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Excellence in AP Arts and Music Theory Award Scholarship

Communities Foundation of Texas

Sponsored by the O'Donnell Foundation, the scholarship awards four outstanding high school seniors who have participated or are currently participating in the O'Donnell Foundation's AP Arts and Music Theory Incentive Program. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide four exemplary seniors financial assistance to attend and graduate from the colleges/ universities of their choice in four consecutive years.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    High School Seniors
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.60
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Scored a minimum of 1900 on the SAT or 28 on the ACTMaintain or have maintained a 90 or higher average in, at least, one course in the ODonnell Foundations AP Fine Arts Incentive Program.
  • Residence:
    Texas resident
  • Citizenship:
    U.S. citizen.
  • School:
    Booker T. Washington HSPVA, Coppell High School, Colleyville Heritage High School, Creekview High School, Grapevine High School, Lovejoy High School, Plano East Senior High School, Plano Senior High School, Plano West Senior High School and Richardson High School.
  • Extracurricular:
    Participating in the ODonnell Foundations AP Fine Arts Incentive Program
  • Miscellaneous:
    Full-time high school senior enrolled in or received credit for (including taking the AP exam), at least, onecourse in the ODonnell Foundations AP Fine Arts Incentive Program including AP Drawing Portfolio, AP 2DDesign Portfolio, AP 3D Design Portfolio, AP Art History and AP Music Theory. If selected as a recipient,evidence of completion of at least one AP fine arts exam will be required prior to release of any payments.Completed a minimum of four additional AP classes and exams at the time of application submission.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Intelligence, academic rigor and performance; Ability to think independently and creatively; Strength of character and integrity; Outstanding communication skills written and oral; Track record of strong leadership in high school and the community; Potential for continued growth and achievement; Commitment to earning a college/university degree in four consecutive years with a 3.0 GPA or higher;and Knowledge and application of chosen field of study in arts or music
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    1. Describe an experience in which you played a significant leadership role in your family, place ofworship, as a volunteer, at school, work, or the community.2. What or who has played the most transformative role in your life and why?3. How will your high school education and experience, including arts and music, advance yourcontinued academic and personal growth?
  • Recommendation Letters:
    AP Fine Arts Teacher Recommendation Form & Teacher or Professional Recommendation Form: each to be completed, signed and submitted with typed, signed lettersof recommendation in a sealed and signed envelope. Relatives are prohibited from submitting recommendations.Teacher recommendations play a very important role in the Scholarship Selection Committeesdecision making. The Committee would appreciate your candid evaluation of the applicant; pleaseaddress the following: Intelligence, academic rigor and performance; Ability to think independently and creatively; Strength of character and integrity; Outstanding communication skills written and oral; Track record of strong leadership in high school and the community; Potential for continued growth and achievement; Commitment to earning a college/university degree in four consecutive years with a 3.0 GPA orhigher; and Knowledge and application of chosen field of study in arts or music.

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