PTSA Summer Scholarships 

Congratulations to all the students awarded a PTSA Summer Scholarship! It is now time to submit your testimonial of your experience! 

As part of the requirements for receiving a PTSA Summer Scholarship, each 2025 recipient needs to provide a testimonial of their experience from this past summer.

• Recipients should write a short essay or submit a short video, and are encouraged to provide photos of their work, if applicable. 
• Click here to provide your testimonial of your program experience. 
• See these previous testimonials for inspiration!

All recipients must submit an exit survey by August 31, 2025. This will affect eligibility for future scholarships.

The Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTWHSPVA) PTSA Summer Scholarship Program offers up to $500 to help cover tuition fees for students attending an academic, performing, or visual arts summer enrichment program. Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.

Important Dates

Final Paperwork Deadline: May 9, 2026

Final Payout Deadline: May 22, 2026

PTSA Summer Scholarships Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do students have to attend an intensive, class or lesson based on the conservatory they are enrolled in at Booker T.?
A: No. We encourage students to attend an 'art-related' intensive, class or lesson regardless of the conservatory they are enrolled in at Booker. T. For example, a visual arts conservatory student can attend a music program.

Q: Will a screenshot of Power School be accepted as a transcript?
A: No. An official transcript from Booker T.'s Registrar's Office must be uploaded to your application. Click here to request an official transcript. You must pick up the paper transcript from the counselor's office, open the envelope, and either scan or take a photo to upload it to your application.

Q: Can I use the scholarship money to pay for travel expenses?
A: No. The Summer Scholarship funds are allocated for the tuition of the intensive, class or lesson during the summertime only.

Q: Can I use the scholarship money for supplies to attend an intensive, class or lesson over the summer?
A: No. The Summer Scholarship funds are allocated for the tuition of intensive, class or lesson during the summertime.

Q: What kind of academic class can I take over the summer to qualify for a summer scholarship?
A: The academic class must be a credited course that will be applied toward your graduation credits. Consult your Booker T. counselor for recommendations and course approval. A written approval from the Booker T. counselor must be submitted with your application.

Q: Where can I find information on summer intensives, classes or lessons?
A: Read the testimonials from Booker T. students on the Summer Scholarship page. Students share their experiences from attending various summer intensives, classes or lessons. Also, ask your conservatory teachers for recommendations.

Q: How soon should I start applying for summer intensives, classes or lessons?
A: If the intensive, class or lesson requires an audition, consider preparing for the audition and application process during the winter break. Summer programs typically begin taking auditions/applications during the Jan-March time frame. Others may stay open through May. Research, ask questions, and stay prepared.

Q: Do all summer intensives, classes or lessons require auditions?
A: It depends on the type of summer intensive, class or lesson you would like to attend. Typically, dance, music, and theatre programs require auditions.

Q: Do I need to submit an essay for the scholarship?
A: Yes. After completing your summer intensive, class or lesson, you must submit an 'Exit Survey Essay' detailing your experience in the program you attended. Students must submit their Exit Survey Essay to qualify for a scholarship in the years to follow.

Q: Can I use the scholarship money to pay for more than one summer intensive, class or lesson?
A: No. Students will receive up to $500 for one summer intensive, class or lesson.

Q: Can I apply for a PTSA Summer Scholarship every year as a student at Booker T.?
A: Enrolled 9, 10 and 11th-grade students may apply each year.

Q: Can seniors apply for summer scholarships?
A: No. We encourage seniors to apply for scholarships through their conservatory, guild, Advisory Board, colleges, etc.

Q: What if my intensive, class or lesson costs less or more than $500?
A: The PTSA will award up to $500 per student to attend one summer intensive, class or lesson. If the program is $250, the PTSA will award a $250 scholarship. If the program is $1,000, the PTSA will award a $500 scholarship.

PTSA Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the 2025 PTSA Summer Scholarship recipients! This past summer, the PTSA awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to sixty-three students who traveled nationwide and overseas to continue their enrichment studies! This is why Booker T is THE BEST!

Funds for the summer scholarship were raised throughout the 2024-25 school year with ticket sales for the All-School Productions, merchandise sales, and the North Texas Giving Day Program.

Click on the year below to read the testimonials* of scholarship recipient experiences. 

2025 coming soon! | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 | 2020

*Member access only. You must be a PTSA member and logged into the membership toolkit to access the testimonials.