Apply for the Class of 2026
Dignity for All Texas Students ScholarshiP
Dear CISD Class of 2026,
Dignity for All Texas Students is a Southlake-based non-profit organization focused on fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging in Carroll ISD schools and the Southlake community.
Dignity for All Texas Students is offering a scholarship opportunity for the CISD Class of 2026. The deadline for submission is March 26, 2026. We will be awarding $1,000 to one 2026 CISD Senior.
"An upstander is a person who recognizes injustice, knows their personal strengths and uses those strengths to create change." (https://humanrights.ca/upstander)
"An upstander is a person who chooses to take positive action in the face of injustice in society or in situations where individuals need assistance." (https://www.niot.org/blog/lets-define-upstander)
Essay Topic: Describe a time you did not act as an upstander. What influenced your decision to stay silent, and what would you do differently today? How has this experience shaped your character and the way you respond to injustice now?
2026 Dignity for All Texas Students Senior Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and Timeline:
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Carroll Senior High School seniors graduating in the Spring of 2026 and planning to attend an accredited college or university are eligible to apply.
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Student essays will be judged based on organization, content, creativity, and grammatical structure.
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Applications will open on February 15, 2026.
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Applications must be submitted by midnight CST on March 28, 2026.
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The Dignity for All Texas Students 2023 Scholarship recipients will be notified on or before April 25, 2026.
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The presentation of the award will occur at the Senior Awards Ceremony on May 13, 2026.
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Award funds will be sent directly to the accredited college/university upon enrollment in Summer or Fall 2026.