Karla Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Karla Johnson was an extraordinary woman who devoted her life to her family, philanthropy, and uplifting others.
Driven by a deep passion for giving back, Karla’s next philanthropic endeavor was to establish a scholarship at her high school alma mater. This initiative is designed to help students pursue junior college or trade school, empowering them to achieve their dream careers.
The Karla Johnson Memorial Scholarship honors her legacy by supporting Gladewater High School alumni and graduating seniors as they take the next steps toward their goals.
Gladewater seniors or Gladewater High School alum are eligible to apply, with preference given to students planning to attend, or currently attending, a trade school or junior college.
To apply, respond to the three questions posed in the essay prompt below.
Respond to the following questions:
- What college or trade school are you attending? For high school seniors: Please include which schools you have applied to, and if you have been accepted to any. If you know where you will be enrolling, let us know that as well.
- Provide a personal statement of hobbies and extracurricular activities.
- Provide a brief explanation of your career goals.
Winners and Finalists
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The application deadline is Apr 14, 2026. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on May 15, 2026. 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.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future 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.
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.
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