MTC Scholarship
Build Your Future with the MTC Scholarship
Get the skills, experience, and industry connections to launch a rewarding career industrial technology.
Great Basin College's Maintenance Training Cooperative (MTC) Scholarship combines hands-on technical training with financial support and paid internship opportunities through leading industry partners.
Your opportunity includes:
- $6,100 Scholarship – Help cover tuition and fees in an eligible GBC Industrial Trades program.
- Paid Internship – Earn a paycheck while gaining valuable industry experience.
- Hands-On Training – Develop in-demand technical skills through real-world learning.
- Career Connections – Build relationships with industry employers and explore career opportunities after graduation.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
Explore Eligible Programs
Students can receive $6,100 toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or Certificate of Achievement in one of the following programs:
Application Process
Before starting your MTC Scholarship application, please review our participating industry partners to learn more about potential internship locations and career opportunities, and have the following documentation ready:
- Resume – Current resume highlighting relevant coursework, education, work experience, hands-on projects, and skills.
- Transcripts or GED – Most recent high school or college transcripts, or GED documentation.
- Test Scores – ACT or SAT scores. If you have not taken either test or cannot obtain your scores, contact GBC's Academic Success Center at 775-327-2247 to schedule the Accuplacer Math and English placement tests.
- Optional Projects and Achievements – Photos of hands-on projects, SkillsUSA competitions, science fair projects, awards, certificates, or other special recognition.
Important: Applications cannot be saved and completed later. Please gather all required documentation before starting your application and allow enough time to complete and submit your application in one sitting.
- Step 1: GBC General Application for Admission | Must be completed to receive GBC Student ID number.
- Step 2: MTC Scholarship Application | Application deadline is March 15, 2027.
What Happens After You Apply?
After submitting your MTC Scholarship application, here's what to expect:
- Mechanical Aptitude Testing– a GBC representative will contact you to schedule your Bennett Test.
- March 18–19 | Final Interview Invitations – Applicants selected for final interviews will be notified.
- March 22 | Application Status Notifications – Applicants not selected for a final interview will be notified by email.
- By April 8 | MTC Scholarship Offers – Scholarship offers will be extended to selected applicants.
- By April 15 | Additional Follow-Up – Applicants who complete a final interview but do not receive an MTC Scholarship offer will be contacted by GBC regarding next steps.
Additional Resources
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MTC Scholarship Presentation
Meet Our Industry Partners
The MTC Scholarship is made possible through partnerships with leading mining and industrial companies committed to developing Nevada's future workforce.
Our industry partners provide scholarship support and paid internship opportunities, giving students valuable hands-on experience, professional connections, and opportunities to explore future careers.
We encourage applicants to learn more about our participating industry partners before completing their scholarship application.
Contact
Jessica Johnson
Great Basin College
CTE Building
3085 Potato Rd.
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-327-5883
jessica.johnson@gbcnv.edu
Amy Smith
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
775-327-2289
amy.smith@gbcnv.edu
