Applying for the STAR Scholarship

STAR Scholarship Application 

Application Submission Deadline: to June 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM CDT

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be a student returning to a community college for the 2023-2024 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 2023 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 2023 and the remainder in Spring 2024). 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 2023 Scholarship Recipients as well as information about the application process.

2023 STAR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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

Dr. Yolanda Romero STAR Scholarship - $1000
Jayla Lynn Wroten, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

Gigi Delk STAR Scholarship - $750
Gisele Martinez, Alpha Omicron, Tyler Junior College

Sarah Duesman STAR Scholarship - $750
Tam Ho, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

Dr. Jerry Coats Star Scholarship - $750
Jack Michael Weir III, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Amanuel Moges, Alpha Mu Tau, Collin College

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Ethan Hall, Omicron Psi, Grayson College

Texas STAR Scholarship - $500
Funminiyi Oluwaniyi, Alpha Zeta Eta, Dallas College - North Lake

STAR Scholarship - $250
Leticia Pereira Laranjeira, Alpha Zeta Eta, Dallas College - North Lake

STAR Scholarship - $250
Aubrey Page Watkins, Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College

STAR Scholarship - $250
Sarah Yamin, Alpha Lambda Xi, Lone Star College - Kingwood

STAR Scholarship - $250
Anita Aiguokhian, Beta Delta Omicron, Tarrant County College - Southeast

STAR Scholarship - $250
Colbey Thornton, Beta Alpha, Blinn College - Brenham