I’m happy to announce that the Oro Grande Foundation has once again granted us $40,000 in scholarship funds for our CTE students (10 scholarships at $4,000 each). The application window opens on January 5, 2026 with a hard deadline of 11:59 pm on March 13, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students MUST be from an eligible MDCP district’s CTE program
- Students MUST be a graduating Senior in the 2025-26 School Year
- Students MUST complete a two-year pathway within an industry sector by the end of their senior year, earning a course grade average of 3.0 or better throughout their pathway.
To complete this application you will need the following:
- MUST have a Gmail account to complete the application.
- Transcript showing CTE courses with grades.
- If you have not completed your pathway and are currently enrolled in your final CTE course, you will need a verification letter from the teacher(s) for the pathway classes you are currently in that indicates your anticipated final grade(s) for this semester.
- Share any pathway related projects or experiences such as internships or competitions that would help to better understand your journey and/or accomplishments.
- What are your educational plans after high school and share why you have selected this career?
- A written statement regarding how you will use the funds from this scholarship.
- Upload an essay, a creative video, a brochure, a recorded song, or other creation of your choosing that explains the impact your CTE studies have had on your career path and postsecondary plans.