LTEF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

LTEF scholarships are for graduating seniors of Lake Travis High School.

DUE DATE: Sunday, March 19, 2023 - MIDNIGHT

The application must be completed in one sitting - progress cannot be saved.

The LTEF scholarship process is open! We are asking scholarship applicants to complete this online application, SUBMIT BELOW, and then upload the following required documents to our new LTEF Scholarships Applicant Upload Form

Complete this online application and SUBMIT BELOW by Midnight, Sunday, March 19, 2023. There will be no exceptions. The application must be completed in one sitting - progress cannot be saved.

Please also upload the following at LTEF Scholarships Applicant Upload Form:

1) Your 7-semester transcript (Transcripts issued prior to the end of the 7th semester will not qualify your application for further review.)

2) Two signed letters of professional reference (non-relatives)

3) Optional: Your ACT or SAT scores

All uploaded items are also due by Sunday, March 19, 2023 no later than 12:00 MIDNIGHT:

Scholarship Funds

Check those for which you meet most of the criteria:

Trevor Searle “Live Life to the Fullest” Scholarship: Well-rounded, fun-loving student who is athletic, adventurous, committed to community, family and spirituality, and willing to take the road less traveled

Dan Hoffmann Memorial Scholarship: Student who was involved with LT Swim or LT Dive team.

Ginger Johnson Memorial Scholarship: Student who will pursue science in college, participated in UIL and took AP science level courses

Rachel Spelman Memorial Scholarship: Student who will attend Texas A&M; involved in volunteering and charitable organizations; currently working/summer employment and displays school spirit.

Lake Travis Film Festival: Student who has demonstrated a talent in film making, acting, or screen writing while at Lake Travis, or has demonstrated a talent in other areas, such as theater art, theater technology, gaming, graphic design, fine arts, etc., and may be considering a college major in a related field, such as radio, television, film, etc.

Primrose Schools Education Scholarship: Student who intends to pursue a degree in Education or Early Childhood Development. Primrose Alumni a plus but not a requirement.

Hugh L. Wolff Career and Technical Education Scholarship: Student who plans to attend a career or technical trade school (or community college) to pursue career and technical education.

Donna Wahl Memorial Scholarship: Student who has participated in extracurricular activities as a show of school pride and spirit, and may have struggled academically but is now preparing to continue their future in college, all the while making the LT campus and community a better place for all students and faculty.

LTEF Alumni Scholarship: Student who exhibits strong academic performance, community service and leadership, and embodies the Lake Travis spirit both at Lake Travis High School and within the greater community.

LTEF Butterfly Brunch Women's Scholarship: Female student who has exhibited strong leadership skills, participating in clubs and/or extracurricular activities, and volunteering in the community.

Colin Holst "Best Day Ever!" Scholarship: Awarded to a student who has balanced their school commitments along with their passion for making a positive impact on their classmates and/or community.

Hawkins Foundation Men's Soccer Scholarship: Student who plans to continue their education (college, university, vocational, technical school) and is a 2 year participant on LTHS Men's Soccer team, achieving strong academic results and showing leadership while devoting time/effort to soccer

Hawkins Foundation Model United Nations Scholarship: Student who plans to continue their education (college, university, vocational, technical school) and is a 2 year member of the LTHS Model United Nations, achieving strong academic results and showing leadership while devoting significant time/effort to Model UN.

Hawkins Foundation Scout Scholarship: Student who plans to continue their education (college, university, vocational, technical school) and has achieved the highest rank in Scouting (Boy Scout Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award recipients), achieving strong academic results and showing leadership while devoting significant time and effort to Scouting.

Lakeway Elementary PTO Scholarship: Student who exhibits a strong scholastic performance, community service and leadership skills in the Lake Travis area, and embodies the Mustang spirit. Applicants must have attended Lakeway Elementary for 3+ years.

Lake Travis Education Foundation Scholarship: A student who embodies, in spirit and deeds the exemplary culture of the Lake Travis school district. This year one of these will be reserved for a vocational student.

NOTE: Some named scholarship funds may not be awarded if adequate funding is not available in a given year. Additionally, if applicants do not meet the established guidelines, funds may be held over to future award years.

For each checked scholarship, including the LTEF Scholarship, provide brief statements of your qualifications.

Applicant Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):

Address:

City:

Zip:

Email address

Phone:

Parents/Guardians:

Ages of other dependent children in family:

Upload a suitable "head shot" style photo of yourself for use by our committee.

Schools Attended

Elementary Schools attended (include city and state if outside LTISD):

Middle Schools attended (include city and state if outside LTISD):

High Schools attended (include city and state if outside LTISD):

Colleges/Universities

List schools to which you are applying in order of preference, and note whether you've been accepted.

1st Choice:

Accepted?

2nd Choice:

Accepted?

3rd Choice:

Accepted?

What is your intended major and career goal? (150 words or less)

What personal goals have you set for yourself? (150 words or less)

Please fill in areas below with all pertinent information that you want the committee to review. No "resumes" or other information will be distributed to the scholarship committee.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE: List the most significant volunteer efforts in which you participated during your high school years. Indicate service performed, average number of hours per year, and grade level(s). [Example: Mobile Loaves & Fishes-8 hours/year-9th, 10th; Eagle Scout Project-50 hours/year-10th, 11th]

ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS: List your participation in activities and organizations during your high school years, both in school and outside of school, and grade levels for each. [Example: NHS-11th,12th; Football-9th,10th; Science Club-11th,12th; Church Youth Group-9th, 10th, 11th, 12th]

LEADERSHIP: List positions of leadership held during your high school years, both in school and outside of school, and grade level(s) for each. [Example: Class Secretary-10th, Scout Patrol Leader-9th]

WORK EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIPS: List your work experiences during your high school years, the approximate number of hours worked in the year, and grade level(s) for each. [Example: Taco Bell-food server-36 hours-11th]

WHAT WOULD A SCHOLARSHIP MEAN TO YOU: Please share with us your reasons for choosing to seek out this scholarship.

PLEASE SHARE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU THAT THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SHOULD KNOW:

Submission Instructions

STEP 1: Submit your Transcript and 2 Recommendation Letters to the online Google Form.
A copy of your 7-semester transcript and two signed letters of "professional" reference (i.e., teachers, counselors, pastors, employers) are required as part of the application. Reference letters from relatives do not qualify. Please submit your "two best" letters - we will not provide more than two reference letters for committee review. [Optional: You may submit your SAT/ACT scores for consideration.] Submit them online at LTEF Scholarships Applicant Upload Form no later than Midnight on the deadline date. Please be sure that your name appears at the top of each reference letter.

STEP 2: Submit This Application Below

Submit your online application form by using the button that follows. All forms must be submitted online no later than 12:00 MIDNIGHT on the night of the deadline. This form will automatically close, and late applications cannot be accepted.

STEP 3: Wait for Interview Notice
You will be notified by email if you have qualified for an interview.

Your online application form must be SUBMITTED BELOW and transcript plus signed reference letters uploaded to the Google Form by the deadlines set. You will receive a copy of your submission to the email you provide. It is the student's responsibility to be sure that recommendation letters are uploaded by the deadline. To be fair to all applicants, we must adhere to this policy. The application must be completed in one sitting - progress cannot be saved. No allowances will be given for "computer problems," so we encourage you to not wait until the last minute. Apply early!