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.

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)

Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship

One graduating gifted and talented high school senior is awarded the Laura Allard 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)

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)