Nicholas Germain Memorial Scholarship

Nick was a passionate and creative, self-guided individual whose competitive nature drove him to excel in everything he took interest in. Early in his High School education Nick chose welding as his career path. He proved to be an exceptional student and truly enjoyed learning as much as he could about the welding field. Shortly after graduating from West High School, Nick found employment at Seaberg Industries in Rock Island, IL. Even as a full time employee, Nick continued his welding education through Scott Community College. This scholarship will be awarded to like-minded students, who display genuine determination and ability in the welding field.

Preference will be given to students who meet the following criteria:

• Are an incoming high school student from Davenport School District
• Have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA
• Plan to enroll in one of the following programs: Auto Technology, Diesel Technology, Engineer Concentration, Engineering Technology, Pre-Engineering, or Welding
• Have the ability to learn hands-on
• Have an interest in vocational training

Scholarship Use
This scholarship is awarded for the Fall 2025 semester.
Scholarship awards will be applied to your tuition, books, and fees first. For more information on how to use your remaining scholarship dollars, please reach out to the SCC Foundation. Any rollover dollars must be used by the end of the Spring 2026 semester. SCC Foundation scholarships are non-transferable.