1. Sponsor must be an active TAA member for two years or more to sponsor an applicant.
2. Applicant must be an outstanding student whose parents or grandparents are current TAA members in good standing.
3. Scholarship must be used within one year of time received for institutions of advanced education of higher learning, including junior college, college or vocational educational schools.
4. Applicant must submit:
a) A 500-word essay of why they deserve the award based on excelling in scholastics, school involvement, attendance, exemplary personal life, and why they would like to be considered for this scholarship.
b) A letter of recommendation from an active TAA member/sponsor in good standing stating why they think the applicant would make a good recipient.
c) High School Transcript or official school document, SAT or ACT scores and any other related documents.
5. Applicant will submit a cover letter with the applicant’s name, address, contact numbers, email address, and what higher learning institution the scholarship would be used for. Please state in the cover letter if the recipient would be able to attend the TAA Annual Convention.
6. Complete this application by March 1, 2026