Claim or Renew a Scholarship
Claiming Your Scholarship For The First Time
If you are claiming a scholarship for the first time, all recipients are required to complete and submit the following documentation at least thirty (30) days before the start of each semester, in accordance with the Texas FCCLA Scholarship Procedures:
STEP ONE: Complete the “Scholarship Recipient Information Sheet” in it’s entirety
STEP TWO: Provide a copy of your upcoming semester schedule from the accredited Texas college or university in which you are currently enrolled.
IMPORTANT: For CJ Davidson or CJ Davidson - College Scholarship first-time recipients, in addition to the documentation outlined above, recipients are required to submit a verification letter from the dean or department chair of the School of Family & Consumer Sciences confirming enrollment in a minimum of 15 credit hours and that the recipient is majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences for the upcoming semester.
STEP THREE: Click the “Submit Scholarship Claim or Renewal Form HERE” button below and complete the form in it’s entirety.
STEP FOUR: Upload and submit the “Scholarship Recipient Information Sheet” and copy of your upcoming semester schedule.
Upon receipt of the required documentation outlined above, and provided that the recipient meets the established criteria of the scholarship, Texas FCCLA will disburse the award funds, made payable to and sent directly to the registrar or financial aid office of the respective college or university.
Renewing Your Scholarship
Recipients who have been awarded scholarships that can be renewed over multiple semesters are required to complete and submit the following documentation at least thirty (30) days before the start of each semester, in accordance with the Texas FCCLA Scholarship Procedures:
STEP ONE: Gather the following documentation:
A letter of verification from the chair or dean of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department confirming the recipient's enrollment in a minimum of 15 credit hours and that the recipient is majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences for the upcoming semester.
An official transcript sent directly from the accredited Texas college or university in which the recipient is currently enrolled via email to lcarroll@texasfccla.org or fccla@texasfccla.org or mailed to the state office at Texas Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, 1107 W. 45th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
A copy of the recipient’s upcoming semester schedule at the accredited Texas college or university in which the recipient is currently enrolled.
STEP TWO: Click the “Submit Scholarship Claim or Renewal Form HERE” button below and complete the form in it’s entirety.
STEP THREE: Upload and submit the verification letter and copy of your upcoming semester schedule. IMPORTANT: Official transcripts must be emailed or mailed directly to Texas FCCLA (see above).
Upon receipt of the renewal application and the required documentation outlined above, and provided that the recipient meets the established criteria (see below), Texas FCCLA will disburse the award funds. All disbursements are made payable to and sent directly to the registrar or financial aid office of the respective college or university.
Scholarship Renewal FAQ
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CJ Davidson Scholarship - Eight (8) semesters
CJ Davidson College Scholarship - Six (6) semesters
FCCLA Regional Scholarship - Two (2) semesters
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The fall semester is the peak disbursement period for Texas FCCLA. Most recipients submit their documentation between late April and mid-July to adhere to the scholarship guideline requirement of 30 days prior to the start of the semester. Processing begins at the end of July and continues through the end of August.
Texas FCCLA must to obtain all requirements 30 days prior to the start of the semester, as this provides sufficient time to verify and file documentation for each recipient, prepare award checks, and ensure they are mailed in a timely manner for schools to receive them before any deadlines.
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The spring semester aligns with Texas FCCLA's conference season, during which six conferences, including the state conference, are hosted over a 12 to 13 week timeframe.
Recipients typically begin to submit their schedules and letters of verification from late September to early November, followed by their transcripts immediately after the conclusion of the fall semester, usually from December 1st to December 15th. Processing occurs from mid-December through the second week of January.
It is essential that all requirements are submitted NO LATER THAN January 10th, as focus will transition to conference preparation and facilitation, making it difficult to ensure timely scholarship disbursements for any late submissions during this period.