Lafayette, CO, August 19, 2024 - The Bates Philanthropic Initiative (BPI) is pleased to announce the first ever recipient, Christian Crockett of Boulder Colorado, of the $5,000 Bates Scholarship for the Advancement of Career and Technical Education.
BPI awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors who need a helping hand toward their education as they pursue a career in a skilled trade.
Starting this fall, Christian will be attending Front Range Community College, where he plans to become a certified network technician with hopes to one day work for a major technology or telecommunications company.
The entry process for the next Bates Scholarship for the Advancement of Career and Technical Education will begin February, 2025, with an application deadline in April of 2025.