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Home Campus: RHS☐ RHHS☐ Quest ☐

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST OF CRITERIA
This scholarship application is for students attending
Rockwall-Heath High School, Rockwall High School and Quest Academy in the Class of 2018.
Completed applications are due in counselor’s office by: March 9, 2018
(PLEASE READ CRITERIA CAREFULLY - MAKE SURE YOU MEET INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING)

Rockwall-Heath High School Specific Scholarships
☐Hawk Booster Organization Scholarships
  • Number of scholarships and amounts based upon funds available
  • RHHS student only and must be member of RHHS HBO as of March 1, 2018
  • Athletic and Fine Art contributions
  • Outstanding Citizenship and Community Service
  • Outstanding representative of the spirit of RHHS
  • Ability and desire to graduate from college
  • GPA/SAT/Class Rank
  • Student Interviews
  • Financial need and support from other scholarships

☐Heath Police & Fire Association
  • Varies
  • RHHS student only
  • Must intend to pursue a career in public service such as:
Police, Fire Fighter, Forensics, Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services
  • Active community and volunteer service

☐Jerrod Osborne Memorial Scholarship
  • Varies
  • RHHS Student only
  • Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Nurse
  • Full time enrollment at a two or four-year college/university (minimum 12 Hours First Semester)
  • 1st College Semester GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive award
  • Financial need

☐ T&M Bryant Scholarship for Jones Elementary
  • $1000
  • RHHS student only
  • Student must have attended Jones Elementary in the 6th Grade

Rockwall High School Specific Scholarships
☐RHS Alumni
  • Varies
  • RHS student only
  • Parent or grandparent must have graduated from RHS
Must provide the name of the RHS Alumni (maiden name if applicable) including the date graduated. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE ALUMNI INFORMATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
PLEASE LIST NAME OF PARENT OR GRANDPARENT WHO GRADUATED FROM ROCKWALL HS
(maiden name if applicable.)
YEAR IN WHICH ALUMNI GRADUATED

☐RHS PTA
  • $500 each
  • RHS student only
  • Must plan to enroll in full-time college, university or technical institute
  • Ranked 11% - 35% of class
  • Active in school organizations, athletics and/or school programs
  • Active in community and volunteer service
  • Work experience considered
  • Parent/guardian or student must be a member of the RHS PTACopy of (student/parent) PTA membership card MUST be attached to application

☐Rockwall Police Officers Association
  • $500
  • RHS Student Only
  • Must intend to pursue a career in public service such as:
    Police, Fire Fighter, Teacher, Nurse, Forensics, Criminal Justice
  • Active community and volunteer service

☐Jessica Hargis Group: Coach David Grubbs Memorial Scholarship
  • $1250 (may be divided between two or more recipients
  • RHS Student Athlete (athletes receiving scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that equate to a “full ride” will be ineligible)
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Achievements and/or Honors in Mathematics
  • Community and Volunteer Service

☐Michael Blake Townsend Memorial Scholarship
  • $2000
  • RHS Student – ALL student applications are reviewed
  • Character
  • Shows Leadership & Determination
  • Possible Student Interview
  • Must plan to attend an institution of continuing education

☐Tim Thomas Memorial Scholarship
  • $750
  • RHS Student Athlete (athletes receiving scholarship(s) and/or grant(s) that equate to a “full ride” will be ineligible)
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Must plan to attend a public institution of continuing education within the state of Texas
  • Character
  • Community Service and/or Employment
  • Student Interview

Scholarships available to both High Schools
☐ Aggie Moms
  • $ Varies for each scholarship
  • RHS and RHHS student
  • Permanent Rockwall Co resident
  • Accepted and planning to attend TX A&M - College Station
  • Must list A&M as first choice and will be attending summer or fall 2018
  • Student Interviews

☐Alliance Bank
  • $2,000 stackable scholarship up to $8,000
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Plan to enroll full-time at a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school
  • Academic Record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals
  • In order to apply you must complete the Alliance Bank application The application is available online at:

☐American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 Individual Scholarship
  • $5000 – Two scholarships awarded
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Child of an active duty, retired or honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or Reserves Forces
  • Copy of U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card or DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) MUST be provided in order to be considered
  • Acceptance and planned attendance to a certified two or four year college, university or vocational/technical school
  • Academic Achievement
  • Citizenship and community service
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Financial Need
  • Work Experience
  • Student Interview as required

☐AMICA
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Financial need
  • Grades
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Student interview

☐Aspasians
  • Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship to a RHS senior (amount varies)
  • Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship to a RHHS senior (amount varies)
  • 1-3 scholarships available for any senior residing in Rockwall County
  • In order to apply for these scholarships you must complete the Aspasians application which you will pick up and return to the campus contact:
RHS students – Athletics office see Ms. Goellner
RHHS students – Counseling Center see Ms. Wynn
☐Christ for India
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Interest in Humanitarian efforts and mission work
  • Grades
  • Extra-curricular
  • Volunteer hours

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☐Council of PTAs
  • $1000
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Must have attended RISD junior and senior years
  • Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Applicant or parent must be a member of any local Rockwall ISD PTA. Copy of (student/parent) PTA membership card must be attached to application
  • Must plan to be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or technical institute
  • Must have completed and show documented proof of 75 or more volunteer community service hours. (hours not to include meeting hours for club organizations)
  • Hours will be counted from the first day following the close of sophomore year to March of senior year
Work experience considered
☐CSW Industrials – “Performance Under Pressure”
• $ Varies
• RHS and RHHS Student
• Academic Achievement-
o GPA of 3.5 or higher
o Class Rank-Top 20%
o Combined SAT score of 1250 or higher
• Local (Rockwall County) Community Charity Services – at least 40 hours/year
• Financial Need
• Possible student interview
• Fulfilled at least one summer internship/part-time job while in HS
☐East Trinity Masonic Lodge
  • $3000
  • RHS and RHHS student – ALL student applications are reviewed
  • Financial need
  • Grades
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Student interview

☐ Farmers Electric Co-op
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Applicants must be an active member of Farmers Electric Cooperative or be claimed as a dependent of parents or legal guardians who are active Farmers Electric Cooperative members at their principal residence.
  • Relations of board members and employees of Farmers Electric Cooperative are eligible to apply.
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled as a high school senior.
  • Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. All students must submit an official transcript to verify accuracy of GPA and show high school level coursework.
  • We ask for three letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, church leaders or supervisors;
  • The students must use the scholarships within four semesters beginning with the fall semester of the calendar year in which the scholarship is awarded;
  • The funds are sent directly to the institution for payment of tuition and fees required for enrollment, books or equipment required for coursework.

☐Hanna4Hope
  • $ 500
  • 1- RHS and 1- RHHS Students
  • Must plan to enroll in full-time college, university or technical institute
  • Provide a short story briefly describing if you have been impacted by someone affected by bullying, depression or suicide.
  • Community and/or Volunteer Involvement
Demonstrates character, kindness and compassion and makes a difference with peers and community
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☐Hays Elementary
  • $500
  • Must have attended Hays Elementary in 6th grade

☐Jessica Hargis Group: Julie Durst Memorial Scholarship
  • $1250
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • GPA of 2.7 or greater
  • Must have been enrolled in at least one fine arts course
  • At least 50 hours of community service

☐Jim and Gail McCurry Scholarship
  • $5000
  • RHS and RHHS Student (number of awards may vary per campus)
  • Financial Need
  • Academic record shows potential for college success
  • Demonstrates good character
Shows leadership potential
☐K&S Insurance
Three $500-$1000 scholarships
RHS, RHHS and Quest student whose life has been impacted by a difficult event or circumstance
K & S specializes in helping clients get through tough situations like disasters or employee injury with their business.Application must include a 200 word essay about a challenging situation that impacted your life, how you were able to deal with it and what helped you through it. How could you possibly take the things you have learned from this experience and use it in the business world some day?
Citizenship and Community Service
Academic record shows potential for college success with an interest in taking general business classes.
Applicant must be entering a 2 or 4 Year College or Technical School in the Fall
Demonstrates character, kindness and compassion and makes a difference with peers and community
Financial Need
☐ Nucor
  • To be eligible you must be the natural, adopted child or stepchild of a full-time, active employee of Nucor employed at least 6 months prior to date of application
  • Nucor application is requiredand must be submitted no later than March 15th. LATE applications will not be accepted. Log on to
  • Once you have completed application as final, you must deliver all required documents to Nucor local HR Administrator – Shameta Wilson
Contact Shameta Wilson at 972-524-5407 or with any questions
☐ Republic Title
  • $ 2,000
  • RHS and RHHS student
  • Academic Achievement
  • Community Services/Extra-Curricular activities
  • Financial need
  • Student interview

☐ Rochell Elementary
  • $500
  • Attended Rochell in 5th or 6th Grade

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☐Rockwall Art League - Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial Scholarship
  • $1000
  • RHS or RHHS Student
  • Planning a career in 2-D, 3-D, graphic arts or an art-related field requiring higher education.
  • Submit a portfolio containing a minimum of six – eight recent examples of your artwork in either a photograph, thumb drive or CD format. Please note that these examples are the only visual criteria used by the evaluation committee and should be well-photographed and of good quality. Guidelines for submitting a complete portfolio are as follows:
  1. Please do not submit original artwork – portfolios will not be returned!
  2. Portfolio examples may not include digitally created or enhanced artwork, digitally manipulated photography, or animated art. Minor adjustments to exposure or brightness, contrast and sharpness are permitted in photographed artwork.
  3. Please include a list describing each example including size, medium, and whether the example was a class project or independent work.
  4. Please include a list of art classes taken in high school or privately, with a brief description of each.
  • Please include a copy of your completed RISD Scholarship Application, with your portfolio. Incomplete scholarship submissions will not be considered.
  • Send copy of application and complete portfolio to: Rockwall Art League, PO Box 1255, Rockwall TX 75087. Must be post-marked by March 10, 2018.
Questions: Please email, and insert “Tom Collins Scholarship Application” in the subject bar. Visit for more information on the Rockwall Art League and the history of the Tom Collins Memorial Scholarship.
☐Rockwall Breakfast Rotary
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Academic standing – top 25%
  • Community service background – volunteer or job experience
  • Financial need
  • Required interview

☐Rockwall Community Playhouse
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS or RHHS Student
  • Theatre Major

☐Rockwall County A & M Club
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Must reside in Rockwall County
  • Accepted and planning to attend Texas A & M University – College Station
  • Strong academic background
  • Must have contributed to their community and have the spirit that makes a good Aggie.
  • Credentials will be reviewed and interviews for selected students will take place for possible award of scholarship(s)

☐ Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary Inc.
  • $ Amount varies
  • Must be a RHS or RHHS senior in good standing
  • GPA of 3.5 out of 4 points(or better)
  • Community Service/volunteer hours will be noted
  • Must be attending a college or university to pursue a health-care related career/degree
  • Financial need will be noted in choosing our finalists to interview

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☐Rockwall County Republican Men
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student - Male
  • Responses to essay questions
  • Grades
  • School or Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership positions
  • Community or Volunteer Involvement
  • Community recognition
  • Financial need
  • Student interview

☐Rockwall County Republican Women
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student - Female
  • Responses to essay questions
  • AP/DC/Honors Classes
  • Top 25% and/or GPA of B (3.0)
  • School or Extra-curricular activities
  • Leadership positions
  • Community or Volunteer Involvement
  • Community recognition
  • Financial need
  • Student interview

☐Rockwall Professional Firefighters Association
  • $1000
  • RHS and RHHS student
  • Student must be enrolled or plan to attend Fire Academy, EMT Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic Program
For more information about this organization go to the RFPA website at
☐Rockwall Noon Rotary Club
  • $10,000 @ $2500 per annum
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Academic Standing – Top 10%
  • Extra-curricular activities – Non sport involvement in the school
  • Sports – Team play experience
  • Community Activity – Volunteer or job experience
  • Other – Family

☐Sammy Knostman Scholarship
  • $ Amount Varies
  • RHS or RHHS Student
  • Students involved in Basketball, Art or Culinary programs will be highly considered but not to the exclusion of others
  • Student must be accepted to attend a full time accredited 2 or 4-year college/university/trade school/technical institute
  • Community and/or Volunteer Involvement
  • Student Interview

☐Shannon Elementary
  • $ Amount varies
  • Must have attended Shannon Elementary in the 6th grade

☐Soroptimist International of Rockwall
  • $1000-$2000 - Varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Female
  • Commitment to community service
  • Financial need

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☐Southwest Crushing LLC Scholarship
  • $500
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Financial need
  • Goals for future

☐Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial
  • $ Amount varies
  • RHS and RHHS Student
  • Accepted and planning to attend Texas Tech University

☐Women’s League – 3 different scholarships
  • $ Varies per scholarship
  • RHS, RHHS and Quest Academy Student Male or Female
  • Applicant must be entering an accredited or licensed school in the Fall semester
  • Must be a graduating Senior, Male or Female, from RHS, RHHS or Quest Academy
  • Student Interview is required
1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
  • $ Amount Varies
  • Financial need, academic records, leadership, community service and desire to complete college.
  • Scholarship is paid throughout 8 semesters of school.
2. ELECTRA MALONE ART SCHOLARSHIP
  • $ Amount Varies
  • Eligible applicants must pursue a degree in Fine Art, Dance, Music, Drama or Art (painting or sculpting)

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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This scholarship application is for students attending
Rockwall High School, Rockwall-Heath High School and Quest Academy.
Completed applications are due in counselor’s office by: March 09, 2018 by 4:00 p.m.

Name: / Birthdate:
Last / First / MI
Address:
City / State / Zip
Home Phone: / Student Cell: / Email:
Best Method of Contact : Home ☐ Cell ☐ Email ☐
Father/Guardian: / Employer:
Occupation:
Mother/Guardian: / Employer:
Occupation:
Number of siblings living at home: / Number of siblings in college:
Are you employed: Yes ☐ No ☐ / If yes, how many hours per week?
Describe your work duties:
Grades attended in RISD: 9th☐ 10th☐ 11th☐ 12th ☐ / Grade Average: Class Rank:
Check all that apply
ACT Composite Score: / SAT Math Score: / SAT Critical Reading Score:

List top three colleges where you have applied, have been accepted and where you will attend:

College / Estimated Cost Per Year / Accepted / Attending
Major or interested careers:

Financial Information:

Are you currently receiving Free/Reduced Lunch? / Yes ☐ No ☐
Have you filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? / Yes ☐ No ☐
Will you be dependent on some type of financial aid to attend college? / Yes ☐ No ☐
(Optional) Special Circumstances for financial need:

List any grants or scholarships you have received and the amounts:

Grant/Scholarship / Amount

References: Provide Contact Information for school, work and/or volunteer organization:

Name / Organization / Phone
School
Work
Volunteer
Organization

Academic Achievements:

Grade(s) / Honor(s) / Description

Leadership Positions:

Grade(s) / Honor(s) / Description

Community Service: Include volunteer hours only (meetings excluded)

Grade(s) / Organization / Description / Cumulative Hours

Community Awards:

Grade(s) / Honor / Description

Extra-Curricular Activities: (hours for meetings, field trips and leadership duties as assigned are excluded)

Grade(s) / Organization / Description of Activity / Hours Per Week

Please answer the following questions in 200 words or less:

Who do you feel has contributed or been the most influential person in your life?
What experience(s) in your life has taught you a valuable lesson that you could not have learned from a textbook?
If you had to choose a hero from the public sector (i.e., celebrity; politician; athlete; etc.)who would it be and why?
What are your plans and future aspirations?
I hereby certify that the information on this application is true and do authorize the school to release a transcript to the requesting scholarship committee.
Date: Signed:
Parent signature, if student is under 18:
Thank you for your submission. The different scholarship committees will review the applications and select the students they want to interview. Interviews will tentatively start April 1 and go through April 30, 2018, or until all committees have made their selections. Actual interviews are at the discretion of the scholarship committees.

AFTER COMPLETING APPLICATION: