Scholarship

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general scholarships
DEADLINE	Applications are available in the Counseling Center
	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.
	CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIPS www.collegescholarships.org Scholarships from the following corporations: - Adobe - Apple Inc. - Banks - Best Buy - Coca-Cola - Exxon Mobil - Ford - General Motors - Intel - JP Morgan Chase - KFC - Kodak - McDonald's - Microsoft - Mercedes Benz - Northrop Grumman - Pepsi - Pfizer - Time Warner - Target - Toyota - Wal-Mart - Xerox
	DECA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE Numerous scholarships are available for DECA members. See DECA Guide in Counseling Center for details.
	EVERY CHANCE CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Community College and Technical School scholarships. http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funds
	EVERY CHANCE EVERY TEXAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND http://everychanceeverytexan.org/funds See scholarships available below: 4-H Opportunity Scholarships Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation AFL-CIO Scholarships AFSA/CMSAF/AMF Scholarship Program Air Force Aid Society Education Grants Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship Program Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf American Chemical Society Scholars Program American Legion Auxiliary (Texas) Scholarships American Legion Oratorical Contest Annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Award APS Scholarship for Minority Undergraduate Physics Majors Bradford White Corporation Scholarships Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship Chopin Piano Competition Clara Stewart Watson Foundation Scholarship Fund Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Education Program Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. Colburn-Pledge Music Scholarship Foundation Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger Scholarship Program DECA Scholarship Awards DELTA Faucet Company Scholarship Program DeWitt Churchwell Memorial Excellence in Construction Scholarship Disciples of Christ Student Scholarship Fund Educational Trust Fund Ellen Masin Persina/National Press Club Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism ESA Foundation Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Family, Career & Community Leaders of America, Texas Association George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarships Hope Pierce Tartt Scholarship IFT Scholarship/Fellowship Program Irene S. Wischer Foundation Scholarship Jewish Guild for the Blind Kettering University Knights of Columbus Pro Deo Et Pro Patria Scholarships Military Officers Association of America Educational Assistance Program Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship Most Valuable Student Scholarship/Leadership Award Music for the Blind National Assn. of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), National Honor Society Scholarship National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors, Educational Foundation Scholarship National Federation of the Blind Scholarships National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittinger Scholarship National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, American Indian Scholarship National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Margaret Howard Hamilton Scholarship Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Education Programs Non Commissioned Officers Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Rebekah Assembly of Texas (Irma Gesche Scholarship) Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association Scholarships (River Rats) Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Second Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship Fund SEG Foundation Scholarships Sid Richardson Memorial Fund Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology Society for Science and the Public Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Program Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund, American Business Women's Association Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Texas Department of Transportation's Conditional Grant Program Texas Floral Endowment Texas Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship Program Texas Restaurant Association for Food Service Scholarships Two Ten Footwear Foundation College Scholarship Program Two Ten Footwear Foundation Footwear Design Scholarship Program Union Plus Education Foundation Scholarship Voice of Democracy Contest War Memorial Scholarships William C. Doherty and John T. Donelon Scholarship Fund YouthLaunch Scholarship For Outstanding Service
	FUTURE MALE BLACK TEACHERS Opportunities to attend school FREE at one of ten Universities/Colleges in South Carolina. www.callmemister.clemson.edu General Eligibility Requirements - Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent). - Be a US citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551. - Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree. - Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). - Be enrolled or plan to enroll full-time as an undergrad or graduate student in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam.
	HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND www.hsf.net
	MYRA HASTY & DR. PAT MCLEOD SCHOLARSHIPS The goal of the scholarship program is to provide assistance to outstanding CTE (Career & Technical Education) students who plan to continue their education. In doing so, CTAT offers 10 scholarships named in honor of Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat McLeod in the amount of $1,000 each. The recipients of the scholarship will be honored at the CTAT Annual Summer Conference in July 2010. Please come by the Counseling Center for an application.
	ZINCH.COM Allows students to create a profile colleges can view. Also has a scholarship search that matches a student profile to potential scholarships. http://www.zinch.com/
DECEMBER 15, 2009	AXA ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP Active in community; Led a project benefitting others; Overcoming Personal challenges. www.axa-achievement.com
JANUARY 31, 2010	TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING AUTHORITY'S SCHOLARSHIP Housing scholarships are open to students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas. Applications in the Counseling Center.
FEBRUARY 1, 2010	TEXAS AFL-CIO SCHOLARSHIP Members or children of members of local unions or children whose legal guardians are members of local unions that are affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local Central Labor Council. Deadline postmarked by February 1, 2010. Application forms are available in the Counseling Center.
FEBRUARY 15, 2010	RANDOM HOUSE Essay contest - Chances and troubles that life presents.
MARCH 29, 2010	THE CHARLES, LELA, AND MARY SLOUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a US citizen and be a Texas resident at the time of application. Applicant must submit: a Slough Scholarship Application, the results of their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a one page essay, and provide an overall copy of their high school transcript. The high school transcript should include their high school rank, overall GPA and any SAT or ACT scores. Apply online at: www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
APRIL 15, 2010	HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP CONSORTIUM a collective of grassroots organizations across Central Texas that, through financial assistance and mentoring, helps Hispanic students get into and succeed in college. http://www.hispanicscholar.org/
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.
JULY 3	AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP Requirements for scholarship include, legal or total blindness, 3.0 GPA and acceptance for admission at a college or vocational/trade school.
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.

SCHOLARSHIPS TO SPECIFIC UNIVERSITIES
DEADLINE	Applications are available in the Counseling Center
	NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Drexel University; Johnson and Whales University; Kettering University; Pace University; Rochester Institute of Technology; University of Cincinnati; University of Toledo; Wentworth Institute of Technology GPA of 3.5 on 4.0 scale. www.co-op.edu
	TARLETON UNIVERSITY Explore the possibilities at www.tarleton.edu/~scholars Apply for over 400 scholarships with 1 application at www.applytexas.org.
	TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Texas A&M, University of Texas at Austin, University of Houston, Texas State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas at Dallas - Applications are online from the Office of Financial Aid at the specific University.
	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.
	UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SCHOLARSHIPS Students interested in attending the University of Houston are encouraged to visit www.mycourgarconnection.com/scholarships. The alumni organization and its clubs and constituent groups are excited to support incoming freshmen.
	UNIV. OF TEXAS AT DALLAS - EUGENE MCDERMOTT SCHOLARS PROGRAM Selects 16-20 scholars annually from the top few percent of the nation's high school seniors on the basis of their academic and extracurricular achievements. Apply online at: www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott.
	UNIV. OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO PRESIDENTIAL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP Students must complete the UTSA Honors College Application, including essay, biographical sketch, recommendation letters, and a HS transcript. Applications are available online at: www.utsa.edu/honors
	UNIV. OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO TERRY SCHOLARSHIPS Students must complete the Terry Scholars application, including essay, recommendation letters, and a HS transcript. Applications are available online at: www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
DECEMBER 1, 2009	BOSTON UNIVERSITY Trustee Scholarship Competition. www.bu/edu/admissions/trustee
JANUARY 1, 2010	OHIO STATE ALUMNI CLUB OF AUSTIN The Alumni Club has multiple scholarship opportunities for high school seniors that will become part of the 2010 Ohio State freshman class. Must have submitted or will submit an application to the the Ohio State University by Jan. 1, 2010. Admissions information available at www.osu.edu/futurestudents. For scholarship information, contact Cristina Crabtree at cristina@osuaustin.org.
JANUARY 15, 2010	UNIV. OF MICHIGAN - THE GEISINGER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Students must be admitted to the college of engineering. Apply online here.
JANUARY 15, 2010	UNIV. OF TEXAS ARMY ROTC UT Army ROTC affords scholarships for attendance to UT Austin, St. Edward’s Univ., Concordia Univ. and Huston-Tillotson Univ. Deadline Jan 15, 2010 the fall before enrollment. Contact: CPT Charles Neveau at (512) 232-5397 or LT Brian Jones at (512) 471-3310 Email: Charles.neveau@austin.utexas.edu Website: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/arotc/ & http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/
FEBRUARY 1, 2010	ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY The Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award - guaranteed if you rank in the top 20% with a 1200 SAT (not including writing) or 27 on the ACT.
FEBRUARY 15, 2010	UNIV. OF TEXAS-ARLINGTON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Admission to UT Arlington. www.uta.edu/scholarships
JUNE 1	AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE By completing one scholarship application, you can apply for scholarships offered to ACC students through the ACC Foundation unless otherwise noted in the scholarship criteria. Applications are available in Counseling Center or http://www.austincc.edu/foundation. See website for a complete list of scholarships available.
JUNE 1	AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - College Connection Senior students who participated in the College Connection program, and have a 2.25 GPA may apply. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the ACC scholarship application. This application will also be used for consideration for other ACC scholarships. Applications available in Counseling Center.
JUNE 30	AUSTIN SEMINOLE CLUB-FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CLUB Seniors planning to attend Florida State University may apply for a $500 scholarship. Student must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, demonstrate community and school involvement and participation including athletics, student government, journalism, service organizations, music, drama, etc.