SAMMY 2004 – Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award -- Recognizes outstanding scholar athletes. Criteria: academics (35%), athletic (35%), leadership (15%), community service (10%), milk experience (5%). Twenty five winners receive $7500, weekend at Disneyworld with parents. www.whymilk.com Deadline Mach 5, 2004.
Texas A & M First Generation Scholarships -- $5000/yr. scholarship awarded to every student admitted to Texas A & M who is a first generation college student and whose family income is $40,000 or less. Potential for additional scholarship and grants up to the cost of attendance. See Counselor’s office for details.
DISD Superintendent’s Scholarship -- $1000 – 2000. Requires that applicant complete the Recommended High School Program, 3.0 GPA, 850 SAT or sum score of 68 on ACT, essay, community service, three letters of recommendation. Feb. 13, 2004. See counselor for application.
Community Service YMCA Scholarships $500-3000/ yr. Thirty-nine scholarships awarded last year. Must have 2.3 – 2.7 GPA, 900 SAT, 23 ACT, financial need and background in volunteerism, clubs, sports and/or community service. Available to students attending two or four year college. Need not be a U.S. citizen. March 26, 2004. www.ymcadallas.org
DeVry University Scholarships – Variety of scholarships awarded for $9000-40,000. Presidential scholarship ($40,000) deadline is May 12, 2004. Dean’s Scholarships (up to $13,500) available to all freshmen with ACT of 24 or 1100 SAT. Community Scholar Award (up to $9000, one award to each high school) due July 1, 2004. www.devry.edu
Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship -- Up to $25,000. Requires 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen, ,financial need, submit FAFSA and essay. March 29, 2004. www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/2003-04-slough.pdf
Carr P. Collins Scholars (Baylor University) -- $3750 / yr. Applicants must meet requirements for admission, 1250 SAT, 28 ACT, leadership, strong communication skills, community service, essay. Designated scholars must participate in a program of civic or community service each year they receive the scholarship. Jan. 31, 2004. http://3baylor.edu/finaid/forms/cpcapplication.pdf
St. Edward’s University Wells Fargo award -- Apply in junior year. Nominee must show promise in the area of business and technology. Must attend St. Edwards to receive award of $5000 / yr. Jan. 23 early deadline, Feb. 20 final deadline. See counselor for application.
Southwestern Bell African American Media Alliance Essay Scholarship Contest – Fourteen awards ranging from $250-5000. Requires 500 word essay on the topic of expanding the use of computers and technology within the African American community. March 12, 2004. See counselor for application.
Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship – One $3000 award, two $1000 awards. Recipients may attend two or four college. Requires 350 word essay on a litter problem at school or in your community and the action you took to address it. Apr. 3, 2004. www.dontmesswithtexas.org
Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award – Nominees must be junior or senior females interested in a career in public affairs, public policies and community organizations. $500-1000. Community service experience required. Feb. 27, 2004. www.zonta.org
American Chemical Society Scholars – For African American, Hispanic and Native American students pursuing degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and environmental science. One hundred scholarships at $2500-3000/yr. February 15, 2004. http://chemistry.org.scholars.
Tall Texans of Dallas -- $500. Criteria: females must be at least 5’10”, males 6’2”, academic achievement, school activities, community involvement, essay on “What Being Tall Means to Me”. March 31, 204 www.talltexans.org
Texas Student Housing Scholarships -- $2500 / yr. applied to selected off-campus housing in Austin, College Station, San Marcos or Denton. Requires essay. March 31, 2004. See counselor for application.
Education is Freedom (EIF) – Two hundred $2000 scholarships awarded. Must be U.S. resident for at least one year. Requires 3.0-3.5 GPA. Must submit parents’ 1040. +Renewable for a total of four years. Feb. 15, 2004. Apply online at www.educationisfreedom.org
Women of Rotary Club of Dallas Scholarship – For physically disabled students. $1500/yr. March 1, 2004. See counselor for details.
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Several awards made each year. $300-3000. Requires 2.75 GPA/950 SAT, financial need, community involvement. Three scholarships available to non-Jewish applicants. Must file FAFSA and submit essay. Application in Counselor’s Office.
Texas Department of Transportation (TDOT) Conditional Grant Program -- $6000/yr. Must have financial need. Must be Texas resident, have 3.0 GPA, 850 SAT, 21 ACT and plan to major in civil engineering, computer science management info systems or computer info systems. Must agree to work for TDOT for two years after graduation. March 1, 2004. www.dot.state.tx.us
UT Arlington Michelle Bobadilla Bridge to Excellence Scholarship – $2500 / yr. available to 1st generation freshmen, top 25%, 1000 SAT, 22 ACT. June 1, 2004. See counselor for application.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Must be of Hispanic heritage. 3.0 GPA. Must submit FAFSA or parents’ 2003 1040. Must be U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Feb. 15, 2004. www.hsf.net
Coca Cola Scholarship - Must Apply online! www.coca-colascholars.org Deadline October 31, 2003 Fifty $20,000 Scholarships; Two hundred $4,000 Scholarships
Mark Holtz Memorial Broadcast Journalism Scholarship Program - $2,000 Scholarship for students pursuing a career in sports broadcast journalism - See your counselor!
UTD Scholars - Nominated by your counselor. SAT of at least 1400. Top of graduating class, broad interests, in science, literature, and the arts; Social skills to interact with adults as well as peers
SAE Engineering Scholarships - Earn a degree in engineering or related science. Deadline December 31, 2003 - amount varies.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Senior/Female student with volunteer service. Deadline October 31, 2003
Target All-Around Scholarship - 2,100 scholarships - one $25,000 award, four $10,000 national scholarships, five local $1,000 scholarships, two smaller ones for each Target store. Recognizes volunteer work and academic achievement. Applications at local Targets or www.target.com. Deadline November 1, 2003
Mensa Education & Research Foundation Scholarships - Awards range from $300 to $1,000. Recognizes individuals who test in the top two percent of intelligence. www.merf.us.mensa.org/scholarships/ . Deadline January, 15, 2004
TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year – 1@$5000, 5@ $1000 To be used at college of choice. Nov. 28, 2003. www.rces.tcu.edu
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship – www.elks.org/enf/scholars Over $2 million and 500 scholarships awarded. Based on grades, ACT/SAT scores/leadership/community service and financial need. Jan. 9, 2004.
Texas A & M Foundation Excellence Award – Minorities, economically and educationally disadvantaged. Must be admitted and attend Texas A & M to receive award. Feb. 13, 2004 giving.tamu.edu/fea
RMHC African-American Future Achievers – rmhc.org $1000 Feb. 1, 2004. Applications in office.
RMHC/HACER Scholarships (Hispanic) – rmhc.org $1000 Feb. 1, 2004. Applications in office.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund – www.hsf.net 3.0 GPA. Requires essay. $1000 Feb. 15, 2004
Colorado College Scholars Program – Must be from Texas (or one of 4 other states). Requires family Adjusted Gross Income to be between $50-150,000. Must apply for admission. Counselor must recommend. admission@coloradocollege.edu OR financialaid@coloradocollege.edu
Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarship -- $1000-4500/yr. 3.6 GPA/24 ACT (test date prior to Feb. 15), leadership experience, must be admitted to U of Arkansas. Requires essay. www.alumni.uark.edu/scholarships
SAE Engineering Scholarships – Math, science and engineering majors. $400-full tuition. Dec. 1, 2003 http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm
National High School Oratorical Contest (American Legion) $1500-18,000. www.legion.org
St. Paul Industrial Training School Scholarship -- May attend any Texas school or university. 2.0 GPA and financial need. $500. stpaulendowment@aol.com
Mark Holtz Memorial Sports Broadcasting Journalism – Requires essay. $2000. Dec. 5, 2003. For more info, call (214) 658-7187.
MENSA – General study and specific awards for aeronautical engineering, education, journalism. Requires essay. No GPA or financial need requirement. Jan. 15, 2004. See office for application.
TILF (Texas Interscholastic League Foundation) – Must participate in the UIL Academic State Meet and attend college in Texas. Must submit a copy of parents’ most recently filed IRS 1040. Applications must be postmarked between April 1 and May 6, 2004. Request application in March. Send self-addressed stamped business envelope with two stamps to TILF, P.O. Box 8028, Austin, TX 78713-8028. Questions? Call (512) 471-5883. tilf@mail.uil.utexas.edu Almost 500 scholarships awarded each year.
Toyota Community Scholars – $10-20,000. High GPA, leadership, must be involved in a community service program that addresses a school or community need. Must be recommended by high school counselor. Dec. 1, 2003. www.toyota.com/communityscholars
DeSales University –Theatre, Dance and TV/Film Scholarships Dec. 1, 2003. $500-5000. 1-877-4-DESALES.
Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association – Interest-free loans for up to $16,000. Must of the Jewish faith and a Dallas resident. www.dhfla.org
Birch Telecom Competition Rocks! Scholarship -- Twenty four awards ranging from $500-2500. Requires essay on the benefits of competition. www.birch.com/scholarship March 31, 2004.
University of Texas at Tyler -- $1000 - full tuition, room and board for National Merit Finalists. Apply for admission. www.go2uttyler.com
Henry Wells Scholars -- $3000. Must be top 10%, 1150 SAT or 28 ACT, female. Must attend Wells College, NY. 1-315-364-3264.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program – Must major in agricultural, food and natural resources and attend one of 17 1890 Historically Black Land Institutions (including Prairie View A & M). Covers tuition, room and board, books, computer, summer employment. Jan. 15, 2004 http://1890scholarsprogram.usda.gov/
DCCCD TI TechKnowEd Scholarship -- 3.0 GPA. Must enroll in manufacturing technology (SMT) equipment technician, semi-conductor technology or integrated circuit electronics. $1500/yr. March 29, 2004. www.foundation.dcccd.edu (214) 860-2149.
DCCCD Jerry Junkins Construction Management Education Scholarship. Up to $1500/yr. Must enroll in a bachelor’s program leading to a career in construction industry and have financial need. Preference given to minorities. April 12, 2003. (972) 574-5200.
Papa John’s Scholars – $1000. Requires 2.5 GPA. Based on one or more of the following: creative ability, community involvement, academic achievement, obstacles overcome, life goals and interests, leadership and athletic achievement. Applications in Counseling Office. www.papajohnsscholars.com Jan. 31, 2004.
Gates Millennium – Requires 3.3 GPA, leadership experience and must qualify for the Pell Grant. For African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American. Feb. 1, 2004. www.gmsp.org 1-877-690-4677.
University of Houston Alumni Scholarships -- $4000 At least one parent, grandparent or guardian must be a graduate of University of Houston. www.houstonalumni.com Other scholarships available for minority students, science and math majors, etc.
Concerta "I See Success" ADHD Scholarship $1000-10,000. Nominator must write essay on how student has been able to cope with ADHD, their successes in academics, extra-curricular activities, etc. Nominee must have doctor-diagnosed ADHD. Download application by Nov. 24, 2003 and submit by December 1, 2003. www.concerta.net
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www.texasscholars.lifeafterhighschool.org - information about careers,
colleges, financial aid, and scholarships.
www.finaid.org - smart guide to financial
aid.
www.collegefortexans.com - tips
for middle & high school students on preparing for college, and much, much more.
www.fastweb.com - scholarship search.
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