“I am so excited to start my first year of college, although seeing the cost of tuition at $42,000 a semester I realized any help, is great help. The fund provided students from the El Paso community an opportunity to shine and achieve their goals and represent this great city, El Paso. The fund should be a continuing key that keeps opportunity alive for students who wish to continue their education.” Aaron Hernandez, Chapin HS graduate, will be attending University of Norte Dame

Scholarship Information

Eligibility:

EPISD Fund will provide scholarships to graduating seniors of EPISD High Schools in the spring of the current year; these students must be planning to attend the summer or fall semester of the current year.

Qualifications:

• Strong motivation to pursue a college education
• Community Involvement
• Meet TAKS requirement and attendance guidelines
• Financial need

In addition, to eligible for the scholarship, the student must be able to provide an enrollment letter from the educational institution that student will be attending. For this purpose the educational institution must be an institution that is authorized to provide a bachelors or higher degree or one this is acceptable to the FUND.

The student receiving the award must agree to use the funds for tuition, fees, books, supplies or equipment that is required for courses at the educational institution.

How to apply:

The student must provide the following information:

• Completed scholarship Application Form, signed by both student and parent
• Official high school transcript/art portfolio(visual arts’ student)
• Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor who is well acquainted with the applicants achievement and potential as well as their contribution to the school
• Letter of recommendation from a community leader who is knowledgeable about the applicants’ involvement in the community

If the applicant has any questions regarding the application please call (915) 587-1173. Application must be postmarked by: March 31, 2008 (no late applications will be accepted) Scholarship Award Notification will be mailed by April 21, 2008