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Blair County Association of Townships Announce Scholarship Opportunity

High school seniors residing in one of Blair County’s 15 townships that plan to attend a trade or vocational technical school after graduation are invited to apply for a chance to win a scholarship from the Blair County Association of Township Officials.

To be eligible, you must be a resident of a Blair County township, be a graduating senior with an academic standing of average or above and have been accepted to a trade or vocational technical institute.

Applicants must submit a completed application form, high school transcript, and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, principal, or administrator.

Applicants are required to write a 300–500-word essay on an individual who influenced or had an impact on the applicant’s decision to pursue a career in the trades.

Anyone interested in applying for the scholarship should send a completed application form along with their high school transcript, letter of recommendation, proof of acceptance and one page essay to BCATO; Attn: Scholarship Application; 3131 Colonial Drive, Duncansville, PA 16635.

Deadline for applications is June 30, 2022.

Applications can be picked up at your township office.

The $1,000 scholarship winner will be announced at the Blair County Association of Township Officials Convention in the fall. The winner will be contacted, and payment sent directly to the institution they are attending.

 

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