Hill Country Community Foundation Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Burnet, Texas (Burnet CISD)

Eligible Recipients:

• Burnet High School seniors
• Quest High School seniors

Award Structure:

• Fixed base amount plus incentive amounts based on student class rank and SAT scores
• Some students earn in excess of $6,000
• In 2024, the Foundation awarded over $490,000 in scholarships to graduates from Burnet CISD

Key Features:

• Every Burnet High School and Quest High School senior who applies receives a scholarship
• Awards calculated using a fixed base amount plus incentive amounts
• Over 40 years of investment in young people of Burnet CISD
• To date, the Foundation has awarded over 4,000 scholarships totaling more than $7 million

Contact Information:

• Earline Zimmerman: 737-386-1288
• Mailing: Hill Country Community Foundation, P.O. Box 848, Burnet, TX 78611

Organization: Hill Country Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Application Process

1. Download Application: Burnet High School and Quest High School seniors can download an application from the HCCF website
2. Complete Application: Fill out the scholarship application
3. Submit: Submit application according to instructions (specific deadline not provided in materials)
4. Award Notification: Selected students will be notified of award amounts
5. Redemption: Upon acceptance to a school, submit proof of enrollment:
   • Copy of schedule
   • School receipt
   • Any documentation from school with student name and school name
   • Student ID number (if available)
   • Address of school attending
6. Submission Methods:
   • Mail: Hill Country Community Foundation, P.O. Box 848, Burnet, TX 78611

Important Deadlines:

• Must enroll in school by fall of 2024 (based on 2024 awards)
• Must contact HCCF by April 1, 2025 if not attending school to reserve funds
• Scholarship funds must be used by fall of 2025 or funds will be forfeited