This week I had the privilege of visiting with Ian Smith, who is the recipient of the scholarship I offer through Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson (TCAT). When I visited the campus I got to see Ian in action, and it was great to see someone so committed to what he loves. He is a hard worker, who has dedicated himself to his work and is passionate about future opportunities in fashion. Ian has a clothing company, Humble Day Clothing; I have listed the link below and would like to say just how proud I am of his accomplishments. He just released his summer collection, which he created in his classes at TCAT-Dickson. www.HumbleDaysClothing.com
I also wanted to also take the opportunity to talk about the scholarship I offer at TCAT- Dickson. My scholarship helps students who have lost their jobs and need retraining, get the education and future they deserve. Because the scholarship fund requires students to use existing financial aid funds first (Pell Grants, state lottery grants, etc.), the actual scholarship amounts will vary from student to student but will be limited to the cost of tuition, books, tools, supplies and uniforms to attend the student’s chosen program for one year. The goal is to provide one year of training with no out-of-pocket expenditures required of the student. The student may apply to the scholarship fund for renewal of the award in a second year. Award recipients will be selected by the Littleton Scholarship Committee established by the institution. The composition of the committee will include representation from the community, faculty, and administration.
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must meet the following requirements:
- Be a resident of either Dickson County or Cheatham County.
- Be an existing TCAT – Dickson student or a newly enrolling student.
- Submit a Littleton Scholarship Application.
- Submit documentation that s/he has been made unemployed/underemployed due to no fault of their own.
- Submit a statement outlining retraining needed to secure employment.
- Apply and be accepted for enrollment in a program at any of TCAT – Dickson’s campuses. (Individual programs may have additional entrance requirements. Immediate enrollment may be delayed due to a program’s waiting list.)
- Apply for state and federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Be committed to the completion of the occupational program.
- If a newly enrolling student, submit a letter of recommendation from a previous employer that includes a positive statement about the applicant’s work history.
- If an existing TCAT – Dickson student, submit a letter of recommendation from instructor addressing student’s grades and work ethic.