Upper Shore Regional Council (USRC) has awarded over $17,000 in scholarships for students seeking a technical education in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties.
The USRC announced this week the awarding of over $17,000 in financial assistance to students in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties through the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Student Equipment Scholarship program between 2022 and 2024. This initiative is designed to provide the necessary equipment and resources for vocational and technical education, bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical application.
From the press release:
“The CTE Student Equipment Scholarship has profoundly supported many students across our region,” says Susan O’Neill, executive director of USRC. “We are committed to continuing this initiative, aiming to help as many students as possible reach their educational and career goals, thereby enhancing the workforce in the Upper Shore Region for years to come.”
For 2024, the USRC awarded approximately $8,000 in scholarships to 55 students in Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s counties. Since the program’s inception in 2022, the USRC has granted $17,133 in scholarships to 93 students across these three counties. Scholarships were awarded to welding, culinary, automotive, and nursing students.