2026 Daisy M Hill Achievement Scholarship

2026 Daisy M. Hill Achievement
$1000 Scholarship

Scholarship Guidelines:

This scholarship may be used at any accredited four-year College or University (Trade, Technical and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible).

Eligibility:
- African-American high-school senior attending school in Tarrant County, Grand Prairie, Texas, or the surrounding area.
- Raised by a grandparent or single parent
- Involvement in extracurricular and/or community activities
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Application Packet:
- Completed application
- Two letters of recommendation from a non-relative who can speak to your college readiness and/or personal drive.
- Proof of SAT or ACT score
- Letter or affidavit submitted by grandparent/parent acknowledging household status and describing financial need
- Official transcript with Unweighted GPA on 4.0 scale emailed by your high school counselor or sent from an electronic system to academic@arlingtoneducation.org
- Completed Academic Profile signed by your school counselor CLICK HERE 2026 STUDENT PROFILE
- Essay - minimum 500 word typed essay, 1” margin, doubled spaced, 12 point - Times Roman font style that include the following:
What does a higher education means to you? How would a higher education impact your personal, intellectual, and social development?

The complete application packet is due by 11:58 pm CST on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Finalists MAY BE required to attend an interview via Zoom. Interview notifications will be sent the week of Monday, March 8, 2026.

Scholarship winner will be announced at the AISD Family Expo and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4, 2026

***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON SECONDARY ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION***

For more information, please contact: academic@arlingtoneducation.org
BASIC INFORMATION
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

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Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student Alternate Phone Number

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Student E-mail*
Gender
Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Relationship
Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian Email Address
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Parent Guardian Address (If different from above)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

List names of all school and community activities. If you volunteered for community service, list the name of organization and the number of hours or years volunteered

Activities (Include school, church, community or youth groups)

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Community Service (Include activity, organization, and hours)

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

List the names of the organizations and/or projects you demonstrated leadership skills while in high school. Include all positions held, years of participation and your contributions. Note if the postition was elected, appointed, or volunteer.

Leadership Experience

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AWARDS & HONORS

List the names of any special awards or honors you have received. (Including name of organization and year received)

Special Awards and Honors

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Grandparent/Parent Letter

Upload a letter signed by the grandparent or parent (if you live in a single-family household) with whom you live acknowledging your household status and financial need.
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Topic:

"What does a higher education means to you? How would a higher education impact your personal, intellectual, and social development?"

ESSAY

Essay must include:
- minimum 500 words - max. 1,000 words
- 1” margin
- doubled spaced
- 12 point - Times Roman font style
- The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essay's utilizing this format/software will be disqualified.
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ACADEMIC PROFILE

2026 Academic Student Profile
- This form must be completed, signed, and submitted by your high school counselor or uploaded below.
- Official High School transcript emailed by your high school counselor or sent from an electronic system to academic@arlingtoneducation.org
College/ University Planning to Attend
Intended Major
Unweighted GPA (4.0 scale only)*
High School
High School Counselor

First NameLast Name
High School Counselor Email
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High School Counselor Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
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REFERENCES

Provide two letters of recommendation from a non-relative who can speak to your college readiness and/or leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or with a community service project

Please upload letters below:
Reference's Name #1

First NameLast Name
Reference's Email #1
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Reference's Phone Number #1

Area CodePhone Number
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Reference's Name #2

First NameLast Name
Reference's Email #2
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Reference's Phone Number #2

Area CodePhone Number
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BASIC INFORMATION

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES