2026 Honorable Elzie Odom Leader of Tomorrow Scholarship

2026 Honorable Elzie Odom
Leader of Tomorrow
$3000 Scholarship

Scholarship Guidelines:

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

Eligibility:
- African-American MALE high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas.
- Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Documented Community Service
- Demonstrated Leadership
Application Packet:
- Completed application
- Two letters of recommendation from a non-relative who can speak to your college readiness and leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or a community service project.
- Proof of SAT or ACT score
- 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 and signed Student Profile Form emailed by high school counselor
  CLICK HERE FOR 2026 STUDENT PROFILE FORM
- Essay - minimum 500 word typed essay, 1” margin, double-spaced, 12 point - Times Roman font style on the topic:
How do you build excellence in leadership? Which of these qualities do you exhibit? What would you do to improve the respect shown to today's leaders?

The complete application packet is due by 11:58 pm CST on Sunday, February 15, 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, contact academic@arlingtoneducation.org
BASIC INFORMATION
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

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Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student Alternate Phone Number

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

Area CodePhone Number
Parent/Guardian Email
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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, & 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 or Honors

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ESSAY

Topic:

How do you build excellence in leadership? Which of these qualities do you exhibit? What would you do to improve the respect shown to today's leaders?

Essay must include:
- Min. 500 words - Max. 1,000 words
- 1” margin, double-spaced
- 12 point - Times Roman font style
- The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essays 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: anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your 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