CACTUS RANCH ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the CRE PTA Scholarship is to support students who are focused on achieving goals through higher education. In evaluating each application, the scholarship committee will consider service and participation in school activities, community involvement, and scholastic merit. Each year, two scholarships will be given in the amount of $1,000 each.
The purpose of the CRE PTA Scholarship is to support students who are focused on achieving goals through higher education. In evaluating each application, the scholarship committee will consider service and participation in school activities, community involvement, and scholastic merit. Each year, two scholarships will be given in the amount of $1,000 each.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must have been a 5th grade graduate of Cactus Ranch Elementary, and have attended Cactus Ranch for a minimum of three years.
- Applicant must be a graduating student from a RRISD high school, with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Applicant must be a member of the local PTA/PTSA at the school where he/she is currently enrolled. Applicant's name must be on the current membership list and recorded in the Texas PTA State Office at the time of the application submission.
- Applicant must be accepted to (and plan to attend as a full-time student) an accredited college or university, or technical/vocational institute for the summer or fall semester immediately following his/her high school graduation.
- A resume listing school activities, community involvement, work experience, special awards and recognition throughout their four years of high school.
- An essay, in 300 words or less, addressing the following: "Describe how a particular memory, person, or event during your time at Cactus Ranch Elementary has shaped the way you view your future, and impacted the pursuit of your goals in your education, and beyond."
- GPA, Academic Ranking, SAT/ACT scores
- Provide one paragraph describing financial need.
- Please submit proof of the eligibility requirements.
- Please submit all four portions of the selection criteria.
- Send or drop-off applications to: CRE PTA Scholarship Chair, ATTN: Mr Steven E. Ankerstar, 3038 Covington Place, Round Rock, TX 78681
- DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 8 pm CST, Thursday, 26 March for consideration.
