2025 TexTESOL V Scholarship Application
Be sure to visit www.textesolV.org/scholarship/ for more information on this scholarship, application, and timelines.
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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
1. Be a high school senior who has been in an ESL program at one point during grades K-12.
2. Be a currently enrolled senior in a DFW or surrounding area high school.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by 11:59 pm (no exceptions)
All sections (Parts I, II, and III) must be completed and submitted by the application deadline.  Submission of an application with incomplete information or without required documents by the application deadline will result in the student not being eligible for scholarship consideration. Missing information will lead to disqualification.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The selection committee will determine awardees of this scholarship based on the following criteria (in no particular order):
  1. Applicant's detailed, thorough, and focused response to the essay question
  2. Two letters of reference that explain why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship
  3. Applicant's academic GPA and/or class rank
  4. Applicant's involvement in the school or community
  5. Applicant's explanation of future goals
GUIDELINES
To be considered for one of the TexTESOL V scholarships, a student must:
1. Be a high school senior who has been in an ESL program at one point during grades K-12.
2. Be a currently enrolled senior in a DFW or surrounding area high school.
2. Submit a COMPLETED application electronically through this online form or via direct email: Member-at-large@textesolv.org

To complete this application, you will need to complete the following sections and provide the requested documents/information:

    Part I. Personal Information Form
    Part II. Personal Reflection– Original Essay 
    Part III. Letters of Reference (2) and Transcript  

NOTIFICATION:  The scholarship committee will select winners and send award letters in May.

PLEASE NOTE: Ensure that the application form you are submitting your application through says "2025" at the top of the form. All other forms, such as submission on a form from a prior year (ex. 2024) will be disqualified.

QUESTIONS? Email us at member-at-large@textesolv.org
PART I.  STUDENT'S PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please provide all information requested below.
Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial *
Telephone Number: *
Best number to reach you
Email Address: *
Mailing Address: *
Include City, State, Zip Code
School District and High School Name *
Principal’s email Address: *
High School Counselor's Name: *
Counselor's email Address: *
School District(s) in which you participated in an ESL Program: *
Please include the name of the school and grade you were in.
Career Goal: *
State your short and long term goals and support with logic and reasoning.
Community and/or School Involvement
Explain what involvement have you had in your school or community? You may mention what activities, organizations, volunteer work, leadership work, etc.
GPA:  ______                           *
High school seniors include:     HS Rank:  ____   out of  ____
College or University Chosen: *
Address of Financial Aid Office for College or University Chosen: *
Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: *
PART II.  PERSONAL ESSAY:
Write a personal essay in response to ONLY ONE of the essay topics below. (Essay must be typed, double spaced, size 12, Times New Roman font, 800 words minimum)

1.  Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to address this challenge. Include whether you turned to anyone in facing the challenge, the role the person played, and what you learned about yourself.
                                                                            OR
2.  Describe your most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your field of study and future goals

Submit your essay via email at member-at-large@textesolv.org
PART III.   LETTERS OF REFERENCE & TRANSCRIPT:  
TWO (2) letters of reference must be from current or former teachers, and transcripts must be uploaded or emailed as specified below. 

The letters of reference must include the title, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of each person making the recommendations. Copies of letters will be acceptable.      

Submit your letters of reference and transcripts via email at member-at-large@textesolv.org
Signature:  (With your signature, you are hereby stating that all of the information provided is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and is your own work.) *
Your typed name will be considered your digital signature.
FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions
Q-- Can I still qualify for the scholarship if I enroll in the military? Btw, I plan on attending summer school to get a head start.              
A--Yes, please apply!

Q-- Can I submit Part I of the application (this form) if I do not have Parts II and III completed?
A-- Yes, you can submit this form and provide your documents (Parts II & III) at a later date. However, they must be submitted by the application deadline, Wednesday, April 30th, 11:59 pm (no exceptions).

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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