2025 PBVTA SCholarships
Applications are Closed
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2025 PBVTA SCholarships
Applications are Closed
Check back again in Spring 2026
Click Here to Access the Scholarship Application
Criteria for Eligibility and Evaluation
To be eligible for a PBVTA Scholarship, the applicant must:
1. Be the dependent child of an active member pursuant to CTA Bylaws. Please include current membership number on application.
2. A potential for successful use of the scholarship funds.
3. Submit a one-page personal statement explaining why the applicant feels s/he should be considered for the PBVTA Scholarship. The statement should be typed in a traditional 12-point font and the format should be double-spaced with one-inch margins.
4. Submit a letter of recommendation:
A. Either from a certificated school employee who is familiar with the applicant’s academic performance, or from a community member, outside the school setting, who is familiar with the applicant's involvement and participation in community activities;
B. Be sure that the letter addresses the following criteria:
i. Involvement in and sensitivity to human social and civic issues;
ii. Characteristics such as responsibility, reliability, and integrity;
iii. Academic and vocational potential;
iv. Special and personal achievements.
C. Include the following information at the beginning of the letter:
i. Printed name;
ii. Signature;
iii. Number of years of familiarity with the applicant;
iv. Nature of relationship to the applicant.
5. Submit a copy of his/her most recent transcript. The applicant must have a 3.0 (or better) Grade Point Average (GPA) and demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities as well as excellence in their academic pursuits.
6. Scholarship recipients must be registered as full-time students at an accredited institution of higher learning.