2024 CIT Senior Awards
**most APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY APRIL 12 , 2024**
(check individual applications for exceptions)
Scholarship Awards
Seniors that are pursuing a degree may apply for various scholarships that will award them with a personal check or send the award directly to the college they are attending.
Tool Awards
Tool awards are available to seniors that are entering the workforce and may need to purchase tools in order to start out in their chosen profession. These awards may be given in the form of a personal check or a gift card.
Monetary Awards
Monetary awards are available to students regardless of their future plans. They are given as a personal check or cash.
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Available CIT Awards
Please read the description of each award for complete information. Please email RUSS@citvt.com with any questions.
MOST APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY
APRIL 12TH, 2024.
Check individual applications for exceptions.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
This scholarship is eligible to BANGOR students attending college. Applicants must submit application with four attachments, including an essay and a teacher recommendation. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
This scholarship is eligible to an Easton Area High School student enrolled in Building Construction Technology who is furthering their education at a trade school. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
This scholarship is named in memory of Alfred Diomodo, who served in Northampton County as a sheriff. This award is being offered to one Protective Services student who is furthering their education in Criminal Justice. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
The CIT Foundation provides multiple awards to students based on grades, attendance, and service to CIT. Students must provide copies of report cards, college acceptance letter, and a resume. Applications are due April 12, 2024.
The Easton Area High School Class of 1956 Sherwood “Woody” Frankenfield Scholarship is an award available for any 12th Grade Easton High School Student in one of CIT’s 19 programs. The award is named in honor of Woody, the longtime class treasurer. Applications are due April 12, 2024.
The Frederick R. Curcio Scholarship is awarded to a student that is registered at Lincoln Technical Institute OR majoring in Computer Science at another college or post-secondary institution. Student must attend Bangor, Pen Argyl, or Faith Christian. Application deadline is April 12, 2024.
The Kiwanis Club of Easton is awarding a $1500 scholarship to a CIT graduating senior for post-high school educational expenses. Student must attend Wilson, Easton, or Notre Dame and be attending a 2 or 4 year college or post-high school training institution. Student must have maintained a B or higher overall scholastic average. Applications are due by April 12, 2024. Winning student must agree to send transcript after completion of the first semester. Upon receipt, a check will be sent to the student.
Kiwanis of Palmer is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a CIT graduating senior for post-high school educational expenses. Student must attend Wilson, Easton, or Notre Dame and be attending a 2 or 4 year college or post-high school training institution and must provide proof of acceptance. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
Slate Belt Chamber of Commerce is awarding a scholarship to a CIT graduating senior for post-high school educational expenses. Student must attend Bangor, Pen Argyl, or Faith Christian and be attending a 2 or 4 year college or post-high school training institution and must provide proof of acceptance. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement and leadership. Due by April 12, 2024.
Washington Lodge #17 will award a graduating high school senior who is a resident of the city of Easton proper OR senior participating in Protective Services. Consideration will be based on scholastic record, personal characteristics, and financial need. Applicants must include a short essay on their interest in being a law enforcement officer or social services worker. Due by April 1, 2024.
Whitfield Lodge No. 622 is awarding a scholarship to a Nazareth graduating senior attending CIT. Applicants must write two essays. Due by April 12, 2024.
TOOL AWARDS
The CIT Foundation provides multiple awards to students based on grades, attendance, and service to CIT. Students must provide copies of report cards, resume, and a list of tools or supplies to be purchased. Applications are due April 12, 2024.
Dorando Perini Memorial Tool Award
Dorry Perini was a former Mason instructor and a proctor of our NOCTI exam. This teacher nominated award will be given to a graduating senior in the Masonry program.
Kiwanis of Palmer is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a CIT graduating senior for post-high school tool/supply expenses. Student must attend Wilson, Easton, or Notre Dame. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
The Slate Belt Rising Scholarship Program is awarding a scholarship to a CIT graduating student for post-high school educational expenses. The student must attend Bangor, Pen Argyl, or Faith Christian Academy and be entering the workforce. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, volunteer experience, and be involved in extracurricular activities. Applicants must complete an essay along with their application. Due March 29th, 2024.
Monetary AWARDS
The Bangor Lions Club will award a Bangor or Pen Argyl Cosmetology student. Applicants must include a letter of recommendation from their CIT instructor and write two essays. Due April 12, 2024.
Don Marsh Award
This teacher nominated award is open to all students with an IEP. Interested and eligible students may speak with their teacher about being nominated. Nominations are due by April 12, 2024.
Gates Enterprise Awards
The Gates Enterprise Awards is for active SkillsUSA members. Five students from CIT will be chosen based on teacher nominations and an online application. To be considered for a nomination, interested and eligible students should speak with their teacher about being nominated.
This award is being offered to a senior who will be continuing their education or to purchase tools, equipment, and materials necessary for entering the workforce. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
William Foltz Memorial Award
The William Foltz Memorial Award is CIT's most prestigious award. One student will be chosen to receive $2000. Students from any home school and any program are eligible to be nominated for consideration by their teacher. Students must demonstrate career and technical excellence, articulated communication skills, and must have enhanced CIT through his or her contributions while enrolled as a student. Nominees will be required to apply and complete an interview for final consideration based on the selection committee criteria. Teacher nominations are due by April 12, 2024.
The Northampton County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees will award $250 to one student. Due date to be announced. Due April 12, 2024.
We believe in you award
This award is given to a student with an IEP that has made the most of their given talents and abilities. This is a teacher nominated award driven by the ESP Association. Teacher nominations are due by April 12, 2024.