DPM FEI Scholarship

Scholarship applications are open!

Applications must be submitted by 5 PM on Monday, April 13, 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dr Pepper Museum FEI Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to graduating high school students who are residents of McLennan County.
Financial Need: This scholarship is need-based and awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
Course of study: Students from all fields of study are welcome and encouraged to apply. Although preference may be given to applicants pursuing degrees in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovative Technology, Management, or Marketing, all qualified candidates will receive full consideration regardless of their chosen field.
Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate leadership accomplishments, experience, and future goals.
Award: Scholarship of $5,000 to the institution that the student is attending.

Eligibility:

High school seniors graduating between May and August of 2026.
Attending an accredited two-year or four-year university or college, including technical and community colleges (such as TSTC and MCC).
Must be a McLennan County resident.
Students will be required to submit a copy of their acceptance letter to the college/university they will be attending before payment is made directly to the college/university.
The application and supporting documents must be submitted in full to be eligible for the award.

Important Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions and correspondence should be directed to Madelyn Fritz, Education & Engagement Manager, at madelyn@drpeppermuseum.com.

To be considered for the above scholarship awards, please complete the application form below. Any supporting documents that cannot be attached here can be emailed to: madelyn@drpeppermuseum.com.

*Madeline Gamez and Grace Spencer, 2025 FEI Scholarship Winner*s

2026 FEI Scholarship Application

1. BASIC STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Student Phone Number(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian Name

First Last

Parent/Guardian Phone Number(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Date of Birth(Required)

County of Residence(Required)

HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY

Current School(Required)

Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Grade Point Average(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 5.0.

Dual College Credit Earned (include coursework and hours)(Required)

VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Please list your current extracurricular activities including community volunteer work, school clubs, civic activities, private lessons, as well as any offices held or special responsibilities.

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Use additional space if needed:

List awards or honors:

INTENDED STUDY

List of colleges/universities to which you have applied:

List the institutions to which you have received acceptance at this time:

Name of institution you plan to attend:(Required)

Location of institution (city, state):(Required)

Intended area of study and major:(Required)

List the sources and amounts of any scholarships you are receiving:

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED

Describe your need and the impact that this funding will have on your ability to pursue secondary education. In addition, describe other funding sources that will be used to cover your remaining educational expenses (e.g. student loans, grants, work-study, job, familial support, etc):(Required)

250 WORD MAXIMUM

SHORT ESSAY AND VIDEO

Submit BOTH a short essay (up to 750 words) AND a video (5 minute max length)

Short essay prompt: In your opinion, what is a leader and how do you embody a leader in your work? What has leadership taught you? Please provide at least one example of how you have demonstrated leadership and how you plan to continue to embody leadership moving forward.(Required)

750 WORDS MAXIMUM

Short video prompt: We want to know what makes you unique! Tell us about yourself and why you deserve to win this scholarship.

Upload your video here. Clicking on the link will open a new window and you will not lose your place in this form. The video upload link will also be included in your confirmation email.

The filename should include your first and last name.

ATTACHMENTS

Transcript(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

Teacher Nomination Letter(s)(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.