Winners for Life Scholarship

Applicants for the Winners for Life Scholarship must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Must be a recent High School graduate entering the 2018/19 school year of college
• Must provide proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited higher education institution
• Must have graduated from a school in one of the following school districts:
  Argyle
  Coppell
  Frisco
  Lake Dallas
  Lewisville
  Little Elm
  Northwest
  Carrollton-Farmers Branch

AND at least one of the following:

• Students who are members of an ethnic minority that has a college completion rate far below the national average
• Students with disabilities that may keep them from completing a college education
• Students from low income households where there is a greater than average need for financial assistance
• Students who are migrant farm laborers, or the children of migrant farm laborers
• Students from inner cities and low income communities
• Students who are the first in their family to attend college

What are the selection criteria?
An independent selection committee will evaluate the applications and select the recipients considering:

• GPA which must be at least a 2.0
• Community involvement/Volunteer service
• Financial need
• Essay content

What content must be in the Essay?
Your essay must include the following:

• 12 pt. font, Times New Roman
• 500 words minimum, double spaced
• Include why you are applying for this scholarship and what your career goals are with your degree and how you believe it may make a difference in the lives of others
• Describe any special circumstances such as medical conditions, disabilities, etc. that may affect your ability to pay for your college tuition
• How many years do you plan to attend college, and what course of study would you like to pursue?

How do I obtain the application to apply?
Please email lifeskills@ccahelps.org to receive an electronic copy or visit Christian Community Action at the address below to pick up an application:

Christian Community Action
200 S. Mill St.
Lewisville, TX 75057