Scholarships

To be eligible to apply for a TILF scholarship, students must have participated in a UIL Academic State Meet during their high school career. Participation in Athletic or Music contests does not qualify a student to apply for a TILF scholarship.

Qualifying contests are as follows:

Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Debate (Cross-Examination* & Lincoln-Douglas), Journalism (Editorial Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing & News Writing), Literary Criticism, Mathematics, Number Sense, One-Act Play, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Speech (Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, Informative Speaking & Persuasive Speaking) and Spelling & Vocabulary.

Special Note: *Only Cross-Examination Debate State Meet competitors advancing to the second day elimination rounds as one of the top 16 teams may apply. Do not list first day CX competition on page one of the application.

All applicants must meet the main scholarship criteria and should also consider any additional requirements listed by the following individual donors.

Scholarships are listed alphabetically.

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Abell-Hanger Foundation

Awards of $8,000 each, payable $2,000 each semester of the first two years.

Applicants must attend a state supported, fully accredited, four-year college or university.

Abell-Hanger Foundation Nursing Awards

Awards of $8,000 each, payable $2,000 each semester of the first two years.

For students who plan to major in nursing. Applicants must attend a state supported, fully accredited, four-year college or university.

Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of CPAs

5 awards of $5,000 each, payable $500 each semester for five years.*

Applicants must major in accounting, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, and attend in good standing one of the Texas universities that participate in the Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc., programs, as listed on Schools Specified by Donors (list also appears on page four of the TILF application). *When a recipient completes undergraduate studies in four years or less, he/she may continue to receive the Accounting Careers Scholarship while in graduate accounting studies. Five year accounting programs are also funded for five years.

Leta Andrews Scholarship

Sponsored by Whataburger Inc. & Southwest Shootout Inc.

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have competed in Girl's High School Varsity Basketball.

ASW Enterprises Scholarship

Award of $2,000, payable $1000 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in the UIL Spelling and Vocabulary contest.

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Steve Barton "Achieving The Dream" Endowed Scholarship

Established and sponsored by Maria Candil, close friend of Steve Barton

Award of $3000 each, payable $1500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have competed in OAP and should major in Theatre. Preference will be given to applicants with strong combination of skills in singing, dancing, concert piano, directing, and scenic, costume and publicity design.

John & Brenda Baxendale Scholarship

Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to first generation college students.

Henry Beckman Memorial

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of their freshman year.

High school seniors in the upper 25 percent of their graduating classes may apply. Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in computer sciences, engineering, or natural sciences.

Roy Bedichek Memorial

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must attend the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Charles and Debbie Breithaupt Scholarship

Established and sponsored by Jeffry Lieberman.

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

The Brown Foundation, Inc.

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

John Earle Butler Memorial

Established and sponsored by family and friends of Ed and Dorthy Stidham.

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must attend The University of Texas at Austin.

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CH Foundation

Annual awards of up to $3,000 each, payable $1500 each semester, with possible renewal.

For students from Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock or Terry counties. Preference will be given to first generation college students.

The Campbell Foundation of Abilene

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

William L. Chapman Memorial

Established and sponsored by Walter R. Long Jr., longtime friend of Mr. and Mrs. Chapman.

Award of $500 each, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must be from Karnes County and attend one of the following high schools: Karnes City, Falls City, Kenedy, or Runge. Applicants must attend a four-year state supported college or university. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.5 college grade point average.

The Clark Foundation

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Louise P. and Joe B. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund

8 awards of $3,700 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year, and $450 per semester for each of the next three years.

For contestants in Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Science, Debate, Mathematics, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Science, Informative and Persuasive Speaking, or Spelling & Vocabulary. Students also participating in the UIL State Solo-Ensemble Contest will be given special consideration. Applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university.

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Carroll Ray Daniel Memorial Scholarship

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Zelah Mae and Jasper Dee Memorial

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

David W. Doss Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by Real to Reel Productions, family and friends.

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of first year.

Preference given to music or performance arts majors.

Larry Alvin Elms Memorial Scholarship

Established and sponsored by family and friends

Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

The Fasken Foundation

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of first year.

Dr. Larry R. Faulkner Endowed Scholarship

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of first year.

Applicants must attend The University of Texas at Austin and declare a major in the College of Natural Sciences.

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Richard Gibby Memorial Music Scholarship

Award of $1000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest. Preference will be given to applicants majoring in music with plans to enter the teaching profession.

H-E-B Pharmacy Scholarship

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to applicants who declare their intent to enter the pharmacy profession with plans to practice in an area serviced by an H-E-B Pharmacy.

Dr. Norman Hackerman Memorial Scholarship

Established and sponsored by family, friends, and colleagues for his many years of service on The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation's Board of Directors.

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicant must attend The University of Texas at Austin and declare a major in chemistry or biochemistry.

Dr. Max R. Haddick Memorial Journalism Scholarship

Awards of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in UIL Journalism.

Hexco, Inc.

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For students placing first in one of the following individual contests: Accounting, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Literary Criticism, or Spelling & Vocabulary.

Jim and Marcia Hilsabeck Scholarship

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to competitors in the UIL Spelling & Vocabulary contests.

Frances F. Holloway Memorial Scholarship

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Houston Endowment Inc.

Awards of $1,000 each, paid $500 each semester of the first year.

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Jefferson Clark Johnson Drama Education Memorial

Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

Applicants should declare their intention to major in drama education.

Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd T. Jones Memorial Scholarships

Awards of $2,500 each, payable $1,250 each semester of the first year.

Preference is given to University of Texas at Austin applicants with accounting or business honors majors.

R. J. Kidd Memorial Scholarships

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must attend The University of Texas at Austin. These scholarships are in honor of the founder of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation.

Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation Endowment

Award of $12,000, payable $1,500/semester, renewable for four years.

Applicants must have an SAT I/ACT score of 1000/22 or above, complete 15 hours per semester in college and maintain a minimum 3.0 college grade point average.

John Porter King, Jr. Memorial

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Cyndi Taylor Krier Scholarship

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

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Harold Lawrence Memorial

Awards of $2,500, payable $1,250 each semester of the first year.

Leibrock Family Endowed Scholarship

Awards of $2,000, payable $500 each semester of the first two years.

Carolyn Waller Long Memorial

Established and sponsored by Family & Friends

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year and renewable for three years if requirements are met.

Applicants must be from Karnes County and from one of the following high schools: Falls City, Karnes City, Kenedy or Runge. Applicants who attend a four-year state supported college or university will be given first preference. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college grade point average.

Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Endowment

Annual awards of $5,000, payable $2,500 each semester for four years.

Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA.

Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Scholarship

Awards of $12,000, payable $1,500 each semester for four years.

Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Arturo V. and Elvira D. Lozano Scholarship

Award of $12,000, payable $1,500 each semester for four years.

Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

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Dr. Bailey Marshall Scholarship

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Clyde V. McKee, Jr. Memorial

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given to applicants from Orange, Sabine, Newton and Hardin counties.

The Meadows Foundation

Awards of $4,000 each, payable $500 each semester for four years.

For contestants in Ready Writing. Applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

The Moody Foundation

Awards of $4,000 each, payable $500 each semester for four years.

Keitha Morris Memorial Award

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For Outstanding Actress in the Region which White Deer HS is scheduled to compete in the One-Act Play Contest.

Robert Mueller Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference is given to The University of Texas at Austin applicants with accounting or business honors majors.

Gondal & Sandra Mullenex Scholarship

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to applicants from 1A or 2A conferences and for contestants who compete in Prose or Poetry.

Lynn and Pat Murray Scholarship

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference is given to The UIL State One-Act Play Contests, but all UIL State Meet participants are eligible. Candidates must attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in the Theatre Teacher Training. Recipient must plan to pursue a career in theatre as a theatre arts teacher in public schools or colleges.

The Mike A. Myers Foundation Scholarships

Awards of $2,000, payable $1,000 each semester of the first year, with possible renewal.

Applicants must attend an accredited four-year college or university in the state of Texas. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

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Maxine Owen Memorial Scholarship

Established and sponsored by Dan Owen and family, in loving memory of wife and mother. Dan Owen retired as Superintendent for the Holliday ISD and also provided 10 years of service (1984-1994) to the UIL Legislative Council.

Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

For students enrolled in either the Holliday or Jacksboro School Districts. Candidate must also be pursuing a career in public education.

Alvin and Lucy Owsley Foundation

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Panhandle Chapter of TSCPA Scholarships

5 awards of $2,500, payable $250 each semester for up to five years.

For the top five scorers in the Accounting Contest from the schools within the 25 counties that comprise the geographic area of the Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA. Named recipients must enroll full time as an accounting major and maintain a minimum 3.0 college grade point average. The scholarship is limited to one per student.

Dr. Nelson Gray Patrick Memorial Music Scholarship

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest. Preference will be given to applicants majoring in music.

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Red Oak Foundation

Three awards of $4,800, payable $600 each semester for four years.

For contestants in any UIL academic event who declare the intention to teach in the public school system in Texas. Recipients must show a financial need and maintain a 2.75 GPA while taking at least 12 hours each semester at a state supported four-year university in Texas, or Texas Wesleyan University. Applicants must complete the Statement for The Red Oak Foundation Scholarship on the application.

Bobby Richardson Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 annual award, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicant must have lettered in a varsity sport in high school and must attend Texas A&M University, College Station.

Carolyn and Dan Scott Scholarship

Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicant must attend The University of Texas at Austin.

T. H. Shelby Memorial

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must attend The University of Texas at Austin. Funds provided by friends and family in memory of T. H. Shelby.

Southwest Emblem Company

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Spalding Sports Worldwide

40 awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Dr. B. J. Stamps Memorial Endowment

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to applicants who declare their intention to enter the teaching profession.

Nelda C. & H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

15 awards of $15,200 each, payable $1,900 each semester for four years.

Applicant must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class, must have a SAT/ACT of 1210/27 or above, and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 college grade point average. Preference will be given to applicants from Orange, Sabine, Newton and Hardin counties.

Stark Foundation Special Scholarships

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. Preference will be given to applicants from Orange, Sabine, Newton and Hardin counties.

State Farm Insurance

Awards of $5,000, payable $2500 each semester of the first year.

Hatton W. Sumners Foundation

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For citizens of the United States. Recipient must major in government, political science or history and may attend any accredited four-year college or university.

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TILF Diamond Anniversary Scholarships

Awards of $500 each, payable $250 each semester of the first year.

TILF Appreciation Scholarship for Retired UIL Legislative Council Persons:

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

• Glen Hambrick, Supt. of Elkhart ISD and for four years of service to the UIL LC.
• Edward Pustka, Supt. of Moulton ISD and for six years of service to the UIL LC.

TILF Honorary Scholarships:

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

• David E. Erickson, Jr.
• Garry W. Vacek
• Robin Demel

Ruth Elizabeth Starr Trice Scholarship Fund

Sponsored by Tune In

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Preference will be given to competitors in One-Act Play, Debate, and Speech contests.

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UIL Directors Scholarship

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

In honor of Dr. Charles Breithaupt, UIL Executive Director

UIL Journalism Scholarship

Sponsored by ILPC, Interscholastic League Press Conference

Award of $1,000 payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in the UIL Journalism contests, with preference given to those majoring in journalism.

UIL Legislative Council Scholarship

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

To honor the 2008-2009 Chairman, Curtis Cullwell, Superintendent, Garland ISD.

UIL Music Directors' Scholarships

Awards of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest. Preference will be given to applicants majoring in music. In honor of Richard Floyd, UIL Director of Music.

UIL Music Scholarships

Awards of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest.

UIL State Speech & Debate Judges Preference Award

Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in the UIL Speech and Debate contests, demonstrating excellence in communication skills, with plans to major in speech communication.

The University of Texas at Austin

Department of Theatre and Dance Awards

$1,000 awards, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Awards of $1,000 each will be given to the best actor and best actress in each conference at the UIL State Meet One-Act Play Contest. Applicants must attend the University of Texas at Austin as a theatre or dance major.

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Ray von Rosenberg Oral Interpretation Scholarship

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in UIL Prose and Poetry contests.

Nancy Wall Memorial Journalism Scholarship

Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in UIL Journalism who plan to major or minor in journalism in college.

J. O. Webb Memorial

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Recipient may attend the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, Sam Houston State University, West Texas A&M University or Texas State University - San Marcos. Preference given to students planning to enter the teaching profession.

Dean Weese Scholarship

Sponsored by Whataburger Inc. & Southwest Shootout Inc.

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Applicants must have competed in Girl's High School Varsity Basketball.

The Welch Foundation

20 awards of $14,000 each, payable $1,750 each semester for four years.

Applicants may attend any of the Texas colleges or universities approved by The Welch Foundation as listed on Schools Specified by Donors (list also appears on page four of the TILF application). Applicants must major in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering and be willing to engage in chemical research at the graduate level. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must complete the Statement for The Welch Foundation Scholarship on the application.

Dorothy Sue Whited Memorial Scholarship

Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

For contestants in the UIL Speech and Debate contests. Recipients must attend UT Austin and be enrolled in the business or engineering schools.

Dr. Rhea H. Williams Memorial

Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin.

Lola Wright Foundation

Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.

Additional Scholarships

The following colleges and universities also offer awards to contestants in UIL academic events. To apply for these, please contact the colleges listed below.

Angelo State University

Angelo State University awards one-year UIL Scholarships to first place seniors who win at the Region I, 4A UIL academic competition and attend Angelo State. Those senior regional winners who win the state competition will receive another $1,000 UIL Scholarship. Seniors ranking in the top 15% with an ACT/SAT 1 score of 25/1140 or more may apply for one of over 300 Carr Academic Scholarships available annually to entering freshmen. Carr Academic Scholarships range from $2,000 to $6,000 per year and may be renewed. Contact the Carr Academic Scholarship Program, Angelo State University, ASU Station #11015, San Angelo TX 76909.
www.angelo.edu

Blinn College

Blinn College will give tuition credit for one year to applicants who competed in the UIL Academic State Meet. Contact Ms. Ashley Klausmeyer, Scholarship Program Administrator, Blinn College, 902 College Ave., Brenham TX 77833. Telephone (979) 830-4154 or e-mail to ashley.klausmeyer@blinn.edu.

Texas Tech University

6 TTU-UIL Leadership Scholarships.

Texas Tech University awards up to six one-year University Interscholastic League Leadership Scholarships of $700 to participants of selected Region 1 University Interscholastic League events hosted by the University Interscholastic League office at Texas Tech University. Applicants must attend Texas Tech University. Contact the Texas Tech University - UIL Region 1 Office, 2903 4th Street - Room 110, Lubbock TX 79409-5035. Applications are available at each UIL event and on-line at www.texastech.edu/uil.

Texas Woman's University

Scholarships are available for the first place UIL winners in Journalism, Speech, One-Act Play or Ready Writing, and to winners or runners-up in Debate. Contact the Director of Financial Aid, Texas Woman's University, PO Box 425408, Denton TX 76204-5408.

Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College offers a limited number of scholarships to All Star Cast members at the UIL State One-Act Play Contests. For application forms contact Dr. David W. Crawford, Speech & Theatre Department Chair, Tyler Junior College, PO Box 9020, Tyler TX 75711.

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