2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Name Scholarship Description This scholarship is being created in the memory of Albert L. Crayton, a Vietnam war veteran who suffered from PTSD as a result of his service in the United States Air Force. Albert felt those who were afflicted with trauma from their service time were unable to access necessary supports Albert L. Crayton needed to handle the transition from military life back into the community. He also felt that it was Memorial Scholarship even more difficult to receive help if these supports were needed later in life rather than right after discharge. This scholarship will go to an individual who desires a pursuit of change in the mental health community for those who have served their country, along with many others who suffer from mental health issues daily. Angel Flores Memorial Angel Flores was just beginning high school when he was struck by a car. He loved life, his Scholarship family and school. He wanted to make his parents proud and set a good example for his sisters. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating AVID senior who has been in the AVID system at AVID Scholarship least three years. The student must have a record of leadership in AVID or in another school organization, and plan to attend a 4-year college or university. This scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Dalton Debrick by The B.I.G. D.O.G.S. Youth Organization and his family. Dalton was a 2014 graduate of Nimitz High School who was B.I.G.D.O.G.S active in youth sports in the Irving community for over 13 years, including the B.I.G. D.O.G.S. Organization Organization. This scholarship is awarded to a male graduating Nimitz senior. The student must Scholarship in Memory have been involved in at least four consecutive years in City of Irving and/or YMCA Sports. The of Dalton Debrick student must demonstrate academic success by holding a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have given back to the Irving community. Banking on America This scholarship was established in 1994 by Bank of America and is awarded to a graduating Scholarship senior who plans to pursue a business-related course of study at a college or university. Over forty-five plus years, Barbara Cardwell served the Irving ISD school district, faculty, staff, and students in a myriad of ways culminating in her twenty-one years of service as an Irving ISD Board of Trustee, with the highest quality of education services for the students of Irving ISD as Barbara Cardwell Future her driving force. Mrs. Cardwell knew that securing top-notch educators was necessary to of Education achieve excellence. In continued support of the students of Irving ISD and to encourage students Scholarship to consider teaching as a profession, the Barbara Cardwell Future of Education Scholarship was established to assist an Irving ISD senior intending to pursue a college degree and certification to teach. The Barton Alumni Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff of Barton Barton Alumni Elementary School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Barton for more than Scholarship three years. This scholarship is awarded to four graduating students who demonstrate a demonstrate good character as evidenced in at least two letters of recommendation, and have actively participated in community activities or community service during his/her high school years. The student must Baylor Scott & White demonstrate active participation in extracurricular activities or organizations for two years during Medical Center- Irving his/her high school years. connection to Baylor-Irving by having volunteered at the hospital, Scholarship completed a junior student rotation, or completed a senior internship through the HOSA program. The student must plan to pursue higher education at a four-year college or university to major in a healthcare-related field. The student must rank in the top 10% of his/her high school class. The student must BBCPC teachers feel that their students are worthy of winning scholarships but they have a BCCPC Scholarship harder time qualifying for all the Foundation scholarships, hence, we can award our own. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Beatrice Ponce Garcia This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Irving High School Hispanic senior with a minimum Scholarship GPA of 85% who plans to pursue a college or university degree in education. Bioworld Foundation This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend the University of Texas at Scholarship Arlington. Established by Ed Farrow, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating female senior from Nimitz Bobby Lindamood High School who will be attending Dallas Baptist University. The student must also have a Scholarship for Girls minimum of a B average. Awarded to a graduating senior who singularly attended Britain Elementary School, Britain Mustangs demonstrates community service, submitted three letters of recommendation, and has a GPA of Scholarship 3.0 or higher. The recipient of this scholarship must have attended Lively in 3rd- 5th grade, held a minimum Bryan Esstman GPA of 3.0 as well as demonstrated service to others through community service or Scholarship philanthropy. Carolyn and David Yarborough Scholarship Chandra Maxey This scholarship was created to honor Chandra Maxey, long time Science teacher and leader at Scholarship BBCPC. In memory of all the love Christina showed all the children she met, the staff and students at TJ Lee established the Christina Mainard Memorial Scholarship. They were touched by Christina Christina Mainard Mainard’s commitment to educating all students while a Special Education Life Teaching Memorial Scholarship Assistant. She was driven to provide the best educational opportunities for her students. Although her life ended tragically early, she influenced many children and made a positive difference in the lives of all she knew. Clint Roddy Athletic The recipient of this scholarship must have participated in high school athletics, hold a 3.0 GPA, Scholarship and have at least 50 documented hours of community service. Coach Pam Owens Awarded to a female student from Nimitz High School who is a basketball player, trainer, or Memorial Scholarship manager during their senior year. Must be pursuing a certification or degree in higher education. The Credit Union of Texas-Jerry Christian Spirit of Achievement Scholarship was established to Credit Union of recognize retired Assistant Superintendent Jerry Christian for his long-term service and Texas-Jerry Christian dedication to Irving ISD, the Irving ISD Board of Trustees, and the Credit Union of Texas Board Spirit of Achievement of Directors. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating Irving ISD senior with a GPA of 2.5 Scholarship or higher and over 200 hours of community service. Crockett Middle School Established by the faculty and staff at Crockett Middle School, this scholarship is to be awarded Scholarship to a graduating senior who attended Crockett Middle School. Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Lamar Middle Schools for at least one year, has Crystal Graham served a minimum of 150 hours of community service and maintained an attendance record of Scholarship 90% or better. This scholarship is awarded to a senior who attended Bowie Middle School and has been directly Cubbies Against Cancer involved with someone who has been diagnosed with cancer (self, relative, friend). The student must also be in financial need. D-UP for Deebs Established in 2015 in memory of Dalton “Deebs” Debrick, a 2014 Nimitz graduate who passed Scholarship in Memory away his first week of college at Texas Tech, this scholarship is awarded to a male graduating of Dalton August Nimitz senior who intends to pursue a degree in education to teach and coach. The student must Debrick have been involved in team sports at the high school varsity level, exemplify school spirit, have 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities academic success with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have given back to the Irving community. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who ranks in the top 25% of his/her class, David H. Brune participates in advanced academic courses, and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in liberal Memorial Scholarship arts/pre-law at an accredited 4-year college or a University in Texas. Deborah George The Deborah George Scholarship for GT Mathematics was established in honor of Deborah Scholarship for GT George for her retirement from Irving ISD and is awarded to a graduating senior who is pursuing Mathematics a STEM degree and participated in Gifted and Talented classes. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior with academic achievement and financial Dr. Doug Won need. The candidate must write an essay on how he/she plans to give back to his/her Scholarship community. Dr. John Townley Established in memory of former IISD Superintendent, Dr. John F. Townley, this scholarship is Scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in education at a college or university. This scholarship is awarded to four graduating seniors from four unique IISD High Schools who Dr. Pepper Scholarship plan to pursue a degree or additional education at a technical institute, college or university. Dr. Richard Bates Established in 1987 in memory of Dr. Richard Bates, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating Scholarship senior who plans to major in education or pre-med. Eddie Vernon The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduate of Barbara Cardwell Career Preparatory Scholarship Center or Irving High School and have been through hardship/trials and shown perseverance. Erika and German This scholarship is awarded to a Hispanic senior seeking a major in education or music with an Clouet Memorial overall average of 85%. Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a student that lives in the Espanita Addition who plans to attend Espanita Homeowners community college, a 4-year college or an accredited technical school. Additionally, the student Association Scholarship must hold a minimum GPA of 2.5. Established by Evelyn Clifton and endowed by her children and friends to honor her memory, this Evelyn Clifton scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Clifton Early Childhood School. This Scholarship scholarship is awarded to a student who plans to major in education at a college or university; preferably with emphasis on early childhood development. Established by Exxon in 1992, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating Hispanic This Exxon Mobil Hispanic scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior and former Bowie Middle School student who has Scholarship overcome senior with a financial need who has an overall average of 85% and plans to pursue a college or university degree. obstacles to achieve academic success. Farine Elementary This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Irving ISD senior who is planning to pursue a Scholarship post-secondary education and who attended Farine Elementary School for at least three years. Federal Home Loan This scholarship is awarded to a graduating female pursuing a STEM career path who has Bank of Dallas maintained a 3.0 GPA, had a 95% attendance rate and has community service hours. Scholarship Fernando was the first memorial scholarship set up at Bowie. He was killed in a drive by shooting Fernando Garcia at his apartment. He had made such strides from 6th grade to 8th grade, it was our way oh Memorial Scholarship honoring his hard work. The Forever a Bulldog Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff at J. Haley Forever a Bulldog Elementary School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended J. Haley for more than Scholarship two years and has a GPA of 2.0 or greater. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Gary L. Schepf, and Irving ISD Career and Technical Coordinator, established this scholarship to Gary L. Schepf Servant recognize a graduating senior who is a servant leader. This scholarship is awarded to a student Leader Scholarship from Nimitz High School and Singley Academy who served as a class officer, served as a Student Council Officer, and served as a Career and Technical Student Organization officer. Gary L. Schepf, and Irving ISD Career and Technical Coordinator, established this scholarship to Gary L. Schepf Servant recognize a graduating senior who is a servant leader. This scholarship is awarded to a student Leader from Nimitz High School and Singley Academy who served as a class officer, served as a Scholarship-Singley Student Council Officer, and served as a Career and Technical Student Organization officer. This scholarship was established in 2013 by Gladys Valchar to celebrate her 44 years of association with Irving High School students as a teacher and counselor. Having personally and professionally seen how the opportunity for a college education can change a person’s future, Gladys Valchar Ms. Valchar intends for this scholarship to be awarded to an Irving High School graduate who will Opportunity be the first in his/her family to attend college. The applicant must rank in the top 20% of the Scholarship class, have financial need, be involved in at least one extracurricular activity during his/her senior year, have at least 25 hours of documented volunteer service (other than the SAVE teacher assistant program) or have worked at least the last 2 years, and plan to attend either a Dallas County Community College or the University of North Texas-Denton. Established in 2015 in loving memory of Harry A. Kimbriel, III, devoted husband, friend and community leader, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates Hank Kimbriel Memorial leadership skills, preferably on the lacrosse field. However, consideration will be given to other Scholarship sports, as well as leadership in school, church and the community. In a world where things are often “all about me,” candidates must be team players and give examples of what they have This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a 4-year college degree who has Hayden Morgan demonstrated involvement in both extracurricular and community activities while maintaining a Memorial Scholarship high academic standard. Created and supported by the National Council of Jewish Women, this scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors from the following high schools: Irving, Nimitz, MacArthur, Singley Academy or Barbara Cardwell Preparatory Center. The student must have completed at least HIPPY one year in the HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters) program, have a minimum of a B average and have completed a minimum of 20 hours of community service or volunteer work. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of a minority culture who has exhibited Hitachi Minority academic achievement, has financial need, and plans to pursue a degree in engineering, math or Scholarship science at a college or university. Hitachi Women This scholarship is awarded to a graduating female senior who has exhibited academic Engineering achievement, has financial need, and plans to pursue a degree in engineering, math or science Scholarship at a college or university. The HMS Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in HMS Scholarship computer science. IHCC Education The IHCC Education Foundation Scholarship on behalf of Mary Richarte is awarded to a Foundation on behalf of graduating Hispanic or Latino senior who has participated in community service and who plans to Mary Richarte pursue a degree in Business/Entrepreneurship or Education. Awarded to a graduating female student who was born in a country other than the United States IIWC Sophia Stimpson and is pursuing a degree in a STEM related field at any institution of higher learning and has Memorial Scholarship maintained a GPA of at least 3.0. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities The Irving Amateur Radio Club is partnered with Betcha Bingo to distribute funding to our Irving Amateur Radio community for charitable purposes. Our club wants to encourage young people to enter science Club Scholarship and electronics related technical fields which are involved with radio frequency communication. Awarded to a graduating senior from any high school in Irving who intends to pursue the study of Irving Art Association art in an accredited school of higher learning in which they will either major or minor in an art Scholarship related field. Irving Convention and This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a course of study in the Visitors Bureau hospitality industry at an institution of higher learning and enter the hospitality field as a career. Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry includes programs of study such as: Food and Beverage/Restaurant Scholarship Management, Hotel-Motel, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from any school that is in Irving, Texas. This Irving Friendship student must be involved in his/her community through active volunteer service. Students that Foundation Scholarship demonstrate economic need will receive special consideration. Regardless of their life circumstances, AVID students overcome obstacles and achieve success. They graduate and attend college at higher rates, but more importantly, they can think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently conquer future challenges that await them. Irving High School AVID This scholarship was created to help our Irving High AVID students lessen the financial burden of Scholarship higher education. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to endow a scholarship specifically for AVID students through the Irving Schools Foundation that will benefit our AVID seniors for years to come. The Irving High School Mathematics Scholarship was created to recognize a top performing Irving High School mathematics student and to reward them for their hard work throughout their high school career. Mathematics As potential recipients are pursuing a career in a STEM related field, the scholarship was also Scholarship created to raise student awareness of the importance of pursuing careers in STEM fields. Irving Hispanic The Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was established to recognize a Hispanic Chamber Education student in the Irving school district, who needs financial assistance in pursuing a degree in Foundation Scholarship business or entrepreneurship and has participated in community activities. Irving Hispanic The Joshua D. Lopez Scholarship is awarded to a graduating Hispanic or Latino senior who has Chamber in honor of participated in community service and who plans to pursue a degree in Joshua D. Lopez Business/Entrepreneurship. Scholarship The Irving High Business/ Marketing Scholarship Fund has been established to provide Irving HS Be a Tiger in scholarships to deserving Irving high school men and women. the Business World In order to apply, you must be an Irving high student, as a junior or senior in a CTE-Business Scholarship class or a DECA member. Irving Las Colinas The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce Community Scholarship is awarded to a Chamber of Commerce graduating senior who has maintained a GPA of 2.0 or greater and been involved in the Community Scholarship community. Irving Las Colinas This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from MacArthur High School who exhibits Rotary Doug Fox academic, community and leadership success. Special consideration will be given to students (MacArthur) Scholarship who are graduates of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) or the Rotaract Club. Irving Las Colinas This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Irving High School who exhibits Rotary Irving High academic, community and leadership success. Special consideration will be given to students School Scholarship who are graduates of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) or the Rotaract Club. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Irving Las Colinas This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Nimitz High School who exhibits Rotary Nimitz High academic, community and leadership success. Special consideration will be given to a student School Scholarship that is a graduate of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) or the Rotaract Club. Irving Las Colinas This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Singley Academy who exhibits Rotary Singley academic, community and leadership success. Special consideration will be given to a student Scholarship that is a graduate of RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) or the Rotaract Club. Irving News/Louise Established in 1990 and given in memory of Louise Whitmer, a former editor of the newspaper, Whitmer Memorial this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in journalism at a college Journalism Scholarship or university. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Barbara Cardwell Preparatory to use for tuition at a Irving Noonday Lions college or technical university of his/her choice and obtain skills and/or professional certification Cardwell Preparatory to be used in the job market. Preference will be given to a student who has served the Scholarship community outside of the school environment. Established by the Irving Noonday Lions Club in 2003, this scholarship is awarded to two seniors Irving Noonday Lions who have demonstrated service to their community outside the school environment, and plan to Community Service continue after college. These recipients must have at least 50 hours of community service Club Scholarships outside the school. The Irving Police Department David Paris Memorial Scholarship was established to recognize Irving Police Irving Police Assistant Chief David G. Paris for his dedication and service to the Irving Police Department David Paris Department. This scholarship is awarded to a Singley Academy graduate enrolled in the Law Memorial Scholarship Enforcement Specialty Program who plans to pursue a career in criminal justice. Irving Sunrise Rotary in Established by the Irving Sunrise Rotary and funded by Austin Connelly and Rotary members, honor of Austin this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from the Irving Independent School District. Connelly This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in a school or community-based arts organization or who has taken private lessons for a minimum of two years Irving Symphony and plans to pursue a degree in the performing arts (music, dance, drama) at a college or League Scholarship for university. The student must have a minimum grade point average of 85% and demonstrate the Performing Arts good character. Two (2) letters of recommendation; one school-related and one community-related are required. Irving Women's Network Scholarship for Project IWN is a PIE with Project PASS and we want to help those girls with the least support from their PASS In Memory of family. Sandy Lobdell Jack E. Singley This scholarship is awarded to a senior from Singley Academy who has had great academic Academy 10th achievement, participated in school and community activities, and has a financial need. This Anniversary scholarship is awarded to one student from each floor. Academy Medical/Legal specialties, Scholarship Academy STEM specialties, and Academy Arts & Communications specialties. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior, one from each High School, who has Jack E. Singley exhibited outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activities and community Scholarship service. Established by Dennis and Diane Ortiz in memory of their son, James Tews, in 2017. The James Tews Memorial recipient of this scholarship must have attended MacArthur High School and been involved in Leadership Scholarship Fine Arts. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Jearlene Miller Book Ensuring all students have equitable opportunities to attend college after graduation regardless Scholarship race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and religion. Jeff Youngblood The recipient of this scholarship must have a 3.0 gpa and at least 50 document community Fastsigns Scholarship service hours. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in a performing music Jerry Roe Memorial organization for two years, demonstrates good character, and plans to pursue a 4-year college Scholarship degree with a major in music. This student must possess an overall average of 90% or above in music, and be active in school and community activities. Jessica Renee This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career as a teacher. Chermely Scholarship The student must have community service hours. This scholarship was created in honor of Jim Bennett, established by Kevin Phillips. Student Jim Bennett Dream Big must have participated in traditional sports their junior and senior years. (soccer, football, Scholarship basketball, baseball, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading and/or swimming). This student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.50 and must be a graduate from Irving High School. Jo Carol Adamson The Jo Carol Adamson Stallion Strong Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff Stallion Strong of Stipes Elementary School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Stipes Scholarship Elementary School and maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Joe and Mella Ponce This scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors who have an overall average of 85% and Scholarship plan to pursue a college or university degree. Joe Ponce Memorial This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who participated in football and/or track Football/Track during his/her junior or senior year, plans to pursue additional education at a technical institute, Scholarship college or university, has financial need, and takes part in school and community activities. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Nimitz High School senior who has participated in John & Margie Stipes athletics, athletic training, cheerleading, or drill team his/her junior and senior years, has an Scholarship overall average of 85% or above, and plans to pursue a degree in education or athletic training at a college or university. This scholarship was established by John R. Good Elementary School alumni for a student who attended John R. Good Elementary for at least 3 school years. The recipient must hold a John R. Good Alum minimum GPA of 3.0, have participated in school activities, and earned at least 100 hours of Scholarship community service. This student must demonstrate that he/she has overcome adverse economic, social or academic hardship. The recipient must be graduating from Irving High School. John Stipes Memorial This scholarship is awarded to four graduating seniors who have overcome adverse social, Motivational economic, or personal situations to graduate from high school. Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who ranks in the upper 20% of his/her class, Jordan Wayne Luddeke must provide proof of community service, must be enrolled in a school organization or activity, Memorial Scholarship describe financial need, and be open to any area of undergraduate study. This scholarship is awarded to four graduating seniors from any Irving ISD high school who have participated in junior/senior athletic programs. A varsity letter is not required. Applicants must Joy and Ralph Ellis rank in the upper 40% of their graduating class, attempt and pass twelve (12) hours per Scholarship for Athletes semester, and be enrolled as full-time students for continued participation in the scholarship program. Participation in college athletic programs is not required. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Established in 2009 by the Association of Texas Professional Educators and given in memory of Judy Coyle Irving ATPE Mrs. Judy Coyle, this scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who have proven academic Scholarship achievement, are involved in community and school activities, and plan to major in education. Judy Hammond This scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors from any Irving ISD high school who have Memorial Athletic participated in junior/ senior athletic programs. A varsity letter is not required. Participation in Scholarship college athletic programs is not required. Kay Branch "Old Squirt" This scholarship was set to honor Kay Branch and her 50 years of service in the Irving ISD. Scholarship The Keyes to Success Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff of Keyes Keyes to Success Elementary School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Keyes for more than two Scholarship years, who has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and who plans to pursue a degree in education. Established by Suzanne Kline, a Irving ISD educator, and her family, this scholarship is awarded Kline Family to a graduating senior who attended John Haley for at least three years, has a GPA of at least Scholarship 3.0 and has community and athletic involvement. Ladybird Johnson The Lady Bird Johnson Middle School Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff Middle School of Lady Bird Johnson Middle School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Scholarship Johnson Middle School and has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Lance CPL. Nazario This scholarship is awarded to two graduating seniors in the upper 25% of their class who have Serrano Memorial demonstrated community service involvement. Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior with an overall average of 85% or above. The Larry Allen Spriggs recipient plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy or special education and has shown an Scholarship interest in volunteering with physically/ mentally challenged individuals. Larry Parrish Memorial Larry Parrish taught all of his 32 years at Bowie (except for the post fire year in the 70's Scholarship when part of Bowie was being rebuilt). He loved history and he loved football. Las Colinas Cancer Center Foundation This scholarship is awarded to a graduating Irving ISD senior who ranks in the top 10% of his/her Scholarship by Dr. class and has a desire to pursue a degree in the medical field. Gregory A. Echt This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated the desire to pursue a college Lauralee Hubbard degree, has shown the capacity to succeed in the face of adversity, and has a financial need. Memorial Scholarship Community service and/or school involvement are important criteria that will be considered. This scholarship is awarded to an IHS band member who plans to major in Instrumental Music Education in honor of Lee South. Mr. South taught at IHS, Travis MS, Lamar MS and several other middle schools in Irving ISD. He retired from teaching in 2004 and continued to serve as an Lee South Memorial adjudicator for the next fourteen years. In 2014, he was inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Scholarship Bandmaster’s Hall of Fame. In 2017, he received the Meritorious Achievement Award by the Texas Bandmaster’s Association. Mr. South passed away in April of 2019 and wanted to continue to encourage young musicians and the advancement of music education in our schools. Established in 2010 in loving memory of Lindsey Nicole Lear by friends and family, this Lindsey Lear Memorial scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Irving High School who exemplifies school Scholarship spirit and is a leader in school and community activities. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Linebarger Goggan This scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement. The Blair & Sampson student must have been involved in extracurricular activities throughout his/her high school Scholarship education, such as community service, school activities, and work. Lisa Cartwright This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has a GPA of at least 3.0, attended Memorial Scholarship Crockett Middle School all three years of middle school, has exemplary attendance and plans to from Irving ISD Libraries attend a four-year university. Awarded to a graduating senior who attended the Live2Lead leadership conference in the Fall of Live2Lead Scholarship 2017 and submitted an essay about leadership. Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Lively Elementary School for at least three years. Lively Elementary This scholarship may be used for trade school, community college, technical college, or four-year Scholarship university. Loren and Hattie Bell This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a college or university Houtchens Scholarship degree in any field, and whose family’s primary source of income is from education. Luminant Energy This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in a STEM Scholarship field. MacArthur High School This scholarship is awarded to a senior that has participated for three years in the Architecture, Architecture, Construction and Engineering program at MacArthur High School. The student must hold a Construction and minimum GPA of 3.0, have maintained good citizenship, and plan on attending a community Engineering college or university to pursue further education in architecture, construction or engineering. Scholarship MacArthur OBGYN This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who is presently participating in the TAPPS Scholarship in memory program or has in the past. The student must have academic achievement with emphasis on of Dr. David Wollenman science and math. The faculty and staff of MacArthur High School established this scholarship to honor Akin MacArthur Scholarship Ayodele, a dedicated servant leader. This scholarship is awarded to a MacArthur graduating in honor of Akin senior who has maintained a GPA of 85 or higher, has exemplary attendance, and has at least Ayodele 200 hours of community service. Marcella Porter Health & This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in the upper 25% of his/her class who plans Physical Education to pursue college certification to teach or coach health and/or physical education. Scholarship Margaret Young Memorial Scholarship The Margie Stipes Stallion Strong Scholarship was created to acknowledge students who Margie Stipes Stallion attended Stipes for at least one year, has maintained a GPA of 85 or better, and participated in Strong Scholarship school activities. Marilyn Polous This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in community Community Service service. Scholarship Established by Bill Werner in memory of his sister Marjorie Sue Lee, this scholarship is awarded Marjorie Sue Lee to a graduating senior from Nimitz High School who attended Britain Elementary and Bowie Memorial Scholarship Middle School. The recipient must plan to major in education and become an elementary teacher for the Irving Independent School District. Mary D. Lankford Scholarship to be awarded to librarian at IISD that has yet to complete graduate work. Must Scholarship include two letters of recommendation. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Mary was a student and teacher at Bowie Middle School. In her 15th year of teaching she was Mary McKean Memorial struck by a rare form of cancer which finally took her life in what would have been her her 19th Scholarship year of teaching. Mary loved teaching, but mostly she just loved life. Mary McKean Volleyball This scholarship is being created because Mary loved this sport and loved girls who were Scholarship dedicated to it. Thus the requirement they have played all four years. The Mary Rudisell Honorary Scholarship was created in honor of Mary Rudisell to acknowledge Mary Rudisell Honorary a student who attended Clifton Early Childhood School, has a record of community service and Scholarship has a commitment to learning.

This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in art, has an Michael Sigurdson overall average of 85% or above with an average of 90% or above in art, and plans to pursue Memorial Scholarship a college or university degree in art.

Mike Luttrell Athletic The recipient of this scholarship must be a high school athlete. Scholarship MRB Contractors This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Nimitz High School who has a minimum Scholarship GPA of 3.0 and who is involved in athletics and community service. Murphy Webster The recipient of this scholarship must have been an athlete that played football and is planning Athletic Scholarship on be a coach. Established by the faculty and staff of Bowie Middle School, this scholarship is awarded to a Nancy Chapman Golf graduating senior who participated in the golf program at any Irving ISD school their junior and Scholarship senior years. Nimitz Advanced Mathematics Scholarship The Nimitz Legacy Scholarship in honor of Nimitz’s 50th Anniversary is awarded to a student Nimitz Legacy that attended Nimitz High School for four years, participated in extracurricular activities for at Scholarship least one, has community service hours, and has a minimum GPA of 3.0 Nimitz Veterinary Science Scholarship in This scholarship was created to give Nimitz School of Veterinary Science Students the honor of Cynthia opportunity to continue their education in the field of Veterinary Science. (Cindy) Brown This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in the top 10% of his/her class who is active Nissan North America in extracurricular and community activities and pursuing a 4-year college degree with a business Scholarship or engineering major. Nissan-Irving First This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates academic success, Responder 9/11 participates in various high school activities and community service, demonstrates a responsible Memorial Scholarship attendance record, and is a relative to an Irving Firefighter. Established by Nita Patrick, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who must have a Nita Patrick Fine Arts B average and plans to attend a 4- year university or junior college of his/her choice. The Scholarship recipient must be involved in music (private lessons or through IISD) and plan to major or minor in fine arts. Nora and John McCaa This scholarship was established in 2017 to honor Dr. John & Nora McCaa and is awarded to a Scholarship graduating senior pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. 2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Once a Grizzly Always a The recipient of this scholarship must have attended Gilbert 3rd-5th grade and a was Gilbert Grizzly - Gilbert graduate. Elementary Scholarship Paul Burke Memorial Scholarship awarded to MacArthur graduate. Scholarship Phil Sims Memorial The recipient must have attended MacArthur HS, be a part of Avid or the CTE program, have Scholarship community involvement, and have been impacted by adoption and/or the foster care system. Phyllis Lyster Memorial Established in 1992 in memory of Phyllis Lyster, this scholarship is awarded to an Irving High Academic Scholarships School graduating senior who plans to pursue education at a vocational school. Established by Physical Therapy Associates of Irving, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating Physical senior who has worked in physical therapy and/or an athletic training setting for at least six Therapy/Athletic months, has an overall average of 85%, and plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy or Training Scholarship athletic training. Established by the faculty and staff of Pierce Early Childhood School, this scholarship is awarded Pierce Early Childhood to a graduating senior who attended Pierce for at least one year, has community service hours, Scholarship and at least a B GPA. This scholarship was created by Plastronics Socket Company and is awarded to a graduating Plastronics senior who has been forced to work full time to support himself/herself due to misfortune. The Perseverance student must have college admission grades. No direction for a major is required and the Scholarship scholarship is open to all students in day or night classes. The Randy Stipes Memorial Athletic Trainer Scholarship has been established in memory of Randy Stipes Memorial Randy Stipes and is awarded to a graduating senior who participated in athletic training their Athletic Trainer junior and/or senior years, maintained a GPA of 2.5 or greater, and plans to pursue a degree in Scholarship athletic training/kinesiology/exercise sports at a college or university. Raul Tapia Spirit of De This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended deZavala MS for at least two Zavala Service years, participated in school activities, have 120 community service hours and maintained a B Scholarship average. Rebecca Gordon Rebecca Gordon was the first student at Bowie to reach All State designation at Bowie. Her life Memorial Scholarship was cut short right before she began high school. Reverend Dr. Bill & Joan Labarr Pay It Forward The recipient of this scholarship must have a 3.0 GPA with 200 community service hours. 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2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who must have attended T.J. Lee or Sarah Cahill Good Brandenburg Elementary for at least one year and is interested in pursuing a service-related Citizen Scholarship career. The recipient must hold a minimum GPA of 2.5. Scott Zandt Memorial The recipient of this scholarship must be an Irving High School graduate, have participated in Scholarship high school football, and be pursing a trade or college degree. Shelton Family The Shelton Family Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from either MacArthur or Scholarship Nimitz High Schools who plans to pursue a degree in education. Singley Culinary

Scholarship Established in October 2004 by Louise and Robert Vandertulip to affirm Josiah’s life and honor his legacy of courage and sacrifice, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a Spc. Josiah Vandertulip 4-year college degree who has a B average or higher and shows creativity and humor. This Memorial Scholarship scholarship will honor the type of student Josiah was, and offer that student a chance to continue with his/her education; especially if his/her family is unable to provide for higher education. Stipes 10th Anniversary Awarded to a student who attended Stipes for at least one year, has maintained a GPA of 85 or Scholarship better, and participated in school activities. STUCO Viking Leader This scholarship is awarded to a Nimitz graduating senior who participated in Student Council for Scholarship at least two years and served as a Student Council officer. Terry Davis Memorial This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who attended J.O. Davis Elementary School Scholarship and is planning to pursue a college or university degree. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated an interest in Tiffani Cain Memorial photography, is involved in school and community activities, has an economic need, and plans to Scholarship major in the arts at a college or university. The Tiger Stripes Scholarship has been established by the faculty and staff of Irving High School Tiger Stripes and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Irving High School and maintained a GPA of Scholarship 3.0 or higher. Connect a Million Minds is an initiative designed to inspire students to pursue education and Time Warner Cable careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Girls and minority students have Connect a Million Minds long been underrepresented in STEM fields. Time Warner Cable is pleased to award a Diversity Scholarship scholarship to a graduating senior (female student or minority student) to pursue a college education in the areas of science, technology, engineering or math. Time Warner Cable Connect a Million Minds is an initiative designed to inspire students to pursue education and Connect a Million Minds careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Time Warner Cable is pleased to Scholarship award a scholarship to a graduating senior who will pursue a college education in the areas of (Communications science, technology, engineering or math. Scholarship) The Tom & Linda Ladusau Family Scholarship in honor of all past MacArthur baseball players Tom & Linda Ladusau who have played the game is awarded to a graduating senior who is a two year baseball Family Scholarship letterman, supports his teammates and coaches at all times, displays a passion for the game and is dedicated to improving his academic and baseball skills. The Townsell Timberwolf Scholarship in Memory of Pam Grady was established by the faculty Townsell Timberwolf and staff at Townsell Elementary School and is awarded to a graduating senior who attended Scholarship Townsell and wants to pursue a degree in education.

2020-2021 Scholarship Opportunities Toyota of Irving Endowed Legacy The Toyota of Irving Endowed Legacy Scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans Scholarship in Honor of to pursue a career in the automotive field. Vernon Shoemaker Travis Bobcats Excel Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Travis Middle School, has maintained a GPA of Scholarship 2.8 or higher, and demonstrated financial need. TXU Energy Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in marketing. Established in 2006 by the North Texas Chapter of the Hispanic Support Organization, this Verizon Eureka Alumni scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in the Scholarship HSO/MacArthur High School mentoring program and plans to attend an institution of higher learning. The student must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0. The Virginia L. Compton Kinkeade Kangaroo Scholarship has been established by the faculty Virginia L. Compton and staff at Kindeade Early Childhood School and is awarded to a graduating senior who Kinkeade Kangaroo attended Kinkeade for Pre-K, maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and who has at least 80 hours Scholarship of community service. Vistra Energy This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree in business. Scholarship Scholarship will be awarded to student that mentored a younger student in high school, earned William Walker Viking volunteered hours and attended Nimitz High School. Applicant must submit volunteer hours and Scholarship short statement regarding how giving back has changed their life as well as letter of recommendation from teacher, adult volunteer or administrator from NHS. Wings to Fly Established in 2017 by the faculty and staff at MacArthur High School, this scholarship is Scholarship from the awarded to a graduating senior from MacArthur who has maintained a GPA of 80% or higher, an MacArthur Faculty and attendance record of 97% or higher, and been involved in school activities. Staff Women of Irving High This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior woman from Irving High School who has Scholarship demonstrated good grades, attendance, and community involvement, and has financial need. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in a performing Woody Schober Music music organization for two years, has an overall average of 85% or above, with an average of Scholarship 90% or above in music, and who plans to pursue a college or university degree in music education.