Here you will find information about scholarships offered by: PSHS PTSA, Texas PTA, PSHS feeder schools and links to PSHS scholarships directory (please note: Some scholarships are already updated for 2024, some scholarships have not yet been updated for 2024. As we receive current information, we are in the process of updating all scholarships with 2024 information).
PSHS PTSA SARAH WATKINS SCHOLARSHIP 2024:
One first prize winner will receive a $1000 scholarship.Two second place winners will receive a $250 scholarship. (Please Note: All scholarship money is disbursed to the winners' college/university of choice. Per PTSA by-laws, no scholarship money can be disbursed directly to students).
Winners were notified in April. Winners are listed on our scholarship winners web page here:
BY DRAWING - PSHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP 2024:
PLANO ISD COUNCIL of PTAs SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP:
Deadline to submit application - April, 26, 2024 4:45pm:
All Seniors, who are PTA members, of Plano ISD Senior High Schools or Plano ISD Academy High School are eligible to receive a Plano ISD Council of PTAs service scholarship. The recipient has to demonstrate an outstanding contribution(s) in the area of Community Service, as well as, have participated in extracurricular activities. Funds will be sent to the recipients’ college/school of continuing education/trade school for the Fall semester. Each recipient's college/school of continuing education/trade school will receive $500 to benefit the recipient.
VISIT THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION:
Plano ISD Council of PTAs (.pdf)
Plano ISD Council of PTAs (.doc)
PLANO PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - $1500:
Deadline for Application - TBD:
There are four (4) scholarships for $1500.00 each to award to Plano Seniors who are in need of some financial assistance to further their education towards a career in education.
Additional information can be found HERE and the application can be found HERE.
TEXAS PTA SCHOLARSHIP:
Texas PTA is excited to announce that scholarship applications are NOW OPEN for eligible high school seniors and faculty members. Applications will remain open through .
$1000 Scholarships for High School Seniors
who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university or a technical institute in the summer or fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.
Up to $500 Awarded to Faculty
who are planning to take college credit courses, workshops, or other continuing education which improves the applicant’s teaching proficiency or applies to a specific education-related certification.
https://www.txpta.org/scholarships
PSHS FEEDER SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS (updated information coming soon!!!):
PLANO ISD PTA OR SCHOOL SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS LIST
For a complete list please visit the following link: https://pisdcouncil.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarships
BEVERLY ELEMENTARY - Due Date - TBD:
https://beverlypta.membershiptoolkit.com/scholarship
SCHIMELPFENIG MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - $500. Due Date - April 15, 2024:
Link to Information and Application.
CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - $650 Due Date - April 12, 2024:
HIGHTOWER ELEMENTARY - $500 Due Date - TBD
Hightower Elementary PTA - Plano ISD, TX - 2023 Senior Scholarship (membershiptoolkit.com)
HEDGECOXE ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP - $500. Due Date - TBD
The Hedgecoxe Elementary School PTA will award a $500 Alumni College Scholarship to one graduating senior enrolled in a Plano ISD school who attended Hedgecoxe Elementary for at least two years including fifth grade. Additional requirements and the application can be found HERE
MITCHELL ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP - $500. Due Date - March 17, 2024:
Mitchell Elementary PTA - Plano ISD, TX Senior Scholarship
SHEPARD ELEMENTARY - BECKY WASHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP - $500. Due Date - April 12, 2024:
In Honor of Becky Washington for the many years she devoted to Shepard Elementary students, the Shepard PTA has established a scholarship in her name in the amount of $500 to be awarded each spring to a graduation senior who attended Shepard. These funds are to be applied toward tuition and/or purchase of books.
Please view requirements and download our application. Email your finished application and additional requirements by date = TBD to shepardelementarypta@gmail.com
FRANKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL - $500. Due Date - TBD
"The Frankford Middle School PTA is offering (1) $500 scholarship to a former Frankford Middle School student who attended the school for a minimum of (1) full year, which MUST have included at least one full semester of 8th grade. Applicants must complete an application and a 500 - 1,500 word essay. Details and the application can be found at the link below."
Frankford Middle School PTA 2023 Scholarship Application - Google Forms
ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - $500. Due Date - April 22, 2024:
The Robinson Middle School PTA awards a $500 scholarship each year to a graduating high school senior who attended Robinson Middle School.
Eligibility and Requirements:
Applicant must:
- Be a 2024 graduating HS Senior who has a parent who was a paid member while the student was in 6th, 7th and 8th grade at Robinson Middle School.
- Be enrolled in an accredited college, university or technical institute for the Fall 2024 semester.
- Provide us with a) High School Transcript showing a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Write a 500 word essay responding to the following question:
What was your most memorable or most impactful moment at Robinson Middle School and How has that influenced you?
DEADLINE: MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
The RMS PTA will review applications and the recipient will be notified directly in May 2024. Winners will be announced at our PTA General Association Meeting in May and on our website (www.robinsonpta.org)
Questions?: Email president@robinsonpta.org
All Applications must be received by Date - April 22, 2024
A winner will be selected at the Robinson Middle School General PTA meeting in May. Please complete this form and attach VOE or transcript and return to VP of Membership Erin Sears at membership@robinsonpta.org.
Application Form
To submit an application click the link or button below:
https://forms.gle/4VECYGodDpmjvZxg7
Gulledge Elementary School PTA awards a $500 scholarship each year to two graduating seniors.
Eligibility and Application Requirements
- The student must have attended Gulledge for at least 3 of their 6 elementary years, including their 5th grade year;
- The student must have a GPA of 2.5 or better (applicant to provide original or copy of transcript with application);
- The student must plan on attending a 2- or 4-year college, vocational or technical school by Fall of 2023;
- The student must provide a one-page essay about their time at Gulledge demonstrating how Gulledge prepared them to be a successful and productive citizen and/or student.
Guidelines for the Scholarship Recipient
- The recipient must enroll in a 2 or 4-year college, vocational or technical school no later than the Fall semester immediately following their high school graduation.
- The recipient must provide the scholarship committee with the enrollment information no later than September 10 of that Fall Semester. The recipient should contact membership@gulledgepta.org to provide necessary information.
- If the recipient does not continue to meet the scholarship requirements and follow these guidelines regarding enrollment, the scholarship dollars will be rolled back into the scholarship fund.
Application and Deadline
Complete the application at: https://forms.gle/kK2Wp1S3UKEvmDgZA. Application deadline is date - TBD.
Questions? Contact VP of Membership Erin Sears at membership@gulledgepta.org.
PLANO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTORY:
Contact the Counseling Center at (469)752-9315 with questions about scholarships.
VARSITY TUTORS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST
Varsity Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students must write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
COUPON CHIEF SCHOLARSHIP
Coupon Chief has recently created a $1000 scholarship to help students defray school expenses. The deadline for applications is July 31st of each year. For full details on the program, please visit:
https://www.couponchief.com/pages/scholarship
>> CLICK HERE FOR THE PTSA SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS PAGE
Plano Senior High School
2200 Independence Pkwy
Plano TX 75075
469.752.9300
PSHS PTSA
President - Kaci Lahpor
president@planoseniorptsa.org
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