Scholarship Information
by Ginger Foster
October 14, 2008
SCHOLARSHIPS
Beware of businesses that "for a small fee" offer to search for scholarships for you. There are more than enough free web sites that this should not be necessary or advisable.
SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES
Apply on-line for free scholarship search services at these sites:
http://collegescholarships.com
http://www.advocacy-net.com/scholarmks.htm
Search these sites below by major, business, clubs, subjects:
http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars/
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidsubj.html
After registering, these sites will e-mail you information about upcoming scholarships. Be prepared! Your e-mail box may runneth over. Also, don't miss the other valuable information on each page.
MISC. SCHOLARSHIPS BY THE MONTH
I HAVE UPDATED THE WEBSITE WITH SOME 2011-12 DEADLINES, BUT ALWAYS DOUBLE-CHECK DEADLINES IN CASE I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING.
OCTOBER
Horatio Alger Association: http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships Deadline: 10/30/11
Coca-Cola: http://www.coca-colascholars.org Deadline: 10/31/11
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards: http://www.prudential.com/spirit Deadline: 11/01/2011 (only one from RHS can be submitted)
NOVEMBER:
TEXAS A&M : Freshman scholarships deadline is December 1, 2011 ; application deadline is January 15th, 2012. You do not have to be admitted to the college in order to apply for the scholarships. You can apply for both at www.applytexas.org . Essays are required---don't delay! Some of the scholarships available are Engineering Scholarships, Honors Program and Academic Scholarship, Agriculture scholarships, Dependent Children of Texas A&M, Opportunity Awards, etc. More information at https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/freshman.aspx
Ayn Rand Essay contest: http://www.aynrandnovels.com If you like reading, this may be for you!
Texas A&M-Commerce: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/honors (ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1200)
Texas A&M Commerce Mayo College Scholarships: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/mayocollege ACT 20 and up and SAT scores of 920 and up
Texas State University San Marcos: apply through http://www.applytexas.org Scholarship page found at http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman.html
Eugene McDermott Scholars: http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
DECEMBER
AXA Achievement : http://www.axa-achievement.com Deadline: 12/01/2011
Gates Millenium Scholars: http://www.gmsp.org Must be African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American Due January 11, 2012. Don't wait until the last minute as this has several parts.
SAE Engineering scholarship: http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm Deadline: 12/15/11
Baylor Air Force ROTC scholarship: www.afrotc.com
JANUARY
New! Texas Society of Professional Engineers (TSPE) and the Texas Engineering Foundation (TEF) Scholarship: http://www.tspe.org
Koh Family Scholarship/Texas Tech College of Engineering: www.coe.ttu.edu/koh Minimum ACT of 32
Brown Scholar Program: http://www.ronbrown.org Must be African-American Deadline: 01/12/2012
Kimberly-Clark's Bright Futures Scholarship Program: For children of KC employees. Appications available at www.scholarshipamerica.org/kcbrightfutures. Available in December 2011. Last year's deadline was February 16, 2010.
Mensa Education and Research Foundation: http://www.mensafoundation.org
National FFA Scholarships: Available in late 2012 Go to http://www.ffa.org and search for scholarships.
Prairie View A&M USDA Scholars Program: http://1890scholars.program.usda.gov
Southeastern Oklahoma State University: http:// www.sosu.edu/honor/
Texas Engineering Foundation: http://www.tspe.org
Texas Lyceum Leadership Award: http://www.texaslyceum.org
Texas Student Housing authority: see counselor if you are planning on attending college in Austin, College Station, Denton, or San Marcos
Stephen F. Austin State University Theatre Scholarship: www.goSFA.com or phone 936-468-2504 Audition required
Walmart: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Collins Scholars : Must attend Baylor University. Deadline: 01/31/2012 Application available online at baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
FEBRUARY
These are last year's dates, but they can give you an idea of what will be available in February 2011.
02/17/2010: RED RIVER COUNTY RETIRED PERSONS
02/17/2010: TRACIE JONES SCHOLARSHIP
02/19/2010: LENNOX (MUST HAVE COMPOSITE 20 OR MORE ON ACT)
02/24/2010: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DIANNE ROSS MEMORIAL
02/26/2010: LAMAR ELECTRIC'S WASHINGTON, D.C., ESSAY CONTEST
Lennox Scholarship application available through Mrs. Foster. Due date: Usually in February. Scholarship is good for $3000 per year, renewable for 4 years. Emphasis is on class rank, ACT/SAT scores, extracurricular activities, and willingness to return to Red River County. Give Mrs. Foster your e-mail address, and she will send you the .pdf format to complete on the computer.
♥ New! Carter BloodCare 2011-12 Scholarship: Will be available from Mrs. Foster for students who have maintained a 2.5 or better GPA and who have donated blood during one of the blood drives. See application for further requirements.
USDA National Scholars Program : Winners are provided full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, use of a laptop and printer and software, and room and board for 4 years. Students must attend one of 18 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions which includes Prairie View A&M University in Texas. Recipients must major in a field of study related to agriculture, food, natural resource sciences or related discipline. Go to www.ascr.usda.gov/outreach.html for application and more information.
Best Buy @ 15 Scholarship: 1000 scholarships of $1500 each will be awarded to students in grades 09-12. Students should be involved in volunteer community service or work experience. Get application at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com
Access to Education Scholarship: $1500 scholarship to students with financial need and/or ethnic minority or physically disabled. Applications available at www.usafunds.org/scholarship
Texas A&M University Foundation Excellence Award: http://giving.tamu.edu
Ann Lane Home Economics Scholarship: http://www.texas-ec.org
TXDOT-Conditional Grant: http://www.txdot.gov/careers
Burger King Scholarship: http://www.bk.com/scholars
Pacesetter Award for College Excellence at Texas Lutheran University: www.tlu.edu/apply
AXA Achiecement Community Scholarship: www.axa-achievement.com
KFC Colonel's Scholarship: www.kfcscholars.org Must have GPA of 2.75 or higher and plan to enroll in a 2- or 4-year college or university in the fall.
MARCH
Current dates will be posted in early 2012.
03/02/2010 YOUTH BASKETBALL
STANLEY TATE DAVIS (TO PJC)
03/03/2010 LIONS' CLUB
03/08/2010 PEE WEE FOOTBALL
03/08/2010 BAND BOOSTER
03/10/2010 TALCO EX-STUDENT
O3/12/2010 REBEL/LADY REBEL ATHLETIC BOOSTER
03/23/2010 PJC PRESIDENTIAL (25 ACT REQUIRED)
PJC ERBIE AND ALLIE BELL SALES (22 ACT REQUIRED)
03/24/2010 BOGATA BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
03/26/2010 PEOPLES' TELEPHONE
ROSALIE MASONIC LODGE #527
03/29/2010 WASTE MANAGEMENT BOGATA
WASTE MANAGEMENT TALCO
MUST LIVE INSIDE CITY LIMITS FOR BOTH
Northeast Texas Community College Presidential Scholarship. Requirements: 25 or higher on ACT or 1140 SAT or graduate in top 10% of class. Scholarship is good for a full ride at NTCC including housing. Application due March 1st, 2011. See Mrs. Foster if you have questions.
Talco Ex-Student Association Scholarship: Due March 2012, For students who either attended Talco school or had close family who attended Talco schools. Applications available with Mrs. Foster.
Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum Scholarship: Application may be downloaded at http://www.dallasscottishrite.org/default.asp?contentID=28 . Application requires 2 personal references and 2 academic reference letters. ACT or SAT scores required.
Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTAF) Special consideration given to students pursuing a degree in fields of interest to telecommunications such as math, business, education, technology, engineering, and computer science. Students with financial need will be given special consideration, also. Application can be accessed at http://www.tta.org/tta_foundation_information.html NOTE: COUNSELOR CAN ONLY SEND 2 APPLICATIONS PER SCHOOL. GET YOURS TURNED IN EARLY!
ACET: Must have been enrolled in bilingual, ESL, homeless or compensatory ed. program. See Mrs. Foster for application.
Paris Junior College Presidential Scholarship: available later online from at www.parisjc.edu for students who rank in top 1/4 of class and have an ACT of 25 or more or SAT of 1150 or higher. Good for up to 2 years.
Paris Junior College Erbie and Allie Bell Sales: 22 ACT required; good for up to 2 years.
Peoples Telephone: http://www.peoplescom.net Must receive Peoples Telephone service. Counselor documentation and two letters of reference from teachers are required---do not wait until the last minute to ask for them.
East Texas Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Scholarship is good for a total of $7000 over 4 years. Recipient must major in petroleum , mechanical, or chemical engineering at an accredited university. Application available from Mrs. Foster. Must be planning to major in engineering.
Slough Foundation: http://www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
APRIL
These dates are for year before last.
04/06/2010: JOHN SHADE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
04/09/2010: LAMAR ELECTRIC (MUST RECEIVE THEIR SERVICES) SIMPLE
APPLICATION; WILL HAVE DRAWING FOR WINNER
04/15/2010: PJC GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
04/20/2010: RIVERCREST EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MUST HAVE MET
CRITERIA TO APPLY
Ozarka's "Every Drop Counts" scholarship. Essay required and applicant must plan to major in area of earth/environmental science. Applications available at www.ozarkawater.com . Scholarship documents are located in the Doing Our Part" section at the bottom.
Smiles Made for Life $1000 Scholarship: Available from Mrs. Foster for students who have been or who are a patient of Dr. Shae Ochoa's. Paper required.
Lamar Electric Cooperative: $1000 Scholarship. Requirements: 1) Student must live in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a full-time resident in the Lamar Electric Service area and maintains an active Lamar Electric account and 2) Be a graduating senior attending high school within the counties served by Lamar Electric Cooperative. The applications is simple; winners will determined by drawing them at the annual meeting. Download application at http:// www.lamarelectric.coop .
Paris Junior College Scholarships 04/15/12 General scholarships available in all departments. Fill out the application and choose 2 departments to consider you for a scholarship.)
Additional scholarships:
Bogata Rodeo Association
Brown Family Memorial Scholarship
Hometown Home Health
Prompt Propane
Gracie Williams Memorial Scholarship
Red River Fab Scholarship
