"Is there any more important problem than our lack of need-based scholarships? I think not." ~James E. Rogers
Best Southwest Scholarships Available for 2016 Seniors
Scholars Luncheon, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, Duncanville
The Best Southwest (BSW) Partnership is providing scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students (open to all public, charter and private schools as well as homeschooled students) in each of its member cities. Mayors will select one student residing in their city to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship! Students may complete their applications online by visiting www.bestsouthwest.org and clicking on the scholarship application button. The deadline for submission is April 26 (extended from April 22) at midnight. All recipients, their parents, school and city officials will be invited to attend the Scholars Luncheon on Thursday, May 26 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
Selected recipients will be notified by the week of May 16 and asked to provide a high-resolution headshot photo in business or graduation attire and the name of the college/university they plan to attend for inclusion included in the Scholars Luncheon program. Please share this information with your high school principals, counselors, CTE directors, etc. Sharing on your website and social media channels is also a great avenue to spread the word and attract applicants. Luncheon sponsorship opportunities and tickets are also available at www.bestsouthwest.org.
Scholars Luncheon, Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
Hilton Garden Inn, Duncanville
The Best Southwest (BSW) Partnership is providing scholarship opportunities to graduating high school students (open to all public, charter and private schools as well as homeschooled students) in each of its member cities. Mayors will select one student residing in their city to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship! Students may complete their applications online by visiting www.bestsouthwest.org and clicking on the scholarship application button. The deadline for submission is April 26 (extended from April 22) at midnight. All recipients, their parents, school and city officials will be invited to attend the Scholars Luncheon on Thursday, May 26 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Duncanville from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants MUST be a graduating senior in 2016.
- Applicants MUST reside in one of the following cities- Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, Wilmer
- Applicants MUST have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Applicants MUST submit a personal essay (in the space provided) describing why you should be selected for this award; describe your character; leadership attributes; aspirations; education and career plans; and future goals.
- Applicants MUST provide a copy of their academic transcript and enter their ACT/SAT scores.
- Applicants MUST provide an official letter of reference from their school (e.g., principal, teacher, guidance counselor).
Selected recipients will be notified by the week of May 16 and asked to provide a high-resolution headshot photo in business or graduation attire and the name of the college/university they plan to attend for inclusion included in the Scholars Luncheon program. Please share this information with your high school principals, counselors, CTE directors, etc. Sharing on your website and social media channels is also a great avenue to spread the word and attract applicants. Luncheon sponsorship opportunities and tickets are also available at www.bestsouthwest.org.