2026 Scholarship

Buckeye Career Center Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships up to $2,500 per student are awarded to seniors continuing their education beyond high school, or entering the workforce and purchasing tools/equipment for their chosen career. Awards are based on academic achievement, leadership potential, a personal interview, and school and community involvement.

Applications open Monday, November 2, 2026.

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Who can apply

• You are a senior who qualifies for a vocational certificate, completes a vocational program at Buckeye Career Center, and will graduate from your high school.
• Preference is given to students enrolled in a vocational program throughout junior and senior year.
• You have applied to or been accepted at an accredited college, university, or technical school (including Buckeye Adult Ed) — or you plan to use the scholarship to purchase tools/equipment for your chosen occupation.

What you'll need before you start

• A completed Statement of Career Goals (uploaded as a document)
• A completed Statement of Financial Need (uploaded as a document)
• The names of your Academic and Technical teachers who will send recommendation letters on your behalf — no upload needed, just confirm you've reached out to them

Applications and recommendation letters must be received by Friday, December 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Applicants may be asked to participate in a short personal interview, and award recipients must attend the ceremony on Wednesday, May 12, 2027.