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Through the Taylor PTSA scholarship program, we aim to support students who are focused on achieving career goals through higher education. We are excited to offer $1,000 scholarships to graduating Taylor High School seniors who will be enrolled full time in an accredited college, university or technical institute in the summer or fall semester immediately following high school graduation. All funds for the scholarships are provided by monetary gifts to the PTSA Scholarship Fund.

 

Each scholarship application will be evaluated taking into account service and participation in school activities, community involvement, and scholastic merit, in addition to an essay which will be scored accordingly.

 

Eligibility

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• Applicant must be a Student Member of Taylor High School PTSA by November 1, 2024.

• Applicant must be a graduating Taylor High School senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

• Applicant must plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university, or a technical institute in the summer or fall semester immediately following high school graduation.

• Completed application must be submitted to the Counselor's Office by February 28,  2025 at 2:45pm.

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Preparing your application

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The applicant must submit:

• Completed application form

• A resume, limited to one page, listing school activities, community involvement, any special recognition and awards the applicant received in high school. Also, list any work experience during the high school years.

• Unofficial high school transcript.

• A one-page essay, typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman font. Include as attached separate sheet. Topic: Write about your best classroom memory at Taylor High School and how that memory will impact your field of study and ultimate career path, and why.

• Proof of accredited college or university or a technical institute acceptance (copy of letter or email).

 

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applications will be reviewed in multiple rounds, depending on number of applications received. Finalists may be asked for additional information.

 

Results will be announced at the Taylor High School Senior Awards Night. Recipients must claim their

scholarship no later than 30 days after notification of award. Any extension of this must have PTSA Board approval, which could mean waiting until after the August meeting to receive approval and/or check. Failure to meet the deadline, or file for an extension within that time, will result in forfeiture of scholarship.

 

Recipients will receive further instructions for submitting documentation for disbursement of funds. Disbursements will be made directly to the applicant in form of a check made out to the institution of enrollment. Fees for lost checks are responsibility of the awardee.

 

All entries submitted to Taylor High School PTSA become the property of Taylor High School PTSA and will be retained for one year.

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Note: Decisions of the Committee are final.

 

For questions, please contact our Scholarship Chair, Ashley Core: ashleyncore@yahoo.com

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