Scholarships
OCTOBER
Wendy’s High School HEISMAN Scholarship
• Deadline: October 2nd
• Download Application (PDF)
DECEMBER
All-Ink.com Scholarship
http://www.scholarships4students.com/all-ink_com_college_scholarship_program.htm
• Amount: $12,000 in scholarships and awards
• Deadline: December 31
• Eligibility: minimum 2.5 GPA, US citizen or permanent resident, must complete 2 essays.
JANUARY
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
http://www.act.org/walmart/community/
• Amount: $1,000.00
• Deadline: Apply on-line from November – January 2011
Gates Millennium Scholars
http://www.gmsp.org/(eaxktmvhfunbaf550k1o0fv5)/default.aspx
• Amount: varies amounts for various scholarships
• Deadline: January 11, 2012
• apply online at: https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/
• Eligibility: must be US citizen or permanent resident; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3; meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have demonstrated leadership skills; have all required forms completed and submitted by the deadline.
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. Scholarship
www.rgvlivestockshow.com
• Amount: (5) $2,500 and (12) $1,000
• Deadline: Must be in the Livestock Show office by Monday, January 20, 2012
• Eligibility: Graduating seniors who have exhibited art, horticulture projects, shop projects and cotton style show entries within the past three years.
Ethel W. Spears Scholarship
• Pick up application at College Go Center
• Amount: $700.00
• Deadline: January 31, 2012
• Eligibility: Senior students interested in the fields of Horticulture, Floriculture, Landscape Design, Botany, Plant Pathology, Agriculture, Forestry, Agronomy, Environmental, City Planning, Land Management, must have a 3.0 GPA.
FEBRUARY
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/
• Amount: up to $2,500.00
• Deadline: February of each year
• Eligibility: any high school student
• Misc info: go to www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/ for more info or to print entry form.
Courageous Persuaders Scholarship
http://www.courageouspersuaders.com/contest.htm
• Amount: National = $1,000.00 – $2,000.00; other states vary.
• Deadline: Thursday, February 9, 2012.
• Return to: apply online
• Eligibility: high school student 9 – 12
• Misc info: Create a 30 second commercial targeted at middle school students. Subject varies each year.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
http://www.kfcscholars.org/
• Amount: up to $5,000.00 per year for 4 years
• Deadline: Begins 1 December; closes the middle of February each year
• Eligibility: graduating from high school this academic year, enrolling in a public college or university, maintain at least a 2.75 GPA, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a US citizen or permanent resident.
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards
• Amount: 5 national winners of $5,000.00; one will win an additional $5,000 as the Young entrepreneur of the Year.
• Deadline: October through February each year
• Eligibility: high school seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative (started own business, or participates in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement, etc).
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
www.usafunds.org/scholarship
• Amount: $1,500.00
• Deadline: February each year
• Eligibility: high school senior, plan to enroll in two or four year college or university, annual income of $35,000.00 or less, US citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Pan American Round Table
• Pick up application at College Go Center
• Amount: $1,000.00
• Deadline: February 15, 2012
• Eligibility: Senior who has completed 2 years of Spanish, has financial need, must attend college or university in Texas.
The Texas Lyceum
www.texaslyceum.org
• Amount: $2,500.00
• Deadline: February 15, 2012
• Eligibility: Texas Resident & US citizen or legal resident, Exhibited leadership in school and community activities, Enrollment in any accredited Texas college or university, GPA of 3.5 or above, Graduating seniors
RGV Quilt Guild Scholarship
http://www.rgvqg.com/appl/05.pdf
• Pick up application at College Go Center
• Amount: $2,000.00
• Deadline: No later than February 23, 2012
• Eligibility: students who plan to continue their education in the arts related textiles, fashion, designing, color, and other textile-related studies. ++++++++++++++
Junior League Harlingen
http://www.juniorleagueharlingen.org
• Amount: $1,000.00
• Deadline: February 29, 2012
• Eligibility: Graduated or reside in Cameron County, Leadership qualities
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
http://www.buickachievers.com
• Deadline: February 29, 2012
• Eligibility: High school senior, Full-time student in college, Focus on engineering, technology, design or business
MARCH
United States Foreign Service National High School Essay Contest
http://www.free-4u.com/united_states_foreign_service_national_high_school_essay_contest.htm
or
http://www.afsa.org/scholarships.aspx
• Amount: $750.00-$2,500.00
• Deadline: March 1
• Eligibility: Must write a 750-1000 word essay—Analyze and explain how the members of the Foreign Service promote United States national interests by participating in the resolution of today’s major international issues.
Texas Department of Transportation
http://www.txdot.gov/careers
• Amount: $3,000-6,000
• Deadline: March 1
• Eligibility: Texas resident, Economically disadvantaged, Attend a Texas four-year public college and university, Be a full-time student
Cameron County Farm Bureau
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Deadline: March 1
• Eligibility: Seniors in high school or college students, Be a full-time student, Scholastic record including transcript
Dolly Vinsant Memorial Foundation
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: March 9
• Eligibility: Medical Fields, 15 hours per semester, GPA of 3.5 or above
Texas Telephone Association
http://www.tta.org
• Amount: $1,500
• Deadline: March 12
• Eligibility: US Citizen, Graduating from a Texas High School, GPA or 3.0 or higher, Attending a Texas college or university by fall of 2012, Completed application along with a current transcript, Letter of acceptance from Texas college or university, Copy of student’s SAR
Neighbors In Need Of Services
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Amount: $1,200
• Deadline: March 23
• Eligibility: Must be a current or former parent at the NINOS headstart program, Must be a former student at the NINOS headstart program, Provide copy of W2, Must submit all required information on the application, Must be a resident of the NINOS Inc. service area, Can only receive (2) NINOS Inc. scholarship awards while in college.
APRIL
Slough Foundation
http://www.midland.edu/slough
• Amount: $2,500-$5,000
• Deadline: April 1
• Eligibility: Submit an official transcript, Submit a copy of your FAFSA, Submit an essay (criteria is on the website)
San Benito Quarterback Club
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Deadline: April 2
• Eligibility: Graduating Senior who plans to attend an accredited academic or vocational institution, Must have played on the Varsity Football Team & sold all 3 sponsor posters, Attach a current transcript, Attach a current transcript, Attach a brief family background, Attach a brief essay on “How has your football experience help prepare you for you future goals?”, Must be available for a personal interview.
Harlingen Area Teachers’ Credit Union
http://www.hatcu.coop
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 6
• Eligibility: Top 25% of graduating class, Parent or student must be a member of Harlingen Area Teachers’ Credit Union, Copy of the FAFSA must be submitted
Leonard Leal Scholarship
https://www.hatcu.coop/education/scholarships.html
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: April 6
• Eligibility: Top 50% of graduating class, Parent or student must be a member of Harlingen Area Teachers’ Credit Union, Copy of the FAFSA must be submitted
Shepherd “Sony” Brazil Scholarship
https://www.hatcu.coop/education/scholarships.html
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: April 6
• Eligibility: Top 50% of graduating class, Parent or student must be a member of Harlingen Area Teachers’ Credit Union, Copy of the FAFSA must be submitted
Sue Bennett Scholarship
https://www.hatcu.coop/education/scholarships.html
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 6
• Eligibility: Top 50% of graduating class, Parent or student must be a member of Harlingen Area Teachers’ Credit Union, Copy of the FAFSA must be submitted
Sembradores Unidos Scholarship
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Amount: $1,000
• Deadline: April 6
• Eligibility: Final scholastic average between 80 and 89, Ranked in the 11th-25th % of graduating class, Have participated in extracurricular activities
Federation on Insurance Women of Texas
Pick up application at the Go-Center!
• Amount: $2,000
• Deadline: April 15
• Eligibility: Attend a college in Texas, Take at least one business course or insurance course, Take 12 hours per semester, GPA of a B or above
Student Insights
http://www.student-view.com
• Amount: $500-$4,000
• Deadline: April 22
• Eligibility: High School seniors who plan to attend a four year college, community college, or career school
ONGOING
www.TuitionFundingSources.com
• Tuition Funding Sources provides students with access to the world’s largest scholarship database along with college and career information.
• Go to www.TuitionFundingSources.com, click on Login and register. Select state where you live and school that you attend. Enter your email address and create password.
Athletics Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/athletic1.htm
• Scholarships for students not scouted by schools that want to try out.
Best Buy Scholarships
https://www.at15.com/contests_scholarships
• Available scholarships of $1,000 each.
College Majors Scholarships Listings
http://www.free-4u.com/prod03.htm
• Scholarships listed by type of Major or General Subject
http://www.free-4u.com/more_major_scholarships.htm
• Additional scholarships listed by type of Major or General Subject
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
http://www.cksf.org/
• The CKSF awards scholarships to students through internet-based quiz competitions. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula.
• Open to every high school student in the United States, this is a monthly online quiz tournament.
FFA Scholarship Book
https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Pages/default.aspx
• There are many scholarships available for current FFA members who are seniors.
• Go to www.ffa.org for an application.
Military Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/armed_forces_scholarships.htm
• Scholarships offered by the US Military Branches while serving your country.
Minority Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/minority.htm
• All minorities.
Navy Reserve Officer Training Candidate (NROTC) Scholarship
http://www.navy.com/joining/education-opportunities/undergraduate.html
• Amount: up to $180,00.00 (4 yrs of tuition, books, fees paid)
• Eligibility: 18 yrs old and not over 34 yrs. old. Meet Navy physical qualification. Have an SAT of 530 verbal/520 math or ACT of 22 math/22 English.
Religious Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/newpage34.htm
• Scholarships offered by many of the organized religious institutions.
Scholarships for All Students
http://www.free-4u.com/prod04.htm
• You automatically qualify for 95% of these scholarships.
http://www.free-4u.com/scholarships_for_all.htm
• Same for these scholarships, you automatically qualify for 95% of these scholarships.
Scholarships for High School Students
http://www.free-4u.com/scholarships_for_high_school_students.htm
• These are for students attending high school.
State Farm Texas Scholar Athlete
http://www.texasscholarathlete.com/default.aspx
• Amount: $1,000.00
• Deadline: see website
• Eligibility: high school seniors throughout Texas who exhibit leadership and good citizenship in academic, athletic and co-curricular activities, and who do so while demonstrating diversity by their extracurricular involvement and commitment.
State Scholarships Listings
http://www.free-4u.com/prod01.htm
• Each state resident scholarships are listed here.
Student Scholarships.org
http://www.studentscholarships.org/
• Scholarship finding site.
TEXAS Resident Scholarships
http://www.free-4u.com/tx.htm
• For those who live in Texas, these scholarships are for you.
The American Legion Scholarships
http://www.legion.org/scholarships
• Various scholarships are available: see website for details.
