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Memorial Academic Scholarships for Women

Scholarships Announcement 2023

Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas

Two-$1000 Scholarships Awarded Annually

 

The Tracy A. Smith Memorial Academic Scholarship was established to honor our past president. Tracy was very active in the Democratic Party and held many different offices including Wise County Democratic Chairman. She was an advocate for advancement of women and minorities in the community. She worked tirelessly to help others and to share her expert knowledge about democratic processes.

The Lucille W. Drain Memorial Academic Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of this strong, independent woman. She was a dedicated Democrat who served over thirty- five years on the Newark City Council with much of her term in office spent as Mayor Pro Tem. Lucille was a lifetime advocate for education for women and her many years of public service left a meaningful impact on her beloved community.

Qualifications for the Memorial Academic Scholarships

•A woman who is a permanent resident of a rural county in North Texas

•Will attend an accredited college, university or trade school

•Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above

•Demonstrates financial need

• Is able to travel for interview if a finalist

Applicants must submit the following materials by March 20,2023 to the 

Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas

P. O. Box 695, Decatur, Texas 76234

•Completed Application

•500-word essay ,typed

•Two letters of recommendation including one from a School Counselor or Principal that also verifies GPA and one from a teacher, clergyman, business person/business owner or other professional such as an attorney or physician.

Evaluation Criteria

•Financial need and recommendations – 50%

•Scholastic record – 20%

•Essay – 15%

•Interview – 15%

Academic Scholarships for Women 

Application

 

Scholarship Amounts: $1,000.00 Lucille W. Drain Memorial Scholarship

 

                                         $1,000.00 Tracy A. Smith Memorial Scholarship

 

Please PRINT your information on the lines provided.

Personal Background

_____________________________________________ _______________________

(applicant’s full name)(date of birth)

(physical address; no post office box numbers, please)

________________________ ___________________

(town) (zip code)

___________________ ___________________

(home phone no.) (cell phone no.—applicant’s or parent’s)

(email address—applicant’s or parent’s)

__________________________________________ __________________________

(parent or guardian’s full name) (daytime phone no.)

Academic Background

____________________________________________________________

(expected date of graduation) (name of school/institution)

________    __________

(cumulative G.P.A. as of today’s date)(Signature of Counselor or Principal)

Applicant plans to attend or is attending:

_____accredited two-year college

_____accredited four-year college/university

_____accredited trade school

_____not yet decided

**The Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas will award the two scholarships only to women who attend one of the above.

Financial Disclosure

$____________________ $____________________

(combined monthly net income of cohabiting parents) OR (monthly net income of custodial parent)

$____________________

(tuition assistance from other sources including assistance from non-custodial parent)

Letters of Recommendation

Please attach to this application TWO letters of recommendation, one from your school counselor or principal and the other from a clergy person, business person/business owner, or other professional such as an attorney or physician.

 Essay Topic

Write a 500 word composition in which you describe in some detail the ways in which social media influence political decisions in America.

NOTE: This year we are asking applicants to type their essays for improved legibility. 

 Use a book print-style font, size 10 or 12.

Please send by U.S. mail your completed application, two letters of recommendation, and essay to:

Texas Democratic Women of

Rural North Texas

P. O. Box 695

Decatur, TX 76234

Attn: Scholarship Committee

Please include your name on all attachments.

Deadline for consideration is Monday, March 20, 2023.

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