KILLEEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
200 North W.S. Young Drive, Killeen, Texas 76543
P.O. Box 967, Killeen, Texas 76540-0967
(254) 336-0000
M arch 17, 2014
Robert Muller, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Dear Parent/Guardian of a Graduating Senior and Student:
Each year, the Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees awards four scholarships to
deserving seniors through funds established by the wills of Maude Moore Wood, Parrie Haynes,
Ira Cross, Jr., and Franklin & Emily E. Pratt.
On behalf of the KISD Board of Trustees, I encourage careful review of the below information
regarding Board scholarships. Following review of the criteria for each scholarship, I hope
thoughtful consideration will be given to applying.
Name of Scholarship
Maude Moore Wood
Parrie Haynes
Junior Cross
Franklin and Emily Pratt
Number Available
4
2
10
2
Amount per Scholarship
$4,000 each
$3,000 each
$4,000 each
$3,000 each
One application form will be used and considered for all four scholarships. Listed below is key
information that may be helpful in determining qualification for any of these scholarship
opportunities.
Maude Moore Wood - This scholarship, provided through the estate of Maude Moore Wood, has
as its purpose providing financial assistance for post-secondary education to “underprivileged
children” (language in the will). The KISD Board will consider various factors in determining
students in need. Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected from the graduating classes of
the current year from Killeen, Ellison, Harker Heights, and Shoemaker high schools. Recipients
must attend a public or private, two-year or four-year institution of higher education or a career
or vocational training program which has a program of at least two years.
Parrie Haynes - This scholarship, provided through the estate of Parrie Haynes, has as its
purpose providing financial assistance for KISD graduates attending (a minimum of 12 credit
hours per semester) a “four year, state-controlled college or university in Texas.” Traditionally,
these scholarships are awarded to students with very high academic standing. Recipients of
the scholarship shall be selected from the graduating classes of the current year from Killeen,
Ellison, Harker Heights, and Shoemaker high schools.
Junior Cross - This scholarship, provided through the estate of Ira E. Cross, Jr., has as its purpose
providing financial assistance for post-secondary education (a minimum of 12 credit hours per
semester) to “underprivileged children.” The KISD Board will consider various factors in
determining students in need. Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected from the graduating
classes of the current year from Killeen, Ellison, Harker Heights, and Shoemaker high schools.
When applicable, at least one of these scholarships shall be awarded to a student who has taken
high school agriculture courses and/or been active in the 4-H programs. Students interested in this
scholarship should specify any courses taken in agriculture in the high school years or identify
activities in the 4-H program.
Franklin and Emily E. Pratt - This scholarship, provided through the estate of Franklin and Emily E.
Pratt has as its purpose providing assistance to students with significant financial need who wish to
pursue their studies (a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester) in the academic department of
any accredited two- year or four-year institution of higher education including accredited
career/vocational schools approved by the selection committee. Recipients of the scholarship
shall be selected from the graduating classes of the current year from Killeen, Ellison, Harker
Heights, and Shoemaker high schools.
A scholarship application may be requested from the counselors at Ellison, Killeen, Shoemaker, and
Harker Heights High Schools. A scholarship application may also be downloaded at:
https://www.killeenisd.org/frontPageV3/board.cfm. To download an application click
“Scholarships” under Board Links. Completed applications, along with a 200-word essay entitled:
“Why I am applying for this scholarship”, official transcript and income verification must be
submitted to the school counselors’ office. The deadline for submission of an application is
Monday, April 14, 2014.
The respective high school campuses have established a screening process to identify six students
from each high school who will advance to the interview phase of the selection process. Interviews
for the Maude Moore Wood, Parrie Haynes, Ira Cross, Jr., and Franklin & Emily E. Pratt scholarships
will be conducted on Thursday, May 22, 2014 by the KISD Board of Trustees, Superintendent, and
members of the Superintendents’ staff. Recipients will be selected from among those students
interviewed.
Other scholarship and grant programs are available to graduating seniors at their individual
campuses. If you are interested in obtaining more information about the scholarships in this letter
or other scholarship opportunities, please contact the appropriate high school counselor.
Respectfully,
Robert Muller, Ph.D.
Superintendent
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PARRIE HAYNES
FRANKLIN AND EMILY E. PRATT
MAUDE MOORE WOOD
JUNIOR CROSS
You may apply for all of the listed scholarships if you meet the criteria. Please type or print in pen the
information when completing this application. Please complete all information on the application. It is
essential that information on family income be listed. Some of the scholarships are based on financial need.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING
INCOMPLETE.
Submit the following with the application:
1.
200-word essay: “Why I am applying for this scholarship.” Provide any information which you believe
would assist the committee in understanding your need for scholarships.
2.
Official transcript.
3.
Income Verification: A copy of either your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or pages
1 and 2 of student or parents’ most recently filed 1040 tax form may be used. **IMPORTANT**Please mask
all Social Security numbers and information in lines 73-77 of the 1040 tax form, if provided.
Student Name
Street Address
City
Zip
Name of Father
Place of Employment
Name of Mother
Place of Employment
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Application Form
Maude Moore Wood, Parrie Haynes, Junior Cross, and Franklin and Emily E. Pratt Scholarship
List other persons who live at your home besides yourself and your parents (use back of form if additional space
is needed):
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
Name
Age
Relationship
List any other persons (college students, grandparents, etc.) who are financially dependent on
your family’s income:
Name
Do you work?
Age
Relationship
If yes, where?
Hours per week ___________________
Rate of Pay
Do you plan to work during the summer?
Hours per week __________________
If yes, where?
Rate of Pay
Please be specific when listing information about the institution you will be attending. Some scholarships list
specific types of institutions for use of the scholarship.
To what colleges have you been accepted?
What do you plan to study?
How long will it take you to complete the study?
What career do you plan?
High School Career:
How long have you attended Killeen schools?
Where did you attend before coming here?
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Application Form
Maude Moore Wood, Parrie Haynes, Junior Cross, and Franklin and Emily E. Pratt Scholarship
In what extracurricular activities have you participated?
What honors, awards, or achievements have you earned in or outside of school during your high school years?
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