TILF Scholarships
All applicants must meet the main scholarship requirements and should also consider any additional requirements listed by the following individual donors. Please note, however, that applicants are applying directly to the program and not for a specific scholarship. Our donors and board members are the ones who make the final determination.
| Scholarship | Awards | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Abell-Hanger Foundation | Awards of $8,000 each, payable $2,000 each semester of the first two years | Preference given to applicants from 56 West Texas counties. Recipients must have an SAT/ACT score of 1650/24 or above and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. |
| Abell-Hanger Foundation Nursing Awards | Awards of $8,000 each, payable $2,000 each semester of the first two years | For students who plan to major in nursing. Preference given to applicants from 56 West Texas counties. Recipients must have an SAT/ACT score of 1650/24 or above and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. |
| Accounting Education Foundation of the Texas Society of CPAs | Awards of $5,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first five years | |
| Dr. Charles & Estella Akins Scholarship | Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year | |
| Leta Andrews Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have competed in girl's high school varsity basketball. |
| ASW Enterprises Scholarship | Award of $2,000, payable $1,000 each semester of the first year | For contestants in the UIL Spelling & Vocabulary Contest. |
| Baden Sports Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Steve Barton “Achieving the Dream” Endowed Scholarship | Award of $3000 each, payable $1,500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have competed in One-Act Play and should major in theatre. Preference given to applicants with strong combination of skills in singing, dancing, concert piano, as well as in directing and scenic, costume, and publicity design. |
| Henry Beckman Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of their freshman year | High school seniors in the upper 25% of their graduating classes may apply. Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in computer sciences, engineering, or natural sciences. |
| Roy Bedichek Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must attend The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Dr. Charles & Debbie Breithaupt Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| The Brown Foundation, Inc. | Awards of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| The T.C. Campbell Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| CH Foundation | Awards of up to $3,000 each, payable up to $1,500 each semester, with possible renewal. | For students from Cochran, Hockley, Lubbock or Terry counties. Preference given to first generation college students. |
| William L. Chapman Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must be from Karnes County and attend one of the following high schools: Karnes City, Falls City, Kenedy, or Runge. Recipient must attend a four-year state supported college or university and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| The Clark Foundation | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Louise P. and Joe B. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund | Awards of $3,700 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year, and $450 per semester for each of the next three years | For contestants in Accounting, Calculator Applications, Computer Science, Debate, Mathematics, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Science, Informative and Persuasive Speaking, or Spelling & Vocabulary. Students also participating in the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest will be given special consideration. Recipients must attend an accredited four-year college or university. |
| Carroll Ray Daniel Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of first year | |
| Zelah Mae and Jasper Dee Memorial | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Mary Dickey Scholarship | Award of $1,000 paid in its entirety after the 12th class day of the fall semester of the first year. | Scholarship will be awarded to one student each year who has received best actor, best actress or outstanding technician in any conference at the UIL State One-Act Play Contest. Recipients must attend one of the Texas colleges or universities approved by the Texas Educational Theatre Association (TETA) listed on the TILF website at www.uiltexas.org/tilf/scholarships/schools. |
| David W. Doss Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of first year | Preference given to music or performance arts majors. |
| Larry Alvin Elms Memorial Scholarship | Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of first year | |
| Dr. William and Rhonda Farney Scholarship | Award of $1000, payable $500 each semester of first year | |
| Fasken Foundation Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Dr. Larry R. Faulkner Endowed Scholarship | Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of first year | Recipient must attend The University of Texas at Austin and declare a major in the College of Natural Sciences. |
| Richard Gibby Memorial Music Scholarship | Award of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest. Preference given to applicants majoring in music with plans to enter the teaching profession. |
| Dr. Norman Hackerman Memorial | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must attend The University of Texas at Austin and major in chemistry/biochemistry. |
| Dr. Max R. Haddick Journalism Memorial | Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year | For contestants in UIL Journalism. |
| Hexco, Inc. | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For students placing first in one of the following individual contests: Accounting, Computer Applications, Computer Science, Current Issues and Events, Number Sense, Ready Writing, Science, Social Studies, Journalism, Literary Criticism, or Spelling & Vocabulary. |
| Jim & Marcia Hilsabeck Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to competitors in the UIL Spelling & Vocabulary contest. |
| Frances F. Holloway Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Houston Endowment Inc. | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Jefferson Clark Johnson Drama Education Memorial | Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year | Recipient should declare his/her intention to major in drama education. |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd T. Jones Memorial Scholarships | Awards of $2,500 each, payable $1,250 each semester of the first year | Preference given to The University of Texas at Austin applicants with accounting or business honors majors. |
| R.J. Kidd Memorial Scholarships | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin. These scholarships are in honor of the founder of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. |
| Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation Endowment | Awards of $12,000 each, payable $1,500 each semester, renewable for four years | Recipients must have an SAT/ACT score of 1530/22 or above, complete 15 hours per semester in college and maintain a minimum 3.0 college grade point average. |
| John Porter King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Cyndi Taylor Krier Scholarship | Award of $1000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to applicants from George West ISD and to applicants who participated in sports. |
| Harold Lawrence Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $2,500 each, payable $1,250 each semester of the first year | |
| Leibrock Family Scholarship | Awards of $2,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first two years | |
| Carolyn Waller Long Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year and renewable for three years if requirements are met. | Recipient must be from Karnes County and one of the following high schools: Falls City, Karnes City, Kenedy or Runge. Preference given to applicants who attend a four-year state supported college or university. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA. |
| Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Endowment | Awards of $20,000 each, payable $2,500 each semester for four years | Preference given to The University of Texas at Austin applicants. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA. |
| Dr. Teresa Lozano Long Scholarship | Awards of $12,000 each, payable $1,500 each semester for four years | Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Arturo V. and Elvira D. Lozano Scholarship | Award of $12,000, payable $1,500 each semester for four years | Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Dr. Bailey and Becky Marshall & Friends Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Reverend Henry Martin and Margaret Martin Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year, with possible renewal for an additional year | Recipients must attend an accredited college or university and declare a major in religion or ministry studies. |
| Clyde V. McKee, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must rank in the top 25% of their graduating class and must attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university. Preference given to applicants from Orange, Sabine, Newton and Hardin counties. |
| The Meadows Foundation | Awards of $4,000 each, payable $500 each semester for four years | For contestants in Ready Writing. Recipients must attend an accredited four-year college or university and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| The Moody Foundation | Awards of $4,000 each, payable $500 each semester for four years | |
| Keitha Morris Memorial Award | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For Outstanding Actress from the UIL region in which White Deer HS competes in the One-Act Play Contest. |
| Robert Mueller Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to The University of Texas at Austin applicants with accounting or business honors majors. |
| Gondal & Sandra Mullenax Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to applicants from Conference 1A or 2A high schools and to contestants who competed in Prose or Poetry. |
| Lynn and Pat Murray Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to UIL State One-Act Play Contest, but all UIL Academic State Meet participants are eligible. Candidate must major in theatre teacher training and plan to pursue a career in theatre as a theatre arts teacher in public schools or colleges. Preference given to applicants who plan to attend The University of Texas at Austin. |
| The Mike A. Myers Foundation | Awards of $2,000 each, payable $1,000 each semester of the first year, with possible renewal | Recipients must attend an accredited four-year college or university in the state of Texas and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. |
| Nike Corporation Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Maxine Owen Memorial Scholarship | Award of $500, payable $250 each semester of the first year | For students enrolled in either the Holliday or Jacksboro School Districts. Candidate must also be pursuing a career in public education. |
| Alvin and Lucy Owsley Foundation | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Panhandle Chapter of TSCPA Scholarships | Awards of $2,500 each, payable $250 each semester for up to five years | For the top three scorers of the UIL district Accounting contest that are from the schools within the 25 counties that comprise the geographic area of the Panhandle Chapter of the TSCPA. Recipients must enroll full time, major in accounting and maintain a minimum 3.0 college GPA. The scholarship is limited to one per student. |
| Dr. Nelson Gray Patrick Memorial Music Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo Contest. Preference given to applicants majoring in music. |
| Red Oak Foundation | Awards of $4,800 each, payable $600 each semester for four years | For contestants in any UIL academic event who declare the intention to teach in the public school system in Texas. Recipients must show a financial need and maintain a 2.75 GPA while taking at least 12 hours each semester at a state supported four-year university in Texas or Texas Wesleyan University. Applicants must also submit a statement with their on-line application stating in 150 words or less why they want to teach in the public school system, grades K-12. |
| Bobby Richardson Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have lettered in a varsity sport in high school and must attend Texas A&M University-College Station. |
| Carolyn and Dan Scott Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must attend The University of Texas at Austin. |
| T.H. Shelby Memorial | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Southwest Emblem Company | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Dr. B.J. Stamps Memorial Endowment | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to applicants who declare their intention to enter the teaching profession. |
| Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation | Awards of $15,200 each, payable $1,900 each semester for four years | Recipients must rank in the top 10% of their graduating class and must have an SAT/ACT of 1820/27 or above. Recipients must also attend a state supported fully accredited four-year college or university, must enroll in a four-year academic degree program, and must maintain a minimum 3.0 college GPA. Preference given to applicants from Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Sabine and San Augustine counties. |
| State Farm Insurance Scholarship | Awards of $5,000 each, payable $2,500 each semester of the first year | |
| Hatton W. Sumners Foundation | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For citizens of the United States. Recipients must major in government, political science or history and attend an accredited four-year college or university. |
| TILF Appreciation Scholarship (In honor of Jerry Roy, Superintendent, Lewisville ISD - For two years of service to the UIL Legislative Council) | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| TILF Diamond Anniversary Scholarship | Awards of $500 each, payable $250 each semester of the first year | |
| TILF Honorary Scholarships (David E. Erickson, Jr, Garry W. Vacek, & Robin Demel) | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| Ruth Elizabeth Starr Trice Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to competitors in One-Act Play, Debate and Speech contests. |
| Sid Trice Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Preference given to competitors in One-Act Play, Debate and Speech contests. |
| Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest (TSSEC) Scholarship | Awards of $500 each, payable $250 each semester of the first year | Recipients must have been selected as an Outstanding Soloist at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Preference given to applicants majoring in music with plans to enter the teaching profession. Participation at the UIL Academic State Meet is not a requirement for receiving this scholarship. |
| UIL Director’s Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| UIL Journalism Scholarship | Award of $1,000 payable $500 each semester of the first year | For contestants in the UIL journalism contests, with preference given to those majoring in journalism. |
| UIL Legislative Council Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | |
| UIL Music Director’s Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Preference given to applicants majoring in music. |
| UIL Music Scholarships | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipients must have made a division rating of I or II in a solo performance at the UIL State Solo & Ensemble Contest. |
| UIL State Speech & Debate Judges Preference Award | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For contestants in the UIL speech and debate contests, demonstrating excellence in communication skills, with plans to major in speech communication. |
| Ray von Rosenberg Oral Interpretation Scholarship | Awards, of $1,000 payable $500 each semester of the first year | For contestants in UIL Prose and Poetry contests. |
| Nancy Wall Memorial Journalism Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For contestants in UIL journalism contests who plan to major or minor in journalism in college. |
| J.O. Webb Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient may attend the University of North Texas, Texas Woman’s University, Sam Houston State University, West Texas A&M University or Texas State University-San Marcos. Preference given to students planning to enter the teaching profession. |
| Dean Weese Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipient must have competed in girls’ high school varsity basketball. |
| The Welch Foundation | Awards of $14,000 each, payable $1,750 each semester for four years | Recipients may attend any of the Texas colleges or universities approved by The Welch Foundation as listed on the TILF website at www.uiltexas.org/tilf/scholarships/schools. Recipients must major in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering and be willing to engage in chemical research at the graduate level. Recipients must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants will also need to submit a statement with their on-line application stating in 150 words or less why they desire to major in chemistry, biochemistry or chemical engineering. |
| Dorothy Sue Whited Memorial Scholarship | Award of $1,000, payable $500 each semester of the first year | For contestants in the UIL speech and debate contests. Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin and be enrolled in the business or engineering schools. |
| Dr. Rhea H. Williams Memorial Scholarship | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year | Recipients must attend The University of Texas at Austin. |
| Lola Wright Foundation | Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year |
Additional Scholarships
| Scholarship | Details |
|---|---|
| Angelo State University | Angelo State University awards one-year UIL Scholarships to first place seniors who win at the Region I-4A UIL academic competition and attend Angelo State. Those senior regional winners who win the state competition will receive another $1,000 UIL Scholarship. In addition, Carr Academic Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $3,000 per year are available to qualified students. Criteria can be founds at www.angelo.edu/services/financial_aid/scholarships/carr.php or by contacting the Carr Academic Scholarship Program, Angelo State University, ASU Station #11015, San Angelo TX 76909. |
| Blinn College | Blinn College will give tuition credit for one year to recipients who competed in the UIL Academic State Meet. Contact Amanda Severin, Scholarship Program Administrator, Blinn College, 902 College Avenue, Brenham, TX 77833. Telephone: 979-830-4154 Email: amanda.severin@blinn.edu. |
| Texas Woman's University | Scholarships are available for the first place UIL winners in Journalism, Speech, One-Act Play or Ready Writing, and to winners or runners-up in Debate. Contact the Director of Financial Aid, Texas Woman's University, PO Box 425408, Denton, TX 76204-5408. |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler Junior College offers a limited number of scholarships to All Star Cast members at the UIL State One-Act Play Contests. For application forms contact Dr. David W. Crawford, Speech & Theatre Department Chair, Tyler Junior College, PO Box 9020, Tyler, TX 75711. |
