Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship Program
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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 recent high/home school or GED graduate 21 years old or younger at the time of application, and pursuing a career in an approved program of study, requiring a two-year degree or less. The approved programs of study include:
- Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology
- Auto Body Technology
- Automotive Technology
- Construction Technology
- Diesel Technology
- Drafting & Design Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Energy Technology
- Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
- Heavy Equipment Operator Technician
- Welding Technology
The Walter Scott, Jr. Career Pathway Scholarship Program (SPS) provides recipients:
- The potential to receive up to $12,000 an academic year (2 years maximum) for tuition, fees, room, and board
- 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
- Meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States
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.
Scholarship Deadline:
- Apply by November 4, at 5 p.m. CST to be considered for the 2023 Spring term
- Apply by March 1 to be considered for the 2023-24 academic year