John Geremia Memorial Industrial Trades Scholarship

In February 2021, our family experienced a devastating loss. Our brother John passed away unexpectedly, leaving a huge void in the lives of all who knew him. John was a wonderful brother, a loving and thoughtful son, a proud father and papa, as well as a nephew, cousin, friend, and co-worker to so many people.

Being a journeyman lineman played a pivotal role in shaping our brother’s adult life, providing him with a sense of purpose and accomplishment. This scholarship aims to honor his memory by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the skilled industrial trades. John was extremely proud of his profession, and we would like to help instill that sense of pride in someone who may be taking a different path to a career in the trades. That education is just as important as a traditional college degree, and our goal is to support you in that endeavor.

John was a 20+ year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and was dedicated to his craft. He devoted his professional life to giving back to others by sacrificing his comfort, time with family, and free time. He loved helping train new apprentices, and doing storm duty in communities that were ravaged by hurricanes, floods, blizzards, and the other natural disasters. He spent time in Louisiana and Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, and in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. He always maintained that those were some of his proudest moments.

This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of John Geremia by supporting students who are pursuing careers in the skilled industrial trades.

Any high school senior who is pursuing an industrial trade may apply for this scholarship, but aspiring linemen are preferred.