The TBAISD Career-Tech Center awards over $20,000 in academic and trades scholarships to students each year.  CTC counselors meet with all seniors to provide an overview of the financial aid process, FASFA application, and explain the process of applying for various regional and CTC scholarships.  These scholarships are posted to the CTC website as they become available, so students are encouraged to check back frequently.

These scholarships are made possible by contributions to the TBAISD Career-Tech Center through the annual CTC Golf Outing and from individuals and community partners across the five-county Grand Traverse region. Thank you!

CTC Scholarships

CTC Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded to students who will be attending college or post-secondary vocational training following high school graduation. Each award is $500.
CTC Academic Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: Due to the Student Services office by 3:00 p.m., March 24, 2020

CTC Leadership Challenge Scholarship

Two academic scholarships up to $2000 each will be awarded.
CTC Leadership Challenge Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: Due to the Student Services office by 3:00 p.m. or postmarked by April 17, 2020. 

CTC Tools of the Trade Scholarships

Tools of the Trade scholarship is awarded to students who will attend a post-secondary trade school, other technical training following high school, or go directly into the workforce.  Each award is $500. 
CTC Tools of the Trade Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: Due to the Student Services office by 3:00 p.m., March 24, 2020

"Be Prepared" Award

The Boy Scout’s of America “Be Prepared” Award is for students who are attending college or other types of technical training following high school or going directly into the workforce. Scholarship awards are for tools or other physical materials required for school or employment.  The award amount is $500. 
Be Prepared Award application link
Application Deadline: Completed application,  essay questions, and a copy of your resume are due to the CTC Student Services office by Friday, April 10, 2020.

Michigan Career Placement Association (MCPA) Scholarship

MCPA provides a scholarship to recognize and reward a senior who has realized success in his/her work-based learning environment.
MCPA Scholarship Application link
Please submit all required items to Dana Venhuizen, MCPA regional representative.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020.

NTHS Scholarship

National Technical Honor Society members are eligible to apply for this $500 scholarship.
NTHS Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: Due to the Student Services office by 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2020

P.E.O. Scholarship

Young women graduating from high school in the spring of 2020, who have attended the TBAISD Career-Tech Center for the 2019-20 school year, and will be entering college or a vocational program in the fall of 2020 are eligible to apply for this $500 scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. 
P.E.O. Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: Due to the CTC Student Services office by 3:00 p.m., April 17, 2020.

Other Scholarships

Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

A number of competitive scholarships are available through the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation (GTRCF). Deadline: To be announced

 Annette Basler Memorial Scholarship

Two scholarships valued at $1000 each will be awarded by the Interlochen Area Chamber of Commerce in memory of Annette Basler. 
Annette Basler Memorial Scholarship application link
Application Deadline: All applications must be received by March 31, 2020.

Grand Traverse Area Retired School Personnel Vocational or Academic Scholarship

The GTARSP will make available a minimum of $4000 for scholarships designated to two categories: Two vocational scholarships at a minimum of $1000 each and two academic scholarships.
GTARSP application link
Application Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by Friday, February 28, 2020

Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships

The Horatio Alger Career and Technical Scholarships application opens February 2020