Wood County Technical Center and Caperton Center for Applied Technology

We would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to students interested in enrolling in Career and Technical Education programs for the Fall of 2023 to apply for the Horatio Alger Association Career & Technical Scholarship Program.

Since 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has awarded over $250 million in college scholarships to deserving students. Through nationally recognized educational programs, the Association reaches out directly to our nation's young people with a message of hope, opportunity, responsibility, and perseverance.

We are proud to continue providing support for students seeking to pursue career or technical education in a post-secondary environment. This program provides financial assistance to students throughout the nation who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.  

Criteria:

• High school or equivalent completion by July 1
• Be enrolled in an associates, certificate, or diploma program leading to employment (may not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses)
• Attend a not-for-profit school
• Demonstrate financial need (Family income under $55,000 OR Pell eligibility)
• US citizenship
• Student is under the age of 35

The application is now open to students who are currently enrolled or will enroll at a community college/technical center in pursuit of a technical degree. Applicants may apply online at CTE Application with a priority deadline of June 15.

This year, we will award 500 new CTE scholarships to help students pursue their programs at community colleges and non-profit technical institutions with a maximum award amount of $2,500 depending on the length of program and need of the student.

For more information about this program please visit our website. 

Any questions regarding the CTE scholarship can be submitted to scholarships@horatioalger.org