application

Due to financial hardship presented by COVID-19, the 2020 scholarship application has been postponed indefinitely. All graduating seniors, who are interested and meet the criteria below, are encouraged to continue to check this page for updates on future scholarship possibilities.

Eligibility

• To be considered for this award, the candidate must meet the following criteria:
• Applicant must be a resident of South Texas (i.e., any community east and south of Corpus Christi, Texas up to the U.S.-Mexico border)
• Applicant must have accepted an offer of admission to a postsecondary institution located in the Northeast (ME, VT, NH, NY, MA, RI, CT, PA, NJ, DE, MD, or Washington, D.C)
• Applicant demonstrates high moral and academic standards
• Applicant is well-rounded as evidenced by involvement in extracurricular activities or other commitment outside of school
• Applicant has demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their family and/or community
• Applicant shows promise of future engagement as a member of the South Texas East Coasters network
• Applicants who have persevered in light of significant barriers and who anticipate substantial financial strain in pursuing future study are especially encouraged to apply

Selection Criteria

• The award committee will review completed applications using the following criteria:
• Completed application form, including short essays
• Up-to-date resume
• Current high school transcript (unofficial)
• Acceptance letter to an East Coast college or university
• One letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, group sponsor or employer

View and download our past Scholarship Application here: