Keller ISD Career and Technical Education Scholarship Information

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The Keller ISD CTE department is proud to announce the 2025 Scholarship opportunities for KISD Career and Technical Education students.

Scholarship Opening Day: March 1, 2025

Scholarship Submission Deadline: March 31, 2025, 11:59 PM

Winner Posted on Website: Week of April 20, 2025

Scholarship Awards: May 9, 2025, by invitation 

Eligibility: All KISD graduating seniors (unless otherwise noted in the scholarship listing), regardless of race, religion, or sex, are eligible for consideration upon submitting a completed application. Students should only apply for scholarships they qualify for based on the scholarship description. Students must have completed at least three (3) CTE courses in a Program of Study and maintain a B average in each course. Students should review all scholarship listings and determine which scholarships to apply for based on eligibility. Students may apply for up to 3 scholarships. Some scholarships may have additional requirements, and those requirements will be on the scholarship listing webpage.

Frequently Asked Question regarding eligibility: Students often want to know what to do if they finished a program of study in high school, but they want to pursue something different in college. For example, a student may have completed the welding program in high school, but they have decided to move on and pursue a construction management degree in college. The answer varies depending on the scenario, donor, and individual scholarship, but typically donors want to direct their resources toward building up a particular profession. So, in the scenario above, use your best judgment based on the available scholarships and your plans, but for this example, it might be in your best interest to apply for both welding and construction management scholarships. You can apply for up to three scholarships in total.

Scholarship Scope: To be considered, applicants must be current Keller ISD high school seniors planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university, community or junior college, trade or technical school, continuing education program, or entering the workforce (for scholarships that apply).

Award: Scholarship payment will be sent directly to the educational institution upon completing the Scholarship Request form with an attached receipt from the post-secondary institution that must equal or exceed the amount of the scholarship award. Scholarship fund requests must be made DIRECTLY to the Keller ISD CTE Department by July 1, 2025.

Scholarship Criteria: Scholarship criteria considered will be: character, citizenship, academic record, financial need, career plan, and interview (if needed). If no applicants meet the scholarship criteria, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Scholarship Selection Committee: The selection committee will comprise the Keller ISD Career and Technical Education Advisory Board members, Keller ISD Career and Technical Education Administration, and contributing donors.

Rubric: An example of the rubric and scoring application and can be found here.

Procedure: 

• Review offerings:
  • Available scholarships will be listed on the CTE Webpage.
  • Students may apply for up to three scholarships if eligible based on the criteria listed.
• To apply, the student will need the following:
  • A ONE-Page resume (upload on the application as a PDF)
  • Current GPA average.
  • Household income as stated on their FAFSA
  • A letter of recommendation from a CTE teacher is required for the Leslee Shepherd Excellence in CTE and the Outstanding CTE Student scholarships.
• Students will apply through the Google Form link provided below:

  • Link to apply: https://forms.gle/wsGxgr3XyfkNbeEi7

• The scholarship selection committee will review the submitted applications and select applicants.   
• Recipient names will be posted the week of April 20, 2025, on the Keller ISD CTE Website: www.kellerisd.net > Departments > Career & Technical Education > 2025 Scholarships
• Scholarship Awards honoring the student and donor(s) will be held May 9, 2025. 
• Scholarship recipients MUST submit the Scholarship Fund Request form through the Keller ISD CTE Department by July 1, 2025, and will be required to provide the following:
  • Completed Scholarship Fund Request form
  • Receipt of payment to the institution or Verified Enrollment

 Additional Information: 

1. Scholarships must be allocated for the 2025 school year and may not be held.

2. Scholarship fund requests must be submitted by July 1, 2025.

3. Scholarships will be paid out by The KISD CTE Booster Club.

Please submit all other questions to: bodie.carroll@kellerisd.net

2025 Offerings	Amount	Available Scholarships	Details
Accounting & Finance	$1000 to $2500	3	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Animation or Audio/Video Production or Graphic Design	$1,000.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Architecture or Interior Design	$1,750.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Automotive	$1,250.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Business Management	$1000 to $2500	3	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Community Service Excellence	$4,000.00	1	Open to any CTE Student. Students must document and show a demonstrated record of community service with a minimum of 50 community service hours. This scholarship is for $1000 per year of college for a total of $4000.
Construction Technology or Construction Management	$1,500.00	1	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Construction or Welding or HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing	$1500 to $5000	5 to 7	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Culinary Arts	$1,000.00	1	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Cosmetology	$1,000.00	1	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Cybersecurity	$2,500.00	1	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Engineering	$2,500.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Brandon Salinas Engineering/Robotics Memorial Scholarship	$2,000.00	1	Open to students who have completed a minimum of 3 CTE Engineering/robotics courses (minimum of a B average in each) and are continuing education in Engineering/Robotic. Students’ future plans to obtain a career in this field should be clearly explained in the essay component of the application.
Female Students in Engineering or Construction or GEARS	$2,500.00	2	This scholarship is for female students in the Engineering or Construction programs OR another CTE Program of Study and an Active Member of GEARS. Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in their CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Health Science	$1500 to $2500	6	Students must have completed or currently be enrolled in a Health Science practicum program to be eligible. Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
HVAC	$1,000.00	1	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing	$1,250.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Law Enforcement or Legal Studies	$1,000.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Leslee Shepherd Excellence in CTE Scholarship	$5,000.00	1	The applicant must exhibit outstanding performance in their CTSO by advancing to the State/National competition level and obtaining an Industry Based Certification. Applicants should be service oriented and plan to continue their field of study in a post-secondary institution. This award is intended for a well rounded CTE student that has completed a minimum of 3 CTE courses. Must add a letter of recommendation from a CTE teacher to the scholarship application.
Marketing	$2,500.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Medical Assistant	$1,000.00	1	Students must have completed or be on track to complete the Medical Assistant Practicum with a minimum of a B average in the course.
Outstanding CTE Student	$2,500.00	3	Open to students who have completed a minimum of 3 CTE courses in their program of study (minimum of a B average in each), have been actively involved in their CTSO, have earned a certificate(s), or certification(s) related to their industry, and have been active in the community. Students must document achievements on the scholarship application. Must add a letter of recommendation from a CTE teacher to the scholarship application.
Outstanding CTSO/Club Student (BPA, DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA, TAFE, TSA, Automotive Club, BBQ Team, Robotics)	$1,250.00	3	Open to students who have completed a minimum of 3 CTE courses in any program of study (minimum of a B average in each), competed for at the state level, and show evidence of CTSO or Club involvement documented on their scholarship application.
STEM (Engineering, IT, Networking, Programming, Cybersecurity)	$1,500.00	2	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Teaching and Training	$1000 to $1250	3	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Trade or Technical School	$2500 to $5000	3	3 students will be awarded between $2500 and $5000. Students must be pursuing their education at a trade or technical school after graduation. Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.
Veterinary or Animal Science	$1,000.00	4	Students must have completed a minimum of 3 courses in the respective CTE program of study with a minimum of a B average in each course.