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Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The scholarship is awarded to graduate students of Texas who are attending public or private, non-profit college or universities and taking a career in public affairs, public service or public administration.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be graduate student
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Residence:
    Must be a resident of Texas
  • College:
    Must be attending public or private, non-profit college or universities
  • Major/Career:
    Must be graduates students in public affairs, public service or public administration

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Awards are made based on each applicants academic ability, career plans, and individual qualifications, with emphasis on leadership and communication skills.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    Applicants 500word personal essay The applicants personal and professional goals, and how those goals relate to a career in public service, as well as a description of any classes, volunteer experiences, extracurricular activities, and/or employment experiences which have prepared the nominee for a career in public service.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member and one from a nonfaculty member.
  • Other Materials:
    Calculated Expected Family Contribution (EFC) reported on the (current) 20152016 FAFSA or the 20162017 FAFSA (if available).

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