2010 Trinity Valley Exposition
Scholarship Application Regulations

In 1983 the Trinity Valley Exposition presented it first scholarship to Chris Owens from Tarkington High School in the amount of $2500. In 1992 the amount was raised to $5000. With tremendous cost of attending college today, the chance to obtain a college degree is only a dream for many youth. Yet the TVE often helps fulfilling that dream by offering financial educational assistance through its scholarship program. As of 2009, TVE has helped give 129 students a chance to go the college of their choice with over $369,000. This year, TVE has set aside money to be awarded in May.

Recipients should be members of either a 4-H or FFA club/chapters within Liberty or Chambers Counties and have competed in the any TVE competition listed below. The applicants can attend any accredited Texas University, College, or Technical School. Selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship and need.

The TVE Board of Directors will make final approval of each scholarship recipient. The applications are kept on file in the TVE office for one year. If for any reason the recipient leaves school the scholarship will cease. Notification must be made to the TVE or FLNB Trust Dept if a student transfers from one school to another to avoid termination of the scholarship.

Evaluation of scholarship applications and the subsequent ranking of applications shall be the sole responsibility of a designated committee, independent of the show. The Board of Directors of the TVE or their appropriate designee must approve the selections submitted by the committee.

 

TVE Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a scholarship award, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

 

1.  Residency:  The applicant must reside in or attend a school which is within the defined geographical boundaries of Liberty or Chambers Counties.

 

2.  Academic Standing:  The applicant must be graduating by the end of the current academic school year.  Candidates must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent and report this on an official transcript.

 

3. SAT/ ACT Score:  the applicant must have taken either the SAT or ACT test and have scored a minimum of 1200 (SAT- using cumulative score of all three parts) or 18 (ACT).  Test results must be submitted with the application, or be reported as part of the official transcript.  Applications without these scores will not be considered.

 

4.  Major Field of Study:  The applicant must enroll in a university, college, or accredited technical school in the State of Texas and participate in a curriculum leading to an accredited degree or certificate.

 

5. TVE Participation:  All scholarship applicants must have participated in a recognized TVE competition within the Livestock Show, Public Speaking Contest, Home Economics, or other competition approved by the Board of Directors.

 

6.  Graduation:  The applicant must obtain a diploma and graduate by the end of the spring semester immediately following the presentation of the scholarship.

 

7.  Application:  The following documents must be included in the application packet.

 

            1. A properly completed Official TVE Scholarship Application

            2. A current Official High School Transcript.

            3.  Copy of college entrance exam scores.

            4.  Recent 3X5 inch photograph of the applicant, head and shoulders only, B&W,

     or color.  (Polaroid or instant prints are not acceptable)

5.  A narrative essay as follows:

            1. Leadership and citizenship activities.

            2. Career goals

            3. Need for scholarship assistance.

            4. Other information the applicant feel is pertinent for proper

                 consideration.

            5. Approximately 2 pages in length, double spaced, #12 font.

6.  A second essay is required for the TVE Citizenship Scholarship.  There are no

     specific requirements for this essay other than;  A short essay describing your

     involvement as a volunteer and why it is important for a community as a

     whole.

 


Continued Receipt

  1. Funds are to be handled by the First Liberty National Bank Trust Department and will be sent directly to the college or university on behalf of the recipient. It is imperative that the recipient notifies FLNB Trust Department of acceptance by their chosen school and meets eligibility requirements specified in the TVE Scholarship policies.
  2. A recipient will be qualified to continued receipt of scholarship funds as long as they comply with the following:
    1. Attend a fully accredited college or university in the state of Texas
    2. Enroll and complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours each semester with a 1 strike rule in not completing 12 hours.
    3. Complete two (2) semester work each academic year unless other wise approved in writing and accepted by TVE Board of Directors.
    4. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA with a 1 strike rule per semester.
    5. Must submit to First Liberty National Bank Trust Department, an official transcript following each semester with the registration for the next semester included.
  3. If for any reason a recipient leaves school, the scholarship will cease and all unfunded moneys returned to the TVE Scholarship Fund, unless approved by the TVE Board of Directors.
  4. It is the obligation of the recipient to comply with these rules.
  5. If there is no contact made by the student with TVE or FLNB Trust Department within a one year period, the scholarship and all funds will be forfeited.