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History
Jeff Kubes Memorial Scholarship
Born July 21, 1977, in Baytown, Texas, Jeff Kubes spent the majority of his life in Fort Worth,
Texas. He graduated from Southwest High School in 1995, where he played baseball and
was named all-district first baseman. He earned a bachelor of science in political science
cum laude from Texas Tech University, where he was active in Campus Crusade for Christ. In
2003, Jeff earned his doctorate of jurisprudence from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.
After graduating from law school, Jeff worked for JP Morgan Chase Trust Department in
Dallas before joining the Perry Law Firm in Fort Worth, specializing in probate and estate
planning. He served on the board of directors for Tarrant County Young Lawyers
Association, and was nominated and accepted into the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. He
volunteered with his attorney wife, Curran Skinner (TWU School of Law alumna, Class of
2003), in the annual Tarrant County National Adoption Day.
Everyone who knew Jeff was touched by his life. He was a compassionate citizen who lived
his life with the utmost integrity to serve those in need. Jeff knew the importance of
education and service, and he utilized his experience to encourage and inspire others to
achieve. He was a person of passionate convictions and principles, and displayed these
strong values in his personal and professional life. He loved history, especially American
history, and reveled in the Civil War and World War II periods. He was passionate about
baseball and the Czech heritage of his Kubes and Brezina families. In fact, while in law
school, he took some international law courses in Prague, Czech Republic, to follow up on
his heritage and other cultures of the world. Outside the practice of law, he enjoyed
spending time with family and friends, playing cards, and playing softball. He will always be
remembered for his determination, honesty and loyalty to others.
To honor Jeff’s life, his commitment to the legal profession, and his passion to serve and
educate others, the Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association, Texas Wesleyan
School of Law, and the Kubes family have partnered together to create this scholarship.

General Eligibility Requirements, ALL APPLICANTS MUST:
*Please note general eligibility requirements, nomination process, selection criteria and the
financial award are subject to change upon annual review by the executive scholarship
committee.
1. Be a rising second, third, or fourth year law student at Texas Wesleyan School of
Law with at least one full semester remaining until graduation.
2. Currently be enrolled as a full time or part time law student at the law school.
3. Currently be ranked in the Top 50% of his/her respective class.
Selection Criteria:
The scholarship recipient may be selected by the Kubes Scholarship Reviewing Committee
based on the following criteria and will be awarded to a second, third, or fourth year
student who:
Exhibits a high level of ethics and integrity;
Demonstrates leadership qualities;
Serves the community; and
Displays academic proficiency.
Application/Nomination Process:
1. A student is eligible for this award if he/she meets all of the requirements
mentioned above in the determination of Texas Wesleyan School of Law or its
designee.
2. A student can apply for or be nominated by a faculty, staff, or friend of the Texas
Wesleyan School of Law community.
3. To apply, candidates are required to complete the application form attached and
provide the following information (a-e):
a. Resume;
b. Two Recommendation Letters;
c. Personal Statement (no more than 2 typed, double-spaced pages; use
traditional 12pt. font);
d. Address the two following statements (not to exceed one typed page):
i. Explain what you have done to make your community a better
place to live. Give examples of specific projects in which you
have been involved in over time.
ii. Describe examples of your leadership experience where you have
influenced others and exhibited integrity.
e. Statement of Affirmation
4. If you are nominating an individual, please include a resume, a recommendation
letter, and the nomination form on the following page.
5. Submit all applications to Sherolyn Hurst, Assistant Dean of Admissions and
Scholarships, by Friday, April 20th, at 3:00 p.m.
6. Upon receipt of the student’s application, the Kubes Scholarship Reviewing
Committee reserves the right to contact each applicant to ask for additional

information that is necessary to evaluate the applicant.
Financial Award:
The recipient of the Jeff Kubes Memorial Scholarship will receive a monetary award.
Applicants and nominees will be notified of the outcome of the scholarship by the end of
May. The scholarship will be officially awarded on August 2012, at the Dean’s Annual Donor
& Scholarship Award Dinner at the City Club of Fort Worth, Texas.
Statement of Affirmation:
I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, all information and statements provided in this
application are complete and accurate. I also agree to supply all academic records and
other supporting materials requested by the Kubes Scholarship Reviewing Committee, and I
understand that failure to do so will disqualify me from further consideration for the
scholarship. I understand that failure to register for and complete a full-time or part-time
course of study at Texas Wesleyan School of Law will forfeit my scholarship. I further
understand that any false or misleading information or statements will disqualify me from
further consideration for the scholarship.
Signed: _______________________________________Date: ______________________
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Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
Jeff Kubes Memorial Scholarship
Application/Nomination Form
Please note eligibility requirements listed above.
1. Applicant General Information
Last Name First Name Middle Name
Mailing Address
City State Zip Code
Telephone Number Email Address
Expected Date of Graduation
Current Status:
Full Time Day Student Part Time Day Student Part Time Evening
Student
2. If you are nominating a student, please provide a recommendation letter for your
nominee to explain the basis for your nomination. The Jeff Kubes Scholarship
Reviewing Committee will contact the candidate to obtain the additional materials
required as part of the application process.
3. If you are applying for the scholarship, please provide 2 recommendations letters, a
personal statement and answers to the questions provided above.
Applicant Name Signature (not needed if form submitted
electronically)
All forms must be submitted to Asst. Dean Terence Cook in the Office of Admissions
no later than 12:00 noon, Friday, March 29, 2013