Applying for the STAR Scholarship

STAR Scholarship Application / STAR Scholarship Submission

Application Submission Deadline: to June 24, 2022 at 11:59 PM CDT

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be a student returning to a community college for the 2022-2023 academic year with a GPA of 3.5 or higher who has completed a total of 15 credit hours and who was enrolled in at least 9 hours during the Spring 2022 semester to receive a Texas STAR scholarship. The Scholarship is contingent on the student being enrolled in at least 9 credit hours each semester the scholarship is awarded (the scholarship is divided into two payments: half in Fall 2022 and the remainder in Spring 2023). The application must be completed in full in order to be considered for an award.

CHECK LIST

Have you done the following?

 1. Completed all portions of the STAR Application

 2. Signed the STAR Application

 3. Obtained the signature of your advisor on the STAR Application to verify membership and good standing in your local chapter

 4. Uploaded your complete STAR Application.

 5. Uploaded letter of recommendation concerning academic progress.

 6. Uploaded letter of recommendation concerning leadership experience.

 7. Uploaded copy of unofficial transcript from all colleges you have attended.

Scholarships are announced at the Texas Honors Institute.

The STAR Scholarship was established by Dr. Mary Hood to assist students in completing their community college experience. The top two scholarships are awarded in honor of Dr. Mary Hood and Dr. Yolanda Romero. Below you will find the list of the 2022 Scholarship Recipients as well as information about the application process.

2022 STAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Dr. Mary Hood STAR Scholarship - $1000
Jordan Chapin, Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College

Dr. Yolanda Romero STAR Scholarship - $1000
Courtney Langfels, Omicron Psi, Grayson College

Gigi Delk STAR Scholarship - $750
Hailey Robinette, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

Sarah Duesman STAR Scholarship - $750
Matthew Jewell, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

Gigi Delk STAR Scholarship - $750
Justin Carroll, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Raul Leija, Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Jennifer Zavala, Psi Psi, Brazosport College

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Dane Adams, Iota Alpha, Trinity Valley Community College

STAR Scholarship - $250
Ngoc Ho, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

STAR Scholarship - $250
Kaitlyn Crawford, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

STAR Scholarship - $250
John McGee, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

STAR Scholarship - $250
Shota Gushima, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

STAR Scholarship - $250
Raissa Umwali, Alpha Zeta Eta, Dallas College - North Lake