PTSA Scholarship, 2012
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Transcript of PTSA Scholarship, 2012
At least two $1,000 scholarshipsFor two representatives from the first Byron
Nelson Senior ClassOne Boy and One Girl
THE BYRON NELSON AWARDBased on
The Five Pillars of Character
1. Character Essay2. Character References3. Activities4. Awards and Recognition, Achievements5. GPA6. PTSA participation and membership
One 500 word essay How do your years at Byron Nelson High
School reflect The Five Pillars of Character? Royal Shield (Integrity/Courage)-
Student who shows a steadfast adherence to a moral or ethical code and is capable of facing danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution
Noble Hand (Respect)– Student who takes others’ feelings, needs, thoughts,
ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration and gives them worth and value. Student who acknowledges others and accepts their individuality.
Golden Key (Responsibility)- Student who accepts and takes the necessary
action to bring an assigned task to a successful conclusion.
Silver Arrow (Honesty)- Student who is found to be trustworthy and
upright through a sincere and straighforward way of life.
Regal Heart (Compassion)-Students who take into account the distress of
others and attempt to alleviate their suffering through acts of kindness. He/She seeks to benefit others by reducing their suffering.
Three letters of recommendation can come from any respected authority figure in your life. These can be teachers, club sponsors, coaches, community and church leaders, workplace managers
Reflections of you in regards to The Five Pillars of Character will be considered
School Community Personal or other activities, especially
those that reflect the five pillars of character
Examples may include… Learn (9th grade), Serve (10th Grade) and Lead (11th grade) award
winnersOfficer in club or captain on teamLord Byron sportsmanship awardArticles, papers that have won awards or have been publishedNational Merit Finalists or other scholarship awardsPeer leadership, i.e. homecoming courtPromotion or recognition in the workplaceEntrepreneurial success
…but the possibilities are endless!
Adjusted GPA for Pre-Ap, GT, and AP classes
As of Fall, 2011 Semester Note – All students who feel they
represent The Five Pillars of Character are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. GPA is only one consideration. Character achievements are more important considerations
Every year you have belonged to PTSA counts
Every PTSA committee you have served on and every PTSA volunteer opportunity you have participated in counts as well
The scholarship committee has room for student volunteers! Sign up today! Spooky Sprint October 29 – sign up to volunteer
today! Funding and how we can give even more…