Polaris awards $20k in scholarships to powersports students
Polaris is giving $20,000 in scholarship funding to support students studying the powersports technician trade at Southeastern Illinois College (SIC).
A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to eight students enrolled in the college’s powersports technology certificate program. One scholarship has already been awarded, and seven remain available. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, mandatory fees, uniforms, tools and equipment, and course materials.
To qualify, students must be enrolled full-time in SIC’s one-year powersports technology certificate program and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Current powersports students are also eligible to apply.
The scholarship application will remain open until all awards are filled.
“This scholarship is a tremendous opportunity for our students,” says Ralph Boots, SIC powersports instructor. “The support from Polaris helps remove financial barriers and gives students the tools they need to succeed in a growing industry. We’re proud to be part of a partnership that invests directly in their future.”
SIC is part of the Polaris Technical School Partnership Program, which provides students with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications while completing the nine-month certificate program that runs from mid-August through early May.
The powersports technology certificate program prepares students for careers in the maintenance and repair of side-by-sides, ATVs, UTVs, and other recreational vehicles. Students receive hands-on instruction with current technology and work closely with instructors in small classes.
