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Step 1 of 7 - Personal Data

I. Personal Data II. Demographic Information III. High School Information IV. College/Vocational & Admission Information V. Essay

I. Personal Data

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1. Student's Full Name*

First Middle Last

2. Date of Birth*

3. Mobile Number*

4. Social Security Number (last 4 digits)

5. Email Address*

6. Home Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

7. What hobbies or extracurricular activities are you passionate about, and how have they contributed to your personal growth and development?

8. Parent or Guardian*

First Name

Last Name

Occupation

9. Number of Siblings

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

10. Current Grade Sibling 1

11. Current Grade Sibling 2

12. Current Grade Sibling 3

13. Current Grade Sibling 4

14. Current Grade Sibling 5

15. Current Grade Sibling 6

16. Current Grade Sibling 7

17. Number of people living in your house

18. Are you related (by blood, marriage, or adoption) to any of the directors or officers of the Foundation?*

Yes

19. If yes, please explain.*

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III. High School Information

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32. High School Attended*

33. City*

34. State*

35. High School Attended*

This scholarship is exclusively for the Rio Grande Valley and is only available to students attending high schools in the following counties: Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy.

36. City*

37. State*

38. Year of High School Graduation or GED*

39. Counselor’s Full Name

40. Counselor’s E-mail Address

41. Counselor’s Telephone Number

42. Upon completing high school, which educational path do you intend to pursue? Please select one of the following options*

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IV. College / Vocational & Admission Information

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49. List organizations/extracurricular activities you have participated in during high school.*

Organization /Activity

Period of Participation (in months)

Position

50. Total Organizations*

51. List honors/awards you have received during high school.*

Honors/Awards

Month and Year Received

52. Total Honors / Awards*

53. List community involvement in which you have participated in during high school.*

Activity

Period of Participation (in months)

Hours

54. Total Number of Hours*

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IV. College / Vocational & Admission Information

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55. Please select your vocational career*

56. Please describe any relevant experiences you have had in relation to your selected vocational career. This may include internships, jobs, job shadowing, training programs, or school projects.*

57. Have you identified your major area of study? Please select (options of majors are displayed)*

58. Other*

59. Have you been accepted for admission?*

Yes

60. If yes, Institution Attending.*

Institution Name:

Starting Date:

Estimated tuition cost* for 1 year:

*Tuition cost refers to the cost of tuition. It does not include room and board or any other college/university-specific fees.

61. Have you been awarded any other scholarships or financial aid?*

Yes

62. If yes, please estimate the annual amount of total aid received.*

63. Will you be working while attending school?*

Yes

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V. Essay

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Please attach a word or PDF document with the following specifications. Essays that do not comply with the 8 specifications could be adversely impacted.

Header with your name and high school
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Line spacing: Single
Left margin: 1 inch
Right margin: 1 inch
Spacing between paragraphs: 6pt after
Text distribution: Justified

Your essay should be no more than 1,000 words. You should address in your essay:

Why did you choose this degree?
What are you going to do with this degree?
What impact will this degree have on you and your family?
What impact will this scholarship have on you and your family?

By submitting your essay, you acknowledge that it will be reviewed for originality and authenticity. Any evidence of plagiarism or the use of artificial intelligence in the composition of your essay may result in disqualification from the scholarship application process. We encourage you to express your own thoughts and experiences to ensure your submission reflects your unique voice.

64. Essay Upload*

Please label your file as follows: “5. Date application submitted (YYMMDD)-NAME LAST NAME-ESSAY”

Example: 5. 241101-CLAUDIA DORBECKER-ESSAY

Max. file size: 50 MB.

65. Signature

Other Required information

Please provide these items that are required for consideration for the scholarship.

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66. Official High School transcript from the most recent recording period with Grade Point Average (GPA), class rank, and class size.*

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.

67. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal, counselor, or other professional staff from the school you are currently attending.*

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.

68. One letter of recommendation from someone non-school related and that is not your family member, this could be someone from your faith community, a boss, a coworker, someone who you have volunteered with, etc.*

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 2.

69. Photograph

To help us better connect a face with your application, we kindly request that you submit a recent photograph. While including this photograph is not mandatory for submitting your application, it may be required later in the evaluation process.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

70. Would you agree to receive text messages and emails from the TNB Foundation regarding updates and deadlines for the 2025 Scholarship Program?

Yes

71. Also, please tell us how did you hear about the TNB Foundation Scholarship?

Website

Social Media

High School Counselor

Friend/Relative

We are committed to equal opportunity in employment and education. The TNB Foundation does not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

All the information provided in the application will be verified.

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I. Personal Data

II. Demographic Information

III. High School Information

IV. College & Admission Information

IV. College / Vocational & Admission Information

IV. College / Vocational & Admission Information

V. Essay

Other Required information

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