The Battle of Flowers® Scholarship Application

The Battle of Flowers® (Texas)

Scholarship Recognizing Achievement in the Arts

Dating back to 1936, the Battle of Flowers® Association, in keeping with its mission to celebrate, commemorate and teach the history of Texas and San Antonio, began showcasing local high school bands and celebrating Texas history at a Band Festival, held the night before the Battle of Flowers® Parade. Bands from San Antonio and the surrounding communities present a spectacular show of talent involving thousands of students, who participate as Herald Trumpeters, Parade of Band performers, Feature Band musicians, and Massed Band Finale participants.

Over the years, the Battle of Flowers® Association has expanded its scope of service to the community through additional educational outreach initiatives, including a Program Cover Art Contest, an Essay Contest, and an Oratorical Contest.

To salute and encourage student participation and excellence in the Arts, the Battle of Flowers® is again sponsoring a Scholarship Program Recognizing Achievement in the Arts. Its awards will honor four (4) high school seniors, who are participating in the 2026 Battle of Flowers® Band Festival, with a $10,000 scholarship each towards college tuition. For the benefit of each scholarship recipient, these scholarships will be paid directly to the institution for tuition and related fees. Scholarships are non-renewable. In addition, these four (4) scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Band Festival on Thursday, April 23, 2026, and invited to be showcased on a Parade float on Friday, April 24, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a graduating senior (Class of 2026) of an accredited (TEA) high school in the State of Texas;

2. Demonstrate citizenship, community engagement, and leadership during your high school years;

3. Plan to participate in the 2026 Battle of Flowers® Band Festival on April 23, 2026;

4. Plan to enroll in a Public or Private Texas University or College as a full-time college student, taking at least twelve hours of courses.

5. Be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status.

Applications of students not meeting all eligibility requirements will be declined without further processing.

BATTLE OF FLOWERS® SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE: Monday, February 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.
Hello and thank you for applying for a Battle of Flowers® Foundation Scholarship!

1. Complete all required fields, and upload the documents requested on the application. You may complete a part of this application and save it by choosing the SAVE button at the bottom of the Form. You will then receive an email that will give you a link back to your Application.

2. When the form is completed choose the SUBMIT button. Submit the application no later than Monday, February 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

3. Applicants will receive an email indicating that their application has been received.

4. Applicants will be informed of their application status no later than Friday, March 27, 2026.

If you have trouble completing the Form, please call (210) 325-1092 or email secretary@battleofflowersfoundation.org.

The Battle of Flowers® Scholarship Committee will conduct a blind review of all eligible applications, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, sex, age, or religion.
Student and Family Information
Student's Name*

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Date of Birth *

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Email*
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U.S. citizen or permanent resident?*
Current Address*

Street Address

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Parent or Guardian's Name*

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Parent or Guardian's Phone Number*
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Parent or Guardian's Email*
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How many family members are there in your household?*
How many family members will be attending college next year?*
Family Income*

School Information
High School*
Head Counselor*
Email Address of Head Counselor*
Phone Number of Head Counselor*
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High School GPA, on 100 point scale*
Please upload your high school transcript(s):*

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Texas colleges or universities to which you plan to apply or have applied:*
List extracurricular activities and organizations, including volunteer events and initiatives in which you have participated, and leadership position(s) held, while in high school. (An uploaded resume is preferred.)
You may upload a resume in lieu of answering the question above:

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Essay Topic

Please address each of the following questions in your essay.

(600 - 800 Words)

a. Share with the Selection Committee your experience participating in the Battle of Flowers® Band Festival and celebrating Texas History. If this is your first year, how has your participation in the preparations contributed to your senior year? What are your hopes and expectations from participating?

b. How has your participation in the performing arts influenced your high school education experience in terms of community engagement, leadership roles, and academic journey?

c. Lastly, in what ways have these experiences shaped your personal growth, enriched your life, and prepared you for future challenges and opportunities?
Please type, or copy and paste, your Essay response here:*

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RULES and POLICIES

Scholarship Recognizing Achievement in the Arts

The Battle of Flowers® Scholarship Committee will conduct a blind review of all eligible applications, without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, sex, age, or religion.

Factors Considered by Scholarship Selection Committee

1. Demonstration of citizenship, community engagement and leadership during tenure in high school;

2. Extracurricular activities, including volunteer events, positions held, and leadership positions;

3. Transcript; and,

4. Essay.

Conditions:

1. If selected, student shall provide a final official transcript to the Scholarship Committee. If the final transcript indicates anything other than demonstrated commitment to academics, the student will be disqualified from receiving the scholarship.

2. Scholarship recipients shall provide proof of acceptance at a Texas college or university when the decision is made on the school they will be attending.

3. Scholarship recipients must carry a full-time course load, enrolling in at least twelve credit hours per semester.

4. The scholarship funds shall be paid to the institution and may cover the institution’s mandatory fees and charges in addition to tuition.

5. The scholarship recipient will complete each semester funded by the scholarship and shall make a report to the Education Committee at the end of each semester that includes the number of hours successfully completed as well as the major and minor declared.

6. Acceptance of a scholarship constitutes the recipient student’s agreement that upon failure to complete a semester funded by the scholarship, the student will repay the funds paid for that semester to The Battle of Flowers® Foundation. However, the Foundation may waive this requirement for what it determines to be good cause.

7. Each scholarship is non-renewable.
Please check all that apply:

I have read the Battle of Flowers® Foundation Scholarship Rules and Policies.I am a senior and will be graduating from high school at the end of this semester.I intend to participate in the Battle of Flowers® Band Festival on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with my High School Band.I intend to go to a Texas College or University, taking at least twelve hours.If selected to receive one of the three scholarships, I will provide an official final transcript from my high school.
AFFIRMATION

I have read and agree to follow the Rules and Policies stated above. I further affirm that the information I am providing is true and correct.
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BATTLE OF FLOWERS® SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM DEADLINE: Monday, February 9, 2026, by 5:00 p.m.

Student and Family Information

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