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2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

Purpose: To provide scholarship assistance to deserving Conroe ISD graduating seniors who are former Birnham Woods Elementary students planning to continue their education by pursuing a college degree. 

Award Components:  Recipients are chosen by the Birnham Woods Scholarship Committee and will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. 

Criteria:

  1. Applicants must be a current CISD graduating high school senior in the year of the award. 
  2. Applicants must have attended Birnham Woods Elementary School for at least one (1) year. 
  3. Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student and pursue a 2 or 4 year degree at an accredited college or university, or trade school.
  4. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be in good standing with their high school. 

Application Process:  Applicants must submit the following items: 

  1. Completed application form. 
  2. Letter of application addressed to the BWE Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of educational and career goals, as well as biographical information.
  3. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers, administrators, or counselors. 
  4. A recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average. 
  5. Personal essay. 

Deadline:  All applications are due by Friday, March 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST.  All applications and essays will be evaluated by a blind process. Winners will be contacted by April 9, 2026. Please submit the application online. 

For any questions regarding the application process, please contact us.

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Please complete the following form and upload all of the required documents. All entries must be submitted no later than March 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST. To be considered you must submit all required information by this date.

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Education

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Personal Essay

When we think about inspiration, what inspires us most are ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. We appreciate when someone has the ability and willingness to be selfless, creative, innovative, or just dares to be different; someone who isn’t afraid to try. Mrs. Kim Willoughby was that inspiration at Birnham Woods Elementary, igniting a spark in young learners to be better and try harder. Although an ordinary person, Mrs. Willoughby’s legacy of learning, sacrifice, bravery, courage, and selflessness is truly extraordinary and will forever be a footprint in the halls of our school. Inspired by literature and her love of books, Mrs. Willoughby nurtured and encouraged struggling readers.  We request you provide a written essay as part of the application process.

PROMPT: Describe how a moment, teacher, or experience at Birnham Woods Elementary shaped your vision for the future.

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          *All applications are due by March 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST. Winners will be contacted by April 9, 2026.