2023 NSRW Scholarship Winner
Congratulations to our 2023 scholarship winner Reid Henderson of Willis High School. NSRW President Leigh Billingsley and NSRW's Willis High School Republican Club sponsor Diane Hivnor were on hand at the school to present a certificate to Reid during the Awards Night ceremonies. Reid has served as president of the Club this year, and is Valedictorian of his class. He has also been captain of the UIL Speech, editor of the UIL Journalism/Newspaper, member of the National Honor Society, and Willis Law & Public Academy captain. Reid plans to attend the University of Texas in the fall. He and his parents, Rand and Christina Henderson, have been invited to our June 7 meeting.
North Shore Republican Women (NSRW) Scholarships
Members of NSRW offer scholarships to students at Willis and/or Montgomery senior high school. These scholarships are designed to provide financial support for college expenses to young men and women who plan to be or are involved with the Republican Party.
THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED FOR 2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
North Shore Republican Women (NSRW) Scholarship Application Requirements for Montgomery High School & Willis High School Class of 2023.
Applicant MUST meet ALL requirements:
If applicant attends the NSRW sponsored Young Republican Club held within Montgomery
County, but attends an alternative schooling high school, they are likewise eligible
to apply for scholarship IF their home school of record for 2023 graduation is
Montgomery High School (MHS) or Willis High School (WHS) AND they met ALL
requirements as noted below.
1. Montgomery High School or Willis High School 2023 graduating seniors are eligible to apply for NSRW scholarship. Likewise, if a student applicant attends an *alternative schooling high school as identified by the Texas Education
Agency (TEA) and their home school of record for 2023 graduation is MHS or WHS they are eligible to apply.
2. Applicant must be accepted to attend college in the fall of 2023 and must be scheduled to attend full-time in the fall. Student must provide copy of official letter of acceptance and enrollment from the college.
3. Registered and active member of NSRW’s sponsored Montgomery High School or Willis High School Young Republicans clubs, or the NSRW sponsored Montgomery County Young Republican Club. To be considered an active member, students must have attended 75% of all scheduled NSRW Young Republican Club meetings where they are a registered member.
4. Must provide a letter of recommendation from the Young Republican Club’s Sponsor attesting to applicant’s club attendance and commitment to the republican party.
5. GPA of 3.40 or higher on a 4.0 grade scale. Students enrolled in dual credit courses or advanced placement courses will receive additional consideration.
6. Copy of official high school transcript from 2023 Spring semester.
7. Must provide a photocopy of student’s official SAT scores. Other accepted assessments approved for placement to be exempted from SAT may be provided in the form of a photocopy of student’s official TSI/TSIA2 scores.
8. A brief personal interview with the NSRW Scholarship Committee must be held. Interviews may be held virtually or in person.
9. Two letters of recommendation:
(a) one from an adult (not a relative) who can attest to your character and interests, and
(b) one letter from a different adult who can verify your academic achievements including your GPA. Please do not include “to whom it may concern” form letters.
10. Letter (200 – 250 words typed and double spaced) stating why you think you should be awarded this scholarship.
*The Texas Education Agency (TEA) does not have authority over private schools, home schools or other alternative schooling. For a list of Texas alternative schooling and their requirements please go to https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/finding-a-school-for-your-child/alternative-schooling.
Applicant MUST meet ALL requirements:
If applicant attends the NSRW sponsored Young Republican Club held within Montgomery
County, but attends an alternative schooling high school, they are likewise eligible
to apply for scholarship IF their home school of record for 2023 graduation is
Montgomery High School (MHS) or Willis High School (WHS) AND they met ALL
requirements as noted below.
1. Montgomery High School or Willis High School 2023 graduating seniors are eligible to apply for NSRW scholarship. Likewise, if a student applicant attends an *alternative schooling high school as identified by the Texas Education
Agency (TEA) and their home school of record for 2023 graduation is MHS or WHS they are eligible to apply.
2. Applicant must be accepted to attend college in the fall of 2023 and must be scheduled to attend full-time in the fall. Student must provide copy of official letter of acceptance and enrollment from the college.
3. Registered and active member of NSRW’s sponsored Montgomery High School or Willis High School Young Republicans clubs, or the NSRW sponsored Montgomery County Young Republican Club. To be considered an active member, students must have attended 75% of all scheduled NSRW Young Republican Club meetings where they are a registered member.
4. Must provide a letter of recommendation from the Young Republican Club’s Sponsor attesting to applicant’s club attendance and commitment to the republican party.
5. GPA of 3.40 or higher on a 4.0 grade scale. Students enrolled in dual credit courses or advanced placement courses will receive additional consideration.
6. Copy of official high school transcript from 2023 Spring semester.
7. Must provide a photocopy of student’s official SAT scores. Other accepted assessments approved for placement to be exempted from SAT may be provided in the form of a photocopy of student’s official TSI/TSIA2 scores.
8. A brief personal interview with the NSRW Scholarship Committee must be held. Interviews may be held virtually or in person.
9. Two letters of recommendation:
(a) one from an adult (not a relative) who can attest to your character and interests, and
(b) one letter from a different adult who can verify your academic achievements including your GPA. Please do not include “to whom it may concern” form letters.
10. Letter (200 – 250 words typed and double spaced) stating why you think you should be awarded this scholarship.
*The Texas Education Agency (TEA) does not have authority over private schools, home schools or other alternative schooling. For a list of Texas alternative schooling and their requirements please go to https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/general-information/finding-a-school-for-your-child/alternative-schooling.