Scholarship Application

The Josh Paul Foundation (TJPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established to honor the legacy of the late educator Joshua Paul Schwarz. Through annual fundraising events celebrating Josh Paul’s passions for music, health and fitness, and education, TJPF provides scholarships to students who have faced financial challenges and/or adversity but are committed to continuing their education beyond high school. A limited number of scholarships are also awarded based on merit.

TJPF leadership reviews each application in confidence and makes award decisions based on the information provided in the application submission.

To be considered, the following parameters must be met – and items must be received no later than 11:59PM on January 19, 2027.

• Applicant is enrolled in Pasadena Independent School District, Clear Creek Independent School District, or Brazosport Independent School District in the State of Texas

  ● Applicant is a graduating senior continuing their education beyond high school at an accredited college, vocational or trade school

  ● Applicant has a minimum of a 2.0 GPA

  ● 100% completed scholarship application

  ● A 500-word essay detailing an obstacle the applicant has faced, how he or she has overcome it, and how the strength or knowledge gained will contribute to the applicants future success

  ● One letter of recommendation from someone outside of your family

  ● Your current high school transcript

  ● All enclosed items should be scanned and saved as one PDF document and submitted using the form below
  
  The selected applicants will receive scholarships of $1,000 and will be notified no later than February 28, 2027. Funds will be delivered to the college, university, vocation or trade school, in the recipient’s name/account, upon registration completion.

  For any additional questions, or further clarification, please reach out to: JoshPaulFoundationFounder@gmail.com