2025-2026 PSJA Education Foundation CTE Scholarship Application

2025-26 PSJA Education Foundation CTE Scholarship Application

Application Deadline - Sunday, January 25, 2026 by Midnight
Scholarship Eligibility

Applicants must be a current, graduating senior from any PSJA ISD High School who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational school, or community college in the fall immediately following graduation and be able to provide proof of enrollment.

Selected recipients will be awarded scholarships during their school’s awards ceremony.

To ensure eligibility for this scholarship award, students MUST complete this online form, which includes the following:
- 500-word essay answering the following (3) questions:
  - What are your goals and aspirations?
  - What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?
  - Describe any special family circumstances and or financial need.
    
    Be sure to use proper grammar and punctuation. Points will be deducted as needed.
- Resume Questions
- Attach a school counselor evaluation form which includes your GPA, Class Rank and College Credit Hours
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*Scholarship Rubric gives applicants up to 100 total points –
- Essay (35 pts.)
- School Involvement/Extracurricular (10 pts.)
- Leadership Roles (5 pts.)
- Meaningful Achievements/Honors/Awards (5 pts.)
- Community Involvement/Volunteer Hours (10 pts.)
- Work (10 pts.)
- College Hours (10 pts.)
- GPA (10 pts.)
- TSIA Test (5 pts.)
**Scholarship recipients will have a check issued by the PSJA Education Foundation to the University/school of choice upon proof of enrollment (School ID and Schedule). Copies of proof of enrollment must be emailed to leticia.padilla@psjaisd.us by August 1, 2024 unless notified in writing. (Maximum deferral of scholarship: one semester).
Statement of Accuracy*

I authorize PSJA ISD to provide information regarding grades, honors and achievements as necessary to foundations and scholarship donors. I authorize the release of information on my scholarship to the news media and universities/colleges I may attend. I certify that all information given in this application is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Primary Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail *
Where the confirmation will be send to
High School*
Student ID*
Name of Parent/Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Number of Years at PSJA Schools*
Number of Brothers/Sisters at home*
How many in college?*
Name of College, Trade School or Vocational School you are planning to attend*
Career Path/Major*
Work or Volunteer Experience
Upload Counselor Recommendation Form (25 points)*

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Essay (35 points)

What are your goals and aspirations after high school and in what career path? (20 points) What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today. Include any special, personal or family circumstances affecting your need for financial assistance. (10 points) Grammar and Punctuation (5 points)
Use this space provided to answer the questions above.*

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Resume (40 points)
List any School Involvement/Extracurricular in CTE Courses (10 points)*
Leadership Roles in CTE courses (5 points)*
Meaningful Achievements/Honors/Awards in CTE courses (5 points)*
Community Involvement in relation to CTE courses (Example - Volunteer experience outside of school) (10 points)*
Do you work outside of school? Please explain how it relates to your career path. (10 points)*
Applicant's E-Signature & Acknowledgement
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application.

I understand that should I receive this scholarship and my scholarships and all other financial assistance received exceeds my financial need as determined by my university/school, this scholarship may be returned to the Foundation and I will not receive the funds paid directly to me.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
E-Signature:*
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2025-26 PSJA Education Foundation CTE Scholarship Application

Personal Data:

Essay (35 points)

Resume (40 points)

Applicant's E-Signature & Acknowledgement