TAGT Scholarships
What is TAGT?
The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) connects and empowers educators and parents to meet the unique needs of gifted and talented students from every cultural background who see the world in unique ways and are developing minds that just might discover innovative answers to the most challenging questions of their generation. If you are an NAGT member, you are also a TAGT member.
Each year, with the help of our generous donors, TAGT offers three student scholarships. Over the years, these scholarships have been awarded to almost 4,000 students with over one million dollars in assistance. All applications are due on February 29, 2024.
Available TAGT Scholarships
TAGT Summer Enrichment Scholarship
Awarded to identified gifted students’ grades K- 12, who are currently participating in a gifted program and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $400. Students may use these scholarships to attend programs with academic, fine art, or performing arts focus.
Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship
A $7,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose, clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals.
Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship
A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.
Apply here.
Ideas for Summer Opportunities
A variety of summer enrichment opportunities can be found here.
The Application Process
What would you like TAGT's Scholarship Committee to know about you?
Student Response 1A.
Please answer the following question. Your response should include information about you personally, as well as some of your interests and accomplishments. This part is extremely important in the selection process.
Why do you want to attend this summer program?
Student Response 1B.
Please answer the following question. Your response should include information about some specific interests you have and how this summer program will help meet your needs. This part is extremely important in the selection process.
What would you like the TAGT Scholarship Committee to know about your child?
Parent/Guardian Recommendation 2A.
To give a strong recommendation for your child, elaborate on your responses, focusing on your child's strengths. Be sure to include specific examples. The TAGT Scholarship Committee is especially interested in supporting evidence outside of the school environment.
How are the applications scored?
Written responses on the applications are evaluated holistically on the following 8-point scale:
8—Superior
7—Between Superior and Commendable
6—Commendable
5—Between Commendable and Acceptable
4—Acceptable
3—Between Acceptable and Limited
2—Limited
1—Inadequate
Recommendations
How to Stand Out
Questions to ask before you submit your application:
- Do the responses answer the questions thoroughly and completely. Have you given detailed and elaborated responses?
- Is your wording is clear and precise?
- Are specific and appropriate examples about the applicant given?
These comments are not specific and could apply to almost any applicant:
- “She is great in everything.”
- “He would benefit from this program.”
- “Excellent student!”
- “Highly motivated student.”
- “She has many talents.”
- “He’s a kind young man who gets along well with others.”
Audra Rowell
Northwest ISD
Email: arowell@nisdtx.org
Phone: 871-215-0139
Website: http://www.nisdtx.org/departments/advanced_academics