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:

• EVERY graduating senior in Irving ISD is eligible and qualified to apply
• Must be graduating from an Irving ISD high school
• No minimum GPA or achievement requirements mentioned
• Donors create diverse criteria; students are matched to scholarships based on their Eligibility Application responses

Award Details:

• More than 250 scholarships awarded annually
• Specific award amounts vary by individual scholarship
• Multiple scholarships can be won by a single student

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:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 972-600-5018
• Address: 2621 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062

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

Key Requirements:

• Professional, proofread submissions
• Proper capitalization and grammar
• Complete accuracy of names, dates, and information
• Early submission recommended to avoid deadline issues
• Eligibility Application must be submitted before Scholarship Application opens

Materials to Prepare:

• School history and attendance records
• List of activities, achievements, and awards
• Essay responses addressing general prompts and any scholarship-specific questions
• College choice information (confirmation may be required during finalist phase)
• Major/field of study selection

Important Notes:

• You can work on applications in intervals, saving and returning to continue
• Portal access closes after each deadline
• Pay close attention to confirmation emails
• All issues must be resolved before deadlines
• If you don't select a matched scholarship, it counts as declining to apply
• Some scholarships may require finalist confirmations via email with 24-hour response time