WHO CAN APPLY?

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Graduating high school senior
Attend an accredited and approved collegiate institution in the state of Texas in the upcoming fall semester
Show leadership abilities
Demonstrate a connection to sports. There are many ways to be connected to sports without performing on the field. Previous recipients have included members in the marching band, athletic trainers, and cheerleaders/drill team
Present evidence of a financial need
Be a United States citizen
Attend high school in one of the 9 counties listed in North Texas
- Collin
- Dallas
- Denton
- Ellis
- Johnson
- Kaufman
- Parker
- Rockwall
- Tarrant
- Wise

** If you haven’t enrolled/been accepted to a college yet, you may still apply for the Scovell Scholarship. However, the eventual awarding of the scholarship will require verification of enrollment in a college or university in the state of Texas.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION DUE?

Applications are due March 1st.

WHEN ARE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS NOTIFIED?

Recipients are directly notified by the committee in Mid - Late April for the May award banquet!

WHAT ARE THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS?

The following requirements must be completed by the application deadline.

Submit the application form on the website
Upload a scanned copy of an official transcript
Upload SAT and/or ACT score transcripts.
Provide financial information, including parents’ most recent federal income tax return (1040) OR a FAFSA SAR (Free Application for Federal Student Aid Student Aid Report).
Complete essay
Upload 2 letters of recommendation –
- Should be submitted by people who can provide information about your character, academic accomplishments, community service, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Coaches, teachers, guidance counselors, mentors, employers, and church staff are several examples of candidates for your letters of recommendation.
Attendance at the Scovell Scholars Reception in May (if awarded)

The application and the letters of recommendation may only be submitted electronically through our website. No late applications will be accepted. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of April.

HOW MANY SCHOLARSHIPS DOES THE FOUNDATION AWARD?

The foundation typically awards 10 new scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors and 5 additional scholarships to current Scovell Scholars who continue to perform at a high level in college

WHEN ARE AWARD RECIPIENTS NOTIFIED?

The foundation notifies award recipients in late April for the early May banquet!

WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?

The Scovell Scholars Foundation awards 10 students a $5,000 scholarship. Winners will have the option to apply for a renewal of the scholarship each year they are in college for a total of $20,000.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE “FINANCIAL NEED?”

The Scovell Scholarship Foundation understands there are many factors in determining financial need. Each application will be examined by our selection committee on a case by case basis.

WHAT IF I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH FINANCIAL AID I MIGHT BE RECEIVING?

Typically colleges award financial aid packages between March and May, so we understand that you might not have all of your financial information by our application deadline. Financial information will be verified with our finalists before recipients are awarded a Scovell Scholarship.

HOW SHOULD WE HANDLE STUDENT RECOMMENDATION LETTERS?

Recommendation letters are uploaded by the student during the application form process.

IS THERE SOMEONE I CAN CONTACT FOR ASSISTANCE?

For questions regarding the scholarship application, please contact the Scovell Scholarship Foundation:

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