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Join the IHS PTSA!
$2500 In Potential Scholarships
$2500 In Potential Scholarships
IHS PTSA membership opens the door to significant scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities
As an IHS PTSA student member, you are eligible to apply for multiple scholarship opportunities offered by these organizations:
IHS PTSA: $500
Texas PTA: $1000
FISD Council of PTAs: $1000
IHS PTSA Scholarship
IHS PTSA Scholarship
The IHS PTSA will award one $500 scholarship that can be applied toward continuing education, including college and trade school.
Eligible students must be a member of IHS PTSA by December 19, 2025; have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5; and 25 high school volunteer service hours.
The recipient will be selected by the Frisco Education Foundation (FEF) scholarship committee. Selection through the FEF removes conflicts of interest, as no members of the PTSA board are involved in the selection process.
To apply, please complete the FEF scholarship application. The application will open December 2 and close at 4:00pm on December 19. The application link is now available.
FISD Council of PTAs Scholarships
FISD Council of PTAs Scholarships
FISD Council of PTAs offers 2 $500 scholarships to eligible seniors from Independence HS who are PTSA members:
Volunteerism Scholarship: $500 for volunteer work in the community
Horizon Scholarship: $500 to students with a 504 or IEP
Similar to the IHS PTSA scholarship, recipients are selected by the FEF scholarship committee. To apply, please complete the FEF scholarship application, which opens on December 2.
TX PTA Student Scholarships
TX PTA Student Scholarships
Texas PTA is offering $25,000 in student and faculty scholarships this year
Individual scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded to eligible high school seniors for continued studies in an accredited college/university or technical institute after graduation
To be eligible, student must be an IHS PTSA member by December 1
Application opens September 15 and closes November 15
Apply online by November 15 at www.txpta.org/scholarships
TX PTA Faculty Scholarships
TX PTA Faculty Scholarships
Texas PTA is offering $25,000 in student and faculty scholarships this year
Individual scholarships of up to $500 will be awarded to eligible faculty members
To be eligible, applicant must be a teacher, aid, or faculty member with at least 3 years of TX school experience AND an IHS PTSA member by December 1
Application opens September 15 and closes November 15
Apply online by November 15 at www.txpta.org/scholarships
Quick Start Guide For Scholarship Applicants
Quick Start Guide For Scholarship Applicants
Step 1: Join IHS PTSA
Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship. All scholarships listed require membership. Seniors and faculty applicants must be an IHS PTSA member by:
Dec 1 for TX PTA
Dec 19 for IHS PTSA and FISD Council of PTAs (students only)
Step 2: Apply To TX PTA
Application is now open for $1000 student scholarships and up to $500 faculty scholarships
Application closes Nov 15. Late applications will not be accepted.
Visit the TX PTA website via the link below for guidelines and application
Needed for application:
PTA President: Marcela Stammich
Email Address: president@ihsptsa.org
Recipients announced April 1
Step 3: Apply to FEF
Student scholarships for IHS PTSA ($500) and FISD Council of PTAs (up to $1000) are available through the Frisco Education Foundation
Students may receive multiple scholarships from FEF
Application opens Dec 2. Link is now available!
Application closes at 4:00pm on Dec 19. Late applications will not be accepted.
Recipients announced in April
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to be a PTSA member if I am applying for a Texas PTA faculty scholarship?
A: Yes, Texas PTA requires that you are a PTSA member of the campus at which you work to be eligible for a faculty scholarship. You must be a member by December 1.
Q: Do I need to be a PTSA student member for all 4 years of high school?
A: While membership is only required in senior year, having multiple years of membership can be helpful in building your experiences and connections to PTA and can be shared in your application essay(s). Date requirements vary by scholarship. Join by December 1 to ensure you are eligible for all student scholarships listed.
Q: My parent(s) is a member of the IHS PTSA. Does this fulfill my requirement of membership?
A: A parent membership does not substitute for a student membership for any of the listed scholarships. We are grateful for every membership, and encourage both students and parents to join the PTSA - every member is another voice advocating for public education at the state level. Additionally, funds raised from memberships go towards things like senior scholarships, advocacy, and programs. We require student scholarship recipients to be PTSA members, as the goal of the program is to encourage student engagement in the PTSA and surrounding community.
Q: Are there other benefits to IHS PTSA membership, beyond the scholarship?
A: Yes, there are many additional benefits! Upon joining IHS PTSA, you become eligible to start earning points towards your IHS PTSA graduation cord. Only IHS PTSA members can earn this cord to wear at graduation and be listed as a recipient in the graduation program! Visit our Graduation Cord page to learn more!
Additionally, with your IHS PTSA membership comes automatic membership in both Texas PTA and National PTA. Membership in those organizations provides many benefits - visit the Texas PTA and National PTA websites to learn about business discounts and more!
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