TFC Scholarship Deadline March 1, 2011

Congratulations
2010 TFA Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to these entering college freshmen who received Texas Fraternal Alliance scholarships at the Texas Fraternal Alliance's 2010 Annual Meeting held October 15 - 16, 2010 at the Omni Southpark Hotel in Austin, Texas.

Justin Caleb Wiese
Jons of Hermann
Shiner High School

Shiloh Perry
Sons of Hermann
Giddings High School

Stephanie Vanicek
Knights of Columbus
Rogers High School

Anna Dulock
Catholic Life
West High School

Shelby Kay Bohuslav
Catholic Life
St. Paul High School

John Patrick Mayo
SPJST
A&M Consolidated

Travis Barta
SPJST
Pleasanton High School

Meagan Vacek
KJZT
East Bernard High School

Kara Long
KJZT
Ennis High School

Aaron Chapa
KJT
McNeil High School

Jacob Triska
KJT
Jersey Village High School

Kayla Urbanovsky
Woodmen of the World
West High School

Cody Owens
Woodmen of the World
Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School

Catherine M. Valek
Western Fraternal Life Association
Ennis High School

Claire Schreiber
Thrivent for Lutherans
Brazoswood High School

About the TFA Scholarship Program

The TFA Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals.

Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), SPJST, Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from TFA. Scholarships will be presented in the fall of 2011.

Eligibility Requirements

TFC scholarship applicants must:

• Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application.

• Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1 of the year in which the scholarship is being applied.

• Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award.

Application Instructions

• Application: must be completed and signed.

• SAT/ACT Scores. All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. These scores should be submitted along with a current official high school transcript.

• Applications must be received by March 1, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. Send completed application and any attachments to:

Texas Fraternal Alliance Scholarship Program

P.O. Box 100

Temple, Texas 76503

How to Apply

Please submit the following information and required data to be considered for a 2011 Texas Fraternal Alliance scholarship.

• Name

• Address

• City

• Member of (Fraternal Society)

• High School

• Expected Date of High School Graduation

• Please remember to attach your SAT or ACTscores and an official high school transcript.

• Listing of Extracurricular Activities

(Activity and Role or Responsibility)

• Essay Question

In 200-300 words, tell about fraternal experiences that have influenced your life and how these experiences have impacted your life or the lives of others.

• Include your signature and the signature of your parent or guardian.

Please know that the information requested on the TFA Scholarship Application is used to process and identify eligibility for the TFC Scholarships as appropriate for the selection process of this scholarship program. The TFA respects and understands the importance of your privacy and the sensitivity of your personal information and carefully protects your data from misuse. The TFA will not give, sell, share, or provide access to your personal information to any individual, organization or company for its use in marketing, commercial solicitation, or for any other purpose unless authorized in writing by the applicant.