Eight students at Southwest Technology Center have been named recipients of the Spring 2026 Otha Grimes Scholarship, awarded through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Foundation. This prestigious scholarship supports students enrolled in CareerTech programs across Oklahoma who are preparing to enter the workforce in high-demand fields.
Southwest Tech recipients of the Spring 2026 Otha Grimes Scholarship include:
Kristen York, Airframe
Skyler Martinez, Airframe
Emma Strickland-Ruiz, Practical Nursing
Juanita Campos, Practical Nursing
Elizabeth Adelaja, Practical Nursing
Sara Pope, Practical Nursing
Beatriz Calamaco, Practical Nursing
Kimron Brown, Cosmetology
The Otha Grimes Scholarship is designed to assist students with financial needs as they pursue career training that leads directly to employment. Recipients are selected based on their commitment to their program, academic performance, and career goals.
“We are incredibly proud of these students and their dedication to building a better future for themselves,” said Southwest Tech representatives. “Scholarships like the Otha Grimes award make a meaningful difference by helping remove financial barriers and allowing students to stay focused on completing their training.”
Programs like Practical Nursing, Airframe, and Cosmetology continue to play a critical role in meeting workforce demands across Oklahoma. Through hands-on training and industry-aligned instruction, Southwest Tech students graduate prepared to step directly into careers that strengthen local communities.
The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Foundation provides scholarships each year to support CareerTech students across the state, continuing its mission of investing in Oklahoma’s workforce.
For more information about programs and opportunities at Southwest Technology Center, visit www.swtech.edu.
Pictures with the recipients are Southwest Tech Superintendent/CEO, Dale Latham and Monica Cox, Financial Aid Coordinator.
All individual photos can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Southwest.Technology.Center