The Metropolitan New York Coatings Association (MNYCA) is now accepting applications for consideration in the selection of a winner of the 2025 scholarship named in memory of Michael A. Granito.

Eligibility requirements are:
• High school senior
• Parent or guardian employed by an MNYCA member company in the geographic area that the MNYCA serves (NY, NJ, and CT metropolitan area)

Scholarship: Each year, a minimum of one, one-time scholarship(s) of a minimum of $1,000 (up to $2,000 at the discretion of the board of directors) per individual may be awarded to eligible students.

Deadline for application: April 1, 2025

Requirements to apply:
• Academic record through the 1s semester of the senior year. (Unofficial will suffice.)
• Copy of SAT (or ACT) Scores. (Unofficial will suffice. Not needed for trade school matriculation)
• Write and submit an essay on either “Where do you see yourself in ten years” or “Tell about a time you failed and your learnings” (200 words or less)
• Parent/Guardian Application completed
• Student Application Form completed

Download the applications from MNYCA.org or contact Patty Paletto 201-489-8096 or email request to Patty. [email protected]