2025 Leading with Excellence Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

This scholarship may be used at any four-year College or University (Trade, Technical and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible.)  Scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the student. 

DEADLINE: Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59pm on Saturday, October 10, 2025.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILTY:  A high school senior graduating from school in Tarrant County, Grand Prairie, TX, or the surrounding DFW Metroplex, who demonstrates leadership academically and in the community.

SCHOLARSHIP & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Scholarship Requirements

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

• Completed online scholarship application

• Original Essay

• Two letters of recommendation

• An Official High School transcript emailed to academic@arlingtoneducation.org

• Attend the YES Summit on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

  
  

  (UTA E.H. Hereford University Center, 300 West 1st St., Arlington, TX 76010) REGISTRATION LINK

Submission Requirements - 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, leadership ability within a club, organization, UIL group, or involvement with a community service project.

• Original Essay

  
  
  
  
  
  

• Topic: "What do leaders need to understand about diversity?"

• Rules: 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.

• Guidelines: 500 word minimum (Maximum 1000 word)

 ***SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE DISBURSED DIRECTLY TO THE AWARD WINNER UPON SECONDARY ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION AT AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY***

For more information, please visit: www.arlingtoneducation.org

The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education

Attn: ACADEMIC QUALIFYING COMMITTEE CHAIR

P.O. Box 150301

Arlington, TX 76015