The Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship & Fund was established in the honor and memory of Taylor Storch, a vibrant and loved 13 year-old Coppell girl who lost her life in a tragic ski accident in 2010. Giving the gift of life through organ donation, Taylor impacted the lives of five people – a selfless act that continues to make an immeasurable impact still today. In an effort to honor their daughter's giving spirit and legacy, Taylor's parents, Todd and Tara Storch, established this scholarship to honor students who "outlive themselves" by giving back to others.
The Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship will honor students with a giving spirit that strive to make the world a better place. This special scholarship is based on criteria that goes beyond academics and extracurricular activities, seeking students that are actively making a positive difference in the lives of others.
Donations to the Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship & Fund will help provide two $1,000 scholarships that are given out yearly and help maintain the beauty of Taylor's Garden at Coppell Middle School East.
Scholarship Information
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating CISD seniors. All recipients must attend college within the ensuing year or they forfeit the award. All scholarship monies will be sent to the recipient's college upon verification of registration at the college of their choice.
Criteria and Application Information:
The Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship is seeking high school seniors who will attend a four year college or university. Please be prepared to provide the following information when submitting your application:
- Personal Information: Name, Contact Information, Parent/Guardian, Academics, Activities, College Information, etc.
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- A letter from a high school counselor, teacher, or resource person within the community that personally knows the applicant. -AND-
- A letter from an adult who witnessed the applicant making a positive impact in the lives of others.
- Three Written Essays
- Describe your favorite community or volunteer activity. What contributions have you made, and why is this experience important to you? (max 500 words)
- Describe a time when you intentionally chose to make a difference in someone else's life. What motivated you? How did that experience shape who you are becoming? How will you carry that spirit of compassion and service into your future? (max 500 words)
- Legacy is often built through small, faithful acts of kindness and leadership. Taylor Storch's life reminds us how even one person can touch the lives of many. As you leave high school, how do you hope your life will make a difference in the lives of others? How are you intentionally shaping that impact today? (max 500 words)
Submission Guidelines:
Applicants are required to submit their application for the Taylor Storch Memorial Scholarship online. The applicant must complete and submit the online application in one sitting (there is no option to save and come back). All required information, two letters of recommendation (uploaded or emailed), and essays are due by the application deadline.
IMPORTANT: No late applications will be accepted. Multiple submissions are not permitted. Not following the submission guidelines above may disqualify the applicant. If the applicant is unable to upload letters of recommendation, they may be emailed to edfoundation@coppellisd.com by the application deadline.
Evaluation and Award:
The Scholarship Committee will score all applications on a weighted scale. All applications and information will be kept confidential, and no personal information – other than what is necessary for evaluation – will be shared with the committee. School counselors may be contacted to verify student information.