Shelton State Community College Reopens Scholarship for Students Pursuing Careers in Nontraditional Fields

April 8, 2024 – Shelton State Community College has reopened a scholarship for students pursuing careers in gender nontraditional fields. Applications for the Perkins Scholarship will be accepted through April 19, 2024.

Applicants must complete the Perkins Scholarship and the College’s admission applications (if not already admitted or enrolled) and plan to enroll in a gender-nontraditional program of study.

The term “gender nontraditional” refers to occupations or work areas, including careers in computer science, technology, and other emerging high-skill occupations in which individuals from one gender comprise less than 25 percent of the individuals employed in that occupation or field. Female nontraditional careers are occupations in which less than 25 percent of individuals employed are female. Male nontraditional careers are occupations where less than 25 percent of employed individuals are male.

“Shelton State is proud to announce the reopening of the Perkins Scholarship, dedicated to empowering students who are breaking barriers,” said Grant Cockrell, Associate Dean of Technical Services. “We are committed to supporting and encouraging students who wish to pursue careers in nontraditional fields.”

Many current and former Shelton State Community College students have found enrolling in a nontraditional gender program to be a rewarding and life-changing experience. You can view the success stories of some of these nontraditional students on the Shelton State Scholarships page under Perkins Scholarship.

The scholarship-eligible programs of study are viewable by gender on the Shelton State Perkins Scholarship application. To view the gender nontraditional scholarship eligible programs and to apply for the scholarship, please visit Shelton State Perkins Scholarship or sheltonstate.edu.