Education Foundation
Student Scholarships
The Northwest ISD Education Foundation is proud to award the NEF Encouraging Excellence Scholarship annually to help ensure graduating seniors continue their path to success, even after they leave the district.
In addition, the foundation partners with businesses, local organizations and individuals to support students through other scholarship and endowment opportunities. To date, NEF has funded more than $1.2 million in scholarships!
NEF scholarship applications are closed. Scholarships will be awarded at each high school senior awards ceremony. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and next adventures. This year, NEF will award more than $160,000!
2025 NEF Scholarship Information Guide & Policy
If you have questions or need assistance with the online application, please contact NEF at nef@nisdtx.org or call 817-215-0084.
To learn more about setting up a scholarship opportunity through NEF, contact Alyssa Pry, director of communications and public relations, at alyssa.pry@nisdtx.org.
2025 SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Eligibility: Northwest ISD seniors who submit a scholarship application through the Northwest ISD Education Foundation will be eligible for the NEF Encouraging Excellence Scholarship, along with any scholarship listed below in which they meet the eligibility requirements. If no specific requirement is listed, the scholarship is open to all applicants.
- NEF Encouraging Excellence Scholarship
- NEF Employee Giving Campaign
- Beck Elementary PTA
- Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Beck Elementary. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Beck Family Endowment
- One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior with a demonstrated financial need.
- BKV Scholarship
- Byron Nelson High School PTSA
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Scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at Byron Nelson High School. Student must be a PTSA member to be eligible.
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- Chisholm Trail Middle School PTSA
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Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Chisholm Trail Middle School. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
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- Choose Your Own Adventure Scholarship
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One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who plans to attend trade or technical school.
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- Citibank Scholarship
- CoServ Charitable Foundation Scholarship
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Four scholarships awarded to one graduating senior at each NISD high school. The student should have an interest in a STEM-related field or in the trades, including those attending technical school, trade school, or vocational training.
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- Dell Technologies Scholarship
- Eaton High School PTSA
- Four $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at V.R. Eaton High School. Student must be a PTSA member to be eligible.
- El LoBo Endowment
- Three scholarships awarded to graduating seniors in the district with one scholarship designated for a student who plans to attend technical or trade school.
- Gene Pike Middle School PTA
- Two $500 scholarships awarded to a graduating senior who attended Gene Pike Middle School. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Glenn | Partners Scholarship
- Hewlett-Packard Enterprise Scholarship
- Hitachi Vantara Scholarship
- Huckabee Scholarship
- Isobel Grace Gentry Memorial Scholarship
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One scholarship awarded to a female graduating senior with a major in Music or Music Education.
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- John M. Tidwell Middle School PTA
- One $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who attended Tidwell Middle School. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Jonathan Kilgore Memorial Scholarship
- Awarded to a graduating senior at Northwest High School with a major in English or the mental health field.
- Kay Granger Elementary PTA
- One $2,000 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who attended Granger Elementary. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Kolb Family Scholarship
- Two scholarships awarded to an applicant with an interest in Construction or Construction Management, Engineering, or Trade Work.
- Linebarger Scholarship
- Medlin Middle School PTSA
- Two $500 scholarships awarded to a graduating senior who attended Medlin Middle School. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Nance Family Endowment
- One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior at Northwest High School.
- NCP Community Scholar
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One scholarship to an applicant with Business, Marketing or Communications major.
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- NISD Council of PTAs
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Four $500 scholarships awarded to one graduating senior at each NISD high school. Student must be a member of their campus PTSA to be eligible.
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- Northstar Builders Scholarship
- NTE Mobility Partners Scholarship
- Five scholarships awarded to graduating seniors with a major in a STEM-related field.
- NYSA Scholarship
- Two $500 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors who participated in NYSA programs. To be considered, email your name, scholarship application ID and a photo in your NYSA uniform to nef@nisdtx.org. Submitted application and additional information must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 2.
- Peterson Elementary PTA
- One $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who attended Peterson Elementary. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- Pogue Construction Scholarship
- Pure Storage Scholarship
- Rena Garrett Memorial Scholarship
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One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior with a demonstrated financial need and participation in FCA and/or AVID.
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- Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Scholarship
- Shay McDonald Legacy Scholarship
- One $500 scholarship awarded to a graduating senior who attended Granger Elementary School.
- ShyAnn and Ryan Hooper Memorial Endowment
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Two scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at Northwest High School with a varsity letter who plan to pursue a career in education, social services, or nursing/healthcare.
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- Steele Early College High School PTSA
- Scholarships awarded to graduating seniors at Steele Early College High School. Student must be a PTSA member to be eligible.
- Superior Fiber & Data Service Scholarship
- TexOp Construction Scholarship
- Trinity Kitchens Memorial Scholarship
- Warren Family Scholarship
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One scholarship awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a career in education.
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- Wayne A. Cox Elementary PTA
- Awarded to a graduating senior who attended Cox Elementary. Student must be a member of their high school PTSA to be eligible.
- World Wide Technology Scholarship
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarship opportunities below are available to Northwest ISD seniors through external organizations and community partners. Please review each application for criteria and application deadlines!
Clara Love PTA Scholarship: Clara Love Elementary PTA is offering one $500 scholarship to graduating seniors who attended Love Elementary and meet the eligibility requirements. The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on April 4. Click here to view the guidelines and the application.
La Campana Scholarship: The La Campana employee resource group (ERG) scholarship is presented by a Bell Flight Employee Resource Group and will award two scholarships in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must be a STEM or business major and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. The deadline to apply is March 30. Click here to view guidelines and the application.
Nance Elementary PTA Scholarship: Nance Elementary PTA is offering a scholarship to graduating seniors who attended Nance Elementary and meet the eligibility requirements. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on May 1. Click here to view the guidelines and the application.
Northeast Leadership Forum Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to seniors attending high schools in Northeast Tarrant County. The NLF Education Foundation offers a scholarship to students pursuing a four-year degree OR a scholarship for students pursuing technical or career development training to acquire a certification or license. Click here to view the guidelines and the application.
Roanoke Elementary PTA Scholarship: Roanoke Elementary PTA is offering two scholarships to graduating seniors who attended Roanoke Elementary and meet the eligibility requirements. The deadline to apply is March 28. Click here to view the guidelines and application.
Sendera Ranch Elementary PTA Scholarship: SRE PTA is offering two scholarships to graduating seniors who attended Sendera Ranch Elementary and meet the eligibility requirements. The deadline to apply is 3 p.m. on April 28. Click here to view the guidelines and the application.
The City of Roanoke, Texas Parks & Recreation Scholarship: A scholarship of up to $1,500 is available for application to all current high school seniors who are candidates for high school graduation and reside inside the city limits of Roanoke. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on March 28. Click here to view the application.