Apply for the Class of 2024 Dignity for All Texas Students ScholarshiP
Dear CISD Class of 2024,
Dignity for All Texas Students is a Southlake-based non-profit organization focused on fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Carroll ISD schools and the Southlake community.
Dignity for All Texas Students is honored to once again award two $1,000 scholarships to CISD Class of 2024 Seniors. This year, Dignity is honoring student Upstanders with two ways to be considered: student essay or community nomination. CLICK THE IMAGES BELOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION OR NOMINATION.
Are You An Upstander?
"An upstander is a person who chooses to take positive action in the face of injustice in society or in situations where individuals need assistance." (https://www.niot.org/blog/lets-define-upstander)
"An upstander is a person who recognizes injustice, knows their personal strengths and uses those strengths to create change." (https://humanrights.ca/upstander)
2024 Dignity for All Texas Students Senior Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and Timeline for both Essays and Nominations:
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Carroll Senior High School seniors graduating in the Spring of 2024 and planning to attend an accredited college or university are eligible to apply or be nominated.
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Student essays will be judged based on organization, content, creativity, and grammatical structure.
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Applications will open on February 5, 2024.
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Applications must be submitted by midnight CST on April 3, 2024.
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The Dignity for All Texas Students 2023 Scholarship recipients will be notified on April 19, 2024.
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The presentation of the award will occur at the Senior Awards Ceremony on April 24, 2024.
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Award funds will be sent directly to the accredited college/university upon enrollment in Summer or Fall 2024.