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Horatio Alger Association Scholarship 2025 - Due June 15, 2025

CTE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

300 SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $2,500 EACH

We are excited to announce that the 2025 Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Education Scholarship application is now open! Scholarships are awarded to students who have overcome great obstacles in their lives and wish to pursue a career or technical degree/certificate/diploma at a not-for-profit trade/vocational school or community college in the United States.

This year, 300 students will be awarded with scholarships up to $2,500 to help fund their education or outside costs such as childcare, transportation, equipment, or supplies.

Below is a link to download a digital copy of our CTE scholarship poster. We hope that you will display it for students to see and include it in any email correspondence with your distributions to students and parents. Click the button below to learn more about the Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship and help your students start their applications today!

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LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CTE SCHOLARSHIP

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have completed high school (or equivalency) by July 1
  • Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
  • Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
  • May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
  • Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
  • Be under the age of 35
  • Be a United States citizen

Priority Deadline: June 15, 2025

Applications will be accepted until all scholarships have been awarded

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The Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program is funded through the generosity of Horatio Alger Association Members, with special thanks to Jim F. Dicke II and Dennis Washington.
Broward Technical College Early Admission Scholarship for High School Seniors

Broward Technical Colleges is offering a minimum of $1000 financial assistance to Broward County Public High School seniors graduating in 2025 if they complete an early admission application to any Broward Technical College (BTC) by the deadline of March 31, 2025, and complete their FAFSA Application.  See the full eligibility and application details, as well as a comprehensive list of BTC’s technical programs by clicking here.

Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.  Open to ALL Broward County Public High School Seniors (c/o 2025)

Direct link to application  https://bit.ly/BTCEarlyAdmissions

Hollywood Rotary Scholarship for BTC students - awards ongoing until money is depleted for Spring 2025

ROTARY CLUB of HOLLYWOOD

BROWARD TECHNICAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

The Rotary Club of Hollywood will be awarding scholarships to current Broward Technical College post-secondary students for the purpose of continuing their education to graduation and/or certification in their chosen field.

The criterion for selection is:
• Good moral character and community involvement
• Scholastic aptitude and performance
• Achievement in the technical program
• Two letters of recommendations
• Financial need

Scholarships will be granted to CURRENTLY ENROLLED students at Atlantic, McFatter, or Sheridan Technical College and must be utilized within 12 months of being received. Funding will be paid directly to the Registration office or the Bookstore at Atlantic, McFatter, or Sheridan Technical College.

Click here to open and download the scholarship application.

The completed application must be submitted electronically via email to [email protected]

The highest qualifying applicants will be invited to meet for an  interview with a member of the Rotary Club Scholarship Committee.

QuestionsContact Ms. Kim Curry  ([email protected]), Community Relations Coordinator at BTC

Still Accepting Applications - The Kathy Abbaticchio Robinson and Laurence William Robinson Scholarship to the Broward Technical Colleges

The Robinson Scholarships funds will be awarded to a current or future Broward Technical College post-secondary students for the purpose of continuing their education at either Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Technical College in the Building or Construction Industrial Trades.

The criterion for selection is:

•            Scholastic aptitude and performance

•            Achievement / Completion in their technical program

•            Financial Need

 

  1. $2000 Scholarships will be granted for enrollment at Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Technical College.(4 per college for a total of 12 -$2000 scholarships from this very generous donation)  Funding will be paid directly to the Registration office or the Bookstore at Atlantic, McFatter or Sheridan Technical College. Completion of a Building Trades or Construction program is a requirement of this scholarship.  Failure to complete or withdrawal from a program may result in the student being responsible for the money disbursed.

Each applicant who is a current student will need to include:

1)  A summary one-page printout of their grades (the unofficial transcript)

2) The completed application below. (Signature Page certifies the application and documentation are complete and accurate.)

3)  An essay stating your career goals in the construction or building trades and how receipt of this scholarship award would help you achieve these goals (250 words maximum).

 

IMPORTANT: This original application must be typed for legibility purposes, the hard copy, and original signature page, will be submitted to your Broward Technical College Advisor Advisors and copied to  Kim Curry, Community Relations Coordinator at [email protected]

Application Link

GED® Out-of-School Youth Program / Get your GED® for free! - AWARDS ARE ONGOING

GED® Prep students ages 17-23 are eligible for free GED® tuition and testing through this out-of-school youth (OSY) grant. See flyer below and speak with your GED® instructor or Ms. Christi Dingman (954-562-6854) or GED Test Preparation school counselor on how to participate in this program.

Out-of-School Youth program flyer

Community Service Block Grant - AWARDS ARE ONGOING

Community Service Block Grant

Click here!

The Community Service Block Grant Self-Sufficiency Case Management Program assists individuals and families in setting goals, learning skills and accessing services needed to remove barriers to help customers become self-sufficient.

CSBG Provides:

Case Management Services
Education Assistance: Tuition, Books & Supplies
Employment Assistance
Housing Assistance

Orientation:

Attend Orientation on the first Friday of every month at 9:30AM at the Edgar P. Mills Multipurpose Center located at 900 NW 31st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale. Phone: 954-357-5025

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) 200% OF THE POVERTY INCOME GUIDELINES*

Webstaurant Store Scholarships - AWARDS ARE ONGOING

The Webstaurant Store Scholarship program is now offering two $5,000 grants to eligible students to help further their education in the fields of culinary arts or hospitality. We want to reward current or prospective students enrolled in a culinary arts program or majoring in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management.

Whether you’ve already begun your secondary education or you’re in the exciting stages of choosing the right program, we invite you to apply. The scholarship program is also open to students who’ve come by their diploma through a GED program or non-traditional learning environment. We’ve set up each grant to be inclusive and support the next generation of passionate chefs and restaurant managers, regardless of socioeconomic status and current academic achievements.  Click here to apply-   Webstaurant Scholarships Info

American Muscle Automotive Scholarships - AWARDS ARE ONGOING

American Muscle is offering 2 currently enrolled students or high school seniors who are pursuing post-secondary education an opportunity to be awarded $2,500 in tuition assistance towards their upcoming semester! This scholarship is ongoing and will be available for both the spring and fall semesters each year.  Scholarship page:  https://www.americanmuscle.com/scholarships.html

American Trucks Scholarship - AWARDS ARE ONGOING

American Trucks’ Student Scholarship Program is pleased to offer 2 x $2500 scholarships to students pursuing a career in the traditional building trades such as HVAC, carpentry, electrical, or related fields of study.  One scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester, and one scholarship will be awarded for the spring semester each year.
Available to students who are currently enrolled full-time in a secondary vocational school, technical institute, or are high school seniors who are enrolled in one of the aforementioned institutes.   Scholarship page: https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html

CAREERSOURCE BROWARD - GETCASH4SCHOOL.COM

CAREERSOURCE BROWARD 

If you’re a Broward County resident, you may be eligible to receive a scholarship of up to $12,000 for in-demand career training. Visit GETCASH4SCHOOL.COM 

The scholarship can cover the cost of your tuition, books and supplies
• You’ll have a dedicated success coach to guide you along the way
• Direct access to businesses hiring interns to gain experience while you’re obtaining your education
• Access to computers, phones and other resources to easily connect with employers after you graduate

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