2025 Leading with Excellence Scholarship

2025 Leading with Excellence Scholarship

$1000 Scholarship Application Packet



SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

This scholarship may be used at any four-year College or University (Trade, Technical and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible.)  Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student.

DEADLINE: Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, October 10, 2025.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILTY:  A high school senior graduating from school in Tarrant County, Grand Prairie, TX, or the surrounding DFW Metroplex, who demonstrates leadership academically and in the community.

SCHOLARSHIP & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Scholarship Requirements
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Completed online scholarship application
- Original Essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- An Official High School transcript emailed to academic@arlingtoneducation.org
- Attend the YES Summit on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
  (UTA E.H. Hereford University Center, 300 West 1st St., Arlington, TX 76010) REGISTRATION LINK
Submission Requirements - Before you begin the application have the following items available to upload:
- Two letters of recommendation from anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your college readiness, leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or involvement with a community service project.
- Original Essay
  - Topic: "What do leaders need to understand about diversity?"
  - Rules: The essay must be written in your voice. The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essays utilizing this format/software will be disqualified.
  - Guidelines: 500 word minimum (Maximum 1000 word)
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON SECONDARY ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY***

For more information, please visit: www.arlingtoneducation.org

The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education

Attn: ACADEMIC QUALIFYING COMMITTEE CHAIR

P.O. Box 150301

Arlington, TX 76015

BASIC INFORMATION
Student Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Student E-mail*
Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student Alternate Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Gender (M/F)*
Parent / Guardian Full / Legal Name

First NameLast Name
Parent / Guardian E-mail
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Parent / Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

HIGH SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SERVICE and LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

List names of all school and community activities you have participated in while in high school. If you volunteered for community service, list the name of organization, type of service, and the number of hours volunteered.

High School Activities (include years of participation)*

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Community Service (Include activity, organization, and hours)*

	Group/Organization Name	Activity	Location	Total Hours
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Total Community Service Hours*

List any leadership positions and offices held. *

	Organization Name	Leadership Position/Officer Title	Number of Years
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Total Number of Leadership/Offices*
Upload additional Community Service if needed (include organization, type of service and hours)

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AWARDS & HONORS

List the names of any special awards or honors you have received while in high school.

List any awards or special honors*

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ESSAY

Topic: “What do leaders need to understand about diversity?”

Essay must include:

Minimum 500 words
1" margin/double spaced
12 point/Times New Roman font style
Upload Essay

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REFERENCES

Two letters of recommendation from anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your college readiness, leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or involvement with a community service project.
Reference #1 Name

First NameLast Name
Reference #1 Email
example@example.com
Reference #1 Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Upload Letter of Recommendation #1*

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Reference #2 Name

First NameLast Name
Reference #2 Email
example@example.com
Reference #2 Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Upload Letter of Recommendation #2*

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ACADEMIC PROFILE

Official transcripts should be emailed to academic@arlingtoneducation.org by your counselor or other district representative.
High School Attending
Grade Point Average (4.0 Scale)*
Academic Advisor / Counselor

First NameLast Name
Academic Advisor / Counselor Email
example@example.com
Academic Advisor / Counselor Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
College or University Planning to Attend*
Intended Major
Upload Transcript (AFEE COMMITTEE ONLY)

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How did you hear about this scholarship? (Select One)*
Important!

*Winners will be announced at the 2025 YES! Summit on Saturday, November 1, 2025. You must attend this in-person event in order to win the scholarship money.

DEADLINE: Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, October 10, 2025.
Submission Time

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BASIC INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL, COMMUNITY SERVICE and LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

ESSAY