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.

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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 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*

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