SCHOLARSHIPS
The Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship Program offers academic scholarships to high school graduates planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university in the state of Texas.
The application process for high school students graduating in the spring of 2026 is now closed; the next application for students graduating in the spring of 2027 will open in January 2027.
Our scholarship program is administrated by Scholarship America; if you have questions about your application, renewal, or scholarship, please contact them at mittefoundation@scholarshipamerica.org or call (507) 931-1682 and ask for the Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship Program.
Guidelines for Initial Application
- Scholarship applicants must reside in one of the counties and school districts included in Region XIII by the Texas Education Agency.
- Scholarship applicants must be United States citizens and must be graduating from high school from a public, private, or home-schooled environment.
- Scholarship awards will be granted only to students registered for and ultimately attending any public or private accredited four-year or two-year college/university located in Texas.
Eligibility Criteria
- High school students entering college for the first time with minimum requirements to include the following factors:
- Academic Merit: Minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale and, for a four-year program application, a composite college entrance exam score of ACT = 25 OR SAT = 1200, or, for a two-year program application, a composite college entrance exam score of ACT = 23 OR SAT = 1010.
- Community Service: Student must exhibit a high commitment level to community through service involvement throughout their high school experience with various community organizations.
- Leadership: Student must exhibit leadership experience at national, regional, or local level in school, work, church, community organizations, or other.
- Financial Need: Assessment of financial need will be screened using the Student-Parent Contribution (SPC) of $40,000. Priority will be given to students with SPC of $25,000 or less.
Essay Questions
- Responses are required regarding:
- Educational and career goal objectives.
- Involvement in community service organizations and/or activities.
- Experiences in leadership roles in school, volunteer organizations, and/or work during high school.
Scholarship Award Amount
- Annual scholarships of $10,000 to a four-year institution and $5,000 to a two-year institution.
Time Limits
- Scholars attending a four-year institution must graduate within five years of initial enrollment. Scholars attending a two-year institution must graduate within two years of initial enrollment. Renewal applications must be completed each year (See Guidelines for Renewal Application for additional information.)
Guidelines for Renewal Application
- Must be a current recipient of a Mitte Scholarship within the previous 12 months.
- Must achieve a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4-point scale by the end of the current scholarship academic year.
- As an undergraduate student, must maintain and pass at least 12 credit hours of undergraduate study per semester. For a four-year curriculum, up to a one year break from attendance is allowed, provided the student submits a detailed explanation of the interruption in his/her academic plan.
- Must volunteer a minimum of 100 hours annually towards meaningful community service to a qualified non-profit organization classified under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
- Must participate in events that are scheduled specifically for recipients of Mitte scholarships. Events might include dinners, barbecues, presentations, seminars, or other similar type events.
- At the end of each award year, must submit the following materials:
- Resume listing number of hours worked at current job and any leadership positions held
- Copy of unofficial transcript
- Personal essay outlining what type of community involvement the student had during the prior 12 months
- Letter of recommendation attesting to the student’s volunteer activities and leadership abilities