At least two $1,000 scholarshipsFor two representatives from the first Byron

Nelson Senior ClassOne Boy and One Girl

THE BYRON NELSON AWARDBased on

The Five Pillars of Character

1. Character Essay2. Character References3. Activities4. Awards and Recognition, Achievements5. GPA6. PTSA participation and membership

One 500 word essay How do your years at Byron Nelson High

School reflect The Five Pillars of Character? Royal Shield (Integrity/Courage)-

Student who shows a steadfast adherence to a moral or ethical code and is capable of facing danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution

Noble Hand (Respect)– Student who takes others’ feelings, needs, thoughts,

ideas, wishes and preferences into consideration and gives them worth and value. Student who acknowledges others and accepts their individuality.

Golden Key (Responsibility)- Student who accepts and takes the necessary

action to bring an assigned task to a successful conclusion.

Silver Arrow (Honesty)- Student who is found to be trustworthy and

upright through a sincere and straighforward way of life.

Regal Heart (Compassion)-Students who take into account the distress of

others and attempt to alleviate their suffering through acts of kindness. He/She seeks to benefit others by reducing their suffering.

Three letters of recommendation can come from any respected authority figure in your life. These can be teachers, club sponsors, coaches, community and church leaders, workplace managers

Reflections of you in regards to The Five Pillars of Character will be considered

School Community Personal or other activities, especially

those that reflect the five pillars of character

Examples may include… Learn (9th grade), Serve (10th Grade) and Lead (11th grade) award

winnersOfficer in club or captain on teamLord Byron sportsmanship awardArticles, papers that have won awards or have been publishedNational Merit Finalists or other scholarship awardsPeer leadership, i.e. homecoming courtPromotion or recognition in the workplaceEntrepreneurial success

…but the possibilities are endless!

Adjusted GPA for Pre-Ap, GT, and AP classes

As of Fall, 2011 Semester Note – All students who feel they

represent The Five Pillars of Character are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. GPA is only one consideration. Character achievements are more important considerations

Every year you have belonged to PTSA counts

Every PTSA committee you have served on and every PTSA volunteer opportunity you have participated in counts as well

The scholarship committee has room for student volunteers! Sign up today! Spooky Sprint October 29 – sign up to volunteer

today! Funding and how we can give even more…