The Hornets United Fine Arts Scholarship is for a creative and talented student who has shown dedication, passion and excellence in the visual or performing arts while at Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, OK). This may include drawing, painting, 3-D design, vocal music, instrumental music, theater, competitive speech, dance or creative media productions such as film-making, broadcasting or photography. Preference will be given to students who contributed to the Booker T. Washington school environment in a positive way with their talent, and who plan to continue pursuing this passion while in college through either a major or minor in one of these areas.

The Hornets United Community Service Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of others and supports their ongoing growth as community leaders. Preference will be given to students whose involvement contributed to the Booker T. Washington community and who plan academic work in areas of study that will to develop their ability to effect positive social change and the advancement of their greater community.

Deadline for both submissions is May 15th, 2023.

Fine Arts Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible students must:

• • Be a senior graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, OK.
• • Be or have been involved in the visual or performing arts.
• • Be attending or planning to attend college/university.
• • NOT be related to any member of the selection committee.

Community Service Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:

Eligible students must:

• • Be a senior graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, OK.
• • Demonstrates dedication to community service.
• • Be attending or planning to attend college/university.
• • NOT be related to any member of the selection committee.

Award:

The scholarship amount may vary, but is expected to be $1,000. Half will be distributed first semester, and half will be distributed second semester. Funds can be used for any costs listed on the bursar account, including tuition, fees, books, dorm or meal plan.

Funds are disbursed directly to the Bursar’s office at the institution the recipient chooses, upon evidence of enrollment in an eligible institution, in the beginning of each semester.

Demonstrated financial need and the impact education will have on the individual’s life will be considered, along with sincere demonstration of how involvement in the fine arts has contributed to the quality of the student’s life.

Scholarship winners will be required to complete and return a scholarship acceptance form providing necessary information about their school of choice prior to scholarships being paid.

Award recipients will either be recognized at their high school awards assembly or be notified directly by Hornets United by May 31, 2023.

Please direct any questions to Hornets United at info@hornetsunited.org.

The application and essay must be completed by the student.

APPLICATION:

To apply for the Fine Arts Scholarship, download and fill out this PDF and send to info@hornetsunited.org along with additional items listed below or apply via this Google Form using your Gmail account.

To apply for the Community Service Scholarship, download and fill out this PDF and send to info@hornetsunited.org along with additional items listed below or apply via this Google Form using your Gmail account.

Provide any scholarship-specific addendums to the application form.

1. 1. Submit current transcript and  ACT and/or SAT scores if available.
2. 2. Submit 2 letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a teacher, counselor or principal from Booker T. Washington, and the second should be from someone who is familiar with your dedication to the arts, and that may also be a teacher, but could be someone from the community.
3. 3. Include an essay of no more than 500 words addressing the topic of how involvement in the Fine Arts has changed your life and how you hope it will impact your future.
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5. 4. Include a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA. If FAFSA has not been completed please provide a statement as to the circumstances.
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Please submit this information via email to info@hornetsunited.org with “Scholarship – YOUR NAME” as the subject line. Your application will be incomplete without this additional information.