Weatherly Scholarship Renewal Application

For Previous Recipients

Complete all required sections below. Your renewal application will be reviewed by the Weatherly Scholarship Team. After submission, your recommenders will receive instructions for submitting their letters of recommendation.

Section 1: Applicant Information

Enter the year you first received the Weatherly Scholarship (e.g., 2023). The scholarship may be received for up to four years.

Current Contact Information *

Permanent Address Confirmation *

Continued eligibility requires maintaining a permanent Cooke County address.

Section 2: Current Academic Standing

Current Enrollment *

Select month and year (MM/YYYY format)

Academic Performance *

You must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for renewal.

List any academic honors, awards, scholarships, dean's list recognition, honor society memberships, or other academic achievements you have earned since your last Weatherly Scholarship application. If none, write "None." (2000 character limit)

Upload your most recent official or unofficial college transcript (PDF only, max 5MB). Your transcript must show your cumulative GPA and current enrollment status.

Section 3: Academic and Career Goals Update

Have your academic or career goals changed since your initial application? Please provide an update on your progress toward your goals and how the Weatherly Scholarship has supported your education. (2000 character limit)

Tip: Focus on what's new or different. The Team has your original goals statement.

Section 4: Church Involvement Update

This section represents up to 30 points of your renewal score.

Current Church Attendance *

Describe your current church involvement and any changes since your last application. Include any new volunteer roles, leadership positions, ministries you've joined, or ways your involvement has deepened. (2000 character limit)

Tip: Focus on what's new, different, or has changed. If your involvement has remained consistent, briefly describe your continued commitment.

Section 5: School and Community Involvement Update

Describe your involvement in college activities, including clubs, organizations, student government, Greek life, honor societies, campus ministry, or other activities. Highlight any leadership roles and how these experiences have contributed to your growth. (2000 character limit)

Tip: This represents up to 15 points of your score. Focus on your college activities since your last application.

Describe your community service and volunteer activities since your last application. Include any new commitments, ongoing volunteer work, or ways you've served your community while in college. (2000 character limit)

Tip: This represents up to 15 points of your score. Focus on activities outside of school and church.

Section 6: Current Financial Need

This section represents up to 40 points of your renewal score.

Current Cost of Attendance *

Include only tuition and mandatory fees. Do NOT include room, board, books, or other expenses. The Team will verify these amounts with your institution.

Current Financial Aid *

List all scholarships, grants, loans, and other financial aid you are currently receiving or have applied for this academic year. Include the source and amount for each. (2000 character limit)

Athletic Status Update *

Current Student Aid Report (SAR) *

PDF only, max 5MB

If you have additional documentation demonstrating financial need, you may upload it here (PDF only, max 5MB)

Please explain your current financial need and any changes to your financial situation since your last application. Include any special circumstances, changes in family income, additional expenses, or other relevant factors. (2000 character limit)

Section 7: Letters of Recommendation

You must provide contact information for three individuals who will submit letters of recommendation on your behalf. After you submit this application, the Scholarship Coordinator will send each person a unique link to submit their recommendation.

Recommendation 1: Teacher or Professor *

Recommendation 2: Church Member or Pastor *

Recommendation 3: Character and Community Reference *

This person should be able to speak to your character, academic achievement, and community involvement. This cannot be a family member. You may use the same recommenders as your previous application or provide new ones.

Section 8: Additional Information

1000 character limit

Certification and Submission

After submitting, you will receive a confirmation email. Your recommenders will also receive instructions for submitting their letters.