Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Foundation Vocational Scholarships: CTE

The Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Foundation provides scholarships supporting graduating seniors in pursuit of their postsecondary education. The following scholarships are offered to students who plan to pursue a vocational career. Awards are based on character, financial need, academic performance, community service, awards, honors, school activities, leadership, internships, work study projects, and letters of recommendation. Students with a connection to Rotary, either through a family member or a club program (e.g. Interact Club, Student of the Season), may be given special consideration.

The Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Foundation also offers general scholarships to all students pursuing higher education. The general scholarships have a GPA requirement. If you meet it, you may apply for both, but you must complete a separate application for each. Students apply once to the Rotary Club of Jackson Hole Foundation vocational scholarship pool, and the Committee will choose the recipients for each scholarship from the student applications. Students do not need to apply for individual scholarships.

LEE BURBANK MEMORIAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Awarded to a student pursuing a vocational career in any qualified field, including but not limited to trade, mechanical, automotive, construction, medical assistance, emergency services, culinary arts, health/wellness, or military.
VALUE: Up to $5,000 one-time scholarship

BOB STEWART MEMORIAL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Restricted to vocational, agricultural, and trade students.
VALUE: Minimum $3,000 one-time scholarship

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

• No minimum GPA is required to apply
• Plans to attend a trade school or vocational training program
• Demonstration of Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto
• Community support through volunteerism, work experience, or family obligations
• Possible interview with the scholarship sponsor
• Written essay: Describe how you have demonstrated “Service Above Self” to support your community through volunteerism, work experience, and/or other activities. (Limit: 300 words or less)
• Video essay (90 seconds): Tell us about a time you learned something by doing it, such as at a job, at home, or in a class. What did it teach you about yourself, and how will it help you in the career you’re working toward? This video is required only if you did not submit a video essay in the CTE application. If you skip both, your application will not be eligible for this scholarship.
• Multiple scholarships may be awarded.
• Recipients of a multi-year award must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to keep their funding and submit an update at the end of each academic year.

• No se requiere un GPA mínimo para aplicar
• Planear asistir a una escuela técnica o a un programa de formación vocacional
• Demostrar el lema de Rotary “Dar de sí antes de pensar en sí” (Service Above Self)
• Apoyar a tu comunidad por medio del voluntariado, la experiencia laboral o las responsabilidades familiares
• Posible entrevista con el patrocinador de la beca
• Ensayo escrito: Describe cómo has demostrado “Dar de sí antes de pensar en sí” para apoyar a tu comunidad por medio del voluntariado, la experiencia laboral u otras actividades. (300 palabras o menos)
• Ensayo en video (90 segundos): Cuéntanos sobre una vez que aprendiste algo haciéndolo, por ejemplo en un trabajo, en casa o en una clase. ¿Qué aprendiste sobre ti mismo/a y cómo te ayudará en la carrera que quieres seguir? Este video es obligatorio solo si no enviaste un ensayo en video en la solicitud de CTE. Si no envías ninguno de los dos, tu solicitud no será elegible para esta beca.
• Se pueden otorgar varias becas.
• Los estudiantes que reciban una beca de varios años deben mantener un GPA de 2.5 o más para conservar los fondos y enviar una actualización al final de cada año académico.