Breckenridge Independent School District

MEMO

To: Seniors and Parents

From: Counselors Office

Subject: Local Scholarships

Date: January 2008

Available Scholarships

Special Applications to be picked up in counselors office

2008

Deadline for all Scholarships is March 14, 2008

Reminder: All applications are to be completed in full and returned by the due date-NO exceptions!!

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SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:

The recipient must enroll in college and use the scholarship during the first two complete semesters following graduation
Each scholarship has it’s own criteria, be sure to comply with all
The common application can be used for most of the scholarships-be sure to list scholarship name on each common application in the space provided.
Be honest and sincere during any interview and filling out the applications
Be sure to send a thank-you note in the event of receiving a scholarship
Provide envelopes for the people writing recommendations and attach to your application
Place all correspondence in a large manila folder and return it to the counselors office
Keep application neat and clean
Be sure to complete each application CORRECTLY and obtain the correct number of recommendations as required
Scholarships are also listed on the counselors website

MARGARET HALLAUER SCHOLARSHIP

To qualify for this scholarship a student must:

be a senior
have a scholastic average of a B-(2.0) or better
have good character
desire to continue education and desire to achieve
submit 3 references: 1 from a teacher

2 from outside the teaching profession and the students family

In considering the applicant the committee will:

review application (Scholarship committee request parent’s name on the application)
review academic record (They will evaluate the courses completed as they apply to areas of interest to be pursued as well as determining how well prepared the applicant is for college or vocational school.)
interview the finalists
announce the winner at graduation ceremonies

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $1,500

MAUDE ALLISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship requires a special application which is available in the counselors office.

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $1,000

BILL SMALLEY, SENIOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Open to any senior boy planning to go to college and has at least a B average.

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office.

Scholarship award: $500

BHS CLASS OF 1950

This scholarship is offered for the 2008 graduating class and will consist of $500 a semester for two semesters for the total of $1,000. The first $500 will be awarded at the beginning of the semester upon proof of enrollment in your chosen college or vocational school. The outstanding $500 will be awarded in the same manner with the student having at least a 75 (2.5) average or above. The recipient will be selected by a committee comprised of three individuals from another city.

Requirements:

must be a senior
well rounded student with a scholastic average of C or above
submit 2 references: 1 from a teacher and 1 from outside the teaching profession and the student’s family
must attend a vocational training school
A-B average in citizenship
Academic success (is desirable)
Ability to be accepted by peers, the faculty and your community.

All areas of your school life will be evaluated.

Special consideration will be given to those who attend a vocational training school (e.g. TSTC or beauty school), a junior college or one of the branch facilities, however all applicants will be considered.

In evaluating the application, the committee will consider the following criteria:

financial need
grades
community/school involvement
applicant’s personal essay explaining why he/she is applying for this particular scholarship

In considering the application the committee will:

review the application
confirm scholastic average
review academic records

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $1,000

JOHN & KATE BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must be a senior with an acceptable scholastic average (not considered the most important factor).

Submit 2 references with your application:

one from a teacher
one from outside your family

A committee comprised of:

* a representative from a local business

* a representative from local banking and

* the president of the Ex-Students Association will select the

recipient.

An interview with the applicant may be necessary.

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: one $1,000 award or two $500 awards

LAKES CHAPTER TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

Requirements for this scholarship:

you must be a senior at Breckenridge High School who has been accepted for admission at Texas Tech in Lubbock.

Considerations taken into account:

financial need
scholastic ability
high school attendance record

One scholarship to be awarded and deposited with BISD.

Scholarship award: $750

SCOTTY BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship will go to the African American student with the highest GPA.

Scholarship award: $600

JONELL EMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship will be awarded to any of our employees children graduating in 2008 and enrolled in continuing educating schools.

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Number of Scholarships: To be determined.

Scholarship award: $1,000

JONELL INC.

Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be accepted by an accredited university or college.

Submit two references:

one from a teacher
one from an individual outside your family

Be sure to include in this application:

your choice of majors
your choice of schools
and list your interests

Scholarship award will be given directly to student.

Scholarship award: $2,000

SAM WALTON COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline is 1-14-08 (Early deadline 1/12/08)

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration.

Come to counselors office for a copy of the scholarship announcement.

Scholarship award: $1,000

Two awards will be given.

CLASS OF 1965 SCHOLARSHIP FUND

This scholarship requires a special application available in the counselors office.

To qualify for consideration, students must be related to a 1965 graduate from Breckenridge High School and the name of the student’s relative should be included with the application.

Award will be given directly to student with proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $250

KIMBERLY BROOKE PARDUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Given by Howard Pardue

Requirements for this scholarship:

you must be a female graduate with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or above
must have maintained a high conduct performance throughout the 4 years at Breckenridge High School
must be a very well-rounded student and include participation in extra-curricular activities (sports, band, etc.) as well as clubs and exhibited a high amount of school spirit.
be especially adept at sports as a female athlete
be active in community affairs
must have made application for attendance at an accredited two or four-year college or university
submit 2 references to the selection committee!!!!

Interview may be required!

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office with payment disbursed directly to college/university upon proof on enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

JAMES W. WILKERSON

Requirements for this scholarship:

Must be an Ag student
Must have plans to major in an Ag related field
Should have good citizenship grade
Have an overall good GPA

Scholarship award will be paid directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $750

KIMBERLY BROOKE PARDUE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Given by Lois Pardue Smalley

Requirements for this scholarship:

you must be a female graduate with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or above
must have maintained a high conduct performance throughout the 4 years at Breckenridge High School
must be a very well-rounded student and include participation in extra-curricular activities (sports, band, etc.) as well as clubs and exhibited a high amount of school spirit.
be especially adept at sports as a female athlete
be active in community affairs
must have made application for attendance at an accredited two or four-year college or university
submit 2 references to the selection committee!!!!

Interview may be required!

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office with payment disbursed directly to college/university upon proof on enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

BRECKENRIDGE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS

Requirements:

Must be a senior with a G.P.A. of 3.25
Been involved in the community and school activities

Submit two recommendations:

one from a teacher
one from outside the applicant’s family

The selection will be based on the:

need of the student
completeness of the application
letters of recommendation
involvement in community and school activities

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

LITTLE DIGGERS SCHOLARSHIP

Requires that you have played volleyball your senior year.

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office with payment disbursed directly to college or university upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

A.T.P.E . SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements for this application:

must have been a member of FTA for more than one year OR parent/s should be a current member of ATPE
no grade lower than a B in conduct
able to work well with others
desire to better yourself by continuing your education
letters of recommendation from a teacher and adults of your choice

Scholarship award: $350

AG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special application available in counselors office

Requirements:

Must have shown in stock show at least 3 years
G.P.A. of 85 or above

Stock show scholarship will be voted on during executive session meeting of the Stock Show Board. Winners will be announced at award ceremony.

DUSTY CUMMINGS MEMORIAL

This scholarship requires a special application which is available in the counselors office.

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

CLYDE HARRIS MEMORIAL TRACK & FIELD SCHOLARSHIP

No application

Scholarship will be presented at the Award Ceremony.

Requirements:

Be a senior track and/or field participant
Have high moral standards
A or B in citizenship
Scholastic average of 80 or above
Be the best or most deserving athlete as determined by all track and field coaches
Must enroll in college/university during first full semester following high school graduation
Show proof of enrollment

Specifications:

Scholarship not to be given to a student earning a full scholarship
Need for financial assistance to be considered
Recipient is encouraged to participate in track/or field in college/university-though not a prerequisite for award

Scholarship award will be deposited with BISD Administration office with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof on enrollment.

Scholarship award: $1,000

JACKIE COOPER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special application required for this scholarship

This scholarship is for students who will participate in college athletics, either as a scholarship or walk-on player.

Requirements:

* Essay of 500 words explaining why you wish to receive this scholarship

* Sign agreement to compete in at least 1 full season of college athletics during freshman year,

either as a player, manager or student trainer.

Committee comprised of the athletic director, principal, the student body president( or another representative if the student body president is eligible), and a member of the business community will determine the need of the student to receive financial aid for college.

Payment disbursed on proof of enrollment, and a letter of confirmation is received from the head coach of the athlete’s sport.

Scholarship award: $1,000.

Two scholarships to be awarded

BRECKENRIDGE ELKS LOGDE #1480 SCHOLARSHIP

A committee comprised of Breckenridge Elks Lodge members will select the recipient.

Requirements:

must be a senior
must have a scholastic average of 80 or above
average of A-B in citizenship
complete application
choice of major (if known)
choice of school (if known)
list extracurricular interests
list any other information you think might be of interest to the selection committee

Committee will:

review application
confirm scholastic average
review academic record to determine how well prepared the applicant is for college or vocational school

Scholarship award will be sent directly to college upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $750

FRANK PELLIZZARI SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements:

Be a well rounded senior
Academically successful
Show ability to be accepted by peers, faculty and the community
Submit 2 references

*All aspects of your school life will be evaluated.

*Scholarship committee requires parent’s name on application

*Committee will review application and interview applicant

Scholarship award will be deposited directly with BISD administration office with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $1,000

HIGGINBOTHAM-BARLETT SCHOLARSHIP

Application requirements:

must be a senior
well-rounded student with scholastic average of B or above
citizenship average of A-B
academically successful
ability to be accepted by peers, faculty and community
submit 2 references: 1 from a teacher

1 from outside the teaching profession and the students family

return COMPLETED application

All areas of school life will be evaluated!

Committee will:

review application
confirm scholastic average
review academic record

Committee will evaluate:

financial need
grades
community/school involvement
special handicap

Scholarship award: $300

JAYTON RISTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special application needed, available in counselors office.

Requirements:

must be a senior
well rounded
academically successful
ability to be accepted by your peers, the faculty and your community
submit 2 references

Committee requires:

Requires parents name on application
Interview with applicant

Scholarship award: $500 (two scholarships to be given- total $1000)

STEPHENS COUNTY FARM BUREAU

Requirements:

Parents or grandparents must be members of Farm Bureau.
Must be a senior with a G.P.A. of 85 (2.5) or above
Must have a SAT score of 800 or above
Must major in an Agricultural field at an accredited Texas college
Must submit 2 references with application

Point system for leadership activities:

* School Possible 15

* Church Possible 15

* Community Possible 15

* Agriculture Possible 15

* Non-Agricultural Possible 10

* Lone Star Farmer Degree or 4-H Goldstar Possible 15

* Financial Need Possible 15

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Possible 100 points Total

Check will be written after proof of enrollment- $125 per semester.

Scholarship award: $250

BRECKENRIDGE MASONIC LODGE 492 SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship requires :

senior boy with a G.P.A. or 2.0 or above
citizenship average of A-B
academic success
ability to be accepted by peers, faculty and his community

Committee will:

review application
confirm scholastic and citizenship average with the school, and additional information pertinent to selection of applicant
consider all areas of the applicants home, school and social life

Award will be deposited at the beginning of the first semester to the Office of Registrar at the recipient’s chosen college or university.

Scholarship award: $500

WOMAN’S FORUM SCHOLARSIP

Reminder: Must be a Jr. Forum Member!

Recipient will be selected by a committee comprised of 4 Women’s Forum members and 1 local citizen.

Committee will:

Evaluate all areas of your school life
The degree of difficulty of the courses while maintaining a high grade average
Review application
scholastic average
academic record-to determine how well prepared applicant is for college or vocational school

Requirements:

should be a well rounded senior
scholastic average 85(2.5) or above
A-B average in citizenship
Academically successful
Show ability of acceptance by peers, faculty and your community
List choice of majors(if known)
Choice of school
Extracurricular interests
Other information thought to be of interest to the selection committee

One scholarship to be given to the amount of $500.

Award will be deposited with BISD Admin. Off. with payment disbursed directly to college or university upon proof of enrollment. (Will be awarded in two $250 stipends at the beginning of each semester)

JIMMY McCULLOUGH MEMORIAL U.G.S.A. SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements for this scholarship:

Applicant should have played in United Girls Softball Association sponsored league competition sometime during their school years. (No minimum years required).
U.G.S.A. Scholarship committee will review all applicants and make selection.

Award will be deposited with BISD Administration with payment disbursed directly to College or University upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $250

JOHN WILLIAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Special Appilication required

Awarded yearly to selected high school seniors who plan to pursue their education with a major in Agriculture or related field and will be awarded to recipients form the local Trust funds of the Soil and Water Conservation District pursuant to Section 201.001 et. seq. Texas Agricultural Code, D.

Requirements:

Must be a graduating senior
Have a G.P.A. that would allow you to be accepted to an accredited university
Exhibited a continued interest in agriculture throughout high school career
Exhibited a strong desire to choose a career in agricultural related field requiring college degree
Must be a resident of Stephens or Shackelford county(when applying for scholarship)
List agricultural interests and involvement
Financial status
Narrative of career goals

4H, FFA involvement will be considered

Priority will be given to students who have a financial need for assistance!

Scholarship award: $100

BRECKENRIDGE BASS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Committee comprised of Breckenridge Bass Club Members will select the recipient.

Requirements:

Must be a senior
Acceptable scholastic average
Submit 2 references: 1 must be form a teacher

1 from individual outside your family

Committee will:

review application
academic record- to determine how well prepared applicant is for college or vocational school
confirm scholastic average
consider need for financial aid

Scholarship award: $500

Two scholarships to be given

MARYLYN ARNOT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Qualification Requirements:

Must be a senior
G.P.A of 2.5(B) or above
B in citizenship(no lower)
Have been a STUCO member for at least 2 years (Junior and Senior years)
Current year- 30 points or more
Active in 2 or more activities other than STUCO
Submit 2 recommendations – 1 from a faculty member

1 from individual outside the school

Committee will:

Review application
Interview applicant

Scholarship award: $500

JOHNNY A. FUNDERBURG, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

No application- football coaches will make the selection!

Requirements:

Must be a senior football player
Offensive lineman
Most deserving not necessarily hardest working to be the best
High moral character
“B” average at least (or be recommended by the coach)
Not to be given to a student with a full scholarship
Show proof of enrollment in college
Student must enter college during fist full semester following high school graduation
Financial assistance should be considered

Stipulation:

Mr. Mike Funderburg and/or Dr. Johnny Funderburg Jr. would like to present the scholarship at the Athletic Banquet.

Award deposited with BISD administration office with payment disbursed directly to college of university upon proof of enrollment.

Scholarship award: $500

MARY KATE TODD SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Requirements:

must be a senior
well-rounded student
academically successful
ability to be accepted by peer, the faculty and your community
submit 2 references

Scholarship award: $1,000

ROTARY CLUB ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Requirements:

Must be a well-rounded senior
Some extent of academic success
Ability to be accepted by peers, the faculty and the community
Submit 2 references

The committee will:

review application
evaluate all areas of your school life
require parent’s name on the application
interview the applicant

Scholarship award: $2,000

BRECKENRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

No application.

12 Students will be nominated for the Chamber of Commerce Student of the Year Award.

Six of these 12 students will be chosen by the Chamber of Commerce to apply for the scholarship.

One student will be awarded the scholarship.

Check written to BISD after recipient is announced.

Scholarship award: $750