Marilyn C. Sweeney Scholarship

The Texas Society Order of Confederate Rose (TSOCR) recognizes that our young people are our local, state, and national leaders of tomorrow. We strive to make them aware of our historical and educational purposes through our scholarship opportunity. The TSOCR Scholarship Program is designed to award annually a scholarship to a graduating public, 

private or home school senior 

who will be attending a post-secondary institution

 (University, junior college or trade school). 

The amount of this award is $2,000.00. 

The application and requirements 

for this scholarship essay contest 

are as follows: 

􏰀 Students will write an essay on a given topic (which changes each year)

and submit their essay with other required documentation 

(see essay guidelines). 

􏰀 The scholarship winner will be selected based on the essay. 

In case of a tie, the Scholarship Committee members will review all applications and select based on the entrant's supporting documentation. 

􏰀 Selection of the winner will be made by May 15 of each year 

and winner will be notified by email and by letter on/after May 15. 

Winning entrant should plan to attend the 

TSOCR Annual June Meeting to accept their award. 

Application, essay guidelines and judging criteria are in the packet below. 

The Application packet must be sent by U. S. Mail 

and postmarked no later than April 15