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Memorial Academic Scholarships for Women

Scholarships Announcement

Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas

Two-$1000 Scholarships Awarded Annually

for 2021-2022 Academic Year

The Tracy A. Smith Memorial Academic Scholarship was established to honor our past president. Tracy was very active in the Democratic Party and held many different offices including Wise County Democratic Chairman. She was an advocate for advancement of women and minorities in the community. She worked tirelessly to help others and to share her expert knowledge about democratic processes.

The Lucille W. Drain Memorial Academic Scholarship was established to honor the legacy of this strong, independent woman. She was a dedicated Democrat who served over thirty- five years on the Newark City Council with much of her term in office spent as Mayor Pro Tem. Lucille was a lifetime advocate for education for women and her many years of public service left a meaningful impact on her beloved community.

Qualifications for the Memorial Academic Scholarships

• A woman who is a permanent resident of a rural county in North Texas

• Will attend an accredited college, university or trade school

• Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or above

• Demonstrates financial need

• Is able to travel for interview if a finalist

Applicants must submit the following materials by April 24, 2021 to the 

Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas

P. O. Box 695, Decatur, Texas 76234

• Completed Application

• 500-word essay ,typed

• Two letters of recommendation including one from a School Counselor or Principal that also verifies GPA and one from a teacher, clergyman, business person/business owner or other professional such as an attorney or physician.

Evaluation Criteria

• Financial need and recommendations – 50%

• Scholastic record – 20%

• Essay – 15%

• Interview – 15%

Academic Scholarships for Women 

Application


Scholarship Amounts: $1,000.00 Lucille W. Drain Memorial Scholarship

                                         $1,000.00 Tracy A. Smith Memorial Scholarship


Please PRINT your information on the lines provided.

Personal Background

_____________________________________________ _______________________

(applicant’s full name) (date of birth)

(physical address; no post office box numbers, please)

________________________ ___________________

(town) (zip code)

___________________ ___________________

(home phone no.) (cell phone no.—applicant’s or parent’s)

(email address—applicant’s or parent’s)

__________________________________________ __________________________

(parent or guardian’s full name) (daytime phone no.)

Academic Background

_______________________________ _____________________________

(expected date of graduation) (name of school/institution)

________    __________

(cumulative G.P.A. as of today’s date)(Signature of Counselor or Principal)

Applicant plans to attend or is attending:

_____accredited two-year college

_____accredited four-year college/university

_____accredited trade school

_____not yet decided

**The Texas Democratic Women of Rural North Texas will award the two scholarships only to women who attend one of the above.

Financial Disclosure

$____________________ $____________________

(combined monthly net income of cohabiting parents) OR (monthly net income of custodial parent)

$____________________

(tuition assistance from other sources including assistance from non-custodial parent)

Letters of Recommendation

Please attach to this application TWO letters of recommendation, one from your school counselor or principal and the other from a clergy person, business person/business owner, or other professional such as an attorney or physician.

 Essay

Imagine that your school will be designating a week in May as “Women of My World.” The administration is asking students to submit an essay in which the writer (you) nominates an influential woman whom the writer knows. The winner of the essay contest will enjoy the privilege of inviting the subject of the essay to be guest of honor at the closing banquet.

Your task is to write a 500-word composition in which you nominate a woman whom you consider to be a great influence in your life. Please cite specific actions and outlooks that you personally find inspiring. Don’t forget to elaborate with convincing arguments showing why this particular woman is special in your eyes.

NOTE: This year we are asking applicants to type their essays for improved legibility. 

 Use a book print-style font, size 10 or 12.

Please send by U.S. mail your completed application, two letters of recommendation, and essay to:

Texas Democratic Women of

Rural North Texas

P. O. Box 695

Decatur, TX 76234

Attn: Scholarship Committee

Please include your name on all attachments.

Deadline for consideration is Saturday, April 20, 2021.

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