ACHIEVE Career & Technical Education (CTE) Scholarship Requirements
The goal of this scholarship is to encourage Elkhorn Public Schools’ students to get a more expansive view of careers in the skilled & technical trades and provide opportunities for hands-on experiences during their high school years.
Refer to the chart below for the ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship Requirements. EPS seniors must submit an online application (12/1/25 through 2/2/26) for the highest scholarship level for which they qualify.
| ACHIEVE CTE Scholarship Requirements | ACHIEVE CTE Bronze ($500) | ACHIEVE CTE Silver ($900) | ACHIEVE CTE Gold ($1,350) |
| High School Math Requirement | 4 years on high school transcript | 4 years on high school transcript | 4 years on high school transcript |
| Social Studies OR Science Requirement | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 4 years on high school transcript |
| Program of Focus Requirement (1) | 3 semesters in ONE Program of Focus | 3 semesters in ONE Program of Focus | 3 semesters in ONE Program of Focus |
| Career Exploration Experience Requirement (2) | 4 DIFFERENT Experiences (At least 1 experience must cover a 4-month duration (i.e. Job or Internship)) | 5 DIFFERENT Experiences (At least 1 experience must cover a 5-month duration (i.e. Job or Internship)) | 6 DIFFERENT Experiences (At least 1 experience must cover a 6-month duration (i.e. Job or Internship)) |
| Resume and Cover Letter | Required | Required | Required |
| School Based Extra-Curricular Activity Requirement (3) | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years |
| Community Service Requirement (4) | 50 hours | 75 hours | 100 hours |
(1) Click on the following for the “Elective Course Sequence Program of Focus” chart. Note that you must receive a 3 or better for the semester to qualify.
(2) Download the “ACHIEVE Career Exploration Experience Verification Form” to document your experiences. Questions – ask your counselor for guidance.
(3) Does not have the be the same activity each year.
(4) Download the “ACHIEVE Community Service Documentation Form” to document your hours. NHS Forms or Helper Helper forms are also accepted. Note that service hours cannot benefit family members (I.e. yard work for grandparents, household chores, etc.).
Scholarship Recipients must enroll at a post-secondary educational institution the fall after the scholarship is awarded to receive their scholarship payment. Scholarship checks are written to the student and their educational institution and may be used for tuition, fees, on-campus room/board, books, and required supplies.
