This application is available: February 1, 2026 through April 15, 2026

  • The deadline for submitting all applications is April 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
  • The application automatically saves your progress until you click the DONE button at the bottom of the last page. You can leave your application open and return to add/update details such as your choice of University or additional scholarship offers. You should use the same computer to begin, edit and complete your application.
  • You must upload all required PDF files.
  • You must click DONE for your application to be considered.
  • You may only submit one application.

Applicant Requirements: Must meet ALL of the following requirements:
  • Female high school senior pursuing collegiate study in the STEM fields with a combined score of at least 1100 in the Reading and Math portions of the SAT or a score of 21 on the ACT
  • Must be enrolled as a full-time student in Alief ISD, Spring Branch ISD, or Houston ISD
  • Must be applying to a four-year college or university anywhere in the United States
  • Must have successfully completed either the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid).

Scholarship Award: A one-time scholarship per recipient of $5,000.
  • A Scholarship will be awarded, to one female student in each of these districts: Alief I.S.D., Houston I.S.D. and Spring Branch I.S.D.
**Student is ineligible for this scholarship if she has already been offered
a full scholarship that covers tuition, room and board.**

Before you begin, be sure you have a .pdf version of each one of the following:
  1. An Official 7-semester high school transcript (MUST show your name at the top, MUST include your Senior Fall semester and MUST include the Registrar's Signature). Please allow sufficient time to request and receive your official transcript from your school registrar. If you receive an official transcript in a sealed envelope you may open the envelope and scan pages to a .pdf document. If your Registrar can submit an Official transcript directly to us, please have them email the transcript in .pdf format to:
    thomsenbakertelferscholarship@gmail.com
    with Subject: Your name Official Transcript
  2. Your SAT and/or ACT scores report
  3. Either one of these two documents:
    • Your complete FAFSA Application or a copy of your TASFA Application
  4. A resumé detailing your high school and extra curricular activities, volunteer work, and honors or recognitions you have received. Also include any summer or part time employment. For each activity, include: the name of the organization/activity; number of years you participated; major offices held and for how long; any significant contributions.
  5. An essay of no more than 250 words describing your educational goals, STEM career aspirations for the future, your long-term goals and why you believe you have earned this Scholarship opportunity.

NOTE: For any problems submitting the application or uploading your documents, please send an email describing the issue to: thomsenbakertelferscholarship@gmail.com
with the Subject: Application Issue

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* 1. Enter your contact information.

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* 2. Select your school district from the dropdown list.

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* 3. Enter the full name of your high school.

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* 4. Provide the contact information for a parent or guardian.

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