Scholarship
ARTICLE XI Scholarship
The Holmes/NSITE Athletic Organization will continue to set a budget each year to include a $750 scholarship all our athletes that meet the requirements listed below.
Athlete, Parent/Legal Guardian(s) must be an active member(s) for two (2) or more years in this organization, participate in volunteering at Northside concessions at each Northside facility, volunteer and work at Holmes/NSITE school concessions, annual fundraiser, and Sports Banquet. Volunteer hours/time can be earned by the athlete, their parent/guardians, family and friends. Scholarship is paid in two (2) $375 checks (2 semesters). The following requirements must be met in order qualify for scholarship.
The Holmes/NSITE Athletic Organization will continue to set a budget each year to include a $750 scholarship all our athletes that meet the requirements listed below.
Athlete, Parent/Legal Guardian(s) must be an active member(s) for two (2) or more years in this organization, participate in volunteering at Northside concessions at each Northside facility, volunteer and work at Holmes/NSITE school concessions, annual fundraiser, and Sports Banquet. Volunteer hours/time can be earned by the athlete, their parent/guardians, family and friends. Scholarship is paid in two (2) $375 checks (2 semesters). The following requirements must be met in order qualify for scholarship.
Requirements:
Detail requirements for Students:
• Must be a graduate of O.W. Holmes/NSITE
• 2 Year Athlete/ Manager/Trainer
• Submit a copy of official college schedule of an Accredited school
Detail requirements for Parent/Legal Guardian:
• Volunteer of 80 hours MUST be done in 2 years must include
❖ Attend 8 HNAO meetings EACH year (can be done all at once or)
❖ 4 minimum in fall (Aug-Dec) equates to (8 hours)
❖ 4 in the spring (Jan-May) equates to (8 hours)
Volunteer (EACH year) the equivalent of
❖ 8 NISD Concessions equates to
❖ 3 hours for Football
❖ 2 hours for other sports (ie, basketball, volleyball) ❖ 3 hours for playoff, Solar Cars, UIL or any other NISD required events
❖ 12 on-campus Concessions equates to (2 hours) per designated HNAO events.
Volunteer (EACH year)
❖ 4 hours at the Annual HNAO fundraiser
❖ 4 hours at the Annual Athletic Varsity Banquet
Hours we will be made available at the third week of every month at our meetings. If you require these hours outside of this timeframe, you will need to contact the Secretary and President if needed.
Transfer students: Transfer students will be eligible for a partial scholarship, a Parent/Legal Guardian must be an active member of the HNAO for at least one year and participate in working concessions/ Fundraiser as the above amendment shows. This will qualify the athlete for up to a $375 scholarship. Holmes/NSITE Athletic Organization must have a letter from the Holmes Athletic Coordinator verifying that the Athlete is an eligible transferred athlete in good standings.
Exemptions: Exemptions to the scholarship will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Anyone wanting an exemption must submit a letter in writing explaining the reason(s) for the exemption to the HNAO President. A committee that consists of the organization's President, Athletic Coordinator, and the Principal at Holmes/NSITE High School will review the exemption letter, and grant a decision within 10 business days. O.W. Holmes/NSITE
In the event, one of the above-listed requirements is not met in a school calendar year (Aug-May), the following duties will be added to the following calendar year in addition to the required requirements of that year if applicable.
• Failed to meet NISD Concessions- 2 additional NISD Concessions (not to include Football events) will be accepted.
• Failed to meet Annual Fundraiser/ Banquet- 3 additional NISD Concessions (not to include Football events) will be accepted.
Detail requirements for Students:
• Must be a graduate of O.W. Holmes/NSITE
• 2 Year Athlete/ Manager/Trainer
• Submit a copy of official college schedule of an Accredited school
Detail requirements for Parent/Legal Guardian:
• Volunteer of 80 hours MUST be done in 2 years must include
❖ Attend 8 HNAO meetings EACH year (can be done all at once or)
❖ 4 minimum in fall (Aug-Dec) equates to (8 hours)
❖ 4 in the spring (Jan-May) equates to (8 hours)
Volunteer (EACH year) the equivalent of
❖ 8 NISD Concessions equates to
❖ 3 hours for Football
❖ 2 hours for other sports (ie, basketball, volleyball) ❖ 3 hours for playoff, Solar Cars, UIL or any other NISD required events
❖ 12 on-campus Concessions equates to (2 hours) per designated HNAO events.
Volunteer (EACH year)
❖ 4 hours at the Annual HNAO fundraiser
❖ 4 hours at the Annual Athletic Varsity Banquet
Hours we will be made available at the third week of every month at our meetings. If you require these hours outside of this timeframe, you will need to contact the Secretary and President if needed.
Transfer students: Transfer students will be eligible for a partial scholarship, a Parent/Legal Guardian must be an active member of the HNAO for at least one year and participate in working concessions/ Fundraiser as the above amendment shows. This will qualify the athlete for up to a $375 scholarship. Holmes/NSITE Athletic Organization must have a letter from the Holmes Athletic Coordinator verifying that the Athlete is an eligible transferred athlete in good standings.
Exemptions: Exemptions to the scholarship will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Anyone wanting an exemption must submit a letter in writing explaining the reason(s) for the exemption to the HNAO President. A committee that consists of the organization's President, Athletic Coordinator, and the Principal at Holmes/NSITE High School will review the exemption letter, and grant a decision within 10 business days. O.W. Holmes/NSITE
In the event, one of the above-listed requirements is not met in a school calendar year (Aug-May), the following duties will be added to the following calendar year in addition to the required requirements of that year if applicable.
• Failed to meet NISD Concessions- 2 additional NISD Concessions (not to include Football events) will be accepted.
• Failed to meet Annual Fundraiser/ Banquet- 3 additional NISD Concessions (not to include Football events) will be accepted.