Apply for the SPWP Scholarship

winners will receive a scholarship that can be applied toward tuition and fees during their freshman year of college

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Before You Begin

Have you read the Scholarship Instructions?

Have you read the Frequently Asked Questions?

Contact Information
Name
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Are you a US Citizen?*
- Yes
- No
Which Texas College or University do you plan to attend?
Have you been accepted to this College or University?
- Yes
- No
What are your degree plans, and why did you choose this plan?

High School Information
High School Attended
High School Rank
Graduation Month
Graduation Year*
SAT Score
SAT Score - Your total score can be a combination of your best scores in each section
ACT Score
ACT Score - Your composite score

Financial Aid Assessment

Do you have scholarships, grants, discounted tuition through parents working at a university, etc?
Are you receiving any assistance with tuition?
Tell us about the scholarships and grants.
Other

References

Please supply three personal adult references not related to you (e.g. teachers, pastors, employers, etc.) DO NOT list your parents or relatives as references. If you are invited to an interview, we will call or email these references.
Reference 1
Name
First Last
Relationship
Email
Phone
Reference 2
Name
First Last
Relationship
Email
Phone
Reference 3
Name
First Last
Relationship
Email
Phone

Essay

Below are the three essay questions our SPWP Scholarship Committee has chosen. Please choose ONE of the following topics when writing your essay. Your essay should be 400-500 words and typed in the box indicated below. Your essay will be judged on grammar, content (answer completely), and original ideas. Good Luck!

Essay Topics
- What is something you have changed your mind about in the last three years?
- French novelist Anatole France wrote: “An education isn’t how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It’s being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don’t.” What don’t you know?
- Tell us about an idea or experience you’ve encountered that you find intellectually engaging.
Essay Topic Choice
Essay Content*

Document Uploads
One page resume*
High School Transcript (unofficial is okay)*
SAT/ACT Scores

Complete Application
If needed, you can type any additional information or questions you have
Copy of Responses
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Phone
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