SCHOLARSHIPS
November 14, 2008 ** Don’t forget to check out the scholarships available at http://fastweb.com and http://www.salliemae.com **** Check the
financial office at the college of your choice for more scholarships** **Books on scholarships,
colleges and careers are in the reference section And regular section
of the HHS Library - Section 378.3** |
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General Scholarships
(not for a specific university, scroll down to see scholarships for individual universities) |
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SCHOLARSHIP
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DESCRIPTION
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INFORMATION |
DEADLINE
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FIRE(Foundation
for Individual Rights in Education) Student
Essay Contest $2,500 –
5,000 |
Essay
contest open to high school seniors. Applicant
will watch two videos on the subject of free speech. Students will then write
an essay discussing these videos. |
Instructions and application can be found at www.thefire.org/contests |
Nov.
20,2008 |
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SAE Engineering
Scholarship $400-Full
Tuition |
For
students intending to earn a degree in engineering or a related study. |
www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm |
Dec. 1, 2008 |
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ACLU Youth
Activist Scholarship $12,500 to
16 seniors |
This
program is for students interested in civil rights activism. |
Applications
available in the counselor’s office or online at |
Dec. 5,
2008 |
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AXA
Achievement Scholarship $10,000-15,000 |
Qualities
needed to apply ·
Ambition
and drive ·
Goal-oriented ·
Respect
for family and community One
student will be selected from each state. |
More information at |
Dec. 15,
2008 |
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Metro PCS
and ZTE Community Scholars Program $1,000 |
Students applying must be
involved in volunteerism and community service.
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Applications
also available in counselor’s office. |
Dec. 15,
2008 |
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Profile in
Courage Essay Contest $500-5,000 |
Students
must write an essay on the topic of political courage. |
Essays may
be submitted by mail or online. See
counselor’s office or website for more information about the essay. |
January
10, 2009 |
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Gates
Millennium Scholars Program |
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Financial
support ·
Grad
school funding ·
Leadership
programs |
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January 12, 2009
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McKelvey
Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship $40,000 |
For
seniors who have owned their own business during high school. ·
Not
based on academics or financial need ·
Have
at least one employee ·
Non-profits
are eligible ·
Intend
to attend a 4 yr college in the |
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January
25, 2009 |
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CoServ- W.
Tip Hall, Jr. Scholarship $1,000 |
Students
whose parents/guardians are CoServ Electric members and who are planning on
attending college in |
Application
available in the counselor’s office. |
January
30, 2009 |
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Burger
King Scholars Program $1,000 |
Students
who are applying must have a part-time job and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. |
February
2, 2009 |
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Terry
Foundation Scholarship Amount
varies based on student need and other scholarships received. |
This is a scholarship program for
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Complete
online application through the university you will be attending. Details of
scholarship and a list of participating university websites are available at Each
university chooses the applicants it will nominate for the scholarship.
Students do not contact the Terry Foundation directly. Interview
is required if nominated. |
February
6, 2009 |
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KFC
Colonel’s Scholars $20,000 |
·
GPA
2.75 or higher
· Attend in-state college in fall 2009 · Pursuing a bachelor’s degree · Essay and application required |
Dec. 1,
2008- Feb. 10,
2009 |
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Goss-Michael
Foundation Scholarship $5,000 |
Visual arts scholarship
based on artistic and academic achievement.
· 1,000 word essay · CD of 10 original works · Artist’s statement |
Applications
available in counselor’s office or at |
March
31,2009 |
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Tall
Texans of $250-1,000 |
Requirements to apply
Males 6’2” Females 5’10”
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Applications
also available in counselor’s office. |
March
31,2009 |
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State Farm
Scholar Athlete $1,000 |
Student athletes are
eligible for nomination by counselor. Must be active in a UIL sport, be
involved in community and have a 3.0+ GPA.
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If you are
interested in being nominated come by counselor’s office and speak to Ms.
Shinkle or secretary. |
Nominations
are accepted through April 13, 2009 |
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Salute to
Education Scholarship Al’s
Formal Wear $2,500 |
Essay required |
Visit one
of their stores for application. More
information can be found on their website. |
June
10,2009 |
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AnyCollege.com |
A great
free college resource with scholarship drawings. |
The
ongoing deadlines for the scholarship are September 30, December 31, March
31, and June 30th each year. |
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Abbott and
Fenner Business Consultants $1,000 |
Seniors and Juniors may
apply for scholarship. Essay on a given topic is required.
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June 20,
2009 |
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BigSun
Scholarship $500 |
High school seniors who
participate in a school sport are eligible to apply.
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June 27,
2009 |
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Scholarships.com |
Take advantage of a
wealth of financial aid information and free scholarship search.
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www.scholarships.com/aboutus.asp |
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$ 1,000 |
Seniors, register online
for scholarship contest. There will be
five drawings throughout the year.
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On going
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Poetry.com
Contest $ 100 –
10,000 |
Submit poem online (one
submission allowed every 90 days)
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Monthly
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Nelnet |
Scholarship
search website. Nelnet also gives out several scholarships each year. |
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None given |
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Scholarships for |
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SCHOLARSHIP
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DESCRIPTION
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INFORMATION |
DEADLINE
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Baylor Air
Force ROTC Scholarship Full
Tuition and some fees Monthly
Stipend & Textbook allowance |
Program
provides resources to become an Air Force officer and obtain a college
degree. ·
Meet
physical fitness standards ·
Not
previously enrolled in college full-time ·
17
yrs old before scholarship activation |
Fill out
online application |
Dec. 1, 2008 |
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Northwestern
Fine and
Graphic Art scholarship $250-1000
per semester |
·
2.5
GPA ·
Portfolio
of artwork-10 images on CD of work ·
Possible
interview with scholarship committee |
Come by
the counselor’s office for info and application. |
Dec. 1, 2008 |
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Presidential
Scholars Program |
Student
referral form necessary. Must be filled out by teacher, principal or
counselor. |
Nomination
form available online or in counselor’s office. |
Dec. 1,
2008 |
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UT Eugene
McDermott Scholars Tuition,
$1,200 Monthly Stipend, Travel Abroad |
Qualifications
for application ·
1400
SAT/32 ACT ·
Top
5% of graduating class ·
Volunteer
and school leader ·
Broad
interests ·
Social
skills to interact with adults and peers |
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January 1,
2009 |
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Cornelius
Vanderbilt Scholarship-Full Tuition and Stipend for study abroad or research.
Students selected based on academic achievement and activities outside the
classroom. Interview required. Chancellor’s
Scholars – Full Tuition and Stipend. Students selected must display
diversity, leadership, character and academic achievement. |
www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships Information
is also available in the counselor’s office. |
January 3,
2009 |
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Texas
State Univ.- San Marcos 2,000-55,000 |
National
Scholarships – part of the National Merit Scholarship program Assured
Scholarships- all admitted students who meet qualifications receive these Competitive
Scholarships- ·
Terry
Foundation Scholarship-Based on financial need, SAT scores and class rank ·
McCoy
Scholarship of Excellence- For business majors who are also National Merit
Scholars and top 5 class rank ·
McCoy
Scholarship of Distinction- Business Major, National Merit Scholar and Top 10 class
rank |
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Competitive
Scholarships- Dec. 1, 2008 National
and Assured scholarships- must be admitted by May 1 |
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Koh Family
Scholarships $10,000/year |
To apply
students must be entering the engineering program at Texas Tech. ·
Maintain
3.0 GPA ·
ACT
32/SAT 1400 ·
May
consider financial need |
Application
and information at |
January
15, 2009 |
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Women as
Leaders Scholarship Full
tuition Schimmel
Scholarship Full
tuition, room and board Community
Service and Leadership Scholarship $3,000-10,000 |
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Top
5 % of class, AP, Honors courses ·
Students
must be actively involved in community
service while in high school |
No
separate application Students
should complete application for admission to be considered for scholarships. |
January
15, 2009 |
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Carr P.
Collins Scholars $4,350/year |
·
SAT
1250 or ACT 28 ·
Student
must participate in a community/civic service program while a Carr Scholar ·
Applicant
will write essay on previous community service work |
Apply at |
January
15, 2009 |
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Brooks
Scholarship University
of Missouri-Columbia $7,500
renewable award Includes a
full waiver of out-of-state tuition |
·
ACT
Minimum score-25 or 1140 SAT Critical ·
Interview
for final selection ·
Essay
required |
No
separate application Students
should apply for admission to |
Essay due
January 15, 2009 |
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Hunt
Leadership Scholars Program at SMU |
Eligibility Criteria: ·
Demonstrated Extraordinary
Leadership ·
Submission
of the Hunt Essay and completed application for SMU Admission ·
Rank
in top 25% of class ·
Composite
SAT 1230 on Math and Critical ·
Completion
of a strong college preparatory curriculum, typically including AP courses,
IB courses, and honors classes |
Pick up
complete packet of information in counseling office or go to www.smu.edu/hunt |
January
15, 2009 |
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Southwestern
University Merit
Scholarship Program $5,000-
Full Tuition |
Brown
Scholar Award-competitive award that requires traveling to the campus as a
finalist to complete final selection. Cody, Mood
& Ruter Scholar-award amount based on a combination of class rank and
SAT/ACT score- chart available online Several
other smaller scholarship |
Click on
future students and then scholarships |
January
15, 2009 for Brown and February
1, 2009 for all other scholarships |
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$2,500 (renewable
for up to 4 years) |
Only
students attending college at Scholarships
are to be put toward the cost of an off-campus room at locations operated by
this organization. |
More information can be found at www.texasstudenthousing.net or
you can pick up an info packet in the counselor’s office. |
January
31, 2009 |
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$500-16,287 |
19
different scholarships based on academics and leadership Nonresident
award - $1,000 and non-resident fee waiver for academically qualifying
students |
Go to click on
New Students then on Scholarships |
February
1, 2009 |
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Carr
Academic Scholarship $2,000-6,000 |
Eligibility
requirements: ·
Top
15 % of class rank ·
1140
SAT or 25 ACT |
http://www.angelo.edu/services/financial_aid/carr_academic_scholarships.html |
February
1, 2009 |
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Merit
Awards $16,620-33,240 |
Admission
to Ohio Wesleyan serves as your application for their scholarships. |
Information
on their website |
February
1, 2009 |
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$4,000 |
Available
to students who have been to Augustana during one of their “Visit Days” or who have interviewed with an
admissions counselor prior to February 1 |
Apply at: |
February
15, 2009 |
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UNT- Emerald
Eagle Scholars Program Tuition
and Mandatory Fees are paid for through grants and government financial aid |
For
students whose family income is below $40,000 Students
must be a dependent and be eligible to receive a federal Pell grant. |
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April 15,
2009 |
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$1,000-9,000
annually |
Academic
scholarships Additional
scholarships available for members of BPA, DECA, JA, FBLA, FCCLA, etc. |
click on
the scholarship link under financial aid |
None given |
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Naval ROTC
Scholarships 100%
Tuition Coverage at your
choice of over 160 universities |
Eligibility
Requirements: ·
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17
yrs old by 9/1 of year starting college and no more than 23 on June 30 of
that year ·
High
school graduation or equivalency certificate ·
Physically
qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards ·
Qualifying
scores on SAT or ACT SAT: 530
Critical ACT: 22 English;
22 Math |
Visit www.nrotc.navy.com or call 1-800-NAV-ROTC for more details. |
You can apply
now. The earlier you submit your
SAT/ACT scores, the better chance you have of getting the school you want. |
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Variety of
award amounts |
Scholarships
are available from various departments at the university. Students
admitted to Honors Program receive $2,000 each year and are eligible for an
additional scholarship. HSU also
offers several scholarships based on class rank and test scores. |
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None given |
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University
of The Incarnate Word $3,000-18,000 |
Several
academic scholarships- award amount based on GPA and ACT or SAT scores (FAFSA
must be completed) ·
Athletic
Scholarships ·
Performing
Arts Scholarship |
Scholarship
amount estimator available at www.uiw.edu/admissions/scholestimators.html |
None Given |