Scholarships available to IWSA Members
Deadline: October 6, 2011

 

There are some awesome scholarships available to IWSA members.  We as members of IWSA are members of FIWT and  the following scholarships are available so get your applications in for the following:

      • The National Alliance will award two CIC Institute Scholarships and five CISR Scholarships at the FIWT State Convention. 
         Application must be received by October 6, 2011
         CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

      • The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas will award one ACSR during the FIWT State Convention.  The winner will have his or her choice of          Personal or Commercial ACSR.
         Application must be received by October 6, 2011
         Please know that you do not have to attend the convention to be eligible to apply.
         CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

You may email your application for these scholarships to FIWT Vice President, JoAnna Ringel.  You should receive a confirmation email back from her letting you know she received the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact JoAnna or resend your email.  Her contact information is listed below.

Jo Anna Ringel
FIWT Vice President
Education Chair
Toll Free: (800) 922-7587 x 7428]
Direct:  936-442-7428
ringelj@bgsurplustx.com

Good Luck to everyone that applies!

 
 
   
   

Skyler Alcala

Skyler is a senior at McCollum High School.  This year she will graduate number 28 out of 361, already having earned 24 college hours at the McCollum School of Leadership.  Skyler has been busy with cheerleading, athletics, academics, and volunteering throughout her 4 years of high school, becoming cheer captain her senior year.  She is a member of the National Honor Society, the American Sign Language Club, and the National Technical Honor Society.  As if all of those accomplishments were not enough, she also started her own business at age 15 as a Hannah Montana impersonator.  She has 6 employees, one of whom is a Justin Bieber impersonator.  She plans to earn her Masters Degree in Business at Texas State University. 

   
   

Chris Gannon

Chris is graduating from Judson High School, has chosen a dual major in business and architectural engineering.  Although this sounds ambitious, it somehow seems appropriate for a young man with a GPA of 99.65 graduating 8th in a class of 660.  Over the past 4 years Chris volunteered at the Special Olympics and at Santa’s Rolling Reindeer.  His athletic accomplishments include being on the varsity track team, varsity wrestling team, as well as the varsity football team, where he was the Varsity Captain.  Chris also participated in a peer mediating program and he still managed to work part time after school.  Until his senior year when he began working 40 hours per week.

   
   

Cassidy Gase

Cassidy is graduating as Valedictorian this year from Bandera High School.  She participated in track and soccer, earning the position of Team Captain in Soccer.  She is also an accomplished artist and pianist, having earned 1st place medals for her artwork and the National Federation of Music Award for ranking Superior for 3 years as a piano soloist.  She has been a spiritual and guidance leader at two retreats through her church, St. Stanislaus Church.  Cassidy plans to major in business at Texas A & M University. 

   
   

Sarah Dwyer

Sarah is a senior at Winston Churchill High Shool.  She is a member of the National Honor Society, a recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award, co-editor of her school yearbook, and has been a group leader at St. Matthews Catholic Church Youth Group.  Her list of volunteer and community activities is 7 pages long.  To say that she is a born leader seems an understatement.  She has also worked part time throughout high school.  She plans to obtain a degree in Business Management, hopefully at St. Mary’s University, and perhaps start her own business some day. 

   

Joshua Rosales

Joshua attends Business Careers High School located on the campus of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. He is graduating 6th out of a class of 506, is active in the athletic program, is a member of the National Honor Society, and has held part-time jobs all through high school.

   
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2009-2010 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

  


Valerie Jackson

Valerie Jackson graduated from Douglas MacArthur HS in 2008 and is currently a sophomore at the University of the Incarnate Word pursing her Business Degree. Valerie was chosen as a scholarship recipient for her obvious dedication to her education and her community. She has a 3.6 gpa, has a job in the afternoon as a counselor for the after school program at Redland Oaks Elementary and volunteers much of her time on a regular basis. In fact, she has so much volunteer experience, we would be here all day if I tried to list them all. Let me just say, her resume of accomplishments and community involvement are very impressive! Congratulations Valerie!     

 


Avery Mobley

Avery Mobley is currently a senior at Champion High School. During her high school career she has been active in Future Farmers of America and Family Career and Community Leaders of America. She has been involved with numerous community service organizations and was recently chosen to be a camp counselor for 6th grade students at Boerne Outdoor Academy. She has also played Soccer - year round - since the 3rd grade. During
her last two years of Soccer her team won both the Western District and State Championships. While playing Soccer, volunteering her time, working part time at a grocery store and participating in FFA raising chickens, she has been able to maintain a 92 grade point average. Avery plans to attend Texas State University in San Marcos where she will pursue a degree in business management. Congratulations Avery!

 


Michelle Rangel

Michelle Rangel Here is a brief synopsis from Michelle’s
biography. “Hispanic women aren’t meant to go to College” barks my grandfather every time he sees me studying. He grew up in a family where he was taught that Hispanic women are meant to stay home and raise a family. His sermons about how my grandmother and all the women in my family didn’t go to school were convincing until one day when he said “it’s the cycle of the Hispanic women”. That’s when my way of thinking changed completely. And change she did. Michelle is ranked 1st in her class of 301 with a grade point average of 101.5. She has served as National Honor Society Vice President, National Technical Honor Society president, math club treasure, student counsel vice president, Spanish club vice president, yearbook editor and class officer historian. Michelle plans to attend Trinity University in the fall where she will major in Business Law. Congratulations Michelle!

 


Victor Camino

Victor Camino is currently a senior at Smithson Valley High
School. He and his family are originally from Mexico so he has had the challenge of learning a second language as well as adjusting to a completely different life style. He is a member of Family and Consumer Sciences, Spanish Club, Business Professionals of America and Student Council. He has also volunteered at school tutoring ESL students, and helped to organize the Special Olympics for special needs students at his school. Victor does all of this while maintaining a 3.6 gpa. Victor plans on attending UTSA in the fall where he will major in Business Administration. Congratulations Victor!

 


Trisha Garza

Trisha Garza is a Senior at Brackenridge High School. She has an overall 92 grade point average and is ranked 69th in a class of 414 students. Along with excellent grades, Trisha has stayed active in school playing on the Varsity Basketball team, Varsity Track& Field and is a Student Council Officer. Trisha volunteers much of her time and is very involved at her Church. Dream Big, Live Big is her motto in life. Trisha is planning to go to UTSA in the fall to Major in Business Management. Congratulations Trisha.