Irving Schools Foundation Student Scholarships
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 31, 2026
205 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Irving Schools Foundation Student Scholarships
Program Status: Active annual scholarship program
Geographic Scope: Irving Independent School District (IISD), Irving, Texas
Focus Areas: College scholarships for graduating high school seniors
Overview:
The Irving Schools Foundation manages 250+ donor-created and endowed scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors from Irving ISD. The foundation partners with donors to create scholarships with diverse criteria and focus areas.
Eligibility:
Award Details:
Program Process:
1. Eligibility Application Phase (typically October): Students complete one comprehensive Eligibility Application answering questions about background, academics, activities, goals, and essay prompts
2. Matching Phase (typically November): System matches students to scholarships based on their responses, grades, and attendance
3. Scholarship Application Phase (typically November-December): Students select matched scholarships and may answer additional scholarship-specific questions
4. Review Phase (December-March): Counselor reviews, blind reviews, donor reviews, and ISF confirmations
5. Award Announcements (March-April): Recipients notified via email
6. Scholar Training (typically April): Mandatory meeting for all scholars to learn about awards, donor contacts, and event details
7. Breakfast with the Stars (typically May): Award ceremony celebrating scholarship recipients
Contact Information:
Website: irvingschoolsfoundation.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Two-Part Application System:
#### Phase 1: Eligibility Application
1. Complete one comprehensive Eligibility Application through online portal
2. Application asks questions covering:
- School history (elementary school attended, etc.)
- Academic information
- Activities and involvement
- Career goals and aspirations
- Six general essay questions (maximum 500 words each)
3. Submit before deadline (typically October 31st)
4. Changes cannot be made after final submission
5. Confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission
#### Phase 2: Scholarship Application
1. Wait for email notification that matches are ready (typically late November)
2. Review list of scholarships you qualify for in the portal
3. For each matched scholarship:
- Select to apply or decline (declining is optional; declining has no benefit)
- Some scholarships require only selection to apply
- Other scholarships may have additional short essay questions (max 500 words)
- Examples of scholarship-specific questions: discussing your time at a particular elementary school, explaining why you want to pursue a specific career path
4. Submit your applications before deadline (typically December 15th)
5. Confirmation email will be sent upon submission
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