Exchange Club of Columbia County CTAE Scholarship

Our $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a CTAE (Career, Technical, Agriculture, Education) student in a public high school within Columbia County. A total of five scholarships will be awarded. The scholarship can be used for post graduate studies at a 2 or 4 year college or students going directly into the workforce who could use these funds to purchase related tools needed for their workforce trade. Each applicant must include a personal letter of no more than 500 words that outlines why you chose your CTAE pathway and what you hope to accomplish in that particular field. Please include how you can use your CTAE pathway to promote The Mission of Exchange. The Mission of Exchange: The Exchange Club of Columbia County is a local chapter of the National Exchange Club. Exchange sponsors activities designed to benefit, award and develop our nation’s youth, promote military and public safety service providers and participates in community service. Exchange also promotes Americanism programs, and its national project is the prevention of child abuse. The deadline for applications will be February 15, 2024 and the scholarship will be presented at the recipient’s high school Honors Program. The recipient along with their parents and school sponsor will also be invited to the Exchange Club scholarship breakfast on April 25, 2024 as part of our annual recognition ceremony.