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AMERICAN LEGION “NEED A LIFT” COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID HANDBOOK
This
handbook contains extensive information on scholarships,
grants, and loans for veteran’s dependants. Come by
the Counseling Center for more information. |
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DECA
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE
Numerous
scholarships are available for DECA members. See DECA
Guide in Counseling Center for details. |
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TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP- UT AUSTIN, TX A&M, U OF
HOUSTON, TX STATE, UTSA & UT DALLAS
Terry
Foundation scholarships are awarded to seniors who have been
admitted to the universities listed. Applications are
available only from the Offices of Financial Aid at the
universities. |
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TEXAS
A&M UNIVERSITY – GEOSCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Financially needy students interested in pursuing a degree
in Oceanography, Environmental Geosciences, Geology,
Geophysics, and Meteorology. For more information
contact: Jana Corley at
jcorley@ocean.tamuy.edu;
or Dr. Mary Jo Richardson at
mrichardson@tamu.edu.
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JANUARY 9 |
RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM
African American graduating seniors, that plan to attend a
four-year college or university.
Student should demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit
leadership ability, participate in community in community
service and demonstrate financial need.
For more information visit
www.ronbrown.org. |
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JANUARY 12 |
THE GATES
MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
Must have a least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Have exhibited
leadership through community service. Student must be
African-American, Native American, Hispanic American and Asian
Pacific American students. Have significant financial need as
defined by the Federal needs analysis formula. Students must be
nominated/recommended by an educator. Application may be
completed online, by logging onto
www.gmsp.org. See website for details and guidelines. |
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JANUARY 16 |
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING/GEISINGER
The
Geisinger Scholarships is awarded to non-Michigan resident
students from selected geographic areas. Twelve scholarships
in the amount of $20,000 annually over four years will be
rewarded.
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JANUARY
22 |
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO-GO
TEXAN SCHOLARSHIP
Student must be ranked in the upper
third of their class. See application for further
requirements. Students do not have to a
member of 4-H or FFA or have exhibited at our Show. Must
have a minimum of 1350 on the SAT or 19 on ACT. |
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JANUARY 25 |
MCKELVEY FOUNDATION ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to high school
seniors who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning
and operating their own business while in high school.
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JANUARY 31 |
SIMON YOUTH FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP Selection criteria includes academic record, leadership skills,
participation in school and
community activities, and financial need.
To apply visit the website at
www.syf.org. |
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JANUARY 31 |
TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are open to students accepted to participating
Texas University for their education.
Criteria’s to be evaluated SAT/ACT scores, 3.0 GPA,
leadership ability, financial need, character, extracurricular
activities, volunteerism, employment record and personal
interview. |
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JANUARY 31 |
A.C.E. AWARDS,
EXCHANGE CLUB OF AUSTIN
Good academic achievement, extracurricular activities &
community service.
Recognize students that have overcome “major obstacle in their
life to graduate from high school.
Obstacles: i.e., physical, mental or emotional abuse,
physical disabilities, drug addiction, homelessness, to name a
few. |
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FEBRUARY 1 |
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY- CARR ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, with
priority
given to individuals of high academic ability with
financial
need. Applications are available online via the ASU
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FEBRUARY
1 |
PHI
DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to graduating African American male and
female seniors
who plan
to enter a four-year college and major in education.
Two separate scholarships are available.
Annual National Educational Scholarship – Due 2/1/09
Carmen Mercer Scholarship – Due 2/1/09 |
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BURGER KING
SCHOLARS FOUNDATION AWARD
Students must have cumulative a GPA of 2.5 or higher on 4.0
scale, work an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
(part-time year-round), participate in community service and/or
co-curricular activities, and demonstrate financial need.
Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars.
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FEBRUARY 10 |
KFC
COLONEL’S SCHOLARS
Outstanding seniors with financial need and entrepreneurial
spirit may qualify. Must maintain a H.S. GPA of 2.75 or
higher, enroll in public college or university within their
state of legal residence, and pursue a bachelor’s degree. |
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FEBRUARY
14 |
ZONTA
INTERNATIONAL-YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIP
Young
women are encouraged to apply if they show evidence of
active commitment to volunteerism, leadership achievements,
and dedication to advancing the status on women worldwide.
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FEBRUARY 15 |
THE NATIONAL
COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
200 Merit Scholarships OF $6,000 each from participating
College & Universities. See Counseling Center for more
details. |
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FEBRUARY
15 |
AXA
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
To qualify you must demonstrate ambition and drive,
determination to set and reach goals. Respect for self,
family and community and ability to succeed in college. Go
to
www.axa-achievement.com
to learn more about scholarship programs. |
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FEBRUARY
15 |
RONALD McDONALD HACER SCHOLARSHIP
Senior students planning to attend college, financial need
will be considered. Four programs including: Asian,
African American, Hispanic, and Scholars (all students
regardless of race, etc.). Separate scholarship application
available for each program. |
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FEBRUARY
28 |
THE
CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF TEXAS-VICTOR PETER MEMORIAL
Senior students with interest in Czech culture who plan to
attend a four year college or university. See application
for details. |
| MARCH 1 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA ALUMNI CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP
$2000 is being offered to an outstanding student who plans on
attending OU. This
scholarship is only for incoming freshmen that have been
accepted for admission to OU.
See website for details,
www.ouclubofaustin.com. |
| MARCH 13 |
W. NEAL KOCUREK/ST.DAVID’S FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be
awarded to applicants pursuing a health-care profession.
The scholarship requirements and application are online
at www.sdchf.org.
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MARCH 23 |
THE GARDEN CLUB AUSTIN Selections will be based on the applicant’s interest
in horticulture or closely related field, academic performance,
and financial need. |
| MARCH 31 |
THE
GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION
Senior students who would like to pursue a college education in
visual arts. This is
a merit based scholarship in the amount of $5000.
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APRIL 1 |
RRHS BASEBALL BOOSTER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Student must be in RRHS Baseball program Jr. and Sr. year. Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher at mid-term Senior year. Plan to attend a 2 or 4 year school after graduation.
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JUNE 10 |
Al'S FORMAL WEAR, ASCOT TUXEDOS AND BRIDESMART-SAULTE TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Every senior student is welcome to go by Al's Formal Wear, Ascot Tuxedos and BridesMart locations to pick-up a scholarship application. For complete rules visit
www.alsformalwear.com. Flyers with more information are available in the Counselor Center.
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AUGUST 31 |
WILL TO WIN
- SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Sponsored by Schering-Plough, the "Will to Win" program will
grant $50,000 in scholarships to 2 high school seniors who have
achieved success Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community
Service, Athletics or Science, despite the challenge of asthma. |
