Leander Independent School District
Academic
Advocates Association
Name:_____________________________________________________________________
Address :
__________________________________________________________________
Telephone :________________________Email : ___________________________________
Date of Birth :
_______________________ Age:____________________________________
University/College/School
you plan to attend : ______________________________________
Date you plan to enroll :
______________________________
I acknowledge that I have
been enrolled and attending class in the Leander Independent School District
for at least two years.
I understand that this is a
non-renewable scholarship application and Leander Independent School District
cannot make any representations or assurances regarding the award or
availability of scholarships.
I understand that the use of
my application contents (excluding the transcript) become the
property of Academic Advocates.
Student Signature :
____________________________________________Date: ___________
Parent/Guardian Signature
:_____________________________________Date: ___________
Principal, Asst Principal or Guidance Counselor Signature : ___________________________________________Date: ___________
Principal, Asst Principal or Guidance Counselor (Typed or Printed)
_____________________________________
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
1) Attach an official sealed
transcript
2) Include one letter of
reference from High School staff (teacher, counselor, coach, etc.)
3) Provide a list of
any extra curricular and /or community activities in which you
participate and any awards or accomplishments you feel are significant
4) Obtain all required signatures
above
5) Respond on a separate
page to the essay questions below (typed, 100 -500 words)
6) Mail to: LISD Academic Advocates Scholarship, P.O. Box
1337, Leander, Texas 78646-1337
Applications are evaluated
in a blind review process. All
personally identifiable information (including photos) in the documents
submitted is removed from the copies provided to the panel.
Essay questions : (100 - 500 words DO NOT include your name or
school name on this separate page)
PLEASE respond to question D and choose one of the other three topics for a total of two short essays.
A) Describe (as if to a
younger student) your most memorable experience in an advanced class or
academic competitive activity
B) Would you encourage new
high school students to take advanced classes or participate in academic
competitions? Why or why not?
C) Describe your strongest
personal asset (e.g. perseverance, curiosity) and how it will help you succeed
in higher education and in life.
D) As an exiting Leander ISD
student, what suggestions would you make to the district concerning educational
changes in the system to improve your academic experience?