Carrollton H.S. Class of 1961

This scholarship was established by the alumni of the Carrollton High School graduating class of 1961.  One of the scholarship purposes is to motivate a high school student who has college potential not to drop out of school because the student sees no opportunity to go to college. 

Available to students graduating from: Any C-FB ISD High School

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Scholarship shall be awarded at the end of a junior's year to be paid upon the student's graduation from high school.

2. Applicant must be a CFB ISD student. 

3. Applicant must have above average grades in the sophomore year and the first half of the junior year OR above average SAT scores. 

4. Applicant must submit a written statement why he/she wants to go to college, his/her proposed course of study and why he/she needs financial assistance. 

5. Applicant must submit recommendation letters from at least 3 teachers or counselors who recommend the student for the scholarship.  The recommendation letter should state that the student has put forth the academic effort in high school, has shown a desire to attend college and a belief that financial assistance is needed.  

Under no circumstances shall race, religion or sex be given any consideration.