ANGOLA, IN - A Trine University student has received a scholarship toward his post-secondary studies from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs.

Brenten Rodgers of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, a mechanical engineering major at Trine University, was one of 25 students pursuing manufacturing careers who were announced as winners on Dec. 14. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs awarded scholarships valued between $1,500 and $2,000 for the spring 2021 semester.

Eligible applicants are full-time students who meet a specified minimum GPA and are enrolled in a manufacturing-related course of study, engineering curriculum, or a skilled trade program leading to a career in manufacturing. Students are responsible for submitting academic records and a manufacturing-related program description with each application.

In addition to the scholarship, each winner will receive a complimentary one-year FMA student membership (valued at $25) and a 365-day license to the Student Design Kit CAD software package from NBT's industry partner, SolidWorks Corporation. The Student Design Kit is an easy-to-learn, Windows-based 3D CAD application that gives students the ability to create "real-life" 3D designs they can easily manipulate.

Since 1990, NBT has awarded over 560 scholarships valued at more than $1.1 million to students who will become the next generation of manufacturing professionals. Scholarships are awarded twice each year and the application is open from July 1-Sept. 30 for spring awards and Jan. 1-March 31 for fall awards.