Student Voice: A Conversation about Education Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

TASB Governance Camp | March 5 - 8, 2025 | Galveston, Texas

Share Your Story

High school seniors, we want to hear from you! Share your experiences in Texas public schools for a chance to win a $1,500 scholarship and speak at the 2025 Governance Camp.

What You'll Do
As a selected scholarship recipient and student panelist, you will participate in a panel discussion on March 7, 2025, where you will share your personal story about your experiences in Texas public schools. Before the panel, you will attend a practice session and dinner on March 6th.

Eligibility
To apply, you must be a current high school senior enrolled in a Texas public school and available to attend Governance Camp in Galveston, Texas.

How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, fill out the application form provided below. Be sure to upload all required documents and submit your application by January 10, 2025, at 5pm CT.

If Selected
If selected, recipients will receive a $1,500 scholarship and reimbursement of up to $1,000 for travel expenses to and from Galveston. Additionally, you are encouraged to bring up to two guests with you; hotel accommodations will be covered by TASB.

Contact Information

1. First Name *This question is required.

2. Last Name *This question is required.

3. Email *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

4. Home Address *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

5. City *This question is required.

6. State *This question is required.

7. Zip *This question is required. This question requires a valid number format.

8. School District *This question is required.

9. Phone Number *This question is required.

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General Information

The Student Voice panel strives for ethnic and cultural diversity. Your answer to the following information will help us to ensure that; however, supplying this information is optional.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Student Voice Questions

For each of the below questions, please answer in at least 150 words, but no more than 600. To avoid losing your work, it's best to type your answers in a separate document, then paste them into the form.

11. In no less than 150 words, tell us about yourself (e.g. family, personal interests, dreams, hobbies, what makes you who you are, etc.). *This question is required.

12. 2) Share an example of a time you used your unique point of view to advocate for change. How did you get decision makers in your school community to listen? *This question is required.

13. 3) What aspects of your public-school experience have contributed to your sense of achievement and helped you prepare for the future? *This question is required.

14. 4) The scholarship and the conference focus on STUDENT VOICE as something important to schools and communities. Please answer EACH section: a) What do you think student voice means? b) Do you think it's important? c) Do you think it's embraced in your school and community? *This question is required.

15. 5) If the Texas Legislature were seeking reflections from a student on the state of education, what would you tell them based on your observations and experiences? *This question is required.

Commitment Statement

I have read and understand the requirements about time and participation. If selected, I will fully commit to participate in the 2025 Governance Camp. “To participate” means I will commit to the activities listed in the requirements, contribute to the panel, and represent myself and my district to the best of my ability. My digital signature verifies that the information provided is true and correct.

16. Applicant's Signature *This question is required.

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17. Date *This question is required.

Recommendation Letter

Each applicant must submit ONE letter of recommendation from a current district employee. The application is NOT complete without the letter of recommendation.

18. Browse Files *This question is required.

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