seubert’s Team
- In order to maintain the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 GPA for the first semester and a 3.0 for each subsequent semester with a 90% attendance.
ASA WPA SCHOLARSHIP
The American Subcontractors Association of Western PA is committed to filling the void of workers entering into the construction industry. A newly released Scholarship Program will help to meet this goal by inviting future workers who are currently enrolled in a technical training program.
Scholarship Funds can be used in the following ways:
- Tuition (as long as it doesn’t interfere with financial aid)
- Books, tools, supplies
- Student will be reimbursed for supplies by submitting their receipts
If you have any questions about the application or the review process, please email angie@asawpa.org
CHRISTOPHER ZIKMUND TOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Christopher Zikmund Tool Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship honoring the life of Rosedale Tech diesel student, Christopher Zikmund, who could not fulfill his dream of becoming a diesel mechanic as he died tragically as a result of a drug overdose in March 2016.
The $2,000 scholarship will memorialize Christopher’s achievements and is designed to assist aspiring diesel students in purchasing tools for their program at Rosedale Tech.
Christopher Zikmund, a 2012 Archbishop Wood graduate, was an easy-going individual with an adventurous spirit and a thirst for life. He was very outgoing and interacted with everyone; no matter how long he knew them, he always impacted them positively. He enjoyed making people laugh, loved the game of baseball and had a passion for diesel trucks.
Christopher distinguished himself as a skilled baseball player and aspired to be a diesel mechanic.
Christopher’s passion for diesel trucks began when he was a young teenager. He owned a few of them and you could always find him and his friends in the driveway finding a way to make them look better, sound louder, and run faster. After a few years of college, Christopher found his calling and was accepted into the program at Rosedale Tech.
Christopher made friends everywhere he went in life. He was a kind and caring young man but the one characteristic he will be most remembered for was his infectious smile.
