Northeast Texas
County & District Clerks’ Region VI
Scholarship Guidelines
To Whom: Students graduating HS, enrolled in accredited college, university or trade school in the Northeast Texas Region consisting of the following counties: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Freestone, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood
1. Submit a completed scholarship application by mail to: Mark Staples* Anderson County Clerk*Northeast Texas Region VI Scholarship* 500 N Church Street, Room 10* Palestine TX 75801
2. Submit a copy of your most recent transcript (high school/college) together with a letter(s) of reference from someone other than a family member. If already enrolled in an accredited institution, transcripts from High School AND college are required.
3. Applicants must be a high school graduate (at least will graduate this year).
4. The County and District Clerks of Northeast Texas will appoint a Scholarship Committee to review the applications and make the selection.
5. Scholarships will be awarded by the County or District Clerk in your county.
6. Any application received after the date of May 1 shall not be considered by the Committee.
7. The student’s grade average should be considered, but the grades should not be the only factor considered. The needs of the student, whether the student is received any other scholarships, the student’s sincere desire to attend college and any other similar information should be considered.
8. A past scholarship winner is ineligible to receive an additional scholarship.
9. Accredited Trade Schools, where the student would be attending at least one full year (or the Trade Schools determination of term/year) can be considered for a scholarship.
10. The Scholarship Committee will award a one-time amount of $750.00 to THREE (3) individuals, that graduated (or will graduate) HS or is currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school in the Northeast Texas Region, for the 2017 Scholarships. Amounts are subject to change yearly.
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Please type or print clearly
Name: ______
Address: ______
City, State, Zip Code: ______
Age: _____ Date of Birth: ______Cell #: ______Home #: ______
High School Attended: ______
Date of Graduation: ______
College Attending: ______Have you been accepted? Yes_____ No _____
1. On a separate piece of paper, please tell the scholarship committee about yourself, your career of choice and education goals in 100 words or less.
2. Are your or will you be a candidate for any other scholarships such as scholastic, athletic, work, etc.?
Yes ______No ______(please describe below)
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