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Tommy Tranchin Award

The Dallas Foundation

This award was created at The Dallas Foundation for the purpose of assisting students with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities. This opportunity is open to high school level student in North Texas. Students must have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest and have participation in an activity that will help strengthen their skills.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    You are a high school level student in North Texas.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    You are a high school level student in North Texas
  • Disability:
    Physical Disability, Emotional Disability, Intellectual Disability

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    A typed essay of no more than 500 words. This PERSONAL STATEMENT should:a.describe your field of interest and why you are passionate about itb.describe your specific disability and the obstacles you have overcome in pursuit of your personal growthc.describe how the proposed activity will benefit your personal development
  • Recommendation Letters:
    A letter of recommendation from a teacher, instructor or other person not related to you who can attest to your accomplishments and the suitability of the proposed activity in light of your personal goals.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed application form;A description of the proposed activity. The activity should begin after May 1, 2015;A budget of the proposed activity;If already accepted to a program to which you would like to apply funds, please include CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE (a copy of the acceptance letter or a contact persons name and telephone number.)

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