About the Scholarship
Scholarship Guidelines:
This scholarship may be used at any two or four-year College or University (Trade, Technical and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible.)
Eligibility:
African-American high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas.
Plan to pursue a college degree in business, emphasis in Finance or Accounting
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Exceptional Leadership & Community Service and/or ROTC documented
Completed Scholarship Application with supporting documents uploaded
An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) submitted by your high school counselor or sent from an electronic system
Be a US citizen or hold a permanent visa card
Application and all supporting materials are due by 11:58 pm CST, on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
If applicant becomes a finalist, a personal interview MAY BE required.
Finalist will be notified of interview the week of Monday, March 3, 2025.
Scholarship award winner will be announced at the AISD Family Expo and Resource Fair on (TBD).
Application Package - before you begin the application have the following items available to upload:
Two letters of recommendation from: anyone (not related to you) who can speak to your college readiness and/or leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or with a community service project.
Proof of SAT or ACT score – Students can order their scores from the ACT/SAT testing websites. Check with your counselor because scores may already be on your official transcript.
Completed Academic Profile signed by your school counselor 2025 Academic Student Profile
Minimum 500 word typed essay, 1” margin, doubled spaced, 12 point - Times Roman font style on the topic:
What are your educational goals and objectives while attending a two or four-year college or university?
Discuss your plans for using your education to achieve your personal and professional goals. Describe how this scholarship will help you reach your goals.
The essay must be written in your voice. The use of AI or ChatGPT is strictly forbidden. Essays utilizing this format/software will be disqualified.
For more information contact academic@arlingtoneducation.org
***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON SECONDARY ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION***
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education
2025 Florence Ellen McCall Hires Bartley Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor
