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 Page 1 of 3 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? Page 2 of 3 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? Page 3 of 3