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Hecla Greens Creek Mine Mechanic Scholarship

Already know you want to pursue a career as a mine mechanic but need some financial support? Hecla Greens Creek wants to help and put you to work.

Eligibility and Registration

Are you ready for a career in mining? UAS and Hecla Greens Creek want to help put you to work.

Through generous donations made possible by industry support, selected scholarship recipients receive the cost of tuition up to 16 credits in their first semester for approved classes, and if pursuing an A.A.S., tuition, and fees for approved classes in their second year if the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA. If selected to receive the scholarship, the funds will automatically be applied to your student account. Scholarships recipients will be notified by phone and email if selected. This scholarship is highly competitive, please apply early.

Registration is open until August 1st for the Fall semester and December 1st for the Spring semester

This scholarship application is currently being updated.