Step 1 of 15 6% LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Eligibility and Qualifications & What to Submit OnlineName* First Last Student ID Number*Are you a Temple ISD graduating senior?*In order to qualify for any Temple Education Foundation Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior at Temple High School or a TISD student at Edwards Academy. Yes Phone Number (Where Student Can Be Reached)*Please put a phone number where student or parent can be reached after graduation.Street Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Student Email*Please put an email that is checked and can be reached after graduation (other than TISD school Gmail account). Parent/Guardian Contact Email*Please put an email that is checked and can be reached after graduation. Parent/Guardian Contact Name First Last Relationship to Student?Parent/Guardian Occupation & Place of EmploymentWhich Ethnicity do you identify with?* White/Non-Hispanic African American Latino Asian/Pacific Islander American Indian Who impacted your life? This can be anyone who has helped guide you along the way. Scholarships AwardedGeneral Scholarships available that do not require specific criteria. You are eligible for all of the General Scholarship options.*TEF General Scholarship *Dr. Robin Battershell Endowed Scholarship *Strasburger Endowed Scholarship *Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship *Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship *THS Class of 1972 *THS Class of 1973 *THS Class of 1975 *THS Class of 1965 *Pugliese Family Scholarship *Harry Macey III Scholarship *Hopens Family Scholarship *Richard Buro Scholarship *Tom and Marianne Stringfellow Endowed *J.L. & Bonnell Callaway Endowed Scholarship *Mullins Family Endowed Scholarship I intend to apply for a General Scholarship Yes No TEF will also award the following scholarships that may require some additional information.Check each box for scholarship requirements. You may apply for multiple scholarships. Allison Dickson Temple Proud Scholarship-Must attend Temple College. Allison Dickson, a 1998 graduate of Temple High School, has a passion for education. After spending a long period of time in the hospital, Allison was determined to leave the legacy of education to her fellow Wildcats. She established this scholarship by raising community support in her name. The Allison Dickson Temple Proud Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a THS student who plans to attend Temple College. Linda & David Pennington Music Education Scholarship-Must be a music major. The Adelaide Clements (Lusk) Heckman Scholarship-Must attend a college in Texas. Established by Rosemary Baird through the Temple Education Foundation, honors a beloved Temple educator who inspired students for more than 26 years. Adelaide graduated from the University of Texas in 1952 and earned her master’s degree from Baylor University in 1969. She taught at Lanier and Scott Elementary Schools, where her kindness and dedication shaped generations of children. This scholarship supports Temple High School graduates pursuing higher education, especially those attending Temple College, the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, or Texas A&M–Central Texas The Glenn A. Johnson Scholarship-Must attend Temple College. Established in 2025 by Glenn A. Johnson through the Temple Education Foundation. Glenn A. Johnson is a THS Alum of the Class of 1971 and proud supporter of TEF. The scholarship is for four semesters at Temple College as a student pursues an associate degree. Dr. John P. “Jack” Eberts Ths Valedicatorian Scholarship-Student must prove he or she is the valedictorian of THS for the award. Dr. Louis Deiterman Endowed Scholarship-1. Student must be pursuing a degree in the sciences 2. Student must exhibit a good moral character Bob McQueen Scholarship-1. Both need and merit based recipients will be considered. 2. Graduating from a Temple school and will attend any accredited college, university or approved post-secondary program. 3. Present a record of academic success. 4. Participate in athletics while in high school. 5. Share church or community service participation. 6. Complete an interview with the TEF Scholarship Committee. John Blake Endowed Scholarship-Must attend Texas A&M University. John Blake was born on January 12, 1938 in Mexico City. John graduated from Temple High School and from Texas A&M. He served as an officer in the military, before a career mainly spent in financial sales. John Blake passed away May 31, 2012 and a scholarship was established through an estate gift to TEF to assist a student planning to attend Texas A&M. This gift was most important to him because he felt that others could get a start that they may not have had without his gift. MHH Scholarship-Must pursue an education degree. The MHH Scholarship is established by Josie Hatfield in memory of Malcom Howard Hatfield. While attending the University of Houston, Mr. Hatfield enlisted in the U.S. Marines for two consecutive tours of duty in Korea on the USS St. Paul. He was employed with Western Auto for 40 years and was passionate about ministering God’s Word to the juvenile boys at McLennan County State Correctional Facility in Mart. One scholarship will be awarded to a THS graduate pursuing education after high school at either a college, university, or trade school. Pugliese Family Trade School Scholarship-The Pugliese Family Trade School scholarship is for Temple High School seniors who will continue their education by attending a trade school to receive professional certificates and training. Seenu Rao Science Endowed Scholarship-The Seenu Rao Scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Seenu Rao, who graduated from Temple High School in 1986. Two scholarships will be awarded, the Rao Science and Rao Liberal Arts scholarships, to graduating high school seniors from Temple High School interested in pursuing academic degrees at a four-year university or college in a technical field and the liberal arts. Seenu Rao Liberal Arts Endowed Scholarship-The Seenu Rao Scholarship has been established to honor the memory of Seenu Rao, who graduated from Temple High School in 1986. Two scholarships will be awarded, the Rao Science and Rao Liberal Arts scholarships, to graduating high school seniors from Temple High School interested in pursuing academic degrees at a four-year university or college in a technical field and the liberal arts. Scanio Endowed Scholarship-1. Student must rank in the top 10 percent of their class. 2. The student must have been continuously enrolled in regular term classes at Temple High School from the beginning of the sophomore year through the senior year. 3. Student must demonstrate participation in leadership roles 4. Student must demonstrate strong character traits 5. Student must demonstrate a high degree of personal achievement. 6. Student must have an exemplary attendance record 7. A typed 250-300 word essay stating his/her philosophy of life (please include word count). 8. An attached activities form or resume that includes topics of extracurricular activities. This information must be typed 9. Once awarded, student must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. The Steakley Family Dan Lawrence Mcclaren Scholarship-Must be a THS Swimmer. This scholarship was established in 2023 to honor the life of Dan Lawrence McClaren, THS alumni and THS swimmer. McClaren swam for the boys relay team that won gold in the 1987 Texas State Meet and qualified for the Junior Nationals in the 400-medley. This scholarship is to be awarded to a THS swimmer who intends to fulfill a post-secondary certificate or degree plan. The Tisd Wildcat Mentors Program Scholarship-Must have been a member of the TISD Wildcat Mentors Program. One scholarship will be awarded to a THS graduate who is pursuing education after high school at either a college, university, or trade school. Temple Founder Lions Club, Allen Lueck Scholarship-1. Present a record of academic success. 2. Participate in athletics while in high school. 3. Share community/church service participation. Travis F. Erskine, Ths Class of 1995, Memorial Scholarship-Must attend Texas A&M University. The Travis F. Erskine, THS Class of 1995, Memorial Endowed Scholarship is given in memory of Travis F. Erskine. Erskine, a member of the Temple High Class of 1995, was an insurance litigator at the time of his death. He had an enormous circle of friends, including many from THS. He had a passion for coaching youth sports through high school, college, and as a dad with his girls. He loved to talk about family and his Aggies. The scholarship honors those who plan to attend Texas A&M University. The Turley Construction Trade Scholarship-Must pursue a trade in construction, preferably in the surveying field. The Temple Area Builders Association joined forces with Turley Associates to establish the Turley Construction Trade Scholarship. The Turley Construction Trade Scholarship is for students who plan to further their education in the construction trade, preferably in the surveying field. Two scholarships will be awarded to a THS graduate. York Performance Scholarship-Taurean York is a current Texas A & M linebacker. He has established this scholarship to help a TISD graduate each year. The York Performance Scholarship is awarded to a THS student who plans to attend a junior college. Indian Community Scholarship-1. A minimum SAT score of 850 or better. 2. Students who need financial assistance to continue their education is preferred. 3. Two brief essays (each consisting of 250 words or less) describing their financial needs, academic qualifications, career interests in technical, trade, nursing, or other vocational fields aiming at a two year or three year diploma for meaningful employment opportunities. 4. Transcript or progress reports for the year. 5. Candidates should have the eligibility for post-secondary higher education. 6. Two recommendations from Temple High School teachers or counselors. Gangadhara & Mallappa Family Scholarship-Must have participated in Athletics while in high school. David Wesson Memorial Scholarship-Student must be pursuing a field of student in social services. Tyroch Family Scholarship-must attend Temple College Academic InformationWhat Will Be Your College Major or Field of Study?*Please provide your SAT or ACT test score if applicable*College 1st Choice*College 2nd ChoiceCollege 3rd ChoiceWere you enrolled in dual credit any year in high school?*Check all that apply 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade None How many hours did you successfully complete?*Were you enrolled at the Bioscience Institute any year in high school?*Check all that apply 11th Grade 12th Grade None How many hours did you successfully complete by the end of senior year?*Were you enrolled in any Career & Technology Education classes any year in high school?*Check all that apply 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade None How many classes did you take?*Were you enrolled in any AP/IB courses any year in high school?*Check all that apply 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade None Participation InformationList All School Activities, Clubs and Extracurricular Activities*You may submit a resume or any other pertinent information.List All Church and Community Activities*You may submit a resume or any other pertinent information. Employment InformationHave You Worked While in High School?*Please ChooseYesNoList Your Employer, Position, Duties, Years and Hours Worked at Each Job*EmployerPosition & DutiesYearsWeekly Hours Worked Financial InformationFAFSA Completed?*Please ChooseYesNoWhen is the anticipated date of completion?*MonthMonth123456789101112DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920Describe any special circumstances that may affect your ability to pay for college.*Please provide names and ages of all people living in your household.NameAge Please identify anyone in your household who is attending college and where he/she is attending.NameCollege Final InformationPlease list the name of the teacher or counselor from whom you would like to request a recommendation letter.*Teacher or Counselor Email (General Application)* Your teacher or counselor will automatically receive an email requesting that the recommendation letter be submitted to TEF electronically. *Please do not use a gcloud email address. An accepted email address example: firstname.lastname@tisd.orgTEF Essay*In 350-500 words tell about one of your strongest traits and how your educational experiences in TISD has fostered this trait. If you are uploading your own essay below, please type, "Uploading" in the field. File UploadUpload TEF Essay hereAccepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 5 MB. Add a personal statement about what it will mean to you if you are awarded a scholarship from TEF?*Please note that the quote may be used in marketing future scholarship endeavors. Signatures and Final StatementI understand that TEF scholarship amounts and awards are subject to change* Yes Acceptance of Rules & Regulations*By choosing yes below, you and your parent accept the rules and regulations of this application and understand the decisions of the scholarship committees are final. The information I have provided on this application is correct and I hereby consent to the release of a copy of the above-named student's transcript, GPA, class rank, picture and test scores. To review the scholarship regulations, please click here. Yes Dr. Louis Deiterman Endowed ScholarshipDo you plan to purse a degree in the sciences?* Yes No Which area(s) of The Sciences are you planning to pursue?* TISD Wildcat Mentors ScholarshipHave you enrolled in a 4 year/2 year college or plan to pursue a certification program at a community college or vocational school?* Yes No What having a mentee has meant to me/or What being a mentee has meant to me*Please provide a 200 word maximum essay on "What having a mentee has meant to me/or What being a mentee has meant to me" Indian Community of Central Texas ScholarshipSAT Score*Please upload your SAT file(s) hereWebsite copies are permitted. Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 300 MB, Max. files: 4. First Brief Essay*250 Words or less. Describe your financial needs and academic qualifications. Second Brief Essay*250 Words or less. Describe your career interests in technical, trade, nursing, or other vocational fields aiming at a two year or three year diploma for meaningful employment opportunities. Email Address of Teacher or Counselor providing letter of recommendation (Indian Community Reference)**Please do not use a gcloud email address. An accepted email address example: firstname.lastname@tisd.org Scanio Endowed ScholarshipPlease type a 250-300 word essay stating your Philosophy of life.* File UploadUpload an activities form or resume that includes topics of extracurricular activities.Max. file size: 300 MB. Seenu Rao Science or Liberal Arts Endowed ScholarshipWhich one are you applying for?* Science Liberal Arts 1st Brief Essay*250 word limit. Describe your academic qualifications. 2nd Brief Essay*250 word limit. Describe your extracurricular activities. 3rd Brief Essay*250 word limit. Describe your career interests upon graduation. File UploadA single document (resume or curriculum vitae) addressing all three areas is also acceptable.Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 10 MB. Please provide the name and email address for one (1) Teacher, Counselor or Administrator that will be providing a letter of recommendation. This recommendation must be from a science/math teacher (chemistry, physics, anatomy, math, or related science field).Second Reference Name for Science Scholarship*Second Reference Email for Science Scholarship**Please do not use a gcloud email address. An accepted email address example: firstname.lastname@tisd.org Please provide the name and email address for one (1) Teacher, Counselor or Administrator that will be providing a letter of recommendation. This recommendation must be from a liberal arts teacher (English, Humanities, Journalism, Creative Writing, Languages, or related arts field).Name (Liberal Arts Scholarship)*Email (Liberal Arts Scholarship)**Please do not use a gcloud email address. An accepted email address example: firstname.lastname@tisd.org SAT score* Please upload your SAT file(s) here*Max. file size: 300 MB. David Wesson Endowed ScholarshipThis scholarship was established in 2014 to honor the life of David Wesson. The David Wesson Scholarship is awarded to someone who will be going into the social service field of study.What area of the social services field do you plan to pursue?* Pause before you click submit 🚦 Make sure the teacher(s) or counselor(s) you listed know they’ve been selected and are willing to write your recommendation letter. While you’re here, give your application one last scan for spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. 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