Each year TALAE sets aside all student membership dues to provide scholarships for TALAE student members who want to pursue higher education beyond the GED. Winning is an honor for the student, the teacher, and the program. You must be a member and apply to win!

$800 per semester to the applicant with the highest GED test average in his/her region
$1000 per semester to the applicant with the highest GED test average in Texas

Rules for application:

1. Student must have an average score of 450 or above.
2. Student, instructor, and program (adult education co-op or Even Start) director must all be members of TALAE at least 14 days prior to testing.
3. Student must have completed GED after June 1, 2007, and before July 31, 2008.
4. Test scores must be verified by Texas Education Agency (TEA).
5. Student must have attained a minimum of 24 class contact hours before testing.
6. The application must be received by TALAE Scholarship Committee by 8/25/08.
7. Student should send a copy of GED test scores as received from TEA.
8. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the 2008 TALAE Conference.

1. Will be selected by the TALAE Scholarship Committee
2. Must enroll in an approved institution of higher education or vocational training
3. Must use the award money for school related expense
4. May enroll in and continue to receive same scholarship amount for up to four semesters.
Award money will be paid directly to the student upon the TALAE treasurer’s receipt of request for payment and proof of enrollment. If the recipient fails to enroll, the award money will be returned to the scholarship fund. If the recipient officially withdraws from classes, any entitled refund will be returned to the scholarship fund.

The 2008 GED Scholarship Application Form should be mailed or faxed to: [This is a Microsoft® Word document.]

Ms. Bobbie McGee-Benson

Application must be received by August 25, 2008