2025-26 ACET Student Scholarship Application – Association For Compensatory Educators of Texas

The 2025-26 ACET Student Scholarship deadline is February 27, 2026 at 5 PM (CST) *

I understand that no late applications will be accepted.

Student Name *

First

Middle

Last

Student Email *

Email

Confirm Email

Please provide a permanent email address (not your school email) so that we can continue to follow up with you. If you need to create an account Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail accounts can be created for free.

Student Phone *

Student Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Alternate Contact Name *

First

Middle

Last

Alternate Contact Email *

Alternate Contact Phone Number *

Alternate Contact Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

High School Name *

Please use official school name. No abbreviations or acronyms (Ex: North Compton High School instead of NCHS).

High School District *

Please use official district name. No abbreviations or acronyms (Ex: North Compton ISD instead of NCISD).

High School Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Principal or School Counselor's Name *

First

Last

Principal or School Counselor's Email *

Principal or School Counselor's Phone Number *

Did you provide the information of your Principal or your School Counselor *

Principal
School Counselor

Information regarding the post-secondary institution you plan to attend after HS graduation (university, community college, junior college, vocational school, etc.)

Institution Name *

State *

Have you been accepted? *

City *

Have you applied for Admission? *

1. Tell us your story by sharing the experiences, opportunities, or challenges that have most influenced your growth during high school. Explain how these moments have shaped your character, values, and goals, and how they have prepared you for the next chapter of your life.

1. Please enter your answer below. 500 words maximum *

2. Describe how earning a college degree or postsecondary certification would impact your life and the lives of those around you. Explain your educational goals, your motivation to continue learning and growing, and why this scholarship is important to achieving those goals. Your essay should reflect sincerity, clarity, and thoughtful expression.

2. Please enter your answer below. 500 words maximum *

To showcase and highlight the Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) scholarship recipients, ACET would like to post your name, school/district information, future plans, and picture in marketing pieces. These marketing pieces include, but are not limited to, video/photo projects, presentations, print publications and advertisements, website posts, and posts on social media sites and apps (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). By participating, you will assist ACET in positively promoting the organization and celebrating the success of recipients.

I grant permission for the Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) to publish my name, school district, school name, photograph, and future plans on the ACET website and/or other media platforms used by the organization to recognize scholarship recipients *

Applicant Name (PRINT) *

Date *

Applicant Signature (Sign with your mouse or finger) *

Clear Signature

Please have your counselor present for this section (You may save and resume this application at the bottom of this page)

To be considered for selection, an applicant must have participated at least two years in a federal or state-funded compensatory program.

(Select all that Apply)

If you aren't sure, ask your counselor.

Title I program (Student is enrolled in a Title 1, Part A campus implementing either a schoolwide or a targeted assistance program)
Bilingual/English as a second language (ESL)
Pregnancy Related Services
Parent
Homeless
Migrant
State Compensatory Education (At-Risk)
STAAR Intervention
Other (Please specify)

If you selected "Other" above, please specify here:

Counselor Signature/Certification: I certify this student is in academic good standing, has participated for at least two years in one of the compensatory education programs listed above, and is on track to graduate in May of 2026. *

Clear Signature

(Please sign with your mouse or finger)

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Information regarding the post-secondary institution you plan to attend after HS graduation (university, community college, junior college, vocational school, etc.)

1. Tell us your story by sharing the experiences, opportunities, or challenges that have most influenced your growth during high school. Explain how these moments have shaped your character, values, and goals, and how they have prepared you for the next chapter of your life.

Please have your counselor present for this section (You may save and resume this application at the bottom of this page)

Click here or use the map to find the Region where your high school is located.

To be considered for selection, an applicant must have participated at least two years in a federal or state-funded compensatory program.