Waxahachie Education Foundation Meat Church BBQ Scholarship Application

Waxahachie ISD Education Meat Church Scholarship

DEADLINE: Application must be complete, with any necessary documentation, by 4 p.m. on March 23, 2026. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Rebecca Lockridge at rlockridge@wisd.org
$5,000 in scholarship funds are available annually; funds may be awarded to one applicant or split between multiple applicants.

For the application to be considered, students must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Waxahachie High School student enrolled as a senior, active in a CTE/agricultural program, part of the graduating class of 2026.
- Student must be in good academic standing.
- Student must demonstrate moral character.
- Student must be active in community service.
- An official high school transcript and SAT, ACT, or TSI score must be attached.
- A one-page essay explaining your love for the outdoors (outdoor cooking, hunting, fishing, gardening, nature, hiking, etc.)
- A one-page essay explaining what entrepreneurship means to you. Personal experience with entrepreneurship is a plus.
- A recommendation letter from ateacher, counselor, administrator, pastor, or community leader.
- ALL requested information MUST be included on submitted applications. The application will NOT be considered if all information is not included.
- If the scholarship committee determines they would like to interview candidates, you must make yourself available for an interview.
- If these requirements are not met and submitted by the due date, the applicaton will not be considered.

1. Student information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
What is your age?*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Student E-mail*
example@example.com
Student Phone Number*
Format: 000-000-00000.
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

2. Parent/Guardian Information
Father*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Father's occupation and place of employment:*
Father's E-mail
example@example.com
Father's Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mother*

First NameMiddle Initial Last Name
Mother's occupation and place of employment:*
Mother's E-mail
example@example.com
Mother's Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

3. Questionnaire

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Which high school are you attending?*
My cumulative GPA is blank* out of a possible blank* .
SAT Score: blanks ACT Score:blank
My class rank is blank out of blank* students.

4. Postsecondary information

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.
What college do you plan to attend?*
What colleges have you been accepted to?*
What is your anticipated major/area of study?*
Are you the generation of your family to pursue higher education?*

5. Additional Information

Please answer the questions to the best of your ability.
Briefly describe your extracurricular activities:*
Briefly describe outdoor activities that you enjoy:*
Briefly describe your community service activities:*
List your academic honors and awards:*
How do you plan to pay for college/post-graduate studies? Explain in detail your need for this scholarship.*

6. Supporting Documentation
Please Note: Students must upload/attach all documentation to be conidered for the Meat Church Scholarship(transcript, testing scores, personal statement, resume, and recommendation letter). Scholarships will not be awarded to applicants who do not provide the requested information.
Upload your high school transcript.*

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Upload your test scores from SAT, ACT, or TSI.*

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Upload a one-page essay explaining your love for the outdoors (outdoor cooking, hunting, fishing, gardening, nature, hiking, etc.)*

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Upload a one-page essay explaining what entrepreneurship means to you. Personal experience with entrepreneurship is a plus.*

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Upload a signed reference letter from a teacher, counselor, administrator, pastor, or community leader.*

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7. Certification and Completion!
I understand that scholarship funds will be paid directly to the postsecondary institution to which I have been accepted. I understand that I am responsible for ensuring the Foundation has the correct information to disburse funds to the institution. The Education Foundation for Waxahachie ISD reserves the right to withhold any remaining scholarship funds six (6) years beyond the recipient's graduation from high school.*

I understand and certify acknowledgement of the payment process, if selected.I do not feel as though I can accept the terms of the payment process, and no longer wish to apply.
I verify that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.*

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Waxahachie ISD Education Meat Church Scholarship

1. Student information

2. Parent/Guardian Information

3. Questionnaire

4. Postsecondary information

5. Additional Information

6. Supporting Documentation

7. Certification and Completion!