The Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation recently awarded more than $126,000 in scholarships to 220 postsecondary students in Oklahoma.
The foundation distributed $126,067 in Otha Grimes scholarships to students attending Oklahoma CareerTech technology centers. Scholarships ranged from $400 to $800 per student.
“The Otha Grimes Scholarships continue to make a profound impact by opening doors for adult students who are passionate about a brighter future. These awards not only ease the financial burden but also inspire recipients to pursue their goals with confidence and purpose,” said Oklahoma CareerTech State Director Brent Haken.
The scholarships, which are awarded twice a year, are used for school expenses and may be released to students after their balances have been paid for the semester. The scholarships are available to adult students who are Oklahoma residents enrolled in programs at Oklahoma CareerTech technology centers.
Otha Grimes owned Ogeechee Farms in Fairland and was considered a pioneer in the performance testing movement that has become the standard management practice for beef cattle producers.
He served on the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation board of directors and was a staunch supporter of education, providing scholarships to many educational institutions, including the foundation.
Grimes was inducted into the CareerTech Hall of Fame in 1990.
Oklahoma CareerTech: Oklahoma’s Workforce Leader
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 395 PK-12 school districts, 16 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 32 adult education and family literacy providers.
The agency is governed by the State Board of Career and Technology Education and works closely with the State Department of Education and the State Regents for Higher Education to provide a seamless educational system for all Oklahomans.
