The Mitte Foundation has established the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship Program to assist local high school seniors who plan to continue their education in two- or four-year colleges or universities in the state of Texas.
The program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarship, tuition assistance and other education programs for corporations, foundations, associations and individuals. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship Program must:
NOTE: Home-schools students residing in the designated counties are eligible to apply.
Students who are related to an employee or board member of the Mitte Foundation are not eligible.
Award
The awards granted will be $10,000 each for students enrolled in four-year colleges and $5,000 each for students enrolled in two-year colleges.
Scholarship awards are renewable for up to three years if attending a four-year school or up to one year if attending a two-year school provided the student meets the following criteria:
*Additional information on how to complete the 100 hours of community service is available on request.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and three online recommendations. Financial need as determined by the Mitte Foundation must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. All applicants must provide a copy of their SAR (Student Aid Report) issued upon completion of the FAFSA. Selection of recipients is made by Scholarship America and representatives of the Mitte Foundation. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final.
Notification
Applicants will be notified in May. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Payment of Scholarships
Scholarship America processes scholarship payments on behalf of the Mitte Foundation. Payment will be made in one installment in August.
As part of your application, you must upload the following documents:
Public School Students will need to submit the following:
Private and Charter School Students will need to submit the following:
Home School Students will need to submit the following:
Three online recommendation forms must be submitted on your behalf no later than March 23, 2021 3:00 pm.
Your application is not considered complete unless all required documents are submitted electronically.