2026 Leading with Excellence Scholarship

2026 Leading with Excellence Scholarship 

$1000 Scholarship Application Packet

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

This scholarship may be used at any four-year College or University (Trade, Technical, and Cosmetology Schools are ineligible)  Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the award winner upon enrollment verification

APPLICANT ELIGIBILTY:  

• A high school senior graduating from school in Tarrant County, Grand Prairie, TX, or the surrounding DFW Metroplex,

• Must demonstrate leadership academically and in the community

• Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, October 24, 2026.

  
  
  
  

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?"

  • 500-word minimum (maximum 1000 words)

  • 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.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.

For more information, contact academic@arlingtoneducation.org