Alamo Heights Independent School District

The Alamo Heights School Foundation is again administering funds which grant awards to graduating seniors based on need, ability, character, special talents or achievements or a combination of these attributes. Applications are necessary for the Campbell and Vordenbaum scholarships. The other scholarships will be awarded to AHHS graduating seniors chosen by special faculty committees. Patrons are encouraged to contact the Foundation Scholarship Chairman at 832-5957 for more information.

Scholarship Recipients for 2007-2008

W.W. & Anna May Campbell Scholarships

An application is required with the forms available online or from the Foundation Scholarship Assistant, at the AHISD Administrative Building, 7101 Broadway, 832-5957. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2008. AHHS graduates with at least college sophomore standing, an overall C average, and attending any state or publicly supported college or university (not necessarily a Texas School) are eligible. The scholarship is based on ability and financial need. Multiple grants of varying amounts are awarded each year. Recipients are selected in late spring by a committee appointed by the Foundation Board.

Oma E. Vordenbaum Scholarships

An application is required with the forms available online or from the High School Guidance Office.  Deadline for applications is February 29, 2008.  Graduating AHHS Seniors who are in the top quarter of their class are eligible.  The scholarship is based on merit, need and other qualities.  Vordenbaum scholars receive $2,000 for one year.  The Foundation awards a minimum of one scholarship each year.  Recipients are selected in May by the Foundation Board.

Criteria for Vordenbaum Scholarship

Shirley Fitch English Memorial Scholarship

No application is required.  Usually one scholarship is given each year.  Graduating AHHS Seniors of any ability level are eligible.  The scholarship is based on effort, improvement and school spirit.  The recipient is selected by the Principal, a teacher and an Alamo Heights School Foundation Board member.

Debbie McPherson Memorial Scholarship Award

No application is required.  One scholarship is awarded to a graduating AHHS female athlete with average or better grades.   The scholarship is based on team spirit, strong character and hard work.  The recipient is selected by coaches of girls’ athletics and Athletic Director

Bob Ware Memorial Scholarship

No application is required.  A minimum of one scholarship is awarded per year. Graduating AHHS seniors who exhibit effort, achievement and extracurricular participation are eligible.  The recipient is selected by an Assistant Principal, a Coach and a Teacher.

Jon McWilliams Memorial Scholarship

No application is required.  One scholarship is awarded to an AHHS senior athlete.  The scholarship is based on effort, determination, achievement, improvement and school spirit.  The recipient is selected by a Coach, an Assistant Principal, and the Athletic Director. 

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Campbell Scholarship application form

Campbell Scholarship form instructions

Vordenbaum Scholarship application form
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