Purpose

TexTESOL V, the TexTESOL (Texas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) affiliate for the North Texas region, will provide four (4) $1000 scholarships to selected North Texas applicants who meet the requirements.

Application Deadline and Link to Apply

Applications are usually due in April each year. Watch your email for information about this opportunity in the future.

2026 Scholarship Application

Eligibility

To be considered for one of the TexTESOL V scholarships, a student must:

Be a high school senior who has been in an ESL program at one point during grades K-12.
Be a currently enrolled senior in a DFW or surrounding area high school.
Submit a COMPLETED application by the application deadline.

Requirements

To be considered for one of the TexTESOL scholarships, students must apply electronically using an online scholarship application form. All sections must be completed and submitted. Submission of an application with incomplete information or without required attachments will result in the student not being eligible for scholarship consideration.

Applicants are encouraged to use the online scholarship application form, however, an applicant may submit their application via email if they are having complications using the online form.

Students will need to provide the requested documents/information:

Part I. Personal Information Form
Part II. Personal Reflection– Original Essay
Part III. Letters of Reference (2) and Transcript

Timelines

The application period opens in January each year.

The scholarship committee will select the winners and send notifications in May.

Questions?

Please email member-at-large@textesolv.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

2025 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!

My name is Layan Al Wazzan, and I am currently a UT Austin freshman Bio student. I am pursuing the pre-med pathway in hopes of becoming a pediatrician. Some of my hobbies include working with children, as per my involvement in Austin Stem Buddies, and my desire to pursue pediatrics, as well as baking and trying new recipes. Freshman year has truly been a teaching moment and I look forward to growing tremendously throughout my college career!

I am Denisse Padilla, a freshman student at Dallas College- Mountain View. My passion for Nursing drives both my academic work and community involvement. I strive to become a Nurse to positively impact others. This scholarship supports my growth and brings me closer to achieving my aspirantions. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, and am committed to making the most of it as I work toward a successful and meaningful future.

Anica Ayala, a first-generation student and graduate of Emmett J. Conrad High School, will attend the University of Texas at Austin to study biology in the Health Science Honors Program. Driven by her own journey, she aims to become a pediatric oncologist to increase representation in medicine and empower her community through education and healthcare. She is driven to show future generations that higher education is possible for everyone.

I’m Carla Campos. I’m a dedicated student-athlete, I excelled both in academics and athletics. I’m a 2025 UIL 6A Wrestling State Champion and 2X All-American. I maintained a 4.0 GPA, graduating with honors as a Magna Cum Laude from Haltom High School. Currently, I’m pursuing a degree in General Business at Texas Wesleyan University, where I continue to compete in wrestling.