Scholarship Application
Selection criteria include: scholastic achievement; activities; financial need; industry and motivation; character; essay; and recommendations. School/Training Program must relate to CTE Area of Study. The student’s base high school must have a PTA or PTSA in good standing.
ESSAY
Please attach an essay (250 words or less) which details your plans for use of the education which you would receive as a result of this scholarship. Describe any factors that influenced your decision to pursue this career.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please identify a guidance counselor, Career & Technical Education (CTE) teacher, and one additional adult (e.g., employer, teacher, neighbor, coach, clergy, friend, etc.) who can attest to your qualifications. Attach a letter of recommendation from each.
COMPLETE THE ENTIRE APPLICATION AND INCLUDE:
- A copy of your high school transcript
- Your essay
- One letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor
- One letter of recommendation from a Career & Technical Education (CTE) teacher
- One letter of recommendation from another adult (employer, teacher, neighbor, coach, clergy, friend, etc.)
RETURN TO: Jan McKeever, FCCPTA Scholarship Chair, 5905 Farland Court, Alexandria, VA 22315
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION AND MUST BE SUBMITTED BY APRIL 30, 2010.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, IF MAILED, MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 30, 2010.
