Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship

To future recipients of the Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship: Tailar Kai Matthews graduated from Northwest Vista College as a psychology major in May of 2018. She went on to take her bachelor’s degree—while majoring in psychology, from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2020, she then took her master’s degree—while majoring in social work, from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2023. Tailar did a lot of things on her academic journey, three of these things were being helpful, being giving, and being voracious—when it came to her reading. The Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship honors these three things.

Who can apply? Full-time or part-time Northwest Vista College students of any major with a 2.0 or higher grade-point-average may apply.

Scholarship Award Procedure: As selected by the Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship committee, two $250 Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarships will be awarded each Spring semester on April 23rd (World Book and Copyright Day).

Writing Requirement: If you are applying for the Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship, then you will be writing an essay of less than 1,500 words that answers the following questions: (1) What book has had the greatest positive impact on your life? Share the details about this book and its positive impact. (2) If awarded the Tailar Kai Matthews Memorial Scholarship, what would you do to have a positive impact on others?

Contact: Dr. Don Lucas at dlucas@alamo.edu

Due date: The first week of April of every year.