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Christians in Texas Scholarship

Funded by
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Ramiro Sierra
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2022
Winners Announced
Feb 28, 2022
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
Religion:
Must be a Christian
Residency:
Must live in Texas
Future Interests:
Must be interested in philanthropy
Education Level:
Religion:
Residency:
Future Interests:
Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
Must be a Christian
Must live in Texas
Must be interested in philanthropy

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,” -Will Durant.

Having a strong mental foundation of who you are and what values you want to employ in your life helps you build habits and achieve excellence.

This scholarship aims to support Christian college students residing in Texas who are interested in philanthropy. 

Any undergraduate or graduate student who lives in Texas, is part of the Christian faith, and is interested in pursuing philanthropy may apply for this scholarship. 

To apply, write three short essays telling us about your core values, motivation, your definition of excellence, and who you will thank first when you reach your goals.

Selection Criteria:
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Published October 15, 2021
$600
1 winner$600
Awarded
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2022
Winners Announced
Feb 28, 2022
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
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Essay Topic

Write three short essays. 1. Briefly explain your core values? What drives your every action? 2. What does excellence mean to you and how do you pursue it? 3. When you achieve your dream, who will you thank first?

400–600 words

Winners and Finalists

February 2022

Winners
Elizabeth Stavros
Texas Woman's University
Heath, TX
Finalists
Nicholas Powell
Western Governors University
North Richland Hills, TX
Jocelyn Galloso
University of Houston
Mission, TX
Jourdyn Horton
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center-El Paso
Log Cabin, TX
caelan Loera
St. Phillips College
San Antonio, TX
Emily Conn
University of the Incarnate Word
Lubbock, TX

Winning Application

Elizabeth Stavros
Texas Woman's UniversityHeath, TX
1. Perseverance and the desire to succeed is something that has guided me since I can remember. My parent's always told me to just try my best. I took this to mean not giving up when things get difficult. When difficulties arise and it comes time to persevere I turn to prayer and my church community to help overcome. This desire to succeed and be the best that I can, drives the majority of my actions. I don't want to be average. I think being average is wasted potential. I want to use my full potential and be able to shine the light of Christ to others. 2. Excellence doesn't always mean being the best, or at the top. Whenever I tried to play volleyball I was a benchwarmer. I honestly just was on the team because they didn't cut anybody. I used my time with sports as a way to build friendship. While I wasn't playing the game I was cheering others one. This ability to cheer my friends are in spite of my own ability may be why the friendship I built in volleyball have lasted throughout many stages of my life. My definition of excellence is using the resources one is given to their highest ability. Quality over quantity is a must. Success isn't measured by the materials you have, it is using your full potential. Not everyone has the same gifts, but I believe everyone is great at something. It takes work to find one's gift and be able to achieve excellence in it. 3. As I am walking across the stage with my doctorate, I think I will look at my husband first. He was with me before I even began this new journey back to school. We listened to the sermon series "Big Dreams" that talked about Nehemiah rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. This series is what lead to me believe that it is possible to quit my stable career, sell my house, and pursue my dreams by going back to school. Every week I had a new fear and the sermon talked specifically about it, from family, future, and time management I had complete faith that my new purpose was this journey to become a doctor. My husband didn't hesitate as I discussed this new purpose with him. He has supported me as we sold the house, and I left my job and we went down to one income. He didn't even second guess the fact that we would have to move across the country, leaving all our family and friends behind. His support has been instrumental in this pursuit and I honestly don't think I could do it without him.

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FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jan 31, 2022. Winners will be announced on Feb 28, 2022.

How will scholarship application information be used?

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What is the scholarship award?

Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.

When will the scholarship winner be chosen? How will they be notified?

The winner will be publicly announced on Feb 28, 2022. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.

How will the scholarship award be paid?

Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.

How will my scholarship application be verified?

Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.

How should I get in touch with questions?

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Does the scholarship have terms and conditions?

Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.

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