Spring ISD Education Foundation Scholarships

Spring ISD Education Foundation Scholarships

Funder: Spring ISD Education Foundation Inc (TX, US)
Website: springisdfoundation.org
Contact: Spring ISD School Counselors
Phone: (281) 891-6012
Email: educationfoundation@springisd.org

Overview

The Spring ISD Education Foundation offers annual scholarships to graduating seniors from Spring ISD high schools who demonstrate strong academic achievement and clear goals for their future. The foundation holds an annual scholarship competition each spring and distributes thousands of dollars among multiple named scholarship funds.

Eligibility

• Eligible applicants: Graduating seniors from Spring ISD high schools
• Academic requirement: Excellent academic track record
• Career plans: Clear goals for their future (college or accredited technical school enrollment)
• Geographic scope: Spring ISD (Texas)

Award Amounts

• Individual scholarships: $500 - $2,000 per award
• Annual distribution: Up to $45,000+ (often $64,000-$70,000)
• Number of recipients: 40-50+ students annually

Named Scholarship Funds (as of 2019)

• Beneke Memorial ($1,000)
• Andy Dekaney Memorial ($1,000)
• Brenda Green Memorial ($500)
• Nellie Marshall D'Ray Memorial ($500)
• Rumph Family ($500)
• Jeannie Shilling Hammer Memorial ($1,000)
• Spring Way ($2,000)
• Wells Fargo Scholar Athlete ($1,500)
• Rhonda Newhouse ($1,000)
• Felicia Brooks Berguin Memorial ($500)
• Spring ISD Education Foundation General Scholarships ($1,000)

Purpose

• Help offset the cost of higher education
• Cover tuition and book costs
• Support students pursuing college or accredited technical school education

How the Foundation Operates

• Founded in 1992
• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Governed by volunteer board of directors including local business, corporate and community leaders
• Fundraises throughout the year to support students and teachers
• Annual fundraiser: Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament
• Employee payroll contributions fund Spring Way scholarships

Recent Distribution History

• 2018: $70,000 to 50+ students
• 2019: Over $64,000 to 40+ students