Scholarships:

In order for our Counselors to give each student's scholarship(s) and/or application paperwork the full attention it deserves, we are asking that you submit your paperwork for counselor or teacher recommendations at least TWO WEEKS before the deadline date.  Please be considerate; check your deadline dates and give your counselor the maximum amount of time possible.  Thanks!!!

All colleges and universities offer some type of scholarships.  To view scholarships, please visit the college website of your choice!    

Angelo State University - Carr Academic Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating high school senior; must attend ASU; rank in the top 45% of class; SAT 1020+ (combined M & CR); 22+ACT
Award Amount:  up to $4,500 per year
How to Apply:  download application at http://www.angelo.edu/carr.html
***Deadline:   priority is Dec. 1st otherwise April 1st

Baylor University - Carr P. Collins Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating Texas high school senior; must attend Baylor University and meet all requirements; SAT 1250+ (CR+M); ACT 28+; top 25% of class; demonstrate leadership thru service
Award Amount:  $4,350 renewable up to 3 years
How to Apply:  download application at http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
***Deadline:   postmarked by January 31, 2010 

Burger King Scholars Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating U.S. high school senior; GPA 2.5+; work part-time an average of 15 hrs per week; must be involved in community service; demonstrate financial need; plan to enroll in an accredited 2 yr or 4 yr college/vocational technical school Fall 2010
Award Amount:  $1,000
How to Apply:  go online to www.bk.com/scholars to apply; Access Key:  BKS 
***Deadline:   February 1, 2010 

Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating Texas high school senior; must attend a 4 year college or university
Award Amount:  $500
How to Apply:  pick up information from Mrs. Sciba, Counselor's Office
***Deadline:   postmarked by February 28, 2010 

 

Gates Millennium Scholars
Criteria:  graduating high school senior; African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; US citizen; GPA 3.3+; must enroll Fall 2009 at a U.S. accredited college/university as a full time student; demonstrated leadership abilities thru community service, extracurricular or other activities; meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
Award Amount:  varies
How to Apply:  must be nominated; go online at  www.gmsp.org
***Deadline:   online by January 11, 2010



Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Criteria:  must be a current senior and plan to enroll as a full-time student; GPA B+; exhibited leadership in school activities; volunteered in community activities or school sponsored community work
Award Amount:  varies
How to Apply:  go online to:  www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72
***Deadline:   varies - see individual scholarships for their deadline dates

Houston Hispanic Forum
Criteria:  must be a current senior and plan to enroll as a full-time student and pursue your first undergraduate degree at an accredited institution; GPA 3.0+; U.S. citizen; must apply to FAFSA
Award Amount:  varies
How to Apply:  pick up application from Mrs. Sciba, Counselor's Office 
***Deadline:   postmarked no later than Nov. 20, 2009

KFC Colonel's Scholars
Criteria:  graduating high school senior; GPA 2.75+; must enroll in a public college/university within their state of legal residence; pursue a bachelor's degree; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; demonstrate financial need
Award Amount:  up to $5,000 per year, renewable
How to Apply:  Starting Dec. 1st - obtain online applications at www.kfcscholars.org
***Deadline:   online thru Feb. 10th


National Co-op Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating high school senior; GPA 3.5+; must complete all the required applications material and be accepted for the 2010-2011 academic year at one of the following listed National Commission Partner Institutions:  Drexel University, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, Pace, Rochester Institute of Technology, University  of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Wentworth Institute of Technology
Award Amount:  170 of $6,000 each
How to Apply:  for information and application go to www.co-op.edu
***Deadline:   February 15, 2010 (postmarked)

St. Edwards University - Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award
Criteria:  graduating high school senior attending St. Edwards University will be guaranteed this award if you rank in the top 20% of your class and score at least 1200+ on the SAT or 27 (not counting the writing section) on the ACT.  Students with higher test scores and class ranks often receive additional scholarship money
Award Amount:  $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years)
How to Apply:  visit www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
***Deadline:    admission application must be postmarked by Feb. 1, 2010

 

 St. Edwards University - The Holy Cross Scholar Award
Criteria:  graduating high school senior attending St. Edwards University will be guaranteed this award if you rank in the top 10% of your class and score at least 1250+ on the SAT or 28 (not counting the writing section) on the ACT.  Students must have an outstanding commitment to leadership, service and academics
Award Amount:  full tuition for 4 years
How to Apply:  visit www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
***Deadline:    admission application and Holy Cross Scholar Award application must be received in the admission office by Feb. 1, 2010

Southern Methodist University - Hunt Leadership Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating high school seniors who will enter SMU Fall 2010; demonstrated extraordinary leadership; must submit Hunt essay; top 25% of class; SAT 1250+ (M+CR); ACT 28+ 
Award Amount:  full tuition and fees
How to Apply:  download application from http://www.smu.edu/hunt
***Deadline:   January 15, 2010

 Texas A & M Foundation Excellence Award Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating high school seniors who will enter Texas A & M, College Station, Fall 2010 from underrepresented groups & minorities with financial need; grades & leadership history are considered
Award Amount:  $2,000 to $2,500 per year
How to Apply:  download application from http://giving.tamu.edu/fea
***Deadline:   mail by February 12, 2010

Texas A & M University
Criteria:  graduating high school seniors who will enter Texas A & M, Fall 2010; various scholarships offered
Award Amount:  varies with each scholarship
How to Apply:  go to https://scholarships.tamu.edu to view scholarships offered 
***Deadline:   December 1, 2009

Texas Student Housing
Criteria:  open to graduating 2010 seniors who have been accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas, that have NOT signed off-campus housing leases
Award Amount:  up to $2,500
How to Apply:  pick up application from Mrs. Sciba, Counselor's Office
***Deadline:   postmarked by January 31, 2010



University of Texas
Criteria:  graduating high school seniors who will enter UT, Fall 2010; various scholarships offered
Award Amount:  varies with each scholarship
How to Apply:  go to www.texasscholarships.org to view scholarships offered 
***Deadline:   December 1, 2009

University of Texas @ San Antonio Honors College Scholarships:  Presidential Honors and The Terry Scholarship
Criteria:  graduating high school senior; must attend UT @ San Antonio and be admitted to the Honors College
Award Amount:  varies with each scholarship
How to Apply:  apply online at www.utsa.edu/honors and www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
***Deadline:   check website for each deadline date

Vinson & Elkins 2010 L.L.P. Scholarship
Criteria:  high school graduating senior; must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American; be interested in a law career; top 20% of class; SAT 1650+; must demonstrate financial need
Award Amount:  $10,000
How to Apply:  pick up application from Mrs. Sciba, Counselor's Office  
***Deadline:   completed application must be returned to Mrs. Sciba, Counselor's Office, by Friday, March 5, 2010

YES - Young Epidemiology Scholars
Criteria:  high school junior or senior; U.S. citizen; must submit a research project that sheds light on a health problem, using the methods of analysis employed by epidemiologists
Award Amount:  up to $50,000
How to Apply:  go to www.collegeboard.com/yes  
***Deadline:   February 1, 2010

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