It’s that time of the year when the Career Technical Education department will host their annual scholarship event.
In preparation for the fourth annual CTE Shines fundraiser, college-bound seniors in CTE classes are encouraged to apply.
Students need to be currently enrolled in a CTE course, maintain an overall grade of a B or better in CTE course, earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA and accepted to a post-high school institution.
Preference will be given to advanced level students.
Students must prepare for CTE Shines event by volunteering a minimum of six hours during the following dates: Feb. 11 (12 p.m.-3 p.m.), March 3 (12 p.m.-3 p.m.), March 10 (12 p.m.-3 p.m.), and March 13 (8 a.m.-11 a.m.). In addition, students need to participate in the CTE Shines event on Sat., April 14 for a minimum of three hours.
Applicants are responsible for submitting the following documents to college counselor Mrs. Malia Kau by April 5, 2012:
• Scholarship Application form
• Narrative of the applicant’s goals, reasons for pursuing these goals, and means of attaining them. Include information about financial need and the cost of college planning to attend.
• Short essay on why you feel you deserve the scholarship and how your services have benefited Radford and its community
• Two letters or recommendation from school or community adults not related to you; neither of the letters may be from CTE teacher
See Mrs. Kau or your CTE teacher for more information.
