Killeen ISD Education Foundation
2015 Application Packet
Important Scholarship Information
Thank you for considering application for one of the 2015 Scholarships offered by the Killeen
ISD Education Foundation and Killeen ISD Alumni Association, a program of the Killeen ISD
Education Foundation.
One application form will be used and considered for all the 2015 scholarship awards. Listed
below please find key information detailing the conditions and eligibility requirements of each
scholarship opportunity. The scholarship packet may be found online at
www.KilleenEducationFoundation.org.
All applicants should type and complete the application provided online, print and submit
the completed printed application to their high school counselor. Applications are due to
the high school counselor’s office by Friday, February 20, 2015.
Conditions
1. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in the Killeen Independent School District.
2. The scholarship committee may choose to interview finalists.
3. Recipient must agree to enroll as a full-time student (12 hours or more) at an accredited college,
university or institution of higher education within the following academic year.
4. Recipient must provide a copy of the college acceptance letter, student ID number and the mailing
address/contact information of the institution he/she will be attending.
5. The scholarship funds will be provided to the institute of higher learning upon receipt of a college
acceptance letter, a student ID number and the mailing address of the institution’s Office of
Financial Aid.
6. All scholarship funds must be used in the year following notification of the award.
7. Recipients will be recognized at the Killeen ISD Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Event
scheduled for March 26, 2015 at Central Texas College. Notification of awards will be made no
later than Friday, March 13, 2015. (please save these dates)
Questions? Contact the Education Foundation office:
Joyce Hodson, Director for Grants and Education Foundation
joyce.hodson@killeenisd.org
Abigale Flugum, Specialist
abigale.flugum@killeenisd.org
By phone: 336.0182
www.KilleenEducationFoundation.org
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Specific Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Central Texas College Tuition Waiver
5 tuition waivers for 18 credit hours to Central Texas College
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Special consideration will be given to first generation college students.
-Additional considerations: College and academic preparedness, Financial Need, Extenuating
Circumstances/Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership and Community Involvement.
Chapman Scholarship
1 award at $3,000
The scholarship is open to Killeen ISD graduating seniors enrolled in the KISD Career Center as a
vocational / technical student who meets the following requirements:
- Applicant must be enrolled and successfully complete of their program of study at the Killeen ISD
Career Center.
-Special consideration will be given to first generation college students who demonstrate financial need.
-Priority will be given to those students who demonstrate the inability to qualify for state and federal
grants or other scholarships for post-secondary education.
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and will demonstrate the likelihood of successfully
completing the selected degree/training program.
-The recipient’s high school record should reflect a well-rounded student who has been involved in extracurricular activities.
-Recipient must enroll in a post-secondary vocational/technical program.
Cleaver Family Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to Killeen High School graduating seniors who meet the following
requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Special consideration will be given to first generation college students.
-Additional considerations: College and academic preparedness, Financial Need, Extenuating
Circumstances/Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership and Community Involvement.
Ace M. Connell Music Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to Killeen High School graduating seniors who meet the following
requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
- Special consideration will be given to students who are seeking to further their education in the fields of
Music, Music Performance, Education or Writing.
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Specific Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Elijah and Isaac Cummins Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.5 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Additional considerations: College and academic preparedness, Financial Need, Extenuating
Circumstances/Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership and Community Involvement.
John & Gladys Driver Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to Ellison High School graduating seniors who meet the following
requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Special consideration will be given to well-rounded students who have been involved in extra-curricular
activities.
Norma Gray Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Scholarship recipient must agree to enroll as a full-time student (12 hours or more) at Central Texas
College within one year of high school graduation.
Hargus Family Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Recipient must agree to enroll as a full-time student (12 hours or more) at an accredited State of
Texas public college, university or institution of higher education within the following academic year.
Donald Harris Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $3,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Special consideration will be given to those students pursuing a career in Education.
Dr. Jim and Nancy Hawkins Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
-Rank in the top 25% of their high school class
-Demonstrate exceptional scholarship, citizenship and leadership abilities
-Aspire to a career in the field of Education
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Specific Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
James K. Hubert Memorial Scholarship
1 award at $2,500
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
-Special consideration will be given to those students pursuing a degree in Athletic Training; with second
consideration given to students leaning toward a career in medicine.
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-The recipient’s high school record should reflect a well-rounded student who has been involved in extracurricular activities and strong community involvement.
Harriet C. Jackson Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Special consideration will be given to students who are seeking to further their education in the fields of
Education or Science.
-Special consideration will be given to students who have shown initiative to research and garner other
funds to continue their education.
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
the selected degree/training program.
-The recipient’s high school record should reflect a well-rounded student who has been involved in extracurricular activities and strong community involvement.
* This scholarship is not limited to four year degrees and may be used for vocational-technical programs
from community and junior colleges and/or occupational schools.
Killeen ISD Alumni Scholarship
4 awards at $1,000 each
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
-Rank in the top 25% of their high school class
-Demonstrate exceptional scholarship, citizenship and leadership abilities
Brad Pfiester Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to Shoemaker High School graduating seniors who meet the following
requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Special consideration will be given to students who plan to study in the areas of mental health, mental
health research, counseling or social work.
-Recipient must agree to enroll as a full-time student (12 hours or more) at an accredited community
college, college, university or institution of higher education within the following academic year upon
receiving the scholarship.
Gary & Helen Purser Family Endowed Scholarship
1 award at $1,000 ($500 per semester)
The scholarship is open to Killeen ISD graduating seniors enrolled in the KISD Career Center as a
vocational / technical student who meets the following requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 3.0 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
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Specific Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
Gary & Helen Purser Family Endowed Scholarship Continued
-The recipient’s high school record should reflect a well-rounded student who has been involved in extracurricular activities.
- Special consideration will be given to first generation college students who demonstrate financial need.
Priority will be given to those students who demonstrate the inability to qualify for state and federal
grants or other scholarships for post-secondary education.
-Special consideration will be given to students seeking to further their education in Building and
Industrial Trades, Architecture and Construction and / or Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning or other
related vocations.
*This scholarship is not limited to four year degrees and may be used for vocational-technical programs
from community and junior colleges and/or occupational schools.
*The scholarship committee may select three finalists to participate in an interview to be conducted by
members of the Gary and Helen Purser family.
Salt of the Earth Relief Foundation Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.5 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Additional considerations: College and academic preparedness, Financial Need, Extenuating
Circumstances/Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership and Community Involvement.
-Demonstrate exceptional scholarship, citizenship and leadership abilities
Subhani Foundation Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to all Killeen ISD graduating seniors who meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.5 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
-Additional considerations: College and academic preparedness, Financial Need, Extenuating
Circumstances/Overcoming Obstacles, Leadership and Community Involvement.
Jack A. Wells Scholarship
1 award at $1,000
The scholarship is open to Killeen ISD graduating seniors enrolled in the KISD Career Center as a
vocational / technical student who meets the following requirements:
-Applicants must have a GPA no less than 2.5 and demonstrate the likelihood of successfully completing
their selected degree/training program.
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Killeen ISD Education Foundation
2015 Scholarship Application
Due Friday, February 20, 2015
Applicant Information:
Applicant Name: ______________________________ Date of Birth:____________
Address: ______________________________City & Zip:_____________________
Home Phone Number: _______________ Cell Phone Number: ________________
Parent Name:__________________________ Occupation:____________________
Parent Name:__________________________ Occupation:____________________
Siblings currently attending college:
Name:______________________ College:______________________
Name:______________________ College:______________________
Number of siblings at home:_____________________________________________________
List any other persons (grandparents, family members, etc.) who are financially dependent on
your family’s income: __________________________________________________
College and Career Information:
College you will attend: ________________________ Area of study/Degree: _______________
Have you been accepted to this college? __yes __no
Why have you selected this college to attend? Be concise.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
High School Information:
High School:_____________________________ Current grade point average:_________
Class ranking _________ out of_________ students graduating in your class.
Required Signatures:
Registrar: ____________________Date: _____ Counselor: ___________________Date: _____
(signature verifying GPA)
(signature verifying information is true and complete)
Applicant signature:______________________ Date: _____
(signature verifying information included is true and complete)
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Killeen ISD Education Foundation
2015 Scholarship Application
Additional Questions: (You may complete and attach separate page)
Do you qualify for any state or federal grants or other scholarships? If so, please indicate those
for which you qualify or have been awarded.
List any campus and/or community activities with which you are involved as well as your level of
involvement:
List any jobs you have had and name of employer(s).
Essay Question:
Type and attach an essay describing why you should be considered for a scholarship. Provide
any information which you believe would assist the scholarship committee in understanding your
need for scholarship. (No more than 2 pages, double spaced)
References:
Please provide two reference letters with your application. Only one reference letter is allowed
from a KISD faculty member at your campus. The other reference letter should come from an
adult not related to you such as an employer, family friend, pastor, etc.
STOP- Please review application for completion before submission
A completed application must include the 2015 Scholarship Application, the 2015 Eligibility
Requirements Chart, your essay and two reference letters. Please submit the completed typed
and printed application to your high school counselor.
Applications are due to the high school counselor’s office by
Friday, February 20, 2015
*Please paper clip your completed application. Do not staple application.*
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