Congratulations 2025 Recipients
$1,000 Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship
Donated by Robbie & Gina Gilchrist
Brianna Brandt-Star Stainless Screw
$3,000 SEFA Scholarship
Emily Kovatch-AFC Industries
$2,500 SEFA Scholarships
Grace Benson-AFC Industries
GianLuca Minichino-BMB Fasteners
$2,000 SEFA Scholarships
Ava Schach-Birmingham Fastener
Ellie Shaw-Brighton Best International
$1,000 Em Webb Memorial Scholarship
Ciara Nolan-Metric & Multistandard Components
$1,000 Brighton Best International Scholarship
Donated by Brighton Best International
Lola Rivera-AFC Industries
$1,000 Richard “Todd” Penland Scholarship
Paige Benson-AFC Industries
$1,000 SEFA Scholarship
Kristopher Ryan Dominguez-Birmingham Fastener
$500 SEFA Scholarships
Emalie Thomas-AFC Industries
Larry Keith “Trace” Grantham III-Edsco Fasteners
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The SouthEastern Fastener Association has awarded over 140 scholarships since 1989. In addition to the Annual Gilchrist Foundation Scholarship, the Association uses funds raised to help as many as possible each year.
Eligible applicants are employees of any member company, as well as spouses and children of employees.
The deadline for applying is April 1st.
To apply, download the Scholarship Application (pdf format). Print out the application, fill it out, and mail it to the address listed on the application.
Please make sure that all applications have the signature and title of the sponsor and all required documents are complete and enclosed.
All students that apply need to understand that:
- Applications must be received by April 1st.
- Applicants must be employees of a member company, or their spouse of child.
- This is a one time award.
- Students may reapply the following year if unsuccessful.
- Scholarships will be equally distributed among supplier and distributor applicants.
- A maximum of one award will be made per sponsoring company yearly.
Scholarship funding is made possible through the generosity of the SEFA membership. Successful applicants will be notified by June by letter and an announcement will be published in our newsletter.
Please mail all completed applications to:
SEFA
P. O. Box 473
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Any questions:
Nancy Rich
Executive Director (847) 370-9022
sefa@thesefa.com
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