Scholarship Details
Please review additional application and eligibility requirements, as well as the essay prompts for each scholarship, before completing the Krum ISD Education Foundation Senior Scholarship application.
CoServ Senior Scholarship
Eligibility
- Have exhibited good citizenship
- Be active in school and in the community
- Intend to pursue a STEM field of study or a skilled trade (e.g. auto mechanics, welding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) OR intend to become a teacher of one of these fields
Prompt
The latter half of the 20th century witnessed an increasing emphasis on a four-year university education. This trend has continued today; high schools place a strong importance on preparing for college entrance exams, attending college, and receiving a Bachelor’s degree. Meanwhile, companies requiring skilled trades (construction, carpentry, electricians, etc.) are experiencing an increasing shortage of skilled workers.
What do you believe schools should do to support students with different strengths, interests, and goals that may not desire to follow the standard post secondary university path? How do students break free from the stigma that a four year university degree plan won’t suit every career or every student’s needs?
Janeda Peploe Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
- Have attended Krum High School for at least two (2) years
- Have maintained a GPA of at least 2.50 in your last two years of high school based on a 4.00 scale
- Exemplify citizenship, leadership, and scholarship
Prompt
In 2016, the United States Supreme Court upheld the practice of affirmative action in its decision of case Fisher vs. University of Texas at Austin. In September of 2019, another case, Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard University, challenged affirmative action in the federal court system in Boston, MA, and later in the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2020 – in both instances, the court found in favor of Harvard University.
In November of 2021, the petitioner in the Students for Fair Admissions vs. University of North Carolina, a companion case to the Harvard case, filed to be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court where, in June of 2023, the United States Supreme Court effectively ended the use of affirmative action by saying a student “must be treated based on his or her experiences as an individual — not on the basis of race".
As a graduating senior seeking admittance to higher education, you will be subjected to affirmative action policies. In the current landscape of the United States, is affirmative action a positive or negative policy?
McBride Health Sciences Scholarship
Eligibility
- Have exhibited good citizenship
- Be active in school and in the community
- Intend to pursue an education and career in a recogzined health sciences field
Prompt
Technology is reshaping nearly every part of our lives, from the way we learn and communicate to the way we receive healthcare. Virtual appointments, health apps, online schoolwork, and digital records are quickly becoming the norm. Yet as screens become more central, some people feel less connected, certain communities are left behind, while others embrace these advancements.
How have you seen technology impact your family’s access to healthcare or your relationships with doctors or teachers? Can you share a time when technology either helped, or failed to help in one of these situations?
Krum ISD Education Foundation Senior Scholarship
Eligibility
Additional Requirements
Prompt
Your hometown and the education you've received have played a significant role in shaping who you are today. Whether through unique values of the Krum community, the support of your teachers, or the challenges you've faced as a student, your education at Krum ISD has given you a foundation to build upon as you move forward.
How has your education influenced your worldview and how do you plan to carry the lessons you've learned into the world to make a positive impact?
In your response, reflect on specific experiences, people, or lessons from your hometown that have shaped your identity. Discuss how these influences have inspired your future goals and shaped your values explaining how you intend to use what you've learned to contribute to your community, society, or the world. We are seeking students who have a strong sense of connection to where they came from and a clear vision of how they will apply these values globally as they pursue their goals.