Thompsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Application 2023

The deadline for all applications is April 14, 2023, at 11:59 pm. This means the application must be received by this date and this time. Only completed applications will be considered.

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 1050 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).
Student is ineligible for this scholarship if she has already received a full university scholarship that covers tuition, books, room and board, and transportation.

Scholarship Award: A one-time scholarship per recipient of $3,000. Three scholarships will be awarded: one from each of the school districts.

Before you begin, be sure you have a .pdf version of each one of the following:

An Official 7-semester high school transcript, which includes your name at the top and which includes your Senior Fall semester. Please allow sufficient time to request and receive your official transcript from your school registrar.
Your SAT and/or ACT scores
Either one of these two documents:
- Your FAFSA-Student Aid Report (SAR) showing parents’ income and EFC (Expected Family Contribution); or
- A copy of your TASFA
A resumé detailing your high school activities, volunteer work, and honors or recognitions you have received
An essay of no more than 250 words describing your educational goals and STEM career aspirations for the future.

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* 1. Enter your contact information.

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Address

Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Email Address

Cell Phone

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* 2. Enter the name of your high school.

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* 3. Select your school district from the dropdown.

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

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Address

Address 2

City

State

ZIP

Email Address

Cell Phone

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* 5. Do you have any siblings?

Yes

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* 6. Enter the ages of your siblings.

If you have more than one sibling, use a comma to separate the numbers. (Ex: 9, 15, 17)

If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

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* 7. Are any of your siblings currently attending college or university?

Yes

Not applicable, I don't have any siblings

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* 8. How many of your siblings are currently attending college?

If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

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* 9. List the colleges/universities to which you have applied for admission. After each one, indicate acceptance with a yes, no or unknown.

Example:
1. University of Texas, yes
2. University of Houston, unknown

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* 10. Have you been awarded any financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, or grants?

List the source, kind of aid and indicate the amount.

Example: National Honor Society, grant, $2000
Example: Texas A&M, Work/Study, $5000
Example: Texas A&M, Loan, $6000

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* 11. Enter your class ranking

I rank

In a class of

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* 12. What STEM field of study do you plan to pursue?

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* 13. FAFSA or TASFA DOCUMENTATION in .pdf format- REQUIRED

Upload either your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) showing EFC and parents' income OR a copy of your TASFA form in .pdf format. You MUST upload this document..

PDF file types only.

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* 14. OFFICIAL 7-SEMESTER HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT in .pdf format - REQUIRED

Upload your OFFICIAL 7-semester high school (MUST show your name at the top and MUST include your Senior Fall semester) in .pdf format. You MUST upload this document.

PDF file types only.

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* 15. Upload either ACT or SAT scores in .pdf format - REQUIRED

Upload your scores in .pdf format from ONE of these tests: ACT or SAT. If you took BOTH tests and you want to submit them both, upload one here, then go to the next question to upload the other. If you only have ONE of these tests to submit, upload it here, then SKIP the next question.

PDF file types only.

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* 16. ACT or SAT scores in .pdf format - OPTIONAL

If you took BOTH the ACT and SAT, upload the score that wasn't submitted in the previous question. Skip this question if you have only one score to upload.

PDF file types only.

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* 17. RESUME in .pdf format - REQUIRED
Please upload your resume in .pdf format. It should list all high school and extracurricular activities plus volunteer work.

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.

Please upload your resume in .pdf format.

PDF file types only.

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* 18. STUDENT’S ESSAY - REQUIRED
Upload in .pdf format an essay of no more than 250 words summarizing your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and your long-term goals.

PDF file types only.

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* 19. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, room and board or for other items required by your college or university. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be provided with instructions and a disbursement form to claim your scholarship. In some cases, these funds may be considered by the Internal Revenue Service as taxable income. Please consult your tax advisor.

Once the application deadline has passed, no additional applications will be accepted. This means the application and all required documents in their specified formats must be received by the deadline date and time. Only completed applications will be considered.

By clicking 'yes' below, I attest that the information submitted is accurate.

Yes

Thompsen-Baker-Telfer Scholarship Application 2023

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* 1. Enter your contact information.

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* 2. Enter the name of your high school.

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* 3. Select your school district from the dropdown.

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

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* 5. Do you have any siblings?

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* 6. Enter the ages of your siblings. If you have more than one sibling, use a comma to separate the numbers. (Ex: 9, 15, 17) If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

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* 7. Are any of your siblings currently attending college or university?

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* 8. How many of your siblings are currently attending college?If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

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* 9. List the colleges/universities to which you have applied for admission. After each one, indicate acceptance with a yes, no or unknown.Example: 1. University of Texas, yes2. University of Houston, unknown

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* 10. Have you been awarded any financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, or grants? List the source, kind of aid and indicate the amount.Example: National Honor Society, grant, $2000Example: Texas A&M, Work/Study, $5000Example: Texas A&M, Loan, $6000

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* 11. Enter your class ranking

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* 12. What STEM field of study do you plan to pursue?

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* 13. FAFSA or TASFA DOCUMENTATION in .pdf format- REQUIRED

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* 14. OFFICIAL 7-SEMESTER HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT in .pdf format - REQUIRED

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* 15. Upload either ACT or SAT scores in .pdf format - REQUIRED

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* 16. ACT or SAT scores in .pdf format - OPTIONAL

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* 18. STUDENT’S ESSAY - REQUIREDUpload in .pdf format an essay of no more than 250 words summarizing your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and your long-term goals.

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* 6. Enter the ages of your siblings.

If you have more than one sibling, use a comma to separate the numbers. (Ex: 9, 15, 17)

If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

* 8. How many of your siblings are currently attending college?

If you do not have any siblings, skip this question.

* 9. List the colleges/universities to which you have applied for admission. After each one, indicate acceptance with a yes, no or unknown.

Example:
1. University of Texas, yes
2. University of Houston, unknown

* 10. Have you been awarded any financial aid in the form of scholarships, loans, or grants?

List the source, kind of aid and indicate the amount.

Example: National Honor Society, grant, $2000
Example: Texas A&M, Work/Study, $5000
Example: Texas A&M, Loan, $6000

* 18. STUDENT’S ESSAY - REQUIRED
Upload in .pdf format an essay of no more than 250 words summarizing your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and your long-term goals.