The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association

Career & Technical Education Scholarship

General Application

The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship will award $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who have successfully completed a minimum of three credits in a CTE program of study and meet the other criteria listed below.

A current grade point average minimum of 85%
Active Career and Technical Education Program participation
Submission of a student essay between 100 and 200 words
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution

The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association (RGVBA) is a local home builders association that services Hidalgo & Starr Counties since 1968. The RGVBA is committed to promoting the homebuilding industry by offering continuing education workshops and other builder focused opportunities. The RGVBA believes in giving back to help the next generation of homebuilders access more resources and so they can help fill the trades gap that continues to challenge the growth of our region. These scholarships are to benefit not only the students but, the whole community by adding more jobs to help with construction delays and other economical stresses that increase home prices, making quality affordable housing unattainable.

Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified. The scholarship award will be disbursed upon providing proof of enrollment into any post-secondary institution.

**Please note that this online application does not save progress and must be completed in one sitting.

Applicant Information

Campus Name *

Student Name *

Date of Birth *

Phone *

Address

Street Address *

City *

State *

Country *

Postal Code *

Email *

Expected Graduation Date *

If exact date is unknown, you can put a Month and a Year.

University/College/Technical School you are planning to attend: *

Current Grade Point Average *

A minimum GPA of 85% is required.

CTE Program Participation Survey

What CTE Career Program are you most interested in? *

What program(s) of study are you following and/or have completed? *

List the CTE courses you have taken and/or are currently taking within an approved TEA or Regional Program of Study. *

List the CTE Certifications or Licenses you have obtained or are scheduled to obtain this year which are offered within the approved TEA or Regional Program of Study you are following. *

Are you a current member in a CTE Student Organization? *

Yes

CTE Counselor Information

The program of study and certifications must be certified by your CTE Counselor. Please include their information below:

Counselor Name *

Counselor Phone Number *

Counselor Email *

Student Essay

You must submit your student essay either by uploading a typed essay in the submission box below or emailing it to [email protected] with the subject line RGVBA CTE Scholarship Application - Last Name, First Name

Prompt: Describe how the CTE courses you have taken and CTE Certifications you have earned align to your career and college goals as well as how you will potentially contribute to your community. (100 minimum - 200 maximum word limit)

Student Essay Upload

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Additional Applicant Requirements Acknowledgment

By checking this box, I certify that I am the student applying for the RGVBA CTE Scholarship and I am enrolled or will be enrolled in a post-secondary institution for the upcoming school year in time for funds disbursement should I be selected as an award recipient. I have read and understand the eligibility criteria and will supply the following documentation within 2 weeks of submitting my RGVBA CTE Scholarship Application via email to [email protected] or document delivery to 4925 S Jackson Rd. Ste. 3 Edinburg, TX 78539:

Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution
An official copy of my high school transcript

If I am selected as an award recipient, I consent to the use and publication of my name and photo on the RGVBA website.

Student Signature *

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