Scholarship Bulletin
2011-2012
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The Scholarship Bulletin lists national, regional and local scholarships for Eula High School students.
Hard copies of most scholarships can be found in the Student Services shelf in the senior hallway, indicated by an "SS". Many of the scholarships will have to be accessed online in order to complete them.
You can also search for scholarships at websites. Please access the Scholarship Search page.
We do not recommend that you send money to scholarship search services that advertise or send information to you. The same information is available for free at Student Services or online.
Assistance in completing scholarship applications is available daily.
Awards are for seniors unless otherwise stated.
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| Ongoing | FFA Scholarships - many scholarships sponsored by different companies offered to FFA members. Need to look at specific scholarships you are eligible to receive. | ||
| Ongoing | Abilene Education Foundation - many local scholarships found at www.aaeeff.org Watch for deadlines, each scholarship differs. | ||
| Ongoing | Community Foundation of Abilene - many local scholarships found at http://www.cfabilene.org/ Watch for deadlines, each scholarship differs. | ||
| October 2 | Wendy's High School Heisman - for students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Top award is for $10,000. www.wendysheisman.com | ||
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| October 14 | National Foundation for Advancement in Art - from $100 - $10,000 awards. Young Arts Scholarship. Eligibility:• High school senior • US citizen or permanent resident of the US • Open to artists in the performing, literary and visual arts http://www.nfaa.org for application and info. | ||
| October 26 | Los Padres Foundation Awards - Second Chance Scholarship awards for students from Hispanic backgrounds; Several awards available. Go to http://www.lospadresfoundation.org/Second%20Chance%20Application%20Guidelines.html. $1000 | ||
| October 30 | Xerox Minority Scholarship - Open to minority seniors who will be enrolling in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above. Go to http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx for application. $1000-10,000 | ||
| October 30 | Shout it Out Scholarship - Go to https://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx?selected=shout for application and details. $1.000 | ||
| October 30 | Horatio Alger Scholarship - Open to seniors who demonstrate integrity and perseverance, critical financial need, involvement in extracurricular activities, academic achievement, US citizen. www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/index.cfm. $2,500-20,000 | ||
| October 31 | VFW Scholarship - Students grades 9-12 record an original essay on a cassette or CD on the theme, "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?" Awards are given at each level of competition, with the natinal winner receiving a scholarship of $30,000. Eula has had a winners in this scholarship contest each year! See your social studies teacher or Mrs. Galle. for more info. | ||
| October 31 | Coco-Cola Scholarship - Achievement based scholarship award for high school seniors. Must be: • U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees; • anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application; • planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; • carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school. Go to www.coca-colascholars.org for application. $10,000-20,000 annually | ||
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| December 1 | Beta Club Scholarship Each school can nominate two members, Eula will accept the first two scholarship applications that are returned to Mrs. Galle. Requirements: Must be active in Beta Club and must submit ACT or SAT scores (code #9867) See Mrs. Joy for paper application or instructions for online application. No longer accepting applications. |
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| December 1 | NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards - open to seniors who own their own business. www.NFIB.com/YEA | ||
| December 2 | Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student - www.elks.org/enf/scholars | ||
| December 15 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund - must be of Hispanic herittage, 3.0 GPA. Award varies $1000-5000. www.hsf.net | ||
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$4000-10000 |
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| Burger King Scholars - see website for details http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_scholarship_eligibility.html | |||
| January 11 | Gates Millennium Scholars Program - renewable, need-based, merit scholarship. For those who choose to study in of the following: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science. Eligible students must be African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American. More details on eligibility at www.gmsp.org | ||
| January 15 | Washington Crossing Foundation - Military career? Politically involved? History Buff? Check out these scholarships at gwcf.org | ||
| January 27 | Ronald McDonald House Scholarship - awarded to applicants who have either had a serious childhood illness or injury OR had a sibling who had a serous childhood illness or injury which impacted the family. www.RMHCsouthwest.com | ||
| February 2 | Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame - see website at www.cfabilene.org for more details | ||
| February 8 | KFC Scholars Program - looking for seniors wtih financial need and an entrepreneurial spirit. Awards are up to $20,000. www.kfcscholars.org | ||
| February 15 | Texas Lyceum Scholarship - four $2,500 scholarships to students with a 3.5 GPA and enrolling in a Texas College or University. See www.texaslyceum.org for an application. | ||
| February 15 | Best Buy Scholarship Program - several scholarships awarded. www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com | ||
| February 15 | HSF/AT&T - must be Hispanic heritage with a 2.5 GPA, must apply for financial aid and enroll full time in a college in Fall, 2012. $2500 scholarship. www.hsf.net to apply. | ||
| February 15 | Cargill Community Scholarship Program - students are selected based on academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities. Each applicant must have a signature from a Cargill employee on the application signature page. Our local Cargill facility is located at 1025 China Street, Abilene. 350 seniors will win $1,000. Application at www.cargill.com (keyword - scholarship) | ||
| February 17 | Partnership for Primary Care - open to seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine and live in a rural or underserved medial career in Texas. http://medicine.tamhsc.edu/admissions/ppc/ | ||
| March 1 10, 11, 12th | Playing with Purpose Award - $12,700 in scholarships available to Christian Student Athletes. Maintain C average, varsity athlete, committed follower of Jesus Christ. www.playingwithpurpose.org | ||
| March 1 | Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation - http://fortworthscottishrite.org/Scholarships.html. up to $1,000. | ||
| March 1 | James and Virginia Smyth Scholarship - Must have 3.0 GPA; accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college or tech school; have a demonstrated financial need; pursuing a degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry; commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations. www.cfgreateratlanta.org/Grants-Support/Scholarships/The-James-M-Virginia-M-Smyth-Scholarship-Fund.aspx for application. | ||
| March 12 | Texas Telephone Association - 3.0 GPA, must have been accepted to university/college. More info at www.tta.org | ||
| March 15 Ages 6-18 | Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program - Recognizes students who have made a positive impact on their communities. $10,000 scholarships. www.kohlskids.com to nominate student. | ||
| March 15 | Golden Spread Electric Cooperative - all students eligible to apply for the Taylor Electric scholarships also may apply for this $2000 award offered by the power supply cooperative.. | ||
| March 16 | First Abilene Federal Credit Union Scholarship - 2 - $500 scholarships awarded to members. See www.firstabilenefcu.org for application. | ||
| March 23 | Dyess Spouses' Club - scholarship applications are available for students of active, retired and deceased military members. See Mrs. Galle for application. | ||
| March | Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) - a four year scholarship worth up to $180,000 covering full tuition, books, fees, uniforms, and a monthly stipend. Requirements include ACT Math 21, English 22. See Mrs. Galle for other requirements. | ||
| March 9 | Body By Milk Scholarship - open to athletes who have demonstrated academic excellence, in the community, and on the athletic field. $7,500 scholarship and opportunity to star in ads. www.bodybymilk.com | ||
| April 13 Extended |
Junior Achievement
Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to students attending ACU, HSU, McMurry, and a scholarship for any university. Students must have participated in a Junior Achievement Program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicaitons online at http://abilene.ja.org or in the Student Services shelf. SS |
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| April 1 must be received by this date | The Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship - up to $5,000 per year for a total of 5 years and some smaller amounts. Need based. www.midland.edu/slough | ||
| April 1 | Taylor Electric Cooperative - students must live in a home powered by Taylor Electric. Several $1000 scholarships will be awarded to freshman at any university, community college or technical school. Applications can be downloaded from www.taylorelectric.com or see Mrs. Galle. ***See Golden Spread Scholarship above | ||
| April 2 | Virginia Kiker Hughes Memorial Scholarship - for students who want to attend an accredited trade or vocational/technical college. Applications availaable at www.cfabilene.org or see Mrs. Galle. | ||
| April 2 12th gradeAp | Taylor Telephone - applications available from Mrs. Galle. Must be a customer of Taylor Telephone. Several $1500 scholarships will be awarded. | ||
| April 2 | Big Country Iris and Daylily Society - $500 scholarship to a student majoring in Horticulture or Agriculture. See Mrs. Galle for application. | ||
| April 5 12th gradeAp | Eula ISD Faculty Scholarship - applications available from Mrs. Galle. | ||
| April 25 | Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene - several $500 awards. Application and a 500 word essay on "How My Positive Outlook Benefits My Community". See Mrs. Galle for application. | ||
| April | State Farm Texas Scholar Program - www.texasscholaward.com -. Selection is based on criteria which include GPA, class ranking, academic achievements, UIL athletic participation, and extra-curricular activities... | ||
| April 13 12 | Big Country Home Builders Association - Several $500 will be awarded. Students should be interested in an area of study that would be associated with Home Building. (ie. welding, air conditioning, engineering, interior decorating, etc.) Mrs. Galle has application. | ||
| May 7 12 | Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union - Five to ten scholarships of at least $1000 will be awarded. Applicant must be a member of ATFCU and have been accepted to a school for next fall. See www.abileneteachersfcu.org for an application. | ||
| February 15 12th grade | Texas Lyceum Scholarship
Program Five $2000 awards. Looking for leadership qualities and 3.0 GPA. Application at http://www.texaslyceum.org/ under Scholarships. As of 12/3 the website still had old applications on it. See Mrs. Galle for the 2011 scholarship application. |
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| February 15 12th grade | Cargill Community Scholarship - Awarding $1000 scholarships to 350 seniors. Applications required the signature of a Cargill employee. Abilene Cargill location is at Cargill Animal Nutrition, 1025 China Street. www.cargill.com. | ||
| February 16 9th -12th grade | Best Buy - applicants need solid grades plus community service or work experience. Apply online at www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com | ||
| February 26 12th grade | ACET - an association of school personnel who work in programs across the state designed to support students who historically have a more difficult time in school due to language, economic, and other barriers. Awarding twenty $1000 scholarships to students who have been enrolled in a compensatory program at some time in their school career (examples are Title I, Bilingual/ESL, Migrant and Homeless, pregnant or parenting, complete list of programs at http://www.houstonisd.org/SpecialPop/Home/State%20Compensatory%20Education/overview/Public/SCE%20Summary%20%202010-2011.pdf ) Applications are at www.acetx.org. Students must have documented proof of participation in a compensatory program. | ||
| March 1 12th grade | Robert & Jean Ann LeGrand Scholarship - for Angelo State University students. Application at www.angelo.edu | ||
| March 1 12th grade | FCCLA - several available to members of FCCLA. See Mrs.Ogelsby for information on these scholarships. | ||
| March 1 12th grade | Tx DOT Conditional Grant Program - grant provides tuition assistance up to $3000 per semester for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. For program eligbility requirements at www.txdot.gov/careers. Must be received in office by deadline. | ||
| March 1 9th-12th grade | Government-In-Action Youth Tour - All high school students living the Taylor Electric service area are eligible to participate. Student does NOT need to live in a home served by the company. Students win a 10 day trip to tour Washington D.C. Essay contest subject, "What are the biggest energy issues that your generation will face?" Information at www.taylorelectric.com/youthTour.htm | ||
| March 1 12th grade | Fort Worth Scottish Rite
Foundation $1000 award. Must be prepared exactly as asked for and be postmarked or hand delivered by March 1. Form may be found at www.fortworthscottishrite.org |
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| March 4 12th grade | SAMMY (Scholar Athlete
Milk Mustache of the Year) Award Program www.bodybymilk.com Athlete must be nominated (can nominate self). 3.2 GPA. Will award 25 $7,500 scholarships and each will get a trip to Walt Disney World |
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| March 5 12th grade | Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program - award amount not to exceed $10,000 and may be renewed. Must be nominated by Senator, see Mrs. Galle for more information. | ||
| March 15 12th grade | Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship - Award amounts up to $1500. Eula High School will nominate top three academically eligible students. More information can be found at http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID=416 | ||
| March 15 12th grade | Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program - between ages of 6-18 and not yet a graduate. Nominated by someone 21 or older. Nominee's must have dontributed to the community in a meaningful way by performing volunteer services that helped non-family members. See http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityRelations/scholarship/index.asp for details. | ||
| March 15 12th grade | Texas Telephone Association - Awarding six 4-year scholarships for $1500 per year. Only two applicants from each school (priority is given to students in order of class rank). Special consideration is give to students interests in studies of particular interest to telecommunications (such as math, business, education, technology, engineering, computer science, etc.). See eligibility requirements at www.tta.org | ||
| March 15 12th grade | Golden Spead Electric Cooperative Scholarships - all students eligible to apply for the Taylor Electric scholarship also may apply for this $1200 award. Golden Spead Electric Cooperative | ||
| March 15 13 years old + | SuperPower Scholarhip - open to US students 13 years and older. Respond in 250 words or less. If you were granted a superpower for one day, what would it be and how would you use it? Apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx | ||
| March 15 12th grade | Top 10% Scholarship Program - students with financial need who are ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class and are attending a public college or university in Texas, are eligible to apply for the scholarship of up to $2,000. Students need to complete the FAFSA by March 15 to have priority consideration for the scholarship. The financial aid office at the institution he/she will be attending will award the scholarship. | ||
| March 18 12th grade | Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Scholarship Program - must be members of Farm Bureau. - www.txfb.org | ||
| March 18 12th grade | Dyess Spouses Club - for students of active, retired, and deceased military members. See Mrs. Galle for scholarship packet. | ||
| March 24 12th grade | Scovell Scholarship - open to strong leaders, demonstrate financial need and will attend a university or junior college in Texas, the SE conference, or Big 12 conferences. Applications can be found at www.scovellscholarships.com $3000 | ||
| March 27 (?) 12th grade | Hispanic Leadership Council Scholarship - varied amounts to qualified students who enroll in four year, junior college, or technical college. 2.5 GPA. See Mrs. Galle for application. | ||
| March 31 9-12th grade | Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Looking for . www.ladiesauxvfw.org | ||
| March 31 12th grade | Buick Achievers Scholarship Program - Applicants who are enrolling full time at a a 4-year college or university, plan to major in one of the following areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Admin, Finance, Marketing, or Design), or students interested in a career in the automotive or related industries are encouraged to apply. www.buickachievers.com | ||
| March 31 12th grade | LULAC Scholarships - several available at http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=%7B3AEDB506-F425-4E58-B9F6-44867E2FD943%7D | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Women of Wind Energy West Texas & TSTC Scholarship - a senior in Region 14 who is interested in or intending to pursue post-high school course of study in Wind Energy at TSTC in Sweetwater. $1,000. Must volunteer with WoWeWT for 25 hours within one year of receiving scholarship. | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Texas Coop Power Teen Video Contest- produce a video about energy. Applications at www.texascooppower.com | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Taylor Electric Coop - outstanding students who live in a home powered by Taylor Electric can apply for a $1000 award toward their freshman year at any university, community college or technical school. www.taylorelectric.com/scholar.htm | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Taylor Telephone Coop Scholarship - a senior student whose parent/guardian is a Taylor Telephone member and lives within the service area with the parent/guardian may apply. Twenty $1500 scholarships will be awarded. SS | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Junior Achievement
Scholarship Scholarships will be awarded to students attending ACU, HSU, McMurry, and a scholarship for any university. Students must have participated in a Junior Achievement Program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicaitons online at http://abilene.ja.org or in the Student Services shelf. Applications must be in the office by April 1. SS |
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| April 1 12th grade | Xi Theta Omega Foundation - open to seniors pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism, Media Studies, Radio/TV or Mass Communications. www.xtoscholarships.webs.com $1500 | ||
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April 1
12th grade & Undergraduates |
Chares, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship - Eligibility: 3.0 GPA, financial need, and enrolled as full time student. Application available at www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf. Must be received in office by April 1. | ||
| April 1 12th grade | Big Country Athletic Hall
of Fame Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : $500 - $1000 award. Requirements: must have attended the eligible high school for the previous 3 yrs, must have participated (as an athlete) in varsity athletics, graduating in the top 25% of his/her class. Recipient will be selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, extra-curricular involvement and demonstrated integrity and character. Financial need will be considered as a tie-breaker. Participation in college athletics is not a requirement. (SS) |
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| April 1 12th grade | Sheriff John Middleton
Memorial Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : $500 award. Available to students who are children of employees of the Taylor County law enforcement agencies, the French M. Robertson Unit or the John Middleton unit. Requirements: scholastic achievement, financial need and potential for growth and success in a college environment |
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| April 1 12th grade | The Tillie Odam Memorial
Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : $1,000 annual award which may be used for tuition and books. Students are eligible who are currently pursuing a degree in an accredited health care technical training program or are majoring in some facet of health care at a two year or four year college. |
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| April 1 12th grade |
Taylor-Jones-Haskell-Callahan Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Fund
www.cfabilene.org : Yearly awards up to $1,000. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic ability, character, financial need, and school and community achievements for students who are pursuing careers as physicians, nurses, and other heath care professionals . |
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| April 1 12th grade | West Texas Hereford
Association Curly Hays Memorial Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : $1,000 annual award. This award may be used for tuition, books and fees only at an accredited college, university or vocational/technical institution. Financial need, scholastic achievement and potential will be considered. |
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| April 4 12th grade/College freshman | Soil & Water Conservation Society Ralph L.Schwartz Scholarship - high school senior or freshman college student majoring in some agriculture related area. See Mrs. Galle for application. | ||
| April 15 12th grade | Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene - 500 word essay on "How My Education is the Key to a Successful Future". Application in SS shelf. | ||
| April 15 11th grade | Hamilton Friends - open to juniors who are college bound, have personal financial need, and are strong academically. Winners receive $500 scholarships, leadership training in Seattle and Guatemala and scholarship assistance. Go to www.hamiltonfriends.org | ||
| April 15 12th grade | Abilene Chapter - Texas A
& M Club www.cfabilene.org : Scholarship awards for students in need of financial aid to attend Texas A & M in College Station beginning in the Fall 2010.SS |
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| April 15 12th grade | Big Country Home Builders Association - Four $1,000 scholarships and one $500 will be awarded. Students should be interested in an area of study that would be associated with Home Building. (ie. welding, air conditioning, engineering, interior decorating, etc.) Mrs. Galle has application. | ||
| April 26 7-12th grade | 2011 Congressional Art Competition - art to be submitted to Randy Neugebauer's office. Winning entry will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the US Capital for one year. See Mrs. Galle for contest requirements. | ||
| April 29 12th grade | Eula Faculty and Staff Scholarship - Several scholarships will be awarded. Seniors with a GPA of at least 80, participated in UIL (academic, sports, band, theatre), and on Recommended or Distinguished plan may apply. Applications available in the Student Services shelf. | ||
| April 30 12th grade | Mirabeau B. Lamar and Clyde Masonic Lodge Scholarship - One scholarship will be awarded to a senior from EHS attending a college/technical school. Application in SS shelf. | ||
| April 30 12th grade | Jostens "Make a Difference" Scholarship - One scholarship to a Eula HS student will be awarded. All HS seniors who have been accepted to a 2 or 4 year school, or technical school, have a 2.75 FPA, and who demonstrate a desire to make a difference may apply. Application in SS shelf. | ||
| May 1 12th grade | AEMP Foundation - for students who are interested in the heavy equipment industry-diesel technicians. Applications at www.aemp.org/about/foundation/foundation_web.html. $500 per semester. | ||
| May 1 12th grade | San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association - applicants must have participated in the San Angelo Stock Show. These scholarships may be used to attend any Texas vocational/technical training school or any accredited Texas college or university. These are $1,000 renewable scholarships for recipients who maintain a 2.5 overall gpa and reapplies. SS | ||
| May 2 12th grade | Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union - Five to ten scholarships of at least $1000 will be awarded. Applicant must be a member of ATFCU and have been accepted to a school for next fall. See www.abileneteachersfcu.org for an application. | ||
| 12th grade | Hispanic Leadership
Council Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : Outstanding Latino Students. Annual awards can be used at universities, junior colleges, or accredited vocational schools. Contact 325-674-6565. |
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| 12th grade | LULAC Council 605
Endowed Scholarship www.cfabilene.org : Traditional and Non-Traditional Latino students. Flexible financial aid. Contact LULAC at P. O. Box 2106, Abilene, Texas 79604 for more information on this scholarship. |
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| May 31 9-12th grade | Wise Choice Find the Right College Scholarship - open to US students graduating from high school in 2011-2014. Register for Wise Choice (free) Respond in 200 words max, "What do you think is important when it comes to finding a college that fits?" Apply at: http://www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid=gcfx | ||
| June 15 | ****Post in January. Joann Fabric and Craft Store - Make your own Prom Outfit, including accessory, with fabric and other products from Jo-Ann. Winning entries based on workmanship, originality, and level of detail. Go to http://www.joann.com/joann/common/content_noleftnav.jsp?catAName=promContest for information. | ||
| May 31 11,12th grade | A&F Scholarship - write a 500 to 1000 word essay about "What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universitites or other education facilities? of these, which means the most to you?" Submit essay at scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. Go to http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm for more information. | ||
| Girls Ages 14-19 | Miss Texas Teen USA will award $500,000 in scholarships. This pageant is part of the Miss Universe Organization chaired by Donald Trump. More info at www.misstexasusa.com. | ||
| June 23 12th grade | Big Sun Athletics - open to all student athletes regardless of which sport they are participating in. Visit http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply. |