National CTE Student
of the Year Scholarship

Now Accepting Nominations

We love hearing about the amazing things students are accomplishing with the help of CareerSafe training. If you know an exceptional CTE student who has demonstrated remarkable skills, innovation, and dedication to education and leadership development in their selected career pathway, nominate them to be our 2026–2027 National CTE Student of the Year. Your student could be our next winner!

Nominate a Student
$2,500 Scholarship
Cash prize
Local & National Recognition
Awards, press highlights, and more!
Deadline December 31, 2026
Winner to be announced in January 2027
We’re now accepting nominations for CareerSafe’s
2026–2027 National CTE Student of the Year!

This award recognizes a CTE student who has shown exceptional skills, innovation, and dedication in their chosen CTE pathway, as well as the personal qualities of leadership, perseverance, and a passion for continuous learning. The winner will be awarded a scholarship prize of $2,500, a watch party and award ceremony at their school, a spotlight on the CareerSafe website, and national recognition through press, social media, and online announcements.

Nominations can be submitted by school officials, administrators, or educators from the student’s school until December 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm, with awards presented in May 2027.

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Eligibility

Please refer to the Official Contest Rules for additional requirements and information.

Each nominee must:

  • Have a sponsor (e.g., teacher, mentor, or advisor)
  • Have successfully completed a CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour course
  • Sign the Consent and Release from Liability Form, to be submitted with nomination

Each nominator must:

  • Complete the online Nomination Form
  • Complete and sign the Consent and Release from Liability Form
Please download, complete, and sign the Consent and Release from Liability Form from the button below.
Consent and Release from Liability Form

Complete the nomination form for your student today! If you have any questions, please refer to the Official Contest Rules.

CareerSafe® National CTE Student of the Year Scholarship Nomination Form

NOMINEE INFORMATION
Please provide information in the text area below demonstrating how your nominee meets the following criteria:
  • Strong academic performance in CTE courses and related subjects, and completion of a CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour course
  • Leadership skills exhibited in school, work, and/or community activities
  • Achievement of excellence in CTE-related projects, competitions, or internships
  • Character traits of dedication, work ethic, and commitment to the CTE community
  • Future goals incorporating a clear vision for utilizing CTE skills in educational or career pursuits
Please keep submission to 550 words or less.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Please fill out this section if Nominator information is different than that of the nominee's teacher.
Please upload the Consent and Release from Liability Form – signed by both the Nominator and the Nominee (and Parent/Guardian for Nominees under 18)
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Consent and Release from Liability Form is required. Any nomination missing required information will be subject to disqualification. Please upload signed document as PDF format type.
OSHA Completion (Please check the box to confirm) *
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