Deadline Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Amount State Exemptions Exemptions are a type of financial assistance allowing some Texas residents to attend a public college or university in Texas without paying tuition. For Example: Tuition Exemption for Current or Former Foster Care Students Tuition Exemption for the Highest Ranking High School Graduate Go to College For All Texans website for more details http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa.cfm?kind=e 10/12/18 Olin E. Teague Memorial Scholarship (National Space Club and Foundation) Applications available at http://www.spaceclub.org/education/olin-teague.html 10/14/18 Women s Energy Network of Houston Academic Scholarship Applications available at https://www.womensenergynetwork.org/houston/community-initiatives/scholarships/ **If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to request a counselor letter of recommendation is 09/24/18 (must submit a profile packet before the request) 10/17/18 Wendys High School Heisman Application available at https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/how-it-works/ who will attend an accredited U.S. College or university in the fall. *U.S. Citizen *Planning to major in the aerospace field *Female senior planning attend an accredited 4 yr. university in Fall **Exemplary academic records and demonstrated leadership potential. WEN is committed to introducing high school students to careers in energy through it s programs. documentation: Completed application, Official transcript, Essay *High achieving graduating senior athletes * Min. 3.0 GPA *demonstrated school/ community leadership $4,000 $2,000 (5 scholarships are available) Up to $5,000 10/18/18 Notify Mrs. Sherrill by this date John Montgomery Belk Scholarship at Davidson College This scholarship is by nomination only. If interested in attending Davidson & you meet the requirements, please tell Mrs. Sherrill in the Counselor s office ASAP. Excellent academic performance, integrity, intellectual enthusiasm and ability, global awareness, and leadership potential. A strong candidate for admission to Davidson Documentation: Official Transcript, Letter of Recommendation $65,819 Plus two special study stipends up to $3,000 each Annually renewable Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 1 of 1
10/25/18 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs 10/31/18 Received by Applications at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/nationalscholarships/ If you need the support form from the Counselor the deadline to turn in request is 10/05 Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Competition Entry form and details at http://www.vfw9182.com/ *High school senior with a critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income) *Planning to pursue a bachelor s degree at an accredited institution (students may start their studies at a two-yr institution) *Involvement in cocurricular and community service activities *Minimum GPA of 2.0 *US citizen * High school student in grades 9-12, under the age of 20; *Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audioessay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay Documentation: Entry form, essay and 3-5 minute recording on this year s theme Why My Vote Matters $6,000 to $25,000 1 st place: $30,000 53 Others $1,000 to $16,000 10/31/2018 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Apply online @ www.coca-colascholars.org by Oct. 31 Applications are ONLY accepted online CEEB School Code:443509 10/31/18 National Eagle Scout Association Academic Scholarship Cook Scholarships Application available at http://www.nesa.org/site/c.9oifjmpsggiwf/b.9535031/k.8fa8/scholarships.htm#overview *High school senior with a passion for social justice, who excels academically and in service to others. *U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S. Permanent Resident; Temporary Resident Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian Entrant; Humanitarian Parolee *Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; *Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 at end of junior year of high school; *School activities & community service; *Eagle scout graduating 2018 and will attend a 4 yr university *Award based on school and Scouting participation, $20,000 (150 scholarships given) $2,500- $25,000 Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 2 of 1
11/01/18 first round 2/1/19 second round Cinco Ranch High School Oklahoma State University McKnight Scholars Applications available http://www.mcknightscholars.com/ If you need a counselor recommendation, the deadline to request is 10/11/18 (you must also complete your student profile by this date) grades, and financial need *Min SAT required 1290; ACT 28 *Membership in NESA required to receive scholarship, but you can join now *Out of state OSU applicant *Min. 3.75 GPA * 27 ACT or 1220 ST *Proven Leadership ability *Character, service, commitment to OSU and rural America $5,000 (2 yrs) plus out-ofstate fees are waived all 4 years 11/01/18 Early Application deadline to be eligible for additional colleges and scholarships 01/09/19 for the final deadline Ron Brown Scholar Program Application is available online at www.ronbrown.org and materials must be mailed in one packet. Deadlines: If you need a recommendation by the counselor the due date is 10/11/18 for the November 1 st deadline If you want to be considered only for the Ron Brown Scholarship and you need a counselors recommendation the deadline is 12/1. 11/1/18 Getterman Scholars Program Baylor University s Honors College 11/01/18 Must be admitted to Kansas State and complete the general scholarship application by 11/01/18 Must complete the general scholarship applicaiton Application available online at https://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=943088 Wabash CannonBall Houston Scholarship (K-State Alumni Assoc) Applications available at www.k-state.com/wabashscholarshiphouston K-State (Kansas) Out-of State Scholarships http://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships.html Purple and White Scholarship - $12,000 per yr renewable -graduating seniors with a min. 3.5 GPA and 24 ACT or 1160 SAT Denison Scholarship- $8,000 per yr renewable graduating seniors with a min. 3.5 GPA and 20-23 ACT or 1020-1150 SAT Inspiration Award - $6,000 per year renewable with a min. 3.5 GPA *High school senior of African- American descent; *U.S. citizen or permanent resident; *Must excel academically; *Show exceptional leadership potential; *Demonstrate financial need; *Make an impact on the community through service to others. Documentation: Official Transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation *For students committed to scholarship, leadership, and service of the highest merit. *Applicants must have scored 1500 Min. SAT *34 on ACT * must submit an application to honors college and Getterman *High school senior living in Houston area *Admitted to Kansas State Univ *Min. GPA 3.25 Premier scholarships available for out of state students who complete the general scholarship application and $10,000 PER YEAR for four years $60,000 Per year $5,000 $8,000 - $12,000 Renewable 3 years Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 3 of 1
meet the specific GPA, ACT or SAT requirements See listed specifics 11/02/18 Notify Mrs. Sherrill in the Counselors Office and submit a profile in Naviance University of Virginia Jefferson Scholars By Nomination: If you are planning on attending U of V, and meet the criteria, let Mrs. Sherrill in the Counselor s Office know no later than this date. Information available at http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/ 11/09/18 School House Connection Applications and more information is available at https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youthleadership/scholarship-program/ 11/12/18 Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities Applications available online https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards If you need a recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in completed application with documentation for the request is 10/22/18 11/12/18 Anne Ford Scholarship National Center for Learning Disabilities Applications available online at https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards If you need a recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in completed application with documentation for the request is 10/22/18 *Agree not to apply under a binding early decision plan to any other college or university; *Meet the requirements for admission to Univ. of Virginia; *Demonstrates exceptional leadership, citizenship and scholarship ability. (Excellent SAT scores and AP test scores) Documentation: Complete online application, 2 essays, high school transcript s who experienced homelessness within the last 6 years and will be in college 2019-20 with a documented learning disability (LD) and/or ADHD *Will be attending a two-year community college, a vocational/technical training program, or specialized program for students with LD and/or ADHD in the fall *Participates in school and community activities. *Demonstrate financial need documentation; High School transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, financial statement, Current documentation of an identified learning disability with a documented learning disability and/or ADHD who will be enrolled in a full-time bachelor s degree program in the fall. *GPA of 3.0 or higher *US Citizen Entire cost of attendance for 4 yrs (valued at over $280,000) $2,000 $2,500 $10,000 Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 4 of 1
11/15/18 but you must apply to UNC Chapel Hill by 10/15 Cinco Ranch High School The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Application and instructions available online at: https://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative-writing/scholarships-and-awards/ **If counselor recommendation is needed, the deadline to request it is 10/26/18(and we must have your profile packet) 11/15/18 The Robertson Scholars Program (Duke and/or UNC-Chapel Hill) For more information on the Robertson Scholars Program visit www.robertsonscholars.org 11/15/18 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Applications available at website http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm 11/20/18 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Apply at https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ *Demonstrate financial need * documentation; Personal statement, High School transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, Standardized test scores, financial statement, Current documentation of an identified learning disability *Students who write poetry, fiction, plays, literary non-fiction (personal narratives, memoir, travel and nature essays, literary journalism, belleslettres) are eligible. *Must have submitted application to UNC-Chapel Hill by 10/15 *Must be US Citizen and under age 22 **see website for scholarship requirements Must apply to Duke and/or UNC- Chapel Hill *Leaders who excel academically, demonstrate strong moral character and are passionate about impacting their community and their world. *High school senior; *Citizen of the U.S. *Must be pursuing a four-year degree on a full time basis in the fall *Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need. Documentation; Application in folder, signed essay, official transcript, counselor report, exhibits, financial info Follow directions very carefully * Graduating senior planning to enroll in an accredited 4 yr college in the fall *Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above * SAT of 1200 (reading & math or ACT of 26 Full Scholarship $280,000 (4 yrs tuition, fees, R&B and 3 summer experiences. $1,000 to $12,500 per year Up to $40,000 Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 5 of 1
11/30/18 Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders 12/01/18 See university specific deadlines Application available at https://www.ushli.org/2018/08/20/scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders-nowavailable-for-2019-2020/2/ Charles Butt Scholarship Application available at https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/foundation/raising-texas-teachers/charlesbutt-scholarship/ Participating universities and deadlines: University Close Date Our Lady of the Lake University (Residency program) January 18, 2019 Rice University January 15, 2019 University of Houston January 18, 2019 Southern Methodist University December 14, 2018 Texas A&M University- Special Education program January 10, 2019 Texas Tech University December 1, 2018 Trinity University January 18, 2019 University of North Texas-Dallas December 7, 2018 UTeach Natural Sciences at UT Austin February 9, 2019 UT Austin College of Education February 9, 2019 UT-Rio Grande Valley (STEP UP) January 18, 2019 12/01/18 American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHA) General Application available at https://www.aqha.com/youth/pages/education/scholarships for the following scholarships: AQHF Youth Scholarship ($8,000 four-year scholarship Boon San Kitty Scholarship ($7,500 four-year scholarship) Dogwood Scholarship ($5,000 two-year scholarship) Shawn Maree Vaillant Memorial Scholarship ($1,500 one-year scholarship) Excellence in Equine & Agricultural Involvement Scholarship ($25,000 four-year scholarship) Amy D. Bell Pay It Forward Memorial Scholarship ($12,500 four-year scholarship Farm & Ranch Heritage Scholarship ($12,500 four-year scholarship) Journalism or Communications Scholarship ($8,000 four-year scholarship) Jay Pumphrey Animal Sciences Scholarship ($6,000 four-year scholarship Guy Stoops Professional Horsemen's Family Scholarship ($3,000 two-year scholarship) *Exceptional Academic ability & achievement *Family income of $95,000 or below *Determination, Ability to organize, and commitment to service accepted to a 2 or 4 yr U.S. institution *Based on need *at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry *DACA or Undocumented Non citizens are eligible who will enroll in a program leading to a teaching certificate at one of the participating universities. (listed) * Committed to teach in a disadvantaged Texas school or in a shortage area. *Must be a current member of AQHA Individual eligibility criteria and requirements exist for each scholarship documentation: Financial info, transcript, 3 appraisals or rec letters $500 for 2r institution or $1,000 for 4 yr institutions $8,000 Per year for up to 4 years Varies 12/09/18 Google Lime Scholarship Program Application available at https://edu.google.com/scholarships/the-google-lime-scholarship/ If you want the counselor to do a recommendation, you must make the request by 11/12/18 *Senior with a disability who will be a full time student at university in the U.S. pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field *Strong academics *Student with a visible or invisible disability * Exemplifies leadership and demonstrates a $10,000 Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 6 of 1
commitment to and passion for computer science and technology 12/13/18 Submitted by electronically 12/14/18 Or when 10,000 applications are received. Beat the Odds Scholarship This scholarship requires an educator s recommendation, and a community recommendation. If you want one of these supplied by the counselor, you must request by 11/16/18 Go to http://cdftexas.org/programs/beat-the-odds/ for the application and instructions Follow directions carefully AXA Achievement Scholarship Program www.axa-achievement.com The first 10,000 applications received, will be considered. 12/14/18 Footlocker Scholar Athlete Scholarship Application available at https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/about who plans to enroll in college in the fall *Has overcome significant obstacles such as, but not limited to, poverty, disability, homelessness or abuse; *Has contributed some aspect of community service, leadership and/or volunteerism *Has achieved a min. GPA of 3.0 documentation: Onepage essay & application, 2 letters of recommendation *U.S. citizen or legal resident; *Current high school senior planning to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the U.S. by fall *Demonstrate ambition and selfdrive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. *Be recommended by an unrelated adult professional who can attest to your achievement. entering a 4 yr accredited US College/University *A member (in good standing) of a high school sports team or in after school sports *Min. unweighted GPA 3.0 *US citizen or perm legal resident $5,000.00 Winners may receive additional gifts, such as a laptop, airline travel, professional attire, and gift certificates. $10,000 - $25,000 One recipient will be selected from each U.S. state $20,000 Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 7 of 1
12/28/18 Boomer Esiason foundation s General Cystic Fibrosis Academic Scholarships Applications and information available at http://www.esiason.org/cf-living/scholarships *graduating senior with cystic fibrosis *selection based on scholastic ability, character, leadership potential, community service and financial need $500 - $2,500 12/29/18 Churchill Foundation Students with Autism Scholarship For more information and application go to https://churchillpublicadjusters.com/public-adjusters-autismscholarship/ 12/31/18 Denny s Hungry for Education Scholarship 1/10/19 @ 5pm 01/10/19 To the counselor to complete the counselor page and mail Applications available at https://www.ushli.org/2018/09/01/2018-dennys-scholarship-application/ Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship (APIASF) One application to be considered for numerous opportunities- 492 given in 2018) Application available at http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_apiasf.html If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in completed application with documentation for the request is December 5 th Texas Student Housing Authority This scholarship is open to students accepted or attending college in Austin, College Station, or Denton, that have not signed an off-campus housing lease. If counselor recommendation is needed, due date to turn in all paperwork is and request is 1/10/19 Application available at http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/ with a form of autism diagnosed either in your immediate family or in you. *Accepted into a college or university for the fall. *U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. *GPA 2.5 or higher *Must provide an essay on how Denny s can impact childhood hunger in the U.S. *Be Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity *Be a citizen, national or legal permanent resident *Be enrolling in a US accredited college/university in the fall *Must apply for aid using the FAFSA GPA min of 2.7 *Scholarships are awarded for the partial cost of an OFF-CAMPUS room for one academic year at Town Lake in Austin or the Cambridge in College Station. *Must be enrolled full-time at the University; *An SAT or ACT score is required GPA of 3.0 while on scholarship. Documentation: Official Transcript, Letter of Acceptance from University, Personal statement, SAT score sheet, Two Letters of Recommendation $5,800 $1,000 $2,500 - $20,000 Approximately $2,500 per year Renewable 4 years (up to $10,000) Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 8 of 1
01/15/19 Submit online by 11:59 pm central time 01/26/19 Received by Cinco Ranch High School Gulf Coast Mensa Scholarships Rules and guidelines available at https://gcmensa.org/scholarships First Community Credit Union Scholarship Applications are also available online at https://www.fccu.org/general/scholarship *Must be enrolled in an accredited US institution fall 2019 * Must be US citizen or legal resident *Applicants are NOT required to be members of Mensa. *Awards are based solely on an essay that describes the applicant s career, vocational, or academic goals. *Must be a Primary member for at least 90 days prior to the application deadline(savings accounts can be opened for $5); * (Open an account by 10/26/18) * minimum GPA of 3.0 that will attend college in the fall *Academic achievement, character, leadership and community involvement $500-$1,000 (5) $4,000 01/31/19 postmarked by Sons of the Republic of Texas History Essay Contest For more information go to: http://www.srttexas.org/community.html. documentation: 1,500-2,500 Word Essay on The Life of Mirabeau B. Lamar 1798-1859: The Father of Texas Education $2,000 - $4,000 Open 9/15/18 through 02/15/19 at 4:00 pm received by foundation George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship Download Applications and Financial Qualification Statement online at http://hammanfoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/ Follow the directions carefully if you do not understand and instruction call the Foundation (713-521-4601) *Graduating Senior planning to attend a 4 year college/university in the US *US Citizen ; if your place of birth is other than the U.S., proof of citizenship must be furnished with this application (permanent residents are not eligible) *Must show financial need and scholastic ability; *SAT of1000, or ACT of 21 Documentation: Unofficial Transcript, Proof of ACT and/or SAT Scores, Complete copy of parents / guardians and student s most recent federal income tax return., photo $20,000 (70 will be given this year) Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 9 of 1
02/15/19 Except Clarkson, Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Merrimack and Oswego 02/28/19 Postmarked by Cinco Ranch High School National Co-Op Scholarship application online at: www.waceinc.org Partner Colleges & Universities : Clarkson University; Drexel University; Johnson & Wales; Merrimack College; Rochester Institute of Technology; State University of New York Oswego; University of Toledo; Wentworth Institute of Technology; University of Cincinnati Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship (granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas) Instruction sheet is available in the counselors office or in Naviance * Must have been approved for admission to member institution and designate engineering as their major; * GPA of 3.5 or better; Documentation: Official Transcript, One (1) Letter of Recommendation, One-Page Essay *Graduating high school senior Documentation:2 letters of recommendation, 200 word autobiography, 100-word statement, 300 word essay, cover sheet, transcript $6,000 Renewable for up to $24,000 $500 03/29/19 FIDM National Scholarship Competition Go to http://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/scholarships Eight students who demonstrate an exceptional talent and will major in Fashion Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Apparel Industry Management, Merchandise Product Development, Beauty Marketing, or Social Media will win a one- year scholarship to attend FIDM. $31,500 One full year scholarship Revised: 9/28/2018 Page 10 of 1