Mary El-Beheri Memorial Scholarship
Information
Mary El-Beheri (1938-2012) was a founder and the Executive Director of the Texas State German Contest for 30 years and had a deep passion and commitment to students learning and loving the German language and culture. The TSGC Steering Committee has established a fund to be used for scholarships in her memory. The intent of this scholarship is to recognize a student who also shares a passion for and love of learning the German language and culture. A scholarship in the amount of at least $500.00 will be awarded each year at the Texas State German Contest Awards Ceremony.
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a senior who has competed and placed 1st – 5th place at the Texas State German Contest for at least 3 years, including the senior year.
- Applicant must indicate an intention to continue studying German at the post-secondary level. If applicant is not immediately attending a post-secondary institution, he/she must still indicate how further study of German works into future plans.
Rules:
- Schools may submit up to three applications if there are eligible seniors. Teachers or students may take responsibility for submitting the applications on time.
- The application will be evaluated by a panel of TSGC Steering Committee members.
- Sweepstakes points earned in the applicant’s best 3 years at State will play a role in the evaluation, but all other sections of the application will also be considered.
- Recipient will be announced at the Texas State German Contest Awards Ceremony, at which time the recipient will receive a letter of instruction about how to claim the scholarship.
- Scholarships will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution. Arrangements will be made if the student will not immediately be attending a post-secondary institution.
Click here for Mary El-Beheri Scholarship Application 2024
Deadline for application is Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM. The application should be typed and submitted via the Google Form provided to teachers after contest.
