Scholarship Applications

TAGT Summer Scholarships

TAGT Summer Scholarships are designed for those gifted and talented students who wish to attend academic or artistic programs during the summer months. Gifted students, grades K-12, may apply for scholarships of up to $400. The highest-scoring elementary student and secondary student applicants are chosen as Ann Shaw Scholars and receive $500 each. Application deadline is March 1. All applicants will be notified of their status by April 15. Scholarship winners must complete and return the necessary paperwork by June 15 or the award will be forfeited. Please note that for accounting purposes scholarship checks are made payable to both the program and the scholarship winner.  (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map) (2009 Summer Programs)

The summer programs listed are a sample of the many opportunities available to gifted students, educators, and parents of the gifted. TAGT does not endorse any individual program. TAGT Scholarships are available for programs that serve students' academic and artistic needs.

Parent/Educator Scholarships

The Parent/Educator Scholarships are for adults who wish to further their knowledge and understanding of gifted education. These scholarships may be used for programs during the summer or during the school year and may range up to $400. From the applications submitted, one adult is chosen as the Carole Vermillion Scholar and receives an award of $500. The deadline for applications is March 1.  Notification will be made by April 15. (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map)

Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship

One graduating gifted and talented high school senior is awarded the Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship, a university scholarship of $2,500. The winner of this annual award must demonstrate outstanding leadership. Application deadline is March 1. The scholarship recipient will be notified by April 15. (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map)

Future Vision Scholarship

One graduating gifted and talented high school senior is awarded the Future Vision Scholarship, a university scholarship of $2,500. This award is given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose and clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals. Application deadline is March 1. The scholarship recipient will be notified by April 15. (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map)

Laura Allard Grants For Excellence

The Laura Allard Grants for Excellence are available to educators, parents, and nonprofit organizations for the development of innovative programs benefiting gifted and talented students.  These awards range up to $1,000 and may be awarded twice a year.  The deadline for spring applications is March 1, with notification made by April 15. The fall application deadline is November 1, with notification made by December 15. (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map)

NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award

The Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award was established in 1999 by the National Association for Gifted Children.  Funded by the Nicholas Green Foundation, these awards are designed to recognize excellence in young children.  The awards, which include a certificate and a $500 U.S. Savings Bond, will be made in every state to a student who is between grades 3 and 6 who has distinguished him- or herself in academics, leadership, or the arts.  (Download PDF Application) (Texas Region Map)

TAGT Regional Awards

Regional awards for Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Parent of the Year, Advocate of the Year, and Rising Star Teacher are presented to individuals in recognition of service, contribution, and commitment to gifted education. (Texas Region Map)

• General Information and Nomination Procedures (PDF)
  
• Outstanding Teacher of the Gifted Award (PDF)
  
• Outstanding Parent of the Gifted Award (PDF)
  
• Regional Advocate of the Gifted Award (PDF)
  
• Rising Star Teacher Award (PDF)