Tebra Laney Hopson All Is Well Scholarship

$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Mar 15, 2025
Winners Announced
Apr 15, 2025
Education Level
High School
Eligibility Requirements
State:
Texas
Education Level:
High school student

Tebra Laney Hopson was a beloved mother, a lifelong learner, and a passionate educator committed to her students.

Tebra was an early childhood educator for twenty-six years and believed strongly in the importance of transforming young lives, one at a time. She was well respected and loved by many, and she always saw the best in those around her. Tebra believed in helping others and recognized the impact she was able to make on her students.

This scholarship aims to honor the life of Tebra Laney Hopson by supporting students who share her love of learning.

Any high school student from Texas can apply for this scholarship, though students from Winona High School are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply, tell us what type of college degree you want and why. If you were a student of Tebra Hopson's, please share a personal story about the impact she's made on your life. Additionally, please submit a recent photo of yourself, preferably a previous school photo.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published July 24, 2024
Essay Topic

What type of college degree do you want and why are you seeking this degree? If you had Tebra Hopson as a teacher, please share a personal story about the impact she's made on your life.

400–600 words

Winning Application

Adon Warren
Winona H SWinona, TX
My name is Adon Warren and I am a senior at Winona High school. I have attended Winona all 13 years of school. I am actually a second generation graduate from Winona because my mother graduated from here as well. I am the oldest of four children in my family and will be the first of my siblings to graduate and go off to college. I am a honors student as well as taking dual credit classes over the last two years. In addition to my academics I am a multi-sport athlete and play football, basketball and baseball. I have received numerous district awards including Academic All District. I am a member, and the current President, of the Winona FFA, National Honors Society member and HOBY Youth Leadership Award recipient. I fell in love with welding my freshman year of high school due to my amazing Ag teachers at Winona High School as well as coming from a family of welders. I want to develop my passion for welding by continuing my education and getting a degree in engineering with a focus on welding. I love designing and building projects and through the FFA have been very successful with by Ag mechanic projects over the years. I want to develop this passion further and turn it into a career of designing and building business’ and homes. I never realized how many different avenues welding could take me down and I look forward to building a career in something I am passionate about. I would also like to minor in business as well. In the 8th grade I started mowing lawns and by my sophomore year I started my own lawn care business with the help of my parents. Running my business has showed me how sweet the fruits of my labor can be. It taught me the importance of hard work and building relationships by taking care of others. A business degree will help me to one day take my engineering degree to a new level and possibly run my very own company as well. I want to be successful when I build my company and having a business degree will allow me to properly run that business to the best of my abilities. By receiving this scholarship it will help me get another step closer to accomplishing my goals and dreams. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity that awaits me and thankful for your encouragement to help make students dream a reality.

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Mar 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on Apr 15, 2025.