VFW increases CTE scholarship to $3,000, board to share finalists in spring
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Summary
District staff told the board the Rogersville VFW has increased its annual scholarship for CTE students from $1,000 to $3,000. The district will return in the spring with finalists to participate in the VFW interview process.
Dr. Brandon Williams told the Hawkins County Board of Education the Rogersville VFW has offered additional funds this year and the district altered the scholarship agreement to increase the annual CTE scholarship from $1,000 to $3,000.
Why it matters: The scholarship is targeted to career and technical education students and includes an application, a required recommendation from a CTE staff member and an interview before a VFW panel. Staff said they will return to the board in the spring with the student finalists selected by the VFW process.
Details: According to Dr. Brandon Williams, the selection process remains the same: students apply, include a letter of recommendation from CTE staff and finalists interview with the VFW panel. Staff credited the VFW for providing additional support and said they will notify the board when finalists are ready for presentation.
What’s next: Staff will bring finalist names to the board in the spring.