Eligibility: Assistant Techs and Tech Managers + 6 months of service
Benefit: $5,000 scholarship
Application Dates: Feb 12-April 29, 2024
Also administered by Tulsa Community Foundation, the Mike Tuck Memorial Scholarship, honors the memory of Mike Tuck, who was a member of the CEC Entertainment family for nearly 30 years, many of those spent leading the Company’s field technical functions. Mike was a great leader, but more importantly, he was a great person. Through this scholarship the Company will select one recipient annually to support the career advancement of employees who share Mike’s passion for the behind-the-scenes technical work that keeps our games running—and our guests smiling—day after day. (Please note special eligibility requirements for the Mike Tuck Memorial Scholarship below.)
Scholarship Selection Process: This is a competitive scholarship program. Funds are limited, so only a select number of applicants will be awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year at varying amounts. All scholarship recipients will be selected based on academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, job performance, and strength of application. Awards will be granted without regard to race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final. Special consideration will be given to those with the strongest financial need.
Requirements: The Mike Tuck Memorial Scholarship is open to individuals currently employed in a technical position at Chuck E. Cheese, SPT Distribution, or Peter Piper Pizza, with one of the following titles: Assistant Store Technical Manager; Store Technical Manager; District Technical Manager; Regional Technical Manager; Manager, Technical Support; Sr. Administrator, Technical Support; Manager, Refurbish; Administrator, Refurb Tech; Refurb Paint Technician. Applicants must also be accepted to or currently enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school program that advances or supports their work or advancement relating to one of the positions listed above. Employees must have a minimum of six months of service with CEC or PPP, work an average of ten hours a week and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Application Information: Applications open February 12, 2024 and close April 29, 2024.
For answers to any questions about these scholarships, please email scholarships@tulsacf.org.