Continuing the Legacy of Olympic Steel’s Founder, Sol Siegal
Apply today for one of 10 renewable $1,500 scholarships!
Calling all high school seniors, high school graduates and college students enrolled in a full-time post-secondary undergraduate program!
The 2021-2022 Sol Siegal Scholarship program is accepting applications now through February 15, 2021.
What is the Sol Siegal Scholarship?
The Sol Siegal Scholarship honors its namesake, Olympic Steel’s founder. Originally created in 2004 as part of Olympic Steel’s 50th anniversary celebration, the scholarship rewards the hard work of the children and dependents of Olympic Steel employees with up to ten renewable $1,500 scholarships.
Sol Siegal, the youngest of nine children, is one of only two in his family to earn a high school diploma. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. These experiences, and the deep value he placed on family, education, precision and hard work, followed Sol the rest of his life. Sol passed away in 2013, leaving the Sol Siegal Scholarship as a reminder of his generosity and investment in people and the community.
Eligibility Requirements
- Dependent child or legal dependent of an Olympic Steel, Integrity Stainless, Berlin Metals, McCullough Industries, Chicago Tube & Iron, EZ Dumper or Action Stainless employee who works a minimum of 24 hours per week.
- Current high school senior, high school graduate or college student enrolled in a full-time post-secondary undergraduate program, including vocational/technical institutions.
- Dependents of an employee who has completed at least one year of service prior to the application deadline.
Selection Criteria
Olympic Steel partners with Scholarship America, who independently selects scholarship recipients. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:
Good academic standing
Letter of recommendation from a work supervisor or community leader for an organization in which the applicant is involved
An essay describing future educational and career objectives
Special consideration is given to applicants pursuing education that supports and enables careers in manufacturing
Application Process
This year the process will be done completely online. Click here to view the application and apply today! Be sure to have proof of good academic standing and a letter of recommendation available before beginning the application.
Questions? Need more info?
For questions about the application process, contact Scholarship America at 507.931.1682, and ask for the Sol Siegal Scholarship Program.
For questions about program eligibility, contact the HR Help Desk at 216.242.2886 (internal extension 19780) or Corporate.HR@olysteel.com.
For more information, view the 2021 Sol Siegal Scholarship brochure.
