UPDATE: All scholarship deadlines have passed. Regional Award Nomination deadlines are April 1.

Insights is a catalogue for nominating outstanding individuals for TAGT scholarships and awards. The TAGT Scholarship Fund is held and managed separately from the TAGT operating fund, and needs your support. Please consider donate now to the TAGT Scholarship Fund.

Application procedures and deadlines vary for different awards, so please refer to individual applications for specific information. If you have questions or comments, please contact your TAGT Regional Director, or the TAGT office at t...@txgifted.org.

A complimentary list of summer programs is available as a part of the full printable version of Insights. Program listings are volunteered by the programs themselves. TAGT does not sponsor, endorse, or produce any summer programs.

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Scholarship Application Deadlines	Deadline	Date Notified
TAGT Student Summer Scholarships	March 1	April 15
Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship	March 1	April 15
Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship	March 1	April 15
TAGT "Rising Star" Teacher of the Gifted Award	April 1	TBA
TAGT Teacher, Parent, and Advocate of the Gifted Award	April 1	TBA
NAGC Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award	March 1	April 15 (TAGT) June 15 (NAGC)

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) (List of 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)