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Frequently Asked Questions
◊ What are the eligibility requirements for nomination?
◊ What are the UIL varsity sports?
◊ How many students can be nominated from each high school?
◊ When are the selections made?
◊ Is there a deadline?
◊ How will students know if they are selected?
◊ What kind of recognition do the selected students receive?
◊ When will these awards be given?
◊ Who submits nominations?
◊ I am a High School Senior Counselor, how do I nominate someone?
◊ How do I get a registration code?
◊ I am a student-athlete, how do I get nominated for a scholarship?
◊ If I am selected, how am I recognized?
◊ If I am not selected, how am I recognized?
◊ How can I use the Scholarship Money?
◊ What information is asked on the nomination form?
◊ Is all the information on the nomination form really necessary?
◊ How do I get help or answers to questions?
The State Farm® Scholar Athlete Program is the largest state-wide athletic scholarship program in Texas.
- Graduating with the class of 2009
- Currently active in at least one UIL Varsity High School sport
- Maintaining a 3.0+ GPA or equivalent
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Team Tennis
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
It is very important that contact information is provided in the most detailed and complete manner possible to expedite the notification process
- Presented with a State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete Award Certificate
- Given a State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete T-shirt
- Listed (with photos and profiles) on the official State Farm® program website
- Featured on the High School Spotlight on Fox Sports Southwest (DISCLAIMER: Contingent upon Fox Sports Southwest's scheduling availability)
Coaches and teachers are encouraged to initiate nominations and should coordinate their efforts with the appropriate school counselor or administrator. In order to protect the integrity of the State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete program and to ensure that all information is accurate and verified, only Senior Counselors may initiate nominations. Students, and their relatives or friends are not permitted to nominate students or post information to the website directly. Those interested should check with their counselor to initiate the process.
Please visit the State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete nomination website to register yourself and your school in this year's program and to receive your personal ID and Password. The website contains complete information on the program's rules.
Once registered, you will be able to compile all information on the student, and then visit the secured State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete nomination website to enter/update the information needed to complete the nomination. The nomination will not be considered until all required information is provided and the counselor finally submits the entry.
If you are unable to nominate on-line or have questions, please contact the TSA Program Support Center at TSASupport@texasscholarathlete.com or by calling the TSA Program Support Center at 512.289.7552. Nomination forms can be emailed or faxed to you upon request.
Paper nominations must include the registration code, all required information, be typed, and submitted by fax to 610.429.1954 no later than five days prior to the closing deadline for the program.
It is of critical importance that all information be supplied as completely as possible. Incomplete nominations will not be accepted, and the selection of the winners will be based on the details supplied by the counselor during the nomination processCounselors receive the registration code by visiting the State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete website and registering their school and themselves. Questions about the registration process should be sent to TSA Program Support at TSASupport@texasscholarathlete.com or by calling the TSA Program Support Center at 512.289.7552.
Talk with your counselor to verify that you qualify and to get nominated for this scholarship program. Winners will be slected based on the strength of their academic performance, athletic achievements and contributions.
Students who are selected as State Farm® Texas Scholar Athletes will have thier pictures taken with their Counselors, parents, and with the State Farm® representative who delivers the award. Once the Photo Release and Authorization is signed and returned, their photos and bios will be posted online at the program website, www.texasscholarathlete.com. Their picture and bio will also be aired on High School Spotlight on Fox Sports Southwest. (DISCLAIMER: Contingent upon Fox Sports Southwest's scheduling availability)
At the conclusion of the program all students who are not selected, but who meet all eligibility requirements will be listed on the State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete website as State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete Nominees.
The $1,000 check from State Farm® will be made to the order of the Scholar Athlete and can be used however he/she deems necessary to further his/her education.
The following information is requested and will be important in the selection and notification processes. The Counselor is encouraged to supply as much of the requested, but optional, information as possible. Nominations will not be accepted unless all "Required ♦" elements are entered.
Nominee Information
- Name ♦
- Address ♦
- Telephone ♦
- Email ♦
- Date of Birth ♦
- Graduation Year ♦
- T-shirt size
Parent/Guardian Information (at least one Parent/Guardian must be given)
- Name ♦
- Address ♦
- Telephone ♦
Academic Information
- GPA and Scale ♦
- Rank and class size ♦
- SAT/SAT2 Scores ♦
- Special Honors
- Academic Achievements
Athletic Information
- Primary UIL Sport ♦
- Secondary UIL Sport
- Other sports
- Athletic Achievements
Extracurricular Information
- School-base extracurricular activities
- Community/faith-based extracurricular activities
- Employment activities and/or achievements
Other Information
- Up to 2 recommendations from administrators, coaches, counselors, or faculty
The information requested on the form tells us about your nominee, and what (in your opinion) qualifies him/her for consideration as a State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete.
Some items (that are flagged ♦) must be filled in before the nomination will be accepted for consideration.
The remainder of the information is optional. However, since the majority of nominees are of comparable high standing (in terms of GPA, Rank, and sports involvement) the differentiation between students is often made based on the supplemental information supplied in this nomination.
Effective this year, we are also inviting up to two recommendations per nomination which can be written by administrators, counselors, faculty, or coaches.
The rules for the 2008-2009 State Farm® Texas Scholar Athlete Program are listed on the website and all frequently asked questions are answered here. However, if you are unable to nominate on-line or have questions, please contact the TSA Program Support Center by sending an email to TSASupport@texasscholarathlete.com or by speaking to one of our TSA Support Representatives at 512.289.7552 (between 8 AM and 4 PM (CT) Monday through Friday).
