(L to R) The best of Waco High: 2006 Hurd Scholarship finalists Hayley Gold, Harry Smith and scholar Kristen Parker.

Each spring, the Waco ISD Education Foundation awards a Waco High senior with the Dorothy Crippen Hurd Scholarship.

Scholarship Award:
A Hurd Scholarship of $6,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to one graduating student from Waco High School each year. The student must have attended Waco High School in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The award will be given over a four-year period. The student must be enrolled in a four-year accredited university. If required GPA is maintained, the awarded funds will be given directly to the university (one-eighth per semester) each of the four years.

Criteria:
-Top 5 % of graduating class
-Demonstrate leadership during high school
-Participate as a community volunteer during the high school years.
-Obtain a SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of 27
-Complete a balanced college preparatory program in Advanced Academics Studies
-Only Waco High Seniors may apply

Application:
Application form to be completed including a personal essay (1-2 pages) which demonstrates candidate's personal and academic qualifications, concept of leadership and philosophy of service. Applications for this scholarship award will be accepted in February and March of each year. Click here for online registration. Click to download Acrobat application. Click to download Word application.

Selection:
A selection committee will be formed by the WISD Education Foundation Executive Committee. Included on the committee will be the Waco High School Principal, Waco High School Counselor, and a community representative. The selection will be made by May 1 of each year.

Continuation:
The student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 each semester to qualify for grant continuation. The grant will be permanently discontinued if the GPA has not been maintained for a semester.