Home Admissions & Aid Financial Aid and Scholarships Scholarships & Tuition Assistance Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship

Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship

The Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship Program (SPS) provides recipients:

  • The scholarship covers full tuition and fees, plus room and board for up to four consecutive semesters.
  • Potential to apply for additional funds for books, tools, and fees.
  • A Scott Pathway Director at the Hastings Campus to assist students programmatically, socially, and with career development.
  • Special enrichment opportunities to support learning and career development outside of the classroom including a summer bridge program.

Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship requirements include:

  • Live on campus in a dedicated living-learning environment
  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher 
  • Register for 12 or more credits per semester
  • Attend career development activities
  • Meet regularly with the Scott Pathway Director
  • Participate in a paid sponsorship, internship, apprenticeship, or employment in a program-related field
  • Citizenship of permanent legal residence is required for applicants

Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated career interest and program alignment, proven resiliency and work ethic, and financial need as determined by the FAFSA. However, financial need is not required.

Apply Now

Overview:

The goal of the Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship Program (SPS) is to support Career and Technical Education students along an educational pathway leading to high-skill, high-demand, high-wage careers in their local community.

Potential scholarship recipients must be a recent high school / home school graduate or GED graduate, and pursuing a career in an approved program of study, requiring a two-year degree or less. The approved programs of study include:


Current Walter Scott Jr. Scholars

Scholarship Application:

Application opens October 1st, 2024
*Application closes March 1st, 2025*

 

FAQ

Can I receive both the Susan Thompson Buffet Scholarship and Walter Scott Scholarship?

A student is not eligible to receive both the Buffett Scholarship and the Walter Scott Scholarship concurrently. If a student is offered both scholarships, they must choose between the two and this decision cannot be reversed. We encourage students to reach out to CCC's Financial Aid Office for guidance on the potential benefits and drawbacks of each program, helping them make an informed decision on which scholarship is best fit for their circumstances.

For more detailed information or questions regarding the Buffett Scholarship, please contact the Buffett Foundation directly.

Does the Scott Scholarship cover tools?

No, but first-year students have the opportunity to apply for a separate tool scholarship. The scholarship application will be available to incoming students in August. If awarded, the maximum amount a student could receive is up to 50% of the cost of their tools.

I received other scholarships in high school, can I still accept them?

Yes; however, it is best to consult with CCC's Financial Aid Office as you accept the scholarships, as they may impact the amount you receive from the Scott Scholarship.

 

Who is Walter Scott, Jr.?

“Be a Giver, Not a Taker.”
Walter Scott, Jr. graduated in 1953 from what was then Colorado A&M known today as Colorado State University. His civil engineering degree led to a career as one of the country’s most admired executives in the construction, mining, telecommunications and energy industries.

Walter Scott, Jr. used the fruits of his success to invest in the future through philanthropy. His generosity to higher education, developing the next generation of leaders, and community has been transformational. As a civil engineer and builder, his timeless challenge to others is to build a better future for all.

 

(1931 - 2021)

 

Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Photos

There are no items to display.