This scholarship program is seeking to support Plano ISD students who persevered to overcome significant adversity, and have financial need, who are motivated and academically capable of successfully earning a college degree. Students may apply starting on December 1st.
Scholarship Details
- Open exclusively to graduating seniors from Plano ISD high schools in Texas
- Applicants must have at least a 3.0 weighted GPA
- Scholarships are part of a broader program offering long-term support
- Awards will be announced at each high school’s senior awards night
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a current high school senior attending a Plano ISD school
- Must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0
- Must demonstrate financial need through FAFSA Estimator or TASFA results
- Must show perseverance through adversity and a strong desire to attend college
- Must submit one letter of recommendation from someone outside your academic life (not a family member)
- Must use a personal (non-school) email address for application correspondence
Application Process
- Complete the online application and provide personal contact information using a personal email address
- Submit FAFSA Estimator results or TASFA to demonstrate financial eligibility
- Upload one form of financial documentation (e.g., parent’s tax return, W-2, or 1040)
- Prepare and upload a resume highlighting work experience, volunteerism, and extracurricular involvement
- Respond to essay prompts about personal adversity, resilience, and college aspirations (viewable on the application)
- Submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member outside your academic life
- Await finalist notification via email; awards will be announced at senior awards night
If you're a Plano ISD senior who has faced challenges and needs assistance with financial aid and mentorship for college, this scholarship program is designed for you. Only apply if you are going to be graduating from a Plano ISD high school this year and entering college in the fall following your high school graduation.
