Scholarship Briefs

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Scholarship Briefs

SCHOLARSHIP BRIEFS
The following information is based on data received in the past from scholarship donors.
This information may change from year to year so be sure to check the current
requirements in the Guidance Office. Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order.
$50k Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: Up to $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: None
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.50kgiveaway.org
Phone:
E-mail: info@50kgiveaway.org
AAA Travel High School Challenge
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Travel and World Geography knowledge
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.aaa.com/travelchallenge
Phone:
AAU Youth Excel Program
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline: December 14
Information and requirements: Experienced and overcome personal adversity; participate
in at least one school sport ; community involvement
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.aausports.org
Phone: 407-934-7200
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Abilene Christian University Presidential Scholar Awards
College: Abilene Christian University
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 31
Information and requirements: Service; Leadership; Good moral character
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1270 or ACT: 29
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.acu.edu
Phone: 1-800-460-6228
Abilene Christian University Trustee Scholarship
College: Abilene Christian University
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 1
GPISD deadline: February 22
Information and requirements: Service; Leadership; Good moral character
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.acu.edu
Phone: 1-800-460-6228
Abbott & Fenner Scholarship
College: Any accredited college including vocational
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 1
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Phone:
Academic Scholarship Program / Freshman Leadership Program / Honors Program
Amount: $ Varying
College: Sam Houston State University
Major: Varies
DEADLINE ! : Received by March 1
Information and requirements: Good character and academic success
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two
Envelope: yes
Access to Education Scholarships
College: Any
Major: Any
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DEADLINE ! : February 15
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or legal resident; Documented financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.usafunds.org/scholarship
Note: Application will be available online beginning December 15.
“Accounting Career Awareness Fair” Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Varies
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must attend the Accounting Career Awareness
Fair on Saturday April 1 from 10:00a.m. to noon at the University of HoustonClear Lake campus in Bayou Building (Room 2234)
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site: Pre-register at www.cl.uh.edu/bpa/accounting/openhouse/cdflier.htm
Phone: Call 281-283-3155 to pre-register
Note: It is not necessary to pre-register but by doing so you become eligible for additional
scholarships. This fair is open to everyone not just students interested in accounting.
ACET Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Participated in the district’s Migrant Program, TAKS
remediation, ESL, Homeless, At Risk, or the Parenting Program for at least 2 years
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Camilla Reyna at 713-744-6252
Web site: www.acetx.org
Acoustic Edge Car Stereo Installation Training Institute Scholarship Program
Amount: $100 to $500
College: Acoustic Edge Institute
Major: Car Stereo Installation
DEADLINE ! : Unknown
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Given to the first 100 qualified applicants
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Envelope: no
Phone: Roger Hill at 1-866-813-EDGE or 281-893-7755
Web Site: www.acousticedge.com
E-mail: Rhill@acousticedge.com
ACT Poster Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Design an original poster that encourages students to
attend college
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-319-337-1000
Web site: www.actstudent.org/postercontest
Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science
(AHETEMS), Inc. General Scholarships
College: Any accredited college
Major: Science, Technology, Engineering,
Math, or related field
GPISD deadline: March 24
Information and requirements: Hispanic
GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.ahetems.org/scholarships/ahetemsgeneralschlrshp.html
Phone:
AIA/AAF Minority /Disadvantaged Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board
Architecture
GPISD deadline:
Letters of recommendation: Nomination and letter of recommendation
Envelope: no
Phone: 202-626-7511
E-mail: mfelber@archfoundation.org
Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
GPISD deadline: May 24
Essay: yes
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Major:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.alsformalwear.com/scholarship
Phone: 1-877-730-4TUX
All-ink.com College Scholarship Program
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Essay: two ( each must be between 50 and 200 words)
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx
E-mail: scholarship@all-ink.com
All-USA Academic Team
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Outstanding original academic, artistic or leadership
endeavors
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA must be on a 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two plus nomination letter
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-703- 854-3400
Web Site: www.allstars.usatoday.com
E-mail: allstars@usatoday.com
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Maye Frances Hutson Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline: April 1
Information and requirements: College Letter of acceptance; community service
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: three
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-844-5032
E-mail:
Note: Application and essay must be typed.
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Engineering, mathematics, technology, or
physical sciences
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Information and requirements: Hispanic, Native American, or African American;
financial need; US citizen
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Note: You must submit a signed copy of your parent’s tax return or a verified FAFSA
American Business Women’s Association Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: one
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-824-4993
E-mail: evelyn@radiobroker.com
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
College: Any
Major: Chemically-related science
Information and requirements: Hispanic, Native American, or African American;
U.S. citizen
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average; high achievement in science
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http://chemistry.org/scholars
Phone: 1-800-227-5558
American Council of the Blind of Texas Scholarship
Amount: Up to full ride
College: Any including technical
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 3
GPISD deadline: June 1
Information and requirements: Documentation of legal or total blindness; accepted into
college or technical school
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Ginger Kraft at 1-817-306-0154
E-mail: gkraft5@charter.net
Website: www.acbtexas.org
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American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Scholarship Contest
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 5 or first 1,000 entries
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: No transcript is required
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Website: www.afsascholarship.org
American General Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Good character;
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 50% of class but not in the top 10%
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-615-320-3149
American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Amount: $1,500 to $18,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Unknown
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Phone: 1-317-630-1249
Web site: www.legion.org/events/evt_orainfo.php
E-mail: acy@legion.org
American Musical and Dramatic Academy National Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: AMDA in New York or Los Angeles
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by Feb. 1
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: one (nomination)
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.amda.edu
Phone: 1-800-367-7908
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American Public Works Association Oratorical Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: none
Essay: yes presented orally
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Ms. Gladys Hagan at 713-222-3516
Ammunition for Tuition Scholarship
Amount: $25,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.zinch.com/static/college-scholarships.html
Angel Tree Outreach Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 2
Child of an incarcerated parent; community service
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Angelo State University Carr Academic Scholarship Program
College: Angelo State University
Major: Any but preference is given to law,
medicine, and education
GPISD deadline: November 16
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 45% and ACT: 22 or SAT: 1020 (CR + M)
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-933-6299
Website: www.angelo.edu/carr.html
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E-mail: Carr@angelo.edu
Angelo State University General University Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Angelo State University
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-933-6299
Website: www.angelo.edu
E-mail: financial.aid@angelo.edu
Annika Rodriguez Scholarship for Hispanic Students
Amount: Full tuition and a stipend
College: Washington University in St. Louis
Major: Any
GPISD deadline: January 8
Information and requirements: Hispanic and apply for admission
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-638-0700
Web Site: www.wustl.edu
E-mail: hispanicsholar@aismail.wustl.edu
Anthony “Tony” A. Gaston Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Artistic; accepted to college; NSSHS senior
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 3.0 GPA
Essay: 1 to 2 pages explaining why you want to pursue Art as a career
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Mrs. Gaston at 281-441-7177 or 713-451-4777 (Call to make arrangements to
submit your artwork and essay)
Note: You must submit a work of art with your essay. The winner must be
willing to participate in the publicity of this scholarship.
AnyCollege.Com Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
DEADLINE ! : Quarterly drawing
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: None
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.anycollege.com
Phone: 1-866-900-9933
Arrid “Stress-free” Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : 9:00a.m on Oct. 31
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.arrid.com/sweeps/stressfreesweeps
Phone:
Asian Pacific American Heritage Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Accepted into college
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.apaha.org
E-mail: info@apaha.org
Phone: 713-784-1112
Arthur Lily Scholarship
Amount: $2142
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 20
Information and requirements: Grandparent or parent graduated from Fidelity Manor Jr.
and Sr. High School
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site:
Arthur Temple College of Forestry
Amount: $4,000 to $8,000
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College: Stephen F. Austin
Major: Forestry
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 936-468-3407 or 936-468-2403
Web Site: hhtp://redbud.sfasu.edu
Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas ACET Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : March 10
Information and requirements: Students who have participated for at least two years in a
compensatory program such as Algebra AB-CD or TAKS remediation classes or who are
categorized as PEP, ESL, or At Risk are eligible.
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.acetx.org
Phone: 281-985-6469
Association of Texas Professional Educators Scholarship – Galena Park Chapter
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE! : Received by March 23
Essay: yes (200 words or less)
Envelope: yes
Asthma Athlete Scholarships
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Accomplished athlete with asthma; U.S. citizen;
accepted to an accredited college
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Excellent grades
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-558-7305
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Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Major: Any related to Automotive career
DEADLINE ! : May 30
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.automotivehalloffame.org/scholarship.doc
Phone:
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident ; outstanding achievement
in a non-academic activity in school, the community or the workplace
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: From professional who can verify your achievement
Envelope: yes
E-mail: axacommunity@scholarshipamerica.org
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Web Site: www.axa-achievement.com
AXA Achievement National Scholarship Program
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident ; outstanding achievement
in a non-academic activity in school, the community or the workplace
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: From professional who can verify your achievement
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.axa-achievement.com
E-mail: axachievement@scholarshipamerica.org
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Ayn Rand Institute The Fountainhead Essay Contest
Amount: $50 to $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Read The Fountainhead
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Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.aynrandeducation.com
Ayn Rand Institute Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Amount: $50 to $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : September 17
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Read Atlas Shrugged
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.aynrandeducation.com
Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps
Bay Area Chorus Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Vocal music education and/or performance
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes (Choir teacher)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.bayareachorus.org
Note: Auditions will be held on February 20, 2011
Bay Area Running Club Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Runner
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Brenda Sanzone at 281-480-0257
Bay Area Tall Texans Scholarship / Tall Clubs International
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 1
Information and requirements: Must be at least: 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males
Essay: yes (on given form)
Letters of recommendation: two (on given forms)
Envelope: yes
Baylor University Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Amount: Up to full tuition
College: Baylor University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-1-254-710-3513
Web site: www.baylor.edu/rotc
E-mail: AFROTC@baylor.edu
Baylor University Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Baylor; Texas resident for at least one year
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250 (CR + M)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-BAYLOR-U Option 8-2
Web site: www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
E-mail: financial_aid@baylor.edu
Baylor University Merit Scholarship Awards
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Information and requirements: Apply for admission 1-800-BAYLOR U
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-BAYLOR-U
Web Site: www.baylor.edu/~finaid
E-Mail: FinancialAid_Office@baylor.edu
Fax: 1-254-710-2695
Beat the Odds Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by January 5
Information and requirements: Succeeded in spite of hardships; community service
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-664-4080
Benedictine College Scholarship
College: Benedictine College
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Benedictine College by January 15
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA of 3.2 and ACT: 27 or SAT: 1220
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-467-5340
Bently Nevada Corporation Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any accredited
Major: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or
Computer) or Computer Science
DEADLINE! : Received by April 26
Information and requirements: Includes employment or internship during summers and
breaks
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Very math oriented
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: Recommended but not required
Interview: yes
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Envelope: yes
Phone: Dan Lopez at 713-640-1111
Website: www.bently.com
Best Buy Scholarships
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Community service
Essay:
Envelope:
E-mail:
Web site: www.bestbuy.com/scholarships (click on “Community Relations” on the lower
left hand side of the
page)
Beta Sigma Phi North Channel Area City Council Scholarship
College: Any
Major : Any
DEADLINE! : April 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” average or above
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Note: A copy of your parent’s 2009 income tax return must be included with your
application.
Beta Theta Pi Leadership Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500
College: UT in Austin
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : August 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Male; admitted to UT in Austin; leadership
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Interview: yes
Phone: Brandon Taylor at 1-512-495-3046
E-mail: BrandonTTaylor@mail.utexas.edu
Web Site: www.texasbeta.org
Bethany College Performance Awards
Amount: Unknown
College: Bethany College (Kansas)
Major: Art, Athletics, Music, Theater
GPISD deadline:
16
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5, ACT: 19 or SAT: 910, top 50% of class
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-826-2281
Web Site: www.bethany.edu
E-mail: Admissions@bethany.bethanylb.edu
Bethany College Scholarships
Amount: $8,400 to $20,800
College: Bethany College (Kansas)
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0, ACT: 21 or SAT: 990, top 50% of class
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-826-2281
Web Site: www.bethanylb.edu
E-mail: Admissions@bethany.bethanylb.edu
BigSun Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : June 23
Information and requirements: Athlete
Essay:
Envelope:
E-mail:
Web site: www.bigsunathletics.com
Bilingual, Bicultural Students Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
Major: Healthcare
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Fluent in Spanish
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.pacificarelatino.com
E-mail:
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Black History Makers of Tomorrow Essay Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African American, Leader, High moral character, and
Community service
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-623-2788
Black Women’s Awareness Club, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $200
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African American female
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Dr. Nell Pringle at 281-459-7122
Bradford School’s Scholarship Day
Amount: Up to $1500
College: Bradford School
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must take exam at Bradford on April 16
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.bradfordschoolhouston.edu
Phone: Diane Hallmark at 713-629-1500
Buddy Lockard Memorial Scholaship
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 11
Information and requirements: Financial need; Taken ACT or SAT or have an acceptance
letter from a college or university
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
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Phone: 832-386-1226
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
College: Any 4 year college
Major: STEM and Career in the Automotive Industry
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Financial need; community service; US citizen or
permanent resident
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.buickachievers.com
Phone:
Burger King Scholars Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Financial need, work part-time ( at least 15 hr/wk for
40 wks/ yr), good conduct, and co-curricular activities and/or community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Essay:
Recommendation:
Envelope: no
Web site: www.bk.com/scholars
E-mail: jrsimon@spaprog.com or bdorado@whopper.com
Phone: 1-615-320-3149 or 1-305-378-3186
Business and Professional Women Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any college including technical
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : January 31
Information and requirements: Male and female students may apply
Essay: yes (short)
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-682-0517
Web site:
Call Me Mister Scholarship Program
Amount: Four (4) years free
College: South Carolina colleges (List with application)
GPISD deadline:
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Major: Education
Information and requirements: African-American Male
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.callmemister.clemson.edu
Phone:
E-mail:
Campbell’s Soup $100,000 American Dreams Contest
Amount: $100,000
College: Any college including technical
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : November 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Photo:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web site: www.campbellsdream.com
Cappex.com A GPA Isn’t Everything Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web site: www.cappex.com/scholarships
Cappex.com Best College Match Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Business Careers Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any business major
GPISD deadline:
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Essay: no
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Class of 2010 Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : June 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Computer Careers Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any computer-related major
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Culinary Arts Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Culinary Arts
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Cutting Edge Careers Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Business Admin, Computers,
Criminal Justice, Health Care,
Nursing, Design, Digital Media,
Culinary Arts
GPISD deadline:
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Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Health Careers and Nursing Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any health-related major
DEADLINE! :April 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Cappex.com Promoter Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 + $500 for a friend
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! :April 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST) Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Career colleges (Technical Schools)
Major: Any
DEADLINE! :
Information and requirements: Ten vocational/technical awards for NSSHS
Essay: yes ( brief statement of your desire for this scholarship, plans for the future, and
which school you would like to attend)
Envelope: no
Note: Your essay will be your application. Return application to the Guidance Office.
Career Day Houston 2008 Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : February 6
Information and requirements: Must present fashion garment to committee
Essay: yes
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Envelope: yes
E-mail: careerday@wt.net
Phone: Jane Hall at 281-497-0883 or Gloria Pearson at 713-782-4953
Careers and Colleges.com Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web site: careersandcolleges.com
Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
College: Any in Texas
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Rec’d by April 15
Information and requirements: US citizen and /or be born in US; no expulsions from school
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Unweighted “B” average
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Tammy Tiedt at 713-365-1000
E-mail: Tammy.Tiedt@mcfa.com
Web site: www.cat-lift.com
Celebrating Our Elders Essay Scholarship Contest
Amount: $200 to $2,000
College: Any community college
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : June 30
Information and requirements: Plan to attend a community college
Essay: yes (two pages)
Envelope: no
Phone: Linda Bullock at 281-283-3373
E-mail: Estrada@uhcl.edu
Web site: www.uhcl.edu/intertcultural/coe
Character in Motion Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Year round
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Service projects, extracurricular activities, and/or work
experience
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Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web site: www.everycupcounts.org/scholarships
“Chase Your Dreams” Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : November 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes (300-400 words)
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web site: www.shaylaprice.com/scholarship.htm
Chevrolet/Michelle Kwan R.E.W.A.R.D.S. Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female athlete; U.S. citizen or legal resident
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-377-5233
Web site: www.chevy.com/rewards
Children’s Defense Fund Beat the Odds Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Overcome significant obstacles
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Anat Kelman at 713-664-4080
Website: www.cdftexas.org
Chinese Professional Club of Houston
Amount: $1000 to $2000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : November 5
GPISD deadline: October 29
Information and requirements: Chinese descent (minimum ¼)
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Essay: two
Envelope: yes
Interview: Only for semi-finalists
Phone: John Loh at 832-428-8832
Website: www.cpchouston.com
Christopher Columbus Essay Contest
Amount: $1,200
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 1 GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: Judy Wiedeman at 713-661-5847
E-mail: casinobus@sbcglobal.net
City of Houston Public Service Recognition Week Essay Contest
Amount: $300 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: Andrew Guy at 713-837-9383
E-mail: andrew.guy@cityofhouston.net
Web site: www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm
Clemson University Scholarships
College: Clemson University (South Carolina)
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admission application is used as scholarship application
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-864-656-2287 or 1-864-656-2280
Website: www.clemson.edu
E-mail: cuadmissions@clemson.edu or finaid@clemson.edu
Coca-Cola Bottling “Share the Dream” Essay Contest
Amount: Up to $5000
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College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Web Site: www.coca-colasharethedream.com
Phone: 1-866-674-2653
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Program
Amount: $4,000 to $20,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by October 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or legal resident
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.coca-colascholars.org
Phone: 1-800-306-2653
College Information Hotline Scholarship Drawing
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 16 at 6:00p.m.
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: This is a drawing that anyone can enter.
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-347-3475
Note: Calling 1-800-347-3475 on January 15 or 16 between 10:00a.m. and 6:00p.m. to get
college and financial aid information will enter you into the drawing. Seven awards will be
given.
Collegeanswer.com Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
DEADLINE ! : Monthly
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.collegeanswer.com
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Colleges.Com Full Ride Sweepstakes
Amount: Full Ride
College: Any
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.colleges.com
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Monthly drawings Oct.-May
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-888-511-7302
Web Site: www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
Colorado State University Provost Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: Colorado State
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to Colorado State
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 28 or SAT 1240
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-970-491-7023
Web Site: www.sfs.colostate.edu
E-mail: patricia.rapacz@colostate.edu
Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program **
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership and strong commitment to community
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA : 2.8 on 4.0 scale
Essay:
Envelope: yes
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Phone:
Web Site: www.comcast.com
Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,500
College: Any including vocational
Major: Agriculture
Information and requirements: Family is engaged in production agriculture
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Average GPA
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-504-9202
Web Site: www.Monsanto.com or www.nacorporation.com
Communications Club Journalism Scholarships
Amount: At least $250
College: San Jacinto College Central
Major: Journalism
DEADLINE! : May 15
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “C” average
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Converse College Trustee Scholarship
Amount: $44,000
College: Converse College
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 and SAT: 1100+ or ACT: 24+
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-766-1125
Web Site:
E-mail: info@Converse.edu
County Judges & Commissioners Association of Texas Immediate Past-President’s
Scholarship *
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Extra curricular activities, personal goals, and financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top one third of class
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone:
Web Site:
E-mail:
Crescent Moon Foundation
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
Information and requirements: Financial need; 2006 tax return
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Photo: yes
Phone: 713-541-2093
Web Site:
E-mail:
Crosslites.com Scholarship
College: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.crosslites.com
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Culinary Institute of America "Cream of the Crop" Academic Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
College: Culinary Institute of America
Major: Culinary Arts &/or Hospitality
Information and requirements: Outstanding academics and leadership skills
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-CULINARY
Dallas Morning News All-State Scholar-Athlete Team
Amount: $500 to $4,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership and service to school and community;
Letter in a varsity sport recognized by UIL
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and 90 or better grade average
Essay:
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Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site: www.dallasnews.com
Note: Athletic ability is not a factor in the selection process.
Daniel Bazan, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any including Vocational
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Aptitude, desire, and financial need
Essay: yes (personal statement)
Interview: yes (finalist only)
Envelope: no
Danny T. Le Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1250
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 5
Information and requirements: Vietnamese; Excel academically and be committed to
community service
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
E-mail: scholarships@vietscholarships.org
Web Site: www.vietscholarships.org
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship *
Amount: $250 (State winner) to $3,000 (National Winner)
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Dependable, Leader, Service-oriented, Patriotic
Essay: yes (timed—make an appointment in the Guidance Office)
Letters of recommendation: one by a person not affiliated with school
Envelope: no
DAR Good Citizens Scholarship *
Amount: $250 (State winner) to $5,000 (National Winner)
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Dependable, Leader, Service-oriented, Patriotic
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Essay: yes (timed—make an appointment in the Guidance office)
Envelope: no
Prime Contractors, Inc .David Honeycutt Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Engineering, Architecture, or Construction
DEADLINE ! : May 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 or higher
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-999-0875
Web Site: www.primecontractorsinc.com
Davidson College John Montgomery Belk Scholarship ***
College: Davidson College (North Carolina)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Demonstrated intellectual & personal success; leadership
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-704-894-2044
Web Site: www.davidson.edu/admission
E-mail: belkscholarship@davidson.edu
Delta Delta Delta Community Scholarship *****
College: Any Texas university or college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; Female; Financial need; Leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Good GPA and rank
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: no
Delta Sigma Theta Astra Lee Mock Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American
Essay: yes, typed
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Photo: yes, 3x5
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Barbara Branch at 281 398-2873
Web Site:
Note: You must provide a copy of the family W2 form from last year.
Delta Sigma Theta Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes, typed
Photo: yes, 3x5
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Barbara Branch at 281-398-2873
Web Site:
Note: You must provide a copy of the family W2 form from last year.
Delta Sigma Theta Marie Fonsworth Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: University of Houston
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American Females only; Financial need
Essay: yes
Photo:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-743-5190 or 832-200-7632
E-mail: QCYOWMAN@yahoo.com or dst_zetasigma@yahoo.com
Web Site:
Note: Application must be typed and a copy of your parents W-2 form from last
year must be
attached.
Delta Sigma Theta Suburban Houston Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Minority
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” or higher average or ranked in the top 25% of class
Essay: yes
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Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Linda Stephens at 713-412-6653
E-mail: lrstephens@sbcglobal.net
Note: You must attend 2 seminars to be eligible for this scholarship. Seminars are
on Saturday,
November 21 and Feb. 20 from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Delta Upsilon Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Well-rounded male who excels in all areas
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-512-478-5228
Web Site: www.texasdu.tk
E-mail: rushdu@hotmail.com or jacobaguero@hotmail.com
Dennis W. Holder Scholarship Fund
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by June 24
Information and requirements: Child of HFD firefighter; accepted to college
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-385-8525
Web Site: www.holderscholarship.org
E-mail: dwhsf1998@yahoo.com
DeVry Institutes of TechnologyScholarship*
Amount: $9,000
College: DeVry Institutes of Technology
Major: Electronics Engineering Technology,
Electronics Technician, Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications
Management, Business Administration, or Accounting
DEADLINE ! : July 1
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident and first-generation
college student
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top third of class and at least a “B” average
Essay: yes (Why I Should be NSSHS DeVry Nominee”)
Envelope: yes
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E-mail: outreach@devry.edu
Phone: 1-800-295-8694
Web site: www.devry.edu
Note: One NSSHS senior will receive this scholarship!
DeVry University Community Scholar Scholarship*
College: DeVry Universities
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 1
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Must be admitted to
DeVry
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 50% or Junior year GPA of 2.7 with a B or better in
Algebra I or higher
Essay: yes----“Why I Should be the nominee for the DeVry Scholarship” (250 to 500
words)
Envelope: no
E-mail: scholarships@devry.edu
Phone: 1-800295-8694
Web site: www.devry.edu/scholarships
NOTE: There is no formal application for this scholarship. Your essay will be your
application.
DeVry University – Dean’s and Presidential Scholarships
Amount: $13,500(Dean’s) to $64,000(Presidential)
College: DeVry Universities
Major: Electronics Engineering Technology,
Computer Information Systems, Telecommunications Management, Business
Administration, Computer Engineering Technology , Electronics and Computer
Technology, or Network Systems Administration
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Academic achievement, U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay: no
Envelope: no
E-mail: scholarships@devry.edu
Phone: 1-800-295-8694
Web site: www.devry.edu/scholarships
Note: Your application for admission is also your scholarship application.
Donna Reed Performing Arts Scholarships
Amount: Up to $4000
College: Any
Major: Performing Arts
GPISD deadline:
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Essay:
Photo:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-712-263-3334
Web Site: www.donnareed.org
E-mail: info@donnareed.org
Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship
Amount: $3000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership role in preventing litter
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Michael Roberts at 1- 512-476-4368 Ext. 308
Web Site: www.dontmesswithtexas.org
E-mail: mroberts@enviromedia.com
Dr. Gerald Cobb Leaders on Campus “CLOC” Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 20
Information and requirements: Male; US citizen; active member of Gents
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Dr. Gerald Cobb Math and Science Club Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Math, Science or Technology
DEADLINE ! : May 2
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; NSSHS senior
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Dr. Gerald Cobb National Junior Honor Society Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 2
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; member and good standing member of
National Honor Society; NSSHS senior
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Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Dr. Gerald Cobb Rosebuds Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 19
Information and requirements: Female; U.S. citizen; NSSHS senior
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Dr. Gerald Cobb Student Council Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 2
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; active and good standing member of
Student Council; NSSHS senior
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Dream Foundation “Dream Come True” Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
College: Any four-year accredited college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Based on academics, community service, and
personal drive
Essay: yes (on given form)
Letters of recommendation: one (no more than 100 words that reflects the student’s
“personal drive”) along with a community service verification letter (on given forms)
Envelope: yes
Phone: Ms. Pamela Greaney at 713-688-1817
Note: All applications must be typewritten.
Drexel Society – North Channel Chapter Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 20
Information and requirements: Community service; Family income less than $100,000;
Letter of acceptance from college of choice
Essay:
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Interview: yes (for finalists only)
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
East Harris County A&M Mothers’ Club Scholarship
Amount: $200
College: Texas A&M at College Station
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be accepted to A&M
Essay:
Photo:
Envelope: yes
East Houston Regional Medical Center Adult Auxiliary Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Health Care
Essay: no
Photo: Optional
Envelope: yes
Note: Put “Attention: John Somers” on the lower left side of your envelope
eCampusTours.com Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Photo:
Envelope: no
Website: www.eCampusTours.com
Phone: 1-800-337-6884
E-mail: eCampusTours@edfinancial.com
Eddie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Athlete; academics; leadership; drug-free
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Essay:
Envelope:
Website: www.eddierobinson.com
Education America-Houston-Achievers
Amount: $500 to $2,500
College: Education America – Houston Campus
Major: Computer Information
Systems, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Business Technology, and
Medical Assisting
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Requires the ASSET which measures competency in
reading, math, and language
Essay: no
Interview: yes (finalists only)
Envelope: no
Education is Freedom Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Financial need and Community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 to 3.5 on a 4.0 scale (“B” average)
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
E-mail:
Web Site: www.educationisfreedom.org
Education Matters $5K Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-904-854-6750
Web Site: www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
EF Global Citizen Award *
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
DEADLINE!: February 15
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Interested in traveling
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
EFSI Scholarship Sweepstakes*
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
DEADLINE!: July 31
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web site: www.efsi.net
Phone: 1-800-753-1437
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Elks “Most Valuable Student” Competition
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Photo:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-721-1152
Web Site: www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
E-mail:
Emory Scholar Program Award
Amount: Up to Full Ride
College: Emory University (Atlanta, Georgia)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: All paperwork required for admission must accompany the
application for this scholar program
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Superlative grades and test scores
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-727-6036
Web site: www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS
Equistar Chemicals Company Math Scholarship*
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Math or Math Education
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Information and requirements: A scholarship will be awarded to a NSSHS senior.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Scholastic performance is important
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Equistar Chemicals Company Science Scholarship*
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Science or Science Education
Information and requirements: A scholarship will be awarded to a NSSHS senior.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Scholastic performance is important
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
ERCA Community Contribution Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Documented community service
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Eta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15
Information and requirements: Good character and morals; passed TAAS
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 to 3.4 (on a 4.0 scales)
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site:
“Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Earth/Environmental Sciences
Essay: yes
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Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web site: www.ozarkawater.com
E-mail: edcfund@texas.net
Ex-Students' Association/Texas Leader Scholarships for the University of Texas at
Austin
Amount: Up to$40,000
College: University of Texas at Austin
Major: Any
DeadLINE ! : February 1
Information and requirements: Leadership potential
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Fastweb College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Apply online
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.fastweb.com/fastweb/clients/sweeps/rules-19.ptml
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston, Inc., Scholarships
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April15
Information and requirements: College readiness and financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site:
Note: A complete copy of parent’s tax return from last year must be attached to
application.
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston, Inc., Scholarships
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April15
Information and requirements: College readiness; parents or grandparents are members of
Federation
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site:
FIRE “Freedom in Academia” Student Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Nov. 6
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes (700-1,200 words)
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-215-717-3473
Web Site: www.thefire.org/contests
E-mail: scholarships@thefire.org
First Freedom Student Competition Essay Award
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Nov. 28
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone: Dr. Isabelle Richmond at 1-804-643-1786
Web Site: www.firstfreedom.org
E-mail: competition@firstfreedom.org
Florida A&M University African-American Women in Computer Science (AAWCS)
Scholarship
Amount: $16,000 to $40,000
College: Florida A&M
Major: Computer science or Information Technology
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: Dr. Jason Black at 1-850-412-7354
Web Site:
E-mail: jblack@cis.famu.edu
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Footaction USA Hooked on Sports Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
College: Any accredited educational institution
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Sports participation
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Used in selection of winner
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Foundation Excellence Awards
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: There will be 100 awards for students from traditionally
underrepresented groups, minorities, and economically or educationally disadvantaged
backgrounds and to those who have already submitted an admission application to ATM
Essay: yes (2)
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.tamu.edu/foundation
Fraternal Order of Eagles Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Financial need, extracurricular activities, and community
service
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Fred Luster, Sr. Educationn Foundation College Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Chemistry, Business, or Engineering
DEADLINE! : March 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scales
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.proudlady.org/scholar/scholar.html
Note: Proof of income (W2) is required.
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FreeCollegeScholarships.net
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 28
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web site: www.freecollegescholarships.net
Galena Park Area Council PTA Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Member of your local PTSA; financial need; two winners
from NSSHS
Essay: yes
Interview: yes (six finalists only)
Envelope: no
Galena Park Association for School Nutrition Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Galena Park Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship
Amount: $350
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE! : May 20
Information and requirements: A senior from NSSHS will receive this scholarship
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Galena Park Education Foundation Hernandez Student Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Very active in Community service; financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: A/B average
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: Cathy Ethridge at 832-386-1226
Galena Park Education Foundation James B. Havard Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 15
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Galena Park Education Foundation Joe Stephens Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 7
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Galena Park Education Foundation Johnnie Rountree Scholarship
Amount: $1500
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Galena Park Education Foundation Student Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
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Envelope: no
Galena Park Educational Paraprofessionals Association Scholarship (GPEPA)
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Galena Park Masonic Lodge Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Good character
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: A/B student
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone:
Galena Park Riding Club Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Major: Agriculture, Business, or Education
DEADLINE ! : Received by April 15
Essay:
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Gates Millennium Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific American or Hispanic; citizens/permanent residents of U.S.;
Must be eligible for federal Pell Grants (significant financial need); demonstrated
leadership ability
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA of 3.3 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two (Nomination and recommendation letter)
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Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.gmsp.org
Phone: 1-877-690-4677
E-mail: info@gmsp.org
General Motors Minority Dealers Association Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific American or Hispanic citizens/permanent residents of U.S.;
Community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
E-mail: scholarshipinfo@gmsac.com
George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
Amount: $15,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by Feb. 28
Information and requirements: US citizen; Financial need and academic achievement
Interview: yes (finalist)
Envelope: yes
Address: 3336 Richmond Suite 310 Houston, Tx. 77098
Phone: 713-522-9891
Website: www.HammanFoundation.org
E-mail: HammanFdn@aol.com
Note: You must submit a copy or your parent’s most recent tax return
George R. Faenza Scholarship/Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes, and Celebrities
for Space Exploration, Inc. (SPAACSE)
Amount: $1,000 and an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D. C.
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Made contributions to space education
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Georgia Tech President’s Scholarship
College: Georgia Tech
DEADLINE ! : October 31
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: No minimum
Essay:
Envelope: no
Website: www.gatech.edu
G.I. Bill
Amount: At least $26,500
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Enlist in the Air Force, Army, Marines, or Navy
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 281-421-4022 (Air Force); 713-453-8528 (Army); 713-453-0113 (Marines);
713-453-3565 (Navy)
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston Internship and Scholarship in Technical Theater
Amount: $1600
College: Any
Major: Theater
Information and requirements: Must be able to work rehearsals and performances
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” average or better
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Ms. Lundquist at 281-222-7187
Web Site: www.gilbertandsullivan.net
E-mail: druanne37@sbcglobal.net
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston Vocal Scholarship
Amount: $1,600
College: Any
Major: Voice
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” average or better
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Ms. Lundquist at 281-222-7187
Web Site: www.gilbertandsullivan.net
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Note: You must submit a cassette or CD of a three-minute song or aria
Graceland University Prestigious Honors Scholarships
Amount: Up to “Full Ride”
College: Graceland (Iowa)
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by November 1
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-641-784-5196
Web Site: www.graceland.edu/scholarships
Grambling State University Douglas L. Williams Chapter Book Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Graceland (Iowa)
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : June 1
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Wanda Johnson at 832-492-5088
Web Site: www.gram.edu
Great Clips for Hair Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any accredited, privately owned cosmetology or barbering school
Major: Cosmetology or Barbering
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
Green Mountain College Make A Difference Scholarship
Amount: Full Ride
College: Green Mountain College
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Dedication and perseverance to selflessly help others
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.greenmtn.edu
Phone: 1-800-776-6675
Gregory Scott Davis Memorial Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Major: Electronics, Electrical Engineering
Tech Systems, Communication Systems, Computer Maintenance, Fiber Optics,
Computer or Electrical Technology, or Industrial/Chemical/Environmental Safety
DEADLINE! : April 6
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: In top 50%
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Guideposts Young Writers Contest
Amount: $250
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
E-mail:
Web site: www.guideposts.com/young_writers_contest.asp
Gulf Coast Community Services Association Essay Contest
Amount: Unknown/Computer
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-393-4745 or 713-393-4715
E-mail: harden@gccsa.org
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Education (2 scholarships) and Any (1
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scholarship)
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident of U.S.; must be a member of
the Gulf Coast Educators Credit Union
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 21 or SAT: 1350 (CR+M+W)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Terri Mundy at 281-925-4127
E-mail: tmundy@gcefcu.org
Gulf Coast Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest (a local, district, and national contest)
Amount: $100 to $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident of U.S.
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center The Power of Life Essay Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
E-mail:
Phone: 713-791-6665
Web site: www.giveblood.org/scholarship
Harvey Mudd College Nova Scholar Award
Amount: One-half tuition
College: Harvey Mudd
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Exceptional academic strength, leadership, personal
character
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Near the top 10% and SAT: 1450
Essay: yes
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.hmc.edu
Phone: 1-909-621-8011
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E-mail: admission@hmc.edu
Help Johnny Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.studentscholarships.org/helpjohnny.php
Hispanic Achievers of Texas
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Primarily for Hispanic students from middle-income
families (defined as gross incomes of $25,000 to $70,000 per year)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
E-mail:
Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s “Haz La U” Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes (short)
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.colgate.com/hazla
Phone: 1-888-528-5188
E-mail:
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Hispanic , U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay: yes
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Envelope:
Web Site: www.hispanicheritage.org
Phone: 1-866-665-2112
E-mail: YouthAwards@hispanicheritage.org
Hobson’s Scholarship Drawing
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.collegeview.com
Hollins University Batten Scholar Award
Amount: Full tuition
College: Hollins University (Virginia)
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.25 and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1700
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.hollins.edu
Phone: 1-800-456-9595
E-mail:
Hollins University Scholarships
College: Hollins University (Virginia)
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.hollins.edu
Phone: 1-800-456-9595
E-mail:
Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 1
GPISD deadline:
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Information and requirements: Citizen of US or Mexico
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.holocaust.hklaw.com
Phone: 1-866-452-2737 (toll free)
E-mail: holocaust@hklaw.com
Hoops & Heroes High School Scholarship Program
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female basketball player
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: Must be recommended by your coach
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.amwater.com
Phone: 1-856-346-8309
E-mail:
HOPE Scholarship
Amount: $600
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 10
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Horace Mann Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000 to $20,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by February 12
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Child or legal dependent of a U.S. public education
employee
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average and SAT:1100 or ACT: 23
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Web Site: www.horacemann.com
Horatio Alger Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident, critical financial need,
extracurricular
activities
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Phone: 1-866-763-9228
Note: Must submit a copy of the front page of parent/guardian’s individual tax return from
last year.
Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educator’s Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE ! : Received by April 29 GPISD deadline: April 15
Information and requirements: African American; Good moral values and citizenship
Essay: yes (150 words)
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-721-0660
Houston Area Association for Bilingual Education Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Bilingual Education
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: 3.5 GPA
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
Note:
Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals
Amount: $2500
College: Any
Major: Journalism or Public Relations
Essay: yes
GPISD deadline: February
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Envelope: yes
Web Site:www.hahmponline.org
Phone:
Note: You must submit your parent’s most recent W-2 form.
Houston Baptist University Edythe Tompson Scholarship*
Amount: $12,000
College: Houston Baptist University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen and financial need
ACT\SAT\Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letter of recommendation: one from a teacher
Interview:
Envelop: no
Houston Baptist University Endowed Academic Scholarship
College: Houston Baptist
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by Dec. 7
Information and requirements: Admitted to HBU as a full-time student
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-649-3113
Web Site: www.hbu.edu
E-mail: krogers@hbu.edu
Houston Baptist University Fine Arts Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admitted to HBU as a full-time student who can contribute
special abilities or services to the university in athletics, voice, piano, band, organ, or art.
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 281-649-3211 and ask for specific department for information
Web Site:
Houston Baptist University Harold B. Dement Scholarship*
Amount: $12,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen and financial need
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Essay: yes
Letter of recommendation: one from a teacher
Interview:
Envelop: no
Houston Baptist University Founders Scholarships
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 281-649-3113
Houston Baptist University Legacy Grant
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Guaranteed, non-competitive scholarships
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 281-649-3113
Houston Baptist University Paul Smith Scholarship *
Amount: $12,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Financial need and U.S. citizen
Essay: yes
Letter of recommendation: no
Envelop: no
Houston Baptist University Presidential Academic Scholarships
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 281-649-3113
Houston Bar Association Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-759-1133
Web Site:
Houston Citizens Chamber Scholarship
College: Houston Community College
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Extracurricular and community involvement; admitted to
college
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Eric Lyons at 713-522-9745
Web Site:
Houston Community College Foundation O14 Scholarship
College: Houston Community College
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 4
Information and requirements: Financial need; apply to HCC; fill out FAFSA
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-718-8550
Web Site: www.hccs.edu
Houston Farm & Ranch Club/Harris County Fair Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Participated in Harris County FFA, FHA or 4-H projects for 2
years and in the Harris County Fair for 2 years
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site:
Houston Golf Association Scholarship Program (General Discipline)_
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-459-8711
Web Site: www.hga.org/scholarship_application.cfm
Note: Financial information from your parents’ Federal Tax Returns is required.
Houston Golf Association Scholarship Program (Junior Golf)_
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Current or former member of the HGA Junior Golf Program
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-459-8711
Houston Golf Association Scholarship Program (Technical Discipline)_
College: Any 4 year college or university
Major: Geology, Physics, or Engineering
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 281-459-8711
Houston Hispanic Forum High School Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership in school activities; community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “C+” average
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-522-8077
Web Site: www.hispanicforum.org
E-mail: hhf@Hispanic-Forum.org
Note: Winners must be present at Career and Education Day
Houston Ladies Tennis Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female; Played at least 1 year of high school tennis
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Excellent grades
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two (teachers)
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-774-7160
If you qualify, you may apply for both of the following Houston Livestock Scholarships.
However, you can win only one. For these applications, instructions are detailed and
specific. Read and follow ALL of the directions!
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metropolitan Scholarship
Amount: $16,000
College: Any Texas college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Financial need; Enrolled or plan to enroll in a
Texas college or university; leadership potential
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%, passed TAKS, and at least SAT: 1350 or ACT:
19 and
Must provide a copy of the Official Test Results with application
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: Up to three from people who know you very well
Photo: yes
Envelope: no
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Website: www.rodeohouston.com
Note: One NSSHS senior will win this scholarship. The recipient is required to attend
the Million Dollar Scholarship Banquet held in May.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Opportunity Scholarship
Amount: $16,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen, Financial need; Applied for college admission
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 50% and SAT: 1210 or ACT: 17
Must provide a copy of the Official Test Results with application
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: Up to three (can not be from your counselor)
Envelope: yes
Website: www.rodeohouston.com
Note: Recipients are required to attend the Million Dollar Scholarship Banquet held in
May.
Houston Mayor’s Committee for Employment of People with Disabilities Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident
Essay: yes
Interview: yes (semifinalist only)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.hmcepd.org
Phone:
Houston Texas Exes Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
College: University of Texas in Austin
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-888-4612
Houston Training Schools ACE Scholarship
Amount: $800
College: Houston Training School
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 31
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Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web site: www.houstontrainingschools.net
Howard University
Amount: Full tuition to Full Ride
College: Howard University
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 1170 or ACT: 27
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: (202) 806-2763
Web Site: www.howard.edu
Howard Payne University Performance Competition
College: Howard Payne
Major: Music
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: Dr. Paul De Boer at 915-649-8500
Web Site: www.hputx.edu/faculty/music/performance_contest_2001.htm
iFluRtz Scholarship Program
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Member of Student Council, National Honor Society,
F.B.L.A., Key Club, DECA, Athletics, Junior Achievement, or other
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: yes from club or organization advisor
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site: www.iflurtz.com/scholarship.html
Illustrators of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 to $4,000
College: Any
DEADLINE ! : Quarterly
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Information and requirements: No formal application
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.writersofthefuture.com
Imagine America Scholarship Program from the Career Training Foundation
Amount: $1,000
College: Any participating career school
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 30
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Website: www.imagine-america.org
E-mail: danicab@imagine-america.org
Immune Deficiency Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident and documented primary
immune deficiency disease
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-296-4433 ask for Tamara Brown, Medical Programs Coordinator
IMPACT Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 25, 2011
GPISD deadline: March 11, 2011
Information and requirements: US citizen; Acceptance letter to 4 year college; leadership;
community service;
financial need
GPA: 2.8 on 4.0 scale and a SAT score
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
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Indiana State University Networks Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: Indiana State University
Major: Business
Information and requirements: Must apply to Indiana State University; Exhibit leadership
experience
and potential
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 30% and GPA: 305 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 1000
or ACT: 22
Essay: yes (one page)
Resume: yes (Sample with application)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.indstate.edu/business
Phone: 1-888-296-4460 or 1-812-237-2000
E-mail: business@indstate.edu
Inroads
Amount: $ Varying
College: Any
Major: Business, Engineering, or Liberal Arts
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Four year internship program for African-American,
Hispanic, and Native American high school seniors
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% or at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (GPISD is on
a 5.0 scale) and ACT: 20 or SAT: 800
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: (713) 752-2920
Web Site: www.inroadsinc.org
Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident; Must have taken 3 years of
Spanish
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale and in top 50%
Essay:
Interview: yes
Envelope: no
E-mail: ihc1492@pdq.net
Phone: 713-528-1492
Note: Recipient must attend award presentation on Saturday, May 1
International Library of Photography Photo Contest
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College: Any
DEADLINE ! : Ongoing—Offered every month
Information and requirements: Submit photo
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.picture.com/contest
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Interquest “Bucky” Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Veterinary Medicine or Animal
Behavior
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by May 8
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.interquestk9.com
Phone: 1-866-687-6666
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
College: Any
Major: Business
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
E-mail: mcgodine@yahoo.com
Phone: 281-458-6860
Its21justpass.com Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.its21justpass.com
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Ivy League Educational and Charities Foundation
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
College acceptance letter
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Note: Application and essay must be typed.
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Greater Channel Chapter Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: LaWanda Ware at 713-819-1201
Web site: www.jack-and-jill.org
Note: You must submit a college acceptance letter to be eligible for this
scholarship.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
College: Any four year college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; minority student; leadership potential;
financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.jackierobinson.org
Phone:
Jacques DeMolay Lodge Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,500
College: Any except vocational
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale and a copy of your ACT or SAT
score report
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two (one from a non-teaching adult and one from a teacher)
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Envelope: yes
Web site: http://jd1390.org/ScholarshipApp10.pdf or
http://jd1390.org/ScholarshipApp10.doc
E-mail:
James Beard Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $ Varying
College: Various culinary and cooking schools
Major: Culinary arts
(check in the Counseling Center for a list of the approved schools)
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
James Costello Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Business, Marketing, or Logistics
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-652-3980 Mr. John M. Howard, Scholarship Director
Jesse H. and Mrs. Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarships *
College: Any four-year accredited college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Up to Six scholarships will be awarded to NSSHS seniors;
good academic standing,
Financial need, and extracurricular activities
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Use highest score in each section regardless of when it was
taken
Essay: yes
Photo: yes (Head and Shoulders shot)
Envelope: no
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Note: You must fill out the FAFSA4caster application at www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov using
last year’s tax
returns and then attach the FAFSA4caster Summary Report to your application.
Jesse H. Jones School of Business @ Texas Southern University
Amount: $8,800 to $20,800
College:: Texas Southern University
Major: Business
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Gold Award: 3.5 GPA ( 4.0 scale) and ACT:22 or SAT:1200
Silver Award: 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and ACT: 20 or SAT: 1000
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
John B. Ervin Scholars Program for Black Americans
Amount: Full tuition plus $10,000
College: Washington University (St. Louis, Missouri)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American, academic excellence, leadership skills,
and community service
Essay: two
Envelope: yes
Website: www.wustl.edu
John Deere Construction Equipment Technical Program
College: Navarro College
Major: John Deere Construction Equipment
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site:
Phone: Henry Bond at 713-679-6700 or 1-800-333-7389
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
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Envelope: no
Web Site: www.jfklibrary.org
Johnson & Wales National High School Recipe Contest
Amount: $2,000 to Full Tuition
College: Johnson & Wales
Major:
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.jwu.edu
Phone: 1-800-598-3368
E-mail: denverenents@jwu.edu
Johnson & Wales National Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Scholarship
Competition
Amount: $2,000 to Full Tuition
College: Johnson & Wales
Major: Business, Hospitality, Education, or
Technology
DEADLINE ! : Received by Jan 5
Information and requirements: Applied to Johnson & Wales
Essay: yes (short)
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.jwu.edu
Phone: 1-866-598-3368 (toll free)
JP Morgan Chase Scholarships
Amount: Up to Full Tuition
College: UNCF College
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership in extracurricular actiivities
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.uncf.org/scholarship/searchresults.asp?stralphaber
Phone: Jeannie Jones at 713-241-1391
E-mail: jeanie.jones@shell.com
Junior Achievement Of Southeast Texas Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
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College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Participated in a JA program with a volunteer
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http://houston.ja.org
Phone: Eileen Egan at 713-682-4500 Ext. 260
E-mail: eegan@jahouston.org
Kaplan/Newsweek “My Turn” Essay Competition
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: none
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-800-KAP-TEST
Web Site: www.kaptest.com/essay
Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship Program
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Legal resident of U.S.; epilepsy patient or a family member
of an epilepsy
patient
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-888-275-7928
Web Site: www.keppra.com
Key Education Resources Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : June 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: One scholarship will be awarded each month from February
to June
Essay:
Envelope:
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Phone: 1-888-KEY-LEND
Web Site: www.key.com/enter
Kettering University Scholarships
College: Kettering University (Michigan)
Major: Engineering, Computers,
Business, Science, or Math
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-955-4464 Ext. 7865
Web Site: www.getreal.kettering.edu/connection
KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program
College: Any Texas college or university
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-866-KFC-7240
Web Site: www.kfcscholars.org
E-mail: kfcscholars@act.org
Note: Application will not be available until December 1
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Edwina Levy at 713-223-8071
e-mail: edwinalochelevy@aol.com
Web site: www.ourmotherofmercy.net
Kohl’s Kids Who Care
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Information and requirements: Outstanding community service
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: Must be nominated by adult who knows of your community
service
Envelope: no
E-mail: kohls@email.kohls
Phone:
Kristie Dawn Martin Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 4
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; NSSHS senior
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
KSBJ Broadcasting Communicator’s Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any accredited 4-year college
Major: Christian Broadcast Radio
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site: www.ksbj.org
La Estrella Latina de Carl’s Jr. Scholarship Program
Amount: $1000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Academics, demonstrated leadership, community activities,
work
experience
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-507-931-1682
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Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Scholars Program
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: optional
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Angela Mejia at 832-524-6158 or Ana Parras at 713-514-0178
Lamar University Academic Scholarship Program
Amount: $500 to $15,000
College: Lamar University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Awards primarily based upon academic achievement
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-409-880-8450
Lamar University C. W. Conn, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Major: Business
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by February 18
Information and requirements: Leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 900 (CR+M) or ACT: 20
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-409-880-8603
Lamar University College of Engineering Scholarship
Major: Computer Science, Engineering, or
Math
GPISD deadline: Jan. 23
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Karen Brent at 1-409-880-7797
Fax: 1-409-880-8180
E-mail: Katrina.brent@lamar.edu
Lamar University Honors Program – McMaster and Tom Jones Scholarships
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College: Lamar University (in Beaumont)
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-409-880-8658
E-mail: birdwell@hall.lamar.edu
Lamar University Mirabeau Scholars Program
Amount: $60,000
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1250 (CR + M) or ACT: 28
Essay:
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-409-880-8354
E-mail:
Lamar University Pre-Professional Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Medical, Dental, Pharmacy,
Podiatry, Vet, Optometry
Information and requirements: Outstanding leadership ability, scholastic achievement, or
Special talents and abilities
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 20%, SAT: 1000 (CR+M), and/or GPA of 3.0 on 4.0
scale
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-409-880-8534
E-mail:
Lamar University Presidential Scholarships
Amount: $8,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Outstanding leadership ability, scholastic achievement, or
Special talents and abilities
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and SAT: 1250
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-409-880-8921
E-mail:
Lamar University Southeast Texas Legends Scholarships
Amount: Full Ride
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-409-880-8354
E-mail: morgan.moorehead@lamar.edu
Note: Must submit your FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
Le Hoang Nguyen (LHN) Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 5
Information and requirements: Academics, integrity, leadership, career goals
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
LeTourneau University Alumni Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
College: LeTourneau (Longview, Tx)
Major: Any
Essay: yes (Topic: Explain how God is leading you in your life)
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
Note: Your essay is your application for this scholarship.
Lilly Reintegration Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College:
Major:
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Students with bipolar disorder
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Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: http://newsroom.lilly.com/news
Phone: 1-800-809-8202
Lon Morris College Music Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Lon Morris
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must audition
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Mary Rich at 903-589-4086
Lorraine Drake Scholarship Award
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: CATE related area
Information and requirements: At least 3 credits in CATE classes
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
E-mail: kay.maignaud@nhmccd.edu
Louisiana State University Scholarships
College: LSU
Major: Varies
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.lsu.edu/financialaid
Phone: 1-225-578-3103
Louisiana Tech University Music Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Louisiana Tech Univ.
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Apply for admission before 12/1/05 (www.latech.edu or 176
800-LATECH-1)
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: http://performingarts.latech.edu/music
Phone: Dr. Alan Goldspiel at 1-318-257-4200
Note: Audition Dates— Jan. 14, Feb. 11, and March 25
Louisiana Tech University Theatre Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Louisiana Tech Univ.
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Apply for admission before 12/1/04
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: http://performingarts.latech.edu/theatre
Phone: David Reed at 1-318-257-2930
Lubbock Christian University Scholarships
Amount: $500 to $24,000
College: Lubbock Christian
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-806-796-8800
LULAC Council 402 of Houston, Tx Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Hispanic; accepted into college
Essay: yes (300 word – one page)
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-699-9716
Web Site: www.lulac.org/402
E-mail: maryalmendarez@aol.com
Note: You must submit a copy of your parents income tax papers
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LULAC National Scholarship Fund
Amount: $250 to $2000+
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Hispanic; Applied to college
Essay: yes (300 word maximum)
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.lnesc.org or www.lulac.org
Making College Count “Winning Characteristics” Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay: two
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.makingitcount.com/scholarship
Phone: 1-513-772-1188
E-mail: scholarship@makingitcount.com
Marie Fonsworth Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: dswilli2@yahoo.com
Mamie McFaddin Ward Premedical Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
Major: Pre-med
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-409-880-7970 Dr. Lorene Stone
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E-mail:stonelh@hal.lamar.edu
Marine Corps NROTC Scholarships
College: Any university with a NROTC program
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 45 (English and Math combined) or SAT: 1080
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Sergeant Charles Collins at 713-453-0113 or 713-453-0014
Mary Rose Free Scholarship*
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Library Science or Education
DEADLINE! : May 14
Information and requirements: A NSSHS senior will receive this scholarship
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat Mcleod Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must have taken CTE classes
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:1-512-288-8666
McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Amount: $40,000
College: Any 4 college
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Own an operate a genuine business with at least one
employee
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web site: www.mckelveyfoundation.org
E-mail: info@mckelveyfoundation.org
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Phone: 1-877-Mckelvey
Marist College National Science Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Full ride
College: Marist (New York)
Major: Computer Science or Information Technology
Systems
Information and requirements: Financial need (Pell grant eligible); US citizen or legal
resident
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.marist.edu/admission
E-mail: admission@marist.edu
Phone: 1-800-436-5483
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : January 15 GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes (No more than 550 words)
Envelope: no
Web site: www.gcmensa.org
E-mail: GCMscholarship@sbcglobal.net
Micron Science and Technology Scholar Program
Amount: $15,000 to $50,000
College: Any accredited 4-year college Major: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics,
Chemistry or Material Sciences
Information and requirements: Demonstrated leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 1350 (CR+M) or ACT: 30
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Web Site: www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/micron
Mississippi Valley State University Academic Scholarships
College: Mississippi Valley State
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 940 (CR+M) or ACT: 20
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Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-662-254-3347
Web Site: www.mvsu.edu
Monsanto Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship
Amount: $1500
Major: Any field related to agriculture
Information and requirements: Have immediate family actively engaged in production
agriculture
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “C” average and ACT: 18 or SAT: 850
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-254-968-4144
Website: www.monsanto.com/scholarships
E-mail: lhuebinger@ag.tamu.edu
MOTOFWRD College Competition
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope:
Website: www.motorola.com/motofwrd
Mount Mercy College Scholarships
College: Mount Mercy College (Iowa)
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-248-4504
Website: www.mtmercy.edu
MTI College of Business and Technology Tuition Scholarships
Amount: $80,000
College: MTI College of Business and Technology
Major: Computer Systems Tech.,
Business Tech., Medical Business Tech.
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GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must take MTI scholarship exam
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-CALL-MIT or 281-333-3363
Website: www.mtitexas.com
National Association of Black Accountants Scholarship
College: Any four-year college
Major: Accounting or Finance
Information and requirements: Minority; US citizen or permanent resident
Essay: yes plus Resume
Envelope: yes
Interview: yes for semifinalists
Web Site:
Phone:
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Journalism
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-202-662-7143
Web site: www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/nahjscholarships.shtml
National Bar Association Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy
Competition
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: College acceptance letter
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web site: www.houstonlawyersassociation.org
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National Conference of CPA Practitioners Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Accounting
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.nccpap.org
Phone: 1-888-488-5400
E-mail: lanak.ncCPAp@verizon.net
National Commission for Cooperative Education Scholarship
Amount: $6,000
College: NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : February15
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.co-op.edu
Phone: 1-617-373-3406
E-mail: f.schettino@neu.edu
National Federation of the Blind of Texas 2000Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000 to $2,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be legally blind
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-512-454-5245
National FFA Organization - College and Vocational/Technical School Scholarship
Amount: $ Varying
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Over 200 scholarships for FFA students; scholarship
guidebook in Counseling Center ;
Essay:
Envelope: yes
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Website: www.ffa.org
National High School Essay Contest on the United Nations
Amount: $200 to $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Phone: 713-520-6370 Patricia Cunningham
Web site: www.unahouston.org
E-mail: info@unahouston.org
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and
Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
DEADLINE! : May 1
Information and requirements: Completed 3 math and 3 science courses with a “B”
average
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 950 or ACT: 22 or GPA of 3.33 on a 4.0 scale
Essay:
Phone: Mr. Alsandor at 281-980-5052 or Mr. Christy at 713-455-4006
Web site:
E-mail: Ealsandor@aol.com or rchristy@houstonisd.org
NAMEPA, Inc.: Beginning Freshman Award
Amount: Up to $1000
College: Any
Major: Engineering
DEADLINE! : May 15
Information and requirements: African American, Latino, or American Indian descent
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.7 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 1000(CR+M) or ACT: 25
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web site: www.namepa.org/awards.html
National Security Agency Training Program
College: Any
Major: Varies
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Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.nsa.gov
Phone: 1-800-669-0703
National Society of Black Engineers Houston Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Engineering or Technology
Information and requirements: Must be a member of NSBE
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.nsbe.org
Phone:
National Spa and Pool Institute Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Current member of NSSHS or Houston area swim team or
dependent of a NSPI member or employee
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-855-0017
Web Site:
Navy ROTC Scholarship Program
Amount: $180,000
College: Any 4-year with ROTC
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen and be 17 yrs old by Sept 1 and less than 23
yrs
old on June 30 of the year starting college
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% or SAT: 530 Verbal & 520 Math or ACT: 22
English & 21 Math
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Website: www.nrotc.navy.mil
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Phone: 713-953-5959
E-mail: renier.sudul@navy.mil
Nelnet College Planning Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.nelnet.net/collegeplanning
Phone: 1-866-866-7372
Nelson Scholars Program
Amount: $12,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Petroleum Engineering
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Academic achievement
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: 1300 SAT or 30 ACT or Commended/Semi-finalist on PSAT
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http://pumpjack.tamu.edu
New England Culinary Institute Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $5000
College: New England Culinary Institute
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Six months industry experience or participation
In a culinary vocational program
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 or above
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.neci.edu
Phone:
Next Step Magazine Scholarship Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
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Envelope: no
Web Site: www.nextSTEPmag.com/WinFreeTuition
Phone:
NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be nominated by a NFIB member. Call 1-800634-2669 to contact a member.
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes (nomination)
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.nfibcom/education
Phone: Chantel Bartlett at 1-202-314-2062
E-mail: chantel.Bartlett@nfib.org
No-Addiction Campaign Essay Contest
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
E-mail: noad@aol.com
Phone: 1-800-662-3342
Web Site: www.No-Addiction.org
Nolan Moore Memorial Education Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Printing technology or management
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: Financial need; good academic performance
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-788-2040
North Channel Area City council Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
North Houston Frontiers Club Scholarship
Amount: $4,000
College: Any accredited four- year college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Minority students only; leadership; financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-331-0440
Web site: www.nhfrontiers.com
North Shore Rotary Club Academic Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 1
Information and requirements: A NSSHS senior will receive this scholarship
Photo: yes
Envelope: no
North Shore Rotary Club San Jacinto College North Scholarships*
Amount: $800
College: San Jacinto College North
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 22
Information and requirements: Four scholarships will be given to NSSHS seniors
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site:
North Shore Rotary Club Vocational/Technical Scholarship
Major: Any Career and Technology
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Information and requirements: Up to 10 scholarships are available
Essay: yes (brief)
Letters of recommendation: one (recommended)
Envelope: no
North Shore Senior High Aquatics Booster Club Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Member of NSSHS Swim Team for 3 years
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
Northeast Houston Advisory Council Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any Texas university
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen or born in US
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-884-1403 or 832-884-1672
Web site:
Northland College Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 to $6,000
College: Northland College
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-753-1840 or 1-715-682-1224
Web site: northland.edu
Northwood University Scholarships
Amount: $20,000 to $36,000
College: Northwood University
Major: Business Management
GPISD deadline:
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.7 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 950 (CR + M) or ACT: 20
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-927-9663
Web site: www.northwood.edu
E-mail: txadmit@northwood.edu
Nsoro Foundation Aged-Out Foster Youth Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Distinguished Achievement Diploma or equivalent
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 and SAT: 900 (CR + M) or ACT: 21
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Marilyn Hayes at 713-244-7727
Web site: www.thenf.org
E-mail: marilynhates@thenf.org
Occidental College Merit Scholarships
College: Occidental College (California)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Apply for admission
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.oxy.edu
Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 12
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.suntrust.com
Ohio State University Scholarships
College: Ohio State (Columbus, Ohio)
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
November 17
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Information and requirements: Admission application is the scholarship application
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.3 on 4.0 scale;
(CR + Math)
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: http://apply.osu.edu
ACT: 23 + Writing or SAT: 1070
Oiltanking Houston, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
College: Any
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Any graduating student
Photo: yes
Interview: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.oiltanking.com
Oklahoma Baptist University Academic Scholarships
College: Oklahoma Baptist University
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: “B” and ACT: 23 or SAT: 1050
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-654-3285
Web Site: www.okbu.edu
E-mail: admissions@mail.okbu.edu or student_financial_services@mail.okbu.edu
Oklahoma State University Nonresident Achievement Scholarship
College: Oklahoma State University
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Unknown
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1090 (CR+M)
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:1-800-852-1255
E-mail: admit@okstate.edu
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Omega Delta Phi Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
E-mail: Robert_eta05@hotmail.com
Omega Psi Phi Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.rhobetabeta.com
Phone:
Optimist International Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : February 18 GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.optimist.org
Oral Roberts University Achievement and Academic Scholarships
College: ORU in Tulsa, OK
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Guaranteed, non-competitive scholarships
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.6 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 21 or SAT: 1000
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.oru.edu
Phone:
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Oral Roberts University Presidential Award
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Oral Roberts University Whole Person Scholarship Competition
Amount: $20,000
Major: Any
Must be admitted to ORU and nominated for
competition
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 20 or SAT: 940 (CR + M)
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-678-8876
E-mail: admissions@oru.edu
Nomination web site: www.wholeperson.oru.edu
Note: Must attend competition at ORU on March 3
Outstanding Students of America Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Community service and school activities
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com
Phone: 1-205-344-6322
Ozarka “Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Earth/Environmental Sciences
Essay: yes
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Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web site: www.ozarkawater.com
E-mail: edcfund@texas.net
“Peaches” Naldoney Scholarship for Future Educators
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: One NSSHS senior will receive this scholarship
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Web Site:
Phone:
P.L.A.T.O. Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-263-3527
Web site: www.plato.org
Papa John's Scholars Program
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale) but not in the top 10%
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone: 713-455-3232 or 1-800-865-9373
Web site: www.papajohnsscholars.com
Note: All applications from our school must be mailed together in one package.
Paradise Scholarship Fund, Inc./Paradise Cemeteries
Amount: $500 to $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Accepted to a college; financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a C+ average
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Marsherria Wilson at 281 579-2760
Phi Delta Kappa Education Scholarship
Amount: Up to $5000
College: Any
Major: Education
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-455-6401
E-mail: scholarships@pdkintl.org
Poetry in Motion Contest
Amount: $100 to $1,000
College: Any
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.poetry.com/contest
Phone: 1-410-356-2000
Positive Choices Scholarship
Amount: $2000
College: Any
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.positive-choices.org
Phone:
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Prairie View A&M Alumni Chapter Scholarship-Houston
Amount: Unknown
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College: Prairie View A&M University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Acceptance letter to PVAMU
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Prairie View A&M College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Agriculture, Nutrition, Human
Ecology
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: lmosley@ag.tamu.edu or wajones@pvamu.edu
Phone: 1-936-261-2540
Web site: www.pvamu.edu
Prairie View A&M Roby W. Hilliard Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $12,000
Major: Communications
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA : 2.5 on 4.0 scale; SAT: 820 or ACT: 17
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.pvamu.edu/pages/3624.asp
Phone: 1-936-261-3726
Prairie View A&M SMET-EP Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Science, Math, Engineering,
Technology
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; TASP exempt or passed by 5/16/03
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 936-857-2434
Prairie View A&M USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Amount: $125,000
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Major: Agriculture, Food, Natural
Resource/Human/Social Sciences
Information and requirements: US citizen, Leadership and Community Service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 1000(CR+M) or ACT: 21
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-936-261-2111 or 1-936-261-2536
E-mail: hdhodge@pvamu.edu
Web site: www.ascr.usda.gov/doc/Scholars application.pdf
PrimeWay Federal Credit Union Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Deadline!; March 6
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-799-6624
Web site: www.PrimeWayFCU.com
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Deadline!; January 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Involved in activities that promote good race relations
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-742-1036
Web site: www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
Princeton Review and Time Magazine’s Third Annual “Been There, Done That” National
Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Deadline!; May 1
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes (Can be a poem, song, short story, essay, or comic strip)
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-800-2REVIEW
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Principal's Leadership Award from the National Association of Secondary School
Principals and Herff Jones, Inc. *
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any leading to a bachelor's degree
Information and requirements: Senior and Outstanding leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 20% of class
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
College: Any
Major: Graphics Communications
DEADLINE! : March 1
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.gain.org/employment/scholarships.annual.html
Phone: 1-412-741-6860 Ext. 161
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web site: www.jfklibrary.org
Project Graduation Scholarship*
Amount: $600
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: First generation college student
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA of 2.5 or above
Essay: yes-- One page on “How a College Education Will Make a Difference in My Life”
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
Progressive Women’s Scholarship
Amount: $500
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College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Disadvantaged African American students; college letter of
acceptance
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Terrell Holiday at 713-682-4022 or Deborah Broussard 281-893-3499
Prom Guide Scholarship
Amount: $Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Beauty and achievement
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.promguide.com
Phone: 1-877-303-6762
Propeller Club of the United States/Port of Houston, TX Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 5
Information and requirements: A family member must be employed in an industry directly
related to Port of Houston activity. Note: You must name the family member and the
company for which they work.
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-670-2580 or 713-670-2567
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards*
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential
Phone: 1-800-253-7746
E-mail: spirit@principals.org
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Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Extracurricular or Community activities
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.epilepsy-scholarship.com
QuestBridge College Match
Amount: Full Ride (Up to $55,000)
College: QuestBridge partners
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : September 30 GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: High-achieving, low income
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-888-275-2054
Website: www.questbridge.org
E-mail: questions@questbridge.org
R. C. Easley National Scholarship Program by the National Academy of American
Scholars
Amount: $2,000 to $10,000 (renewable for 3 more years) and some $200 nonrenewable awards
College: Any
Major: Any that leads to a bachelor's degree
Information and requirements: Academic excellence, U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: one to five
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.naas.org
Radio Shack/Tandy Technology Scholars Awards
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Excel in mathematics, science, or computer science
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
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Randolph-Macon Scholarships
Amount: $20,000 to $60,000
College: Randolph-Macon College (Atlanta, Ga)
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and SAT: 1150
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: Nomination by a teacher is required
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-888-1762
Web Site: www.rmc.edu
E-mail: admissions@rmc.edu
Rhodes’ Lucius E. Burch Scholarship
Amount: $40,000
College: Rhodes
Major:
Information and requirements: Demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership;
Current family income less that $85,000/yr.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 15% and SAT: 1250+ or ACT: 27
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-844-5969
Web Site:
E-mail: Adminfo@rhodes.edu
Rhodes’ Walter D. Bellingrath and J. R. Hyde Scholarships
Amount: $100,000
College: Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Teacher nomination required
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.8 on 4.0 scale (GPISD is on 5.0 scale) and
ACT: 30 or SAT: 1350
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-844-5969
Web Site:
E-mail: Adminfo@rhodes.edu
Rice University Merit Scholarships for Minority Students
Amount: $10,000
College: Rice University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Meet admission requirements for Rice University; AfricanAmerican or Hispanic-American descent
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.ricetms.org
Phone:
RMHC/African American Future Achievers Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African American
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: one from a teacher
Envelope: yes
Website: www.rmhc.orghttp://www.mcdonalds.com/
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
E-mail: Josephine.fazio@us.mcd.com
Note: Must submit a copy of guardian’s IRS Form W2 used to document total
income
RMHC/ASIA Scholarship Program in partnership with McDonald’s
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Asian and financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Website: www.rmhc.org http://www.mcdonalds.com/
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
Note: Must submit a copy of guardian’s IRS Form W2 used to document total income
RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program in partnership with McDonald’s
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Hispanic and financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Website: www.rmhc.orghttp://www.mcdonalds.com/
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
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Note: Must submit a copy of guardian’s IRS Form W2 used to document total
income
RMHC National Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes (Personal statement)
Envelope: yes
Website: www.rmhc.org
Phone: 1-800-310-4053
http://www.mcdonalds.com/ Note: Must submit a copy of the IRS Form W2 filed by parents
to document total income.
RMHC/National Employee Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Currently employed at least 15 hours/week at McDonald’s
with at least 4 months of continuous employment at the time of application
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Website: www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/community/scholarship.html
http://www.mcdonalds.com/
Note: Must be employed by McDonald’s at the time the scholarship awards are
announced.
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program ****
College: Any in the U. S. eligible for Title IV programs
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Citizen of U.S. or permanent resident and lived in Texas for
at least 12 months; Social Security Number
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1500
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web site: www.collegeforalltexans.com
Ron Brown Scholars Program
Amount: $40,000
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College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: African-American; US citizen or permanent resident;
community service;
Leadership abilities; financial need
Essay: yes (two)
Envelope: yes
Website:
Phone: Fran Hardey at 1-434-964-1588
Rosetta Stone English Language Learners Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Senior who learned English as a second language
Essay: yes (500words or less)
Envelope: yes
Website: www.RosettaStone.com/Scholarship
ROTC Scholarships (Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy)
Amount: Up to full tuition plus a monthly stipend
College: Any with a ROTC unit
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Phone: Army
1-800-USA-ROTC
Navy
1-800-USA-NAVY
Marines 1-800-USA-NAVY
Air Force 1-800-522-0033 Ext. 2091 or 1-409-845-8405/7611
E-mail: Andrew.warren@navy.mil
Web Site: www.nrotc.navy.mil
ROTC Scholarships— Army ROTC Program
College: Any with ROTC program
Major: Any army approved
GPISD deadline:
Must test
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-877-936-7724
E-mail:
Web Site: www.info.goarmy.com/rotc/2
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ROTC Scholarships—UTSA Army ROTC Program
College: UT at San Antonio
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: :2.5 and SAT:920 or ACT: 19
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: Major Blair at 1-210-458-5607
E-mail: rablair@utsa.edu or Richard.Blair@utsa.edu
Web Site: http://armyrotc.utsa.edu
Note: After college student will serve four years of active duty as a commissioned officer or
ensign.
ROTC Scholarship -- Navy
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 530 Verbal and 520 Math or ACT: 22 English and
22 Math
Essay:
Envelope:
E-mail: andrew.warren@navy.mil
Phone: 713-953-5959 Ext. 247
Note: After college, student will serve four years of active duty as a commissioned ensign.
ROTC Scholarship – Navy Immediate Selection Decision
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; Community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 20% and SAT: 1290 with at least 530 Verbal and 650
Math or ACT: 57 combined English and Math with English at least 22 and math at
least 29.
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 713-953-5959 Ext. 247
ROTC Scholarship – Navy Nurse
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Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 530 Verbal and 520 Math or ACT: 22 English and
22 Math
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 713-953-5959 Ext. 247
RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth Scholarship Program
Amount: $ 2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-569-1185
Website: www.rbffy.com
E-mail: rbffy@roycebuilders.com
Ruby Sue Clifton Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be a member of Smart Financial Credit Union
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Matt Oltremari at 713-850-1600 or 1-800-392-5084 Ext.1921
Website: www.smartcu.org
E-mail: moltremari@smartcu.org
RVOS Essay Contest 2010
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Legal residents
Essay: yes
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Envelope: no
Phone: 1-800-792-3084
Website: www.rvos.com
E-mail: essay@ rvos.com
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $5000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident; African Americans;
Pell Grant eligible
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-331-2244
Website: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $5000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Hispanic; US citizen or permanent resident; financial need;
First generation college student
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Website: www.hispanicfund.org
Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship
Amount: $1000 to $3800
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 31
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident; Less than $30,000 family
income:
Financial aid package that is at least $1000 short of student’s need
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Website: www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
Salute to Education Scholarship Program
Amount: $ 2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by June 1
GPISD deadline:
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Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Website: www.alsformalwear.com or www.ascottuxedos.com or www.bridesmart.com
Sam Houston State University Academic Scholarship Program
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Sam Houston
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Interview:
Phone: Norma Buxkemper at 1-936-294-1672
E-mail: Scholarships@shsu.edu
Website: www.shsu.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com
Sam Houston State University Bearkat Promise Scholarship Program
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Sam Houston and Pell Grant eligible;
Maximum adjusted family gross income of $25,000 ; Your
application for admission is your application for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-936-294-1774
E-mail:
Website: www.shsu.edu/fao
Note: In order to be considered, FAFSA must be received by April 1.
Sam Houston State University Freshman Leadership Program
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Sam Houston; demonstrated high leadership
Essay: yes
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Envelope: yes
Interview:
Phone: 1- 936-294-1785
E-mail: slo_www@shsu.edu
Website: www.shsu.edu/scholarships
Sam Houston State University Biology and Environmental Science Academic
Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Biology or Environmental Science
Information and requirements: Achievement in science and math
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and ACT: 24 or Sat: 1000
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: two (at least one must be from a science teacher)
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-936-294-1540
Web site: www.shsu.edu/~bio_www/
Note: There are other scholarships within this department at SHSU. If interested, contact
the Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Sam Houston State University Freshman Leadership Program
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Sam Houston; demonstrated high leadership
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Interview:
Phone: 1- 936-294-1785
E-mail: slo_www@shsu.edu
Sam Houston State University Harmon Lowman Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Norma Buxkemper at 936-294-1672
Website: www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarships.html
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Sam Houston State University James A. Elkins Endowed Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Sam Houston State University School of Music Scholarship
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 3 (Audition)
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-936-294-1360
E-mail:
Website: www.shsu.edu/music
Sam Houston State University Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
Major: Any
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: Brian Standefer at 1-409-256-2222 or Matt Folsom at 832-428-5937
E-mail:
Website:
Sam Houston State University Smith-Hutson College of Business Administration
Scholarships
Major: Business
DEADLINE! : March 6
GPISD deadline: Feb. 27
Information and requirements: Financial need; unmarried and no children; accepted to
Sam Houston
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Essay: yes
Interview: yes on May 4 or 5
Envelope: yes
Phone: Dr. Valerie Muehsam at 1-936-294-3712
Web site: www.shsu.edu
Sam Houston State University Townsend Endowment Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Sam Houston, demonstrated financial need
(FAFSA documentation)
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Website: www.shsu.edu/~sfa_www/scholarships.html
Sam Walton Community Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Community involvement and financial need
Essay:
Envelope:
Web site: www.walmartfoundation.org
Note: The access code (SWCS) must be used to access the application process.
SAMMY 2010 Award Program
Amount: $7500
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Student athlete
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.bodybymilk.com
Samuel Eliot Morison Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Essay: yes (1,500 to 2,500 words)
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.navyleague.org
Phone:
Note: You mail your essay and entry to the address on the entry form.
San Jacinto College Central Cheerleading Scholarships
Amount: $ Unknown
College: San Jacinto College Central Campus
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 19
Information and requirements: For both men and women (even without experience)
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: two (at least)
Envelope: yes
Phone: Call 281-476-1426 Ext. 1426
San Jacinto College Foundation Design a Star T-Shirt Contest
Amount: Up to $500
College: San Jacinto College
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Design a T-Shirt that encourages students to apply online
for the SJCD Foundation scholarships
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: Ann Gustavus at 832-386-4119
San Jacinto College Foundation and Coca-Cola Essay Contest
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 281-998-6104
San Jacinto College Foundation Arts and Sciences Scholarship
Major: Visual or Performing Arts or
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Natural or Physical Sciences
Information and requirements: Must complete FAFSA
Essay: yes (Ways to Green the Houston Ship Channel)
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 281-998-6104
San Jacinto College Foundation Single Parent Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May15
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 281-459-7100
Web site: http://scholarships.sanjac.edu/stars
San Jacinto College Foundation Stars Online Scholarships
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 15
Information and requirements: Must complete FAFSA
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 281-998-6104
Web site: http://scholarships.sanjac.edu/stars
Note: If you qualify you will get a scholarship.
San Jacinto College North Art Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Art
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Mr. Ken Luce at 281-998-6150 Ext. 7285
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San Jacinto College North Baseball Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Mr. Gene Moore at 281-459-7107
San Jacinto College North Basketball (Women’s) Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
San Jacinto College North Cheerleading Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Mrs. Maisie Temme at 281-459-7133
San Jacinto College North Dance Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major:
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
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Phone: Mrs. Maisie Temme at 281-459-7133
San Jacinto College North Environmental Technology Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Environmental Technology
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Joy Ijarah at 281-998-6150 Ext. 7368
San Jacinto College North Foundation Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Admitted to San Jacinto and documented financial need
(FAFSA)
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Financial Aid Office at 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College North Frank Harrowing Scholarship
Amount: $350
Major: Any in the Division of Humanities
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
San Jacinto College North Golf Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
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Envelope: yes
Web Site:
San Jacinto College North International Business &Trade Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: International Business
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Mr. Phillip Cohen at 281-998-6150 Ext. 7454
San Jacinto College North Lindon M. Williams Scholarship
Amount: $350
Major: History, Government, Economics,
Pre-law, or Anthropology
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
San Jacinto College North Music Ensemble Participation Award
Amount: $800 to $1200 plus free textbooks
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Audition required
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Mr. Randy Snyder 281-998-6150 Ext. 7228
San Jacinto College North Music Major Scholarship
Amount: $1600 to $2400 plus free textbooks
Major: Music
GPISD deadline:
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Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Mr. Randy Snyder 281-998-6150 Ext. 7228
San Jacinto College North Science Scholarships
Major: Physics
DEADLINE! : Received by May 31
Information and requirements: Pre-calculus or Calculus required
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 23 (math and English scores must be no less than 19)
or SAT: 1070 (math and verbal scores must be no less than 500) or TAKS: ELA -2200
& 3 on Essay and Math-2200
and ASSET or THEA Math skill level 9.
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: Mr. Ray Marak at 281-998-6150 Ext. 7395
San Jacinto College Soroptimist Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Note: This scholarship requires a final transcript.
San Jacinto Pilot Club Scholarship
Amount: Up to $2000
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 1
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: no
Note: You must turn in three copies of your application and all attachments including your
parents’ 2009 tax returns.
Savannah College of Art and Design Scholarship Competitions
Amount: Unknown
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College: Savannah College of Art and Design
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.scad.edu/scholarships
Phone: 1-800-869-7223
E-mail: scholarships@scad.edu
Scantron Future Educators of America Scholarship Competition
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Education
Information and requirements: Texas resident
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (GPISD is on a 5.0 scale)
Essay: yes (500 words)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.scantron.com
Scholarship Writing Awards
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must enjoy writing
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Address: Scholastic Awards
Scholastic Writing Awards
555 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Scholarships for Hispanics
Amount: Airline tickets
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: neil@nahp.org
Web site: http://scholarshipsforhispanics.org/#continental
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ScholarshipExperts.com “Do-Over Scholarship”
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : August 31
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Legal resident
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.scholarshipexperts.com
ScholarshipExperts.com “Education Matters” Scholarship”
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Envelope: no
ScholarshipExperts.com “Shout It Out” Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Legal resident
Envelope: no
ScholarshipExperts.com “Top Ten List” Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Envelope: no
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ScholarshipTree.com Scholarship Competitions
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Music, Art, Drama, Writing, Journalism, Computers,
Dance
Public Speaking
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.scholarshiptree.com
School Bus Safety Speech Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Essay: yes (4 to 6 minute speech)
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Major: Any
Schreiner Scholars Scholarship
Amount: $36,000
College: Schreiner University (Kerrville, Tx)
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.schreiner.edu
Phone: 1-800-343-4919
Seminole Pipeline Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
Major : Any
Information and requirements: Academics, work experience, and community involvement
Essay: yes (brief)
Envelope: yes
Website:
Phone: 1-507-931-1682
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Shell Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Amount: $2500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Member of Shell Credit Union or close relative of a
member; community service; extracurricular school activities
Essay: yes 250 words typed
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-844-1164 Robin Clowers
E-mail:
Note: If you are not currently a member you may become one by opening an account
with as little as $5.00.
Shell Oil Company Minority Scholarship
College: See List on application
Major: Geology, Physics,
Engineering
Information and requirements: Good grades in math and science; minority
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-609-243-6549
E-mail: mnovember@ets.org
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship
College: See List on application
Major: Geology, Physics,
Engineering
Information and requirements: Good grades in math and science
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-609-243-6549
E-mail: mnovember@ets.org
Slough Foundation Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Resident of Texas and U.S. citizen
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Essay: yes (300 words) or letter concerning your financial need
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-432-685-6493
E-mail: jrlggs@midland.edu
Web site: www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Note: You must submit a copy of the results that you receive from FAFSA.
Sociedad de Puertorriquenos en Houston, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Demonstrate an interest and /or expertise in the culture of
the Spanish-speaking Caribbean or in the Spanish language.
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Rafael Maldonado at 832-298-3273
E-mail: rmaldonado@sbcglobal.net
Society for the Advancement of Floral Design Scholarships
Amount: Up to $750
College: Varies
Major: Horticulture, landscaping or floral
industry
Information and requirements: US citizen and Texas resident (2 years)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Website: www.tsfa.org/scholarship
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists-MAES Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Science, Engineering, Math,
Technology or Science
Information and requirements: Ethnic Minority; Documented financial need
Essay: yes
Photo:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-480-7558 Yaramy Trevino
Website: www.maeshouston.org
Note: Recipient must attend the annual MAES Scholarship Awards Banquet.
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Society of Petroleum Engineers/ Gulf Coast Section/ Houston SPE Auxiliary Scholarship
Program – Engineers for Tomorrow
College: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Strong in math and science; Applied to the
science or
engineering program of a university for the fall semester; Active in school and
community; Financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1650
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-693-1901
Web site: www.spegcs.org
E-mail: Karla Guajardo at karla_guajardo@swn.com
Society of Professional Women in Petroleum
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female; Financial need
Essay: yes
Interview: yes (semi-finalists only)
Photo: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.spwp.org
Phone:
E-mail: scholarship@spwp.org
Note: Application must be typed.
Southern History Essay Scholarships
Amount: Up to $2500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes (Topic: Terry’s Texas Rangers)
Envelope: no
Web Site:
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Phone:
Southern Methodist University Scholarships
Amount: Up to full tuition and fees
College: Southern Methodist University (SMU)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admission application is the scholarship application
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and SAT: 1230 (CR + M) or ACT: 28 or
Demonstrated Extraordinary Leadership
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.smu.edu/hunt
Phone: 1-214-768-3557
E-mail: jgeisler@smu.edu
Southern University Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Southern University
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.houstonjaguars.com
Phone: Marc Roberson at 281-435-0966
Southern University College of Engineering Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Southern University
Major: Engineering
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) and ACT: 21 or SAT: 990
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Southwest Baseball Umpires Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Varsity baseball player
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: three ( coach, teacher, and someone not affiliated with GPISD)
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Envelope: yes
Phone:
Note: Winner must attend the award banquet on June 15 and make a short speech.
Southwestern University Scholarship Opportunities
College: Southwestern
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must apply for admission
Essay:
Interview: yes (for competitive academic scholarships)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.southwestern.edu
Phone: 1-800-252-3166
St. Edward’s University Holy Cross Scholarship
Amount: Full tuition for 4 years
College: St. Edward’s University (Austin, Tx)
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Demonstrated leadership and community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250 (CR+M)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
Phone: 1-800-555-0164
E-mail: seu.admit@admin.stedwards.edu
St. Edward’s University Trustees Guaranteed Scholarship
Amount: $36,000
College: St. Edward’s University (Austin, Tx)
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 20% and ACT: 27 or SAT: 1200 (CR+M)
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.gotostedwards.com
Phone: 1-800-555-0164
E-mail: seu.admit@admin.stedwards.edu
Note: If you meet the qualifications you are guaranteed this scholarship!
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St. John’s Catholic Student Scholarship
College: St John’s University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Be Roman Catholic; submit completed FAFSA by 2/15/10
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” average and SAT: 1050
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-888-9STJohns
E-mail: admhelp@stjohns.edu
Web site: www.stjohns.edu/admission/undergraduate/scholarships
St. John’s Ozanam Scholars Program
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
St. John’s Scholarships
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
St. Thomas Scholarship Opportunities
Amount: Varies
College: University of St. Thomas
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Varies
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Varies for each scholarship
Envelope: yes
Phone: Arthur Ortiz at 713 525-3500
Stephen F. Austin Academic Excellence Scholarship Program
Amount: $8,000
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Must apply to SFA
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% or top 25% and SAT:1100 or ACT: 24
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu/admissions
Phone: 1-936-468-2504
Note: This scholarship will be awarded to every student who qualifies! Your
admission application is
the scholarship application.
Stephen F. Austin Alumni Association Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfaalumni.com
Phone: 1-936-468-3407
Stephen F. Austin General Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu/faid
Phone: 1-936-468-2403
Stephen F. Austin Residence Hall Scholarship
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to SFA
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 15% or SAT: 1220 or ACT: 27
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes (for transcript)
Web Site: www.cob.sfasu.edu/urhs
Phone: 1-936-468-2508
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Stephen F. Austin Student Foundation Association’s Leadership Scholarship
Amount: $800
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Outstanding leadership qualities and background
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu/admissions/scholarshipindex.htm
Phone: 1-936-468-5406
Stephen F. Austin University Scholars Scholarship Awards
Amount: $8,000
College: Stephen F. Austin State University
Major: Applied Arts and Sciences,
Business, Education, Fine Arts, Forestry, Liberal Arts, Science and Mathematics
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Act: 27 or SAT: 1200
Essay:
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu/admissions
Note: To request an application and scholarship packet, send your name and address
ASAP to the following address:
ATTN: 6079 University Scholars Program (ACC 517951)
Stephen F. Austin State University
Box 13056
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-9989.
Stephen F. Austin University Departmental Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu
Phone: Applied Arts & Sciences: 932-468-4604; Business: 932-468-3101; Education:
932-468-2901; Fine Arts: 932-468-2801; Forestry: 932-468-3304; Liberals Arts: 932-4682803; Sciences & Mathematics: 932-468-2805
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Stephen F. Austin Vera Dugas School of Honors Scholarships
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT:1220 or ACT: 27
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.sfasu.edu/honors
Phone: 1-936-468-2813
Stop Hunger Scholarship
Amount: $3,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.helpstophunger.org/scholarships
Student Bar Association Essay Writing Contest
Amount: $250
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: Anne Bradley at 713-313-7246
Web Site:
E-mail: ThurgoodSBA@hotmail.com
Student of the Year Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by May 15
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 718-273-5700 Ext. 14
Web Site: www.CollegeBound.net
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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E-mail: media@collegebound.net
Students Direct Freedom Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.studentsdirect.net/scholarship
Student-View Scholarship Program
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 1- 724-612-3685
Web Site: www.studentinsights.com
E-mail: contact@studentinsights.com
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 14
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com
Phone:
Supercollege.com Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $2,500
College: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 31
Essay: yes
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Envelope: no
Web Site: www.supercollege.com
Phone:
Sweet-diggity-dawg Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.zinch.com/ststic/college-scholarships.html
Syracuse University Minority Architecture Scholarship
Amount: Full ride
College: Syracuse
Major: Architecture
GPISD deadline:
African American
Essay:
Envelope:
E-mail: archug@syr.edu or robbinsm@syr.edu
Phone: 1-315-443-2255
TABE Scholarship for Future Bilingual Educators
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Bilingual Education
Information and requirements: Bilingual
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “C” average
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-822-3930
Web Site: www.tabe.org/scholarships.htm
TADC Urban Scholarship Fund
Amount: $700 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Financial need
Essay:
Envelope: yes
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Phone:
Web Site: www.txadc.org
Tampa Writing Scholars
College: University of Tampa
Major: English or Writing
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; demonstrated
exceptional talent in English or Writing
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and/or SAT: 1180 or ACT: 26
Essay: yes plus poems or other forms of writing
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.ut.edu
Phone: 1-888-646-2738
E-mail: admissions@ut.edu
Target All-Around Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Documented community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: “C” or higher
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes by supervisor of community service organization
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-316-6142
Web Site: www.target.com
Tarleton State Passport Scholarship
Amount: $26,000
College: Tarleton State University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Documented financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10%, “A” average, and ACT: 22 or SAT: 950
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tarleton.edu/~pass/
Phone: 1-800-687-4878
Tarleton State Texas Tuition Guarantee Scholarship Program
College: Tarleton State University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Maximum adjusted family gross income of $30,000; Your
application for admission is your application for this scholarship
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Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-687-4878
E-mail:
Web Site: www.tarleton.edu
Note: In order to be considered, FAFSA must be received by April 15.
Tarrant County College Scholarships
College: Tarrant County
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admitted as a full-time student to Tarrant County College
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-817-515-5353
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Triangle Achievement Scholarship @ UH
Amount: $500
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 15
Information and requirements: Male admitted to UH
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Academics, leadership, clubs, and athletics
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Tau Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity/Rho Rho Chapter of Sam Houston State
University
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : July 15
Information and requirements: Male; strong in academics; excellence in organized
athletics; not obligated to join the fraternity
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale (GPISD is on a 5.0 scale)
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
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Technical Theater Internship and Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Theater
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “B” average
Essay: yes plus resume
Photo:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Dru Anne Lundquist at 281-280-8286
Website: www.gilbertandsullivan.net
E-mail: druanne@flash.net
Temple Press Scholarships
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Photo:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Website: http://newthreatstofreedom.com/contests/
Texas A&M Achievement Award, President’s Achievement and Challenge Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 to $12,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or graduate of an
accredited high school
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Web Site: www.applytexas.org
Texas A&M Aggie Assurance Scholarship
Amount: Full Tuition
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Adjusted family gross
income
of $60,000 or less; Your application for admission is your application for this
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scholarship
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Note: In order to be considered, FAFSA must be received by March 31.
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Scholarships
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Year-round
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 19 or SAT: 920 (CR+M)
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-2814 Army: Maj. Jeff Miller or 1-979-845-1775 Navy/Marine: Lt.
Hector Ojeda or
1-979-845-7611 Air Force: Capt. Carl Ivey
Web Site: http://aggiecorps.org/nome/scholarships
E-mail: jmiller@corpstamu.edu or hojeda@navy.tamu.edu or uao@tamu.edu
Texas A&M Director’s Excellence Award
Amount: $10,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Name A&M as college of choice with the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: National Merit Semifinalist
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Web Site: ww.applytexas.org
Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Award
College: Texas A&M, College Station
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Minority or economically disadvantaged
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-979-847-8700 Ext. 160
Web Site: http://giving.tamu.edu/fea
E-mail: m-ullmann@tamu.edu
Texas A&M Freshman Scholarship
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College: Texas A&M
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Major: Any
Texas A&M GATES Scholarship Program
Amount: 4-Year Scholarship
College: Texas A&M at Galveston
Major: Marine Engineering Technology or
Marine Systems Technology
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: FAFSA must be submitted with scholarship application
Essay: yes (brief)
Letters of recommendation: encouraged
Interview:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-322-4443 (tollfree)
Web site: www.applytexas.org (application for Texas A&M at Galveston)
Texas A&M Lechner and McFadden Scholarships
Amount: $10,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or graduate of an
accredited high school
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1300 (CR + M) or ACT: 30 or National Merit
Semifinalist or
Commended student
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Texas A&M Merit Plus Scholarship
Amount: $2,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: National Merit Semifinalist
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Texas A&M Mitte Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Business
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Information and requirements: National Merit semifinalist
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a 3.5 GPA
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone: 1-409-845-6774
Texas A&M Nuclear Engineering
College: Texas A&M
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Major: Nuclear Engineering
Texas A&M Opportunity Award
Amount: $500 to $12,000
College: Texas A&M University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident; admitted to A&M by
Feb. 1
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
Texas A&M President’s Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $12,000
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S citizen, permanent resident, or graduate of an
accredited high school, leadership, community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1300 (CR + M) or ACT: 30 or National Merit
Semifinalist or
Commended student
Envelope:
Phone: 1-979-845-1957
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Texas A&M Regents’ Initiative
Amount: Unknown
College: Texas A&M
Major: Education
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.texasteach.tamu.edu
Texas A&M Regents Scholarship Program
College: Texas A&M
Major: Any
Information and requirements: First-generation students, total family income less than
$40,000 per year
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Note: This scholarship will be awarded to every student who qualifies! Your
admission application is
the scholarship application.
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 to $24,000
College: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tamucc.edu
Phone: 1-800-482-6822
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Student Leader Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $4,000
College: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Active in clubs, organizations, and community
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE) Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by March 15
Information and requirements: Bilingual in English and another language
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-822-3930
Web site: www.tabe.org (click on forms)
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) Academic Excellence
Award
Amount: $500 and a patch for your letter jacket
College: Any
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Good GPA, Rank, and ACT or SAT score
Essay: yes (Timed writing on a specified topic)
Envelope: yes
Texas Association of Sports Officials-Baseball
Amount: $1,500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Member of varsity baseball team but not receiving an
athletic scholarship in any sport
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-370-4765
Web Site:
Texas Association of Sports Officials Basketball Scholarshiphttp://www.farmsource.com/
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Varsity male or female player during 2000-01; can not
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receive any other athletic scholarship
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site:
Texas Cattlewomen/Pat Grote Memorial Scholarshiphttp://www.farmsource.com/
Amount: Unknown
College: Any Texas college or university
Major: Agriculture related major
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Amy Brainard at 1-806-323-6397
Web Site: www.texascattlewomen.org/TCWscholarships.htm
Texas Christian University Athletic Video Scholarship
Amount: $18, 400
College: Texas Christian University
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Anyone may apply
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-817-257-7374
Texas Christian University Freshman Academic Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Texas Christian University
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
December 8
Information and requirements: Your admission application is your scholarship application
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.tcu.edu or www.applytexas.org
Texas Christian University Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award Program
College: Any
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Anyone may apply
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.nep.tcu.edu
Phone: 1-817-257-6544
Texas Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship Program
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by June 1
Information and requirements: US citizen; Hardship and challenges
; financial need
Essay: yes (short)
Envelope: yes
E-mail: scholarship@tcta.org
Web Site: www.tcta.org
Phone: 1-888-879-8282
Texas Culinary Academy Future Chef of America High School Culinary Scholarship
Competition
Amount: Up to $2000
College: Texas Culinary Academy
Major: Culinary Arts
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.txca.com
Phone: 1-888-553-2433
Texas Department of Transportation - Conditional Grant Program (CGP)
College: Any accredited four-year Texas public college or university
Major: Civil Engineering, Computer Science,
Computer Information Systems, or Management Information Systems
Information and requirements: Economically disadvantaged
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-866-554-4330
Web site: www.txdot.gov/careers
Note: If you are awarded this scholarship, you must agree to work for the Texas Department of Transportation for two years.
Texas Gamma Epsilon/Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
Amount: $300
College: Any
Major: Education
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: NSSHS Female student
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Note: Winner must attend Awards Banquet on May 13.
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships (TILF)
Amount: $500 to $13,040
College: Varies
Major: Varies
DEADLINE ! : May 6
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen, attend college in Texas, and have participated
on the state level (any time during your four years of high school) in the UIL Academic
State Meet contest in areas other than athletics, music and honor crew
Essay: Varies
Letters of recommendation: Principal’s statement
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: bbaxendale@mail.utexas.edu
Phone: 1-512-232-4937 Brenda Baxendale
Web site: www.uil.utexas.edu (click on the TILF button)
Note: Must submit parent’s IRS 1040 forms with application
Note 2: Applications will not be accepted before April 1
Texas Leader Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Ethnic minority; leadership; financial need
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-594-3939
Texas Lutheran University Freshman Scholarships
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College: Texas Lutheran University
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must be accepted to TLU
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 23 or SAT: 1050 or
ranked in top 25%
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-771-8521
Website: www.tlu.edu
E-mail: admissions@tlu.edu
Texas Lutheran University Pacesetter Event
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must be accepted to TLU before Feb. 6
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250 or
ranked in top 10% and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1100 (CR + M)
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-771-8521
Texas Lutheran University Performance & Participation Awards and Grants
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must be accepted to TLU
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-771-8521
E-mail: See information sheet
Texas Lutheran University Scholastic Advancement Award
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: First generation college student; financial need
Essay:
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Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-771-8521
Texas Police Corps Scholarship
College: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tcleose.state.tx.us
Phone: 512-936-7722
Major: Any that leads to career in
law enforcement
GPISD deadline:
Texas PTA High School Senior Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by March 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Member of local PTA
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope:
Web Site: www.txpta.org/resources/scholarships
Phone: 1-800-TALKPTA
Texas Restaurant Association Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management
Information and requirements: One year experience working in the foodservice industry
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.restaurantville.com
Phone: 1-800-395-2872
Texas Retired Teachers Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Education
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Information and requirements: Relative of a member of Texas Retired Teachers
Association
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Cindee Sharp at 1-800-880-1650
E-mail: info@trtf.org
Web site: www.trtf.org
Texas Skyward User Group Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 21
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-972-727-0514
E-mail: Scott_Weber@allenisd.org
Web site: www.tsug.org
Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Bay Area Chapter
Amount: $750
College: University with ABET engineering
Major: Engineering
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and SAT M: 600, SAT CR: 550 or
ACT M: 29 and ACT E: 25
Essay: yes
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tspe.org
Phone: Len McManus at 1-800-580-8973
E-mail: trish@tspe.org
Texas Southern University Athletic Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Texas Southern University
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admitted to TSU
Essay:
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Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-313-7942
E-mail: AthleticScholarship@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University College of Education Scholarship
Major: Education
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-313-7256
E-mail: Cunningham_JJ@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University Computer Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Program
Amount: $3,125
Major: Computer Science, Mathematics,
or Engineering
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admitted to TSU; passed TASP English and Math
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: B+ average, top 25%, and ACT: 21 or SAT: 1000
Essay: one page
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http:/cost.tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-1860
E-Mail: freeman_tl@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University Frederick Douglass Honors Program Scholarships
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.4 on 4.0 scale; Top 15%; ACT: 21 or SAT: 1350
(CR+M+W)
Essay: yes
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-7458
E-mail: Coach_Lf@tsu.edu
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Texas Southern University General Scholarships
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.75 on 4.0 scale; ACT: 18 or SAT: 850
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http:/em.tsu.edu/financialaid
Phone: 713-313-7104
Texas Southern University Houston Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority ParticipationNational Science Foundation
Major: Science, Technology,
Engineering, or Math
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident; Admitted to TSU;
completed 3 high school
science classes
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%, GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 19 or SAT: 900
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http://www.tsu.edu
Phone: 713-313-4278
E-mail: LSAMPScholarship@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University Jesse H. Jones School of Business
Major: Business
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http:/em.tsu.edu/financialaid
Phone: 713-313-7942
Texas Southern University Maritime Transportation Scholarship
Major: Maritime Transportation Man. &
Security
DEADLINE ! : June 3
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Ursurla Williams at 713-313-4394
E-mail: williamsua@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University Music Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-313-7336
E-mail: Scholarship@tsu.edu
Texas Southern University ROTC Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-313-3875
E-mail: Scholarship@tsu.edu
Texas State University Bobcat Promise Program
Amount: Up to $27, 960
College: Texas State
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Family adjusted gross income less than $25,000; accepted
for admission and submitted a
complete FAFSA no later than April 1; Your application for admission is
your application for this
scholarship
Essay:
Interview:
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Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site: www.finaid.txstate.edu/bobcatpromise
Note: You will be awarded this scholarship if you meet the qualifications and
deadline.
Texas State University Mitte Laureate Scholarship
Major: Varies
DEADLINE ! : Received by December 1
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to SWT by 12/01/04 to qualify
Essay:
Interview:
Envelope: no
Phone: Mariko Gomez at 1-512-245-2315
E-mail:
Texas State University McCoy College of Business Administration Scholarships
Major: Business Administration
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to Texas State by 12/5/09 to qualify
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
E-mail:
Texas State University Scholarships
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to Texas State by 12/15/09 to qualify
Essay:
Interview:
Envelope: no
Phone:
E-mail:
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Texas State University Terry Foundation Scholarships
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen; Financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and SAT:1200 or ACT: 25
Essay:
Interview:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site: www.txstate.edu
Texas Tech Ex-Students Association Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Texas Tech
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: No more than three
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
Texas Tech University Koh Family Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $40,000
College: Texas Tech University
Major: Engineering
Information and requirements: Scholar, exemplary character, extracurricular activities
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1400 (CR+M) or ACT: 32
Essay: yes
Interview: yes (telephone)
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.coe.ttu.edu/koh
Phone: 1-806-742-3451
E-mail: m.chyu@ttu.edu
Note: There are no hard copy applications. The only way to apply is on-line.
Texas Tech University Merit Scholarships
Amount: $10,000 to $30,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to Texas Tech by April 15.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250 (Math & CR)
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Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-806-742-1480
Web Site: www.applytexas.org (Complete application and create a scholarship application
link)
Note: If you qualify for these scholarships you will get them.
Texas Tech University Petroleum Engineering Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Strong in math
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Good GPA, Rank, and ACT/SAT scores
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 806-742-3573
Website: www.pe.ttu.edu
Texas Tech University Plant and Soil Sciences Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Plant and Soil Sciences
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: Mr. Auld at 1- 806-742-2837
Website: www.pssc.ttu.edu
Texas Tech University Red Raider Guaranteed Scholarship Program
Amount: Full Tuition and fees for 4 years
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to Texas Tech by May 1; Family’s adjusted gross
income less than $40,000;
submit FAFSA by May 1 and have info sent to Texas Tech; Your application
for admission is your
application for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
E-mail: finaid.advisor@ttu.edu
Website: www.redraiderguarantee.ttu.edu
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Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTAF) *
Major: Any but math, business, engineering, and
computer science is preferred
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; letter of acceptance to a Texas college
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: Richard Walters at 1- 512-472-1187
Website: www.tta.org
E-mail: richardwalters@tta.org
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay: Yes plus a personal statement
Letters of recommendation: two on school letterhead
Envelope: yes
Phone: Mona Fults at 1-512-476-3852
E-mail: mfults@ttla.com
Web site: www.ttla.com
Note: You must send a copy of your report card with your application
Texas Wildlife Expo Conservation Scholarship Program
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Natural or Cultural Resource Conservation
DEADLINE ! : Received by July 14
Information and requirements: Eligible to work in U.S.; Accepted into an accredited degree
program related to natural resource conservation
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% or GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale or SAT: 850 or ACT: 21
Essay: yes (short answer)
Envelope:
Phone: Cheryl Coffey at 1-512-389-4906
Web Site:
Note: Recipient must attend the Texas Wildlife Expo Banquet.
Texas Women’s University Music Scholarship Auditions
Amount: Unknown
College: Texas Women’s University
Major: Music
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Based on performance; Live audition is preferred but a
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high-quality videotape many be mailed
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:1-940-898-2500
Texas Women’s University Open House Scholarships
Amount: $750
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Jan. 22, Feb. 26, or June 4
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-866-809-6130
E-mail: admissions@twu.edu
Web Site: www.twu.edu/admissions/campusvisits
Texas Women’s University Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admission application is your scholarship application
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-866-809-6130
E-mail: admissions@twu.edu
Web Site: www.twu.edu
The Alliance – The Mickey Leland Chapter of the Alliance of Black Telecommunications
Employees, Inc. (ABTE) and the Houston Chapter of the Alliance of Black Lucent
Employees (ABLE) Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Received by June 2
Information and requirements: African-American; U.S. citizen
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.75 on 4.0 scale (GPISD is on a 5.0 scale)
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Note: Recipient must attend Award Banquet on June 19.
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The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts Poster Design Contest
College: The Art Institute
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
E-mail: posterdesign@aii.edu
Web site: www.aih.aii.edu/admissions_scholarships.asp
Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
The Art Institutes Best Teen Chef Scholarship Competition
Amount: Unknown
Major:
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
The Art Institute Career and Technology Education Scholarship
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Completed at least one year of CATE classes with at least a
“B” average
Essay: three short answer questions
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
The Art Institute Evelyn Keedy Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $30,000
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Desire for a creative career
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
Note: You must submit a typed resume with your application.
The Art Institute International Scholarship Competition
Amount: Varying
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must submit drawings, slides, notebook, essay, or video
(dependent upon the area of competition)
Essay: Dependent upon the area of competition but a resume is required
Letters of recommendation: two (one must be from an art-related instructor or career
advisor)
Envelope: yes
The Art Institute National Scholarships
Amount: Varying
DEADLINE! : Unknown
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web site: www.artinstitutes.edu
Phone: 1-888-542-3600
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
The Art Institute National Art Honor Society Scholarships
Major: Varies
DEADLINE! : March 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Must apply to The Art Institute
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: www.aih.aii.edu/admissions_scholarships.asp
Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
The Art Institute National Vocational-Technical Honor Society Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Member of the National Vocation-Technical Honor Society
Essay: yes
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Envelope: yes
Phone: Tom Piecznski at 713-353-4114
Web site:
The Art Institute of Houston Design and Media Arts Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: The Art Institute of Houston
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Proficiency in 3 areas: Portfolio Quality, Academic Ability,
and
Individual Phone Interview Results
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: www.aih.aii.edu/admissions_scholarships.asp
Phone: 1-800-275-4244 or 713-623-2040
The Art Institute Vica Skills USA Championship
Major: Varies
DEADLINE! : June 1
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Member of VICA
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web site: www.skillsusa.org
The Christophers’ Poster Contest
Amount: Up to $1000
College: Any
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-212-759-4050
Web site: www.christophers.org
The Do-Over Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-904-854-6750
Web Site: www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston Scholarship
Amount: $1600
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Exemplary academic and extracurricular record
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Resume: yes
Audition recording: 3minutes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-280-8286
Web site: http://gilbertandsullivan.net
The Goss-Michael Foundation Texas Art Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Visual Arts
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: Lindsey Walls at 1-214-696-0555
Web site: www.gossmichaelfoundation.org
E-mail: Lindsey@gossmichaelfoundation.org
The Houston Scholarship
College: Washington and Lee University
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Exemplary academic and extracurricular record
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top of class
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-540-463-8710
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The Margaret Alicia-Ann Blackwell Scholarship
Amount: $2500
College: Any 2- or 4-year college
Major: Any
Information and requirements: NSSHS senior with extracurricular activities and financial
need
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone:
The Power of Poetry Contest
Amount: Laptop computer
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : June
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Submit a haiku poem
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web site: www.scholastic.com/haiku
The Skirball Institute’s Essay Contest
Amount: $100 to $5,000
College: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone:
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
The Thuy Nguyen Scholarship
Amount: $1250
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 5
Information and requirements: Vietnamese; Family income is less than $50,000
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
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The Ultimate Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE: April 15
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-877-GRADCITY
Web site: www.gradcity.com
E-mail:
The Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Started your own business
Essay: yes (history of your business)
Envelope:
Web site: www.rces.tcu.edu
The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Research’s Annual Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.thewomensfund.org
E-mail: neighbors@thewomensfund.org
Phone: 713-623-6543
Thomas H. Routt Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any including Technical
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 15
Information and requirements: Community service and financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “C” average and ACT: 18 or SAT: 800 (CR +
M)
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone: Edward Brown at 281-925-3879
Note: Must attend Gala Day Convention to receive award.
Tiffany Scholarship
Amount: $200 to $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Average student who has not taken any
honor classes or been on the honor roll but has maintained good grades
(75 to 89 average).
Essay: yes—“My Goals for the Future” (Maximum of 500 words)
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Towering Texans of Houston Higher Standards Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Females at least 5’10” and males at least 6’2” (without
shoes)
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two (must be on the given form)
Envelope: yes
Phone: Carol Hudson at 713-861-4440
Toyota Community Scholars Program*
Amount: $10,000 to $20,000
College: Any four year college
Major: Any
GPISD deadline: November 7 2006
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, documented
service within and outside the school, effective leader
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay: no
Envelope: no
There are no formal applications. You must submit a letter of recommendation
addressing your leadership, academics, and community service. Give special
emphasis to programs that you have initiated or in which you have been actively
involved that addresses a school or community need. It is the impact of your
service on the community that will be the factor that distinguishes you from other
applicants.
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Trinity University Scholarships
College: Trinity University
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.trinity.edu
Phone: 1-800-TRINITY
Tulane Urban Scholars Program
College: Tulane University
Major: Any
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: two addressing community service
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.tulane.edu/~admiss/admission/urban_scholars.html
Phone: 1-800-873-9283
Turner Partners Architecture “Designing Our Future” Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Architecture
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by April 15
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
E-mail: susan@turnerpartnersarchitecture.com
Phone:
Tylenol Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,000 or $10,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Leadership, Community service, extracurricular activities,
academic
achievement
Essay:
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Envelope:
Web Site: www.tylenol.com
Phone:
Tyler Junior College Freshman Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 to $4,000
College: Tyler Junior College
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 23 with 19 in English and Math or SAT: 1070 with 500
on Verbal and Math
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-903-510-2385
Tzu Chi Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Financial need and community involvement
Essay: yes (2)
Interview: yes (semi-finalist)
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-972-680-8869
Web Site: www.us.tzuchi.org
United Community Credit Union Scholarship ***
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 2
Information and requirements: Two GPISD students will receive a scholarship (NSSHS-1
& GPHS-1)
Essay: yes (Topic: Why I Want the Credit Union Scholarship”)
Letters of recommendation: May submit one recommendation letter
Envelope: no
Note: Recipients must attend the May Board Meeting
United States Foreign Service Essay Contest
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
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Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.afsa.org/essaycontest
Phone: 1-800-704-AFSA
E-mail: member@afsa.org
Universal Technical Institute Joe Gibbs Scholarship
College: Universal Technical Institute
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 281-443-6262
University of Alabama
College: University of Alabama
Major: Varies
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 27 or SAT: 1210 (CR +
M)
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-933-BAMA
Web Site: www.scholarships.ua.edu
University of Arkansas Alumni Scholarships
College: University of Arkansas
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Demonstrated leadership, academic honors, work
experience
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.6 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 24
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-479-575-2801
Web Site: www.alumni.uark.edu/scholarships
E-mail: scholarships@razorbackroad.com
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University of Arkansas Alumni Association – Houston Chapter Scholarship
Amount: $4000
Major: Any
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
University of Arkansas Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-377-UofA
Web Site: http://scholarships.uark.edu
E-mail: scholars@uark.edu or uofa@uark.edu
University of Connecticut Scholarships
Amount: One-half tuition
College: University of Connecticut
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Leadership, special talents
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 15% and SAT: 1100 (CR + Math)
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-860-486-3137
Web Site: www.admissions.uconn.edu
E-mail: beahusky@uconn.edu
University of Dallas Drama Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: University of Dallas
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Awarded on basis of Audition or Portfolio Review
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-628-6999
Web Site: www.udallas.edu/drama
E-mail: Ferguson@udallas.edu
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University of Dallas Metroplex Scholarship
Amount: $48,000 to full tuition
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Scholarship is guaranteed if student applies for
admission by January 15 and meets the following rank and test requirements.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Rank in top 10 in a class greater than 100 (otherwise top
10%) and SAT: 1150 or ACT: 25
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-628-6999
Web Site: www.udallas.edu
E-mail:
University of Dallas Robert E.T. Stark, M.D. Scholarship
Amount: Four-year full Tuition
Major: Pre-Med
Information and requirements: Male students only
Essay:
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-628-6999
Web Site: www.udallas.edu/admiss/awards/stark.html
E-mail: lwebb@udallas
University of Dayton
College: University of Dayton (Ohio)
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 21
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-800-837-7433
Web Site: www.admission.udayton.edu/apply
E-mail: admission@udayton.edu
University of Denver
College: University of Denver
Major: Varies
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Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-525-9495
Web Site: www.du.edu
E-mail: admissions@du.edu
University of Houston Academic Excellence Scholarship
Amount: $12,000 to $22,000
College: University of Houston – University Park
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to UH by Jan 15; your application for
admission is your application
for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-743-1010 Option 3
Note: You will get this scholarship if you meet the requirements and funds are still
available.
University of Houston Alumni Organization Asian Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be of Asian origin
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarships
Phone: 1-877-268-4271
Note: Recipient must attend the Scholarship Reception to accept the award.
University of Houston Alumni Organization Hispanic Alumni Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be of Hispanic origin
Essay:
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Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-268-4271
E-mail:
University of Houston Alumni Organization Legacy Scholarship
Major: Any
Information and requirements: At least one parent must be an active member of the
Houston Alumni Organization as of March 23. (Call for info on how to join.)
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Meet UH admission requirements
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-268-4271
E-mail:
University of Houston Alumni Organization Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000
Major: Natural Science or Mathematics
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-268-4271
E-mail:
University of Houston Alumni Organization School of Communication Freshman
Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000
Major: Communications
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-877-268-4271
E-mail:
University of Houston Alumni Organization Wiley and Ellen Steen Tau Kappa Epsilon
Triangle Achievement Scholarship
Amount: Up to $1000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 7
Information and requirements: Male; strong extracurricular and community service record
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-268-4271
E-mail:
University of Houston Balanced Man Scholarship
Amount: $250
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : June 6
Information and requirements: Male
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Terry Chung at 713-303-4664
E-mail: UHSIGEP@hotmail.com
University of Houston College of Business Administration
Major: Business
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713 -743-4621 Ms. Connie Todd
University of Houston College of Education Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Education
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Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-743-5010
University of Houston College of Natural Arts and Sciences (Computer Science)
Amount: Unknown
Major: Computer Science
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships.htm
Phone: 1-425-705-3429 Holly Hardenbrook
University of Houston Conrad Hilton Hotel and Restaurant Management Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Hotel and Restaurant
Management
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.hrm.uh.edu/cnhc/ShowContent.asp?c=5220
Phone: Jeremy L. DaFoe at 713-743-2492
University of Houston Cougar Promise Scholarships
Amount: Up to full tuition and fees
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Recommended or Distinguished Plan; Family adjusted
gross family income of $40,000 or
less; eligible for federal aid and submitted completed FAFSA by March 31; Your
application for admission is
your application for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 713-743-4200
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University of Houston Cullen Leadership Scholarships
Major: Any
Demonstrated leadership potential; your application
for admission is your
application for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-743-4200
available.
University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 to $20,000
Major: Engineering
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-743-4200
University of Houston Frontier Fiesta Academic Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.uh.edu/fiesta
Phone: 713-743-5181
University of Houston Frontier Fiesta Community Involvement Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.uh.edu/fiesta
Phone: 713-743-5181
University of Houston Hispanic Student Association Scholarship
Amount: $250
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by April 23
Information and requirements: Hispanic heritage
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: lxcano@yahoo.com
Phone: Xavier Cano at 713-459-4097
University of Houston Honors and Academic Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-743-9085 or 713-743-9010 (The Honors College)
University of Houston Industrial Scholar Interns Program
Amount: $10,000
Major: Engineering
Essay:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 713-743-4200 Dr. Larry Witte
E-mail: witte@uh.edu
University of Houston Houston Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
Scholarship
Major: Math, Science, Engineering, or
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Technology
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%, SAT: 450 on both Verbal and Math, ACT: 19 on
both English and Math
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Sylvia Foster at 713-743-5894
E-mail: foster@uh.edumailto:tram@uh.edu
University of Houston Moores School of Music Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
Major: Music
DEADLINE ! : Received April 1
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-743-3009
Note: You must call to get an audition date and time.
University of Houston Presidential Endowed Scholarships
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Your application for admission is your application for this
scholarship
Varies
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 713-743-4200
available.
University of Houston Terry Foundation Scholarship
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Accepted to UH; Leadership; Unmarried and no children;
Community service; Financial need; resident of US
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Strong academic abilities
Essay: two
Envelope: no—Online application
Web Site: www.uh.edu/honors/scholarships/terry_scholars.html
E-mail: jkoszegi@uh.edu
Phone: 713-743-1752
Note: You must live on campus for the first year
University of Houston Top 10% Scholarship
Major: Any
Your application for admission is your application for
this scholarship
Top 10%
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 713-743-4200
available.
University of Houston- Clear Lake Texas Scholars in Computer Science (TSCS)
Scholarship
College: Community college with UniLink program with UHCL
Major: Computer
Science
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or permanent resident ; financial need
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: http://sce.cl.uh.edu/tscs
Phone: 281-283-2567
E-mail: wells@cl.uh.edu or perezd@cl.uh.edu
University of Houston- Downtown Scholars Academy Scholarship
College: University of Houston Downtown
Major: Math, Natural Science,
Computer Science, or
Engineering
DEADLINE ! : Accepted year-round
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: US Citizen or Permanent Resident; Credit for Pre-Calculus
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale in math and science and in top 25%
of class or overall GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale and SAT: 450 or better on math and
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verbal or 250 or better on the THEA math, reading and writing exams.
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: m_fhome@yahoo.com
Phone: 713-221-8207 (Michelle Espinoza-Flores)
Web Site: www.uhd.edu/scholars
University of Houston-Victoria Scholarship
Amount: At least half of first year tuition and fees
College: UH-Victoria
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.uhv.edu
University of Incarnate Word Academic Scholarships and Grants
College: University of Incarnate Word
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.uiw.edu/~finaid/
Phone: 1-800-749-WORD
E-mail: mailto:tram@uh.edu
University of Missouri-Rolla Freshman Minority Engineering Scholarship
College: University of Missouri-Rolla
Major: Engineering, Math, Science, or
Computer Science
DEADLINE ! : Received by Jan. 31
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-573 341-4212
Web Site: www.umr.edu/~mep
E-mail: mep@umr.edu
University of North Texas Board of Regents Scholarships
Amount: $6,000 to $20,000
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College: University of North Texas
Major: Varies
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and SAT: 1200 (CR+M) or ACT: 27
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-881-1014
Web Site: www.unt.edu/finaid
University of North Texas Board of Regents Scholarships
Amount: $6,000 to $20,000
Major: Varies
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and SAT: 1200 (CR+M) or ACT: 27
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-881-1014
University of North Texas Emerald Eagle Scholars Scholarships
Amount: Full tuition and fees
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Family adjusted gross family income of $40,000 or less;
eligible for federal aid and
submitted completed FAFSA by March1; Your application for admission is
your application for this
scholarship
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-877-881-1014
University of North Texas General Scholarships
Amount: $1,000 to $2,500
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-877-881-1014
University of North Texas Honors Transfer Scholarships
Amount: $2,000 to $16,000
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Accepted to Honors College at UNT
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least 15 college credit hours with a 3.5 GPA
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-877-881-1014
University of North Texas Multicultural Scholastic Award
Amount: $4,000
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-940-565-2456
Web Site: www.unt.edu/edo/msa.htm
University of Northern Colorado National Undergraduate Scholarships
College: University of Northern Colorado
Major: Any
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Index score of 106 or higher (see application)
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.GoBears.unco.edu
E-mail: Chris.dowen@unco.edu
Phone: 1-888-700-4UNC
University of Northern Colorado Scholarships
College: University of Northern Colorado
Major: Varies
Essay: yes
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Envelope:
Web Site: www.gobears.unco.edu
Phone: 1-888-700-4UNC
University of Oklahoma College of Engineering Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: University of Oklahoma
Major: Engineering
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250
Essay: yes (brief)
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.coe.ou.edu
Phone: 1-800-234-6868
E-mail: ou-pss@ou.edu
University of Oklahoma College of Engineering Mewbourne Leadership Scholars
Information and requirements: Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Strong academic record
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.ou.edu/mewbourneschool
Phone: 1-800-522-0772 Ext. 6863
E-mail: brockg@ou.edu
University of Oklahoma Freshman Scholarships
Amount: Varies
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone : 1-888-298-0890
Web Site: www.ou.edu
University of Oklahoma Henderson Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Academic promise, leadership ability, school and
community involvement, and financial need.
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%, GPA: 3.25 on 4.0 scale and ACT: 26 or SAT:
1170
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-234-6868
E-mail: afrank@ou.edu
Web site: www.go2.ou.edu
University of Oklahoma J. Clarence Karcher Scholarships
Amount: Up to $5600
Major: Physics, Astronomy, Engineering physics
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: Stewart Ryan at 1-405-325-3961
University of Oklahoma Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering
Scholarship
Major: Petroleum or Geological
Engineering
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-0772 Ext.6863 or 1-405-325-6863
E-mail: mpge@ou.edu
Web site: www.mpge.ou.edu
University of Oklahoma Phillips Scholars Program
Major: Priority consideration given to accounting,
business, chemistry, computer science, finance, geosciences, management I
information systems, mathematics, chemical, mechanical, and petroleum engineering
Information and requirements: Students who are interested in cultural programs
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
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Phone: 1-800-234-6868
E-mail: afrank@ou.edu
Web site: www.go2.ou.edu
University of Phoenix Black History Month Scholarship
College: University of Phoenix
Major: Any
Essay: yes
Envelope:
E-mail: scholarships@phoenix.edu
Web site: www.phoenix.edu
Phone:
University of Rochester Renaissance Scholarship
College: University of Rochester
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.rochester.edu
Phone: 1-888-822-2256
University of St. Thomas Music Scholarship Opportunities
Amount: Varies
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Interview:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Sue Young at 713-525-3560
University of St. Thomas Scholarship Opportunities
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Varies for each scholarship
Essay:
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Interview:
Envelope: no
Phone: 713 525-3500
Web site: www.stthom.edu/admissions
E-mail: admissions@stthom.edu
University of Texas in Arlington
College: University of Texas in Arlington
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Admitted to UT in Arlington
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and SAT:1050 or ACT: 22
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web site: www.uta.edu/scholarships
University of Texas in Arlington
Amount: Varying
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Varying requirements for many different
scholarships.
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-817-272-2197
Website: www.uta.edu
E-mail: schol@uta.edu
University of Texas College of Engineering Scholarship Program
Major: Engineering
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-512-475-9950
Web site: www.applytexas.org (Create a scholarship application)
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University of Texas Delta Upsilon Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Male, athletic, intelligent, and involved in community service
Interview:
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-512-478-5228
Web site:
E-mail: jacobaguero@hotmail.com
University of Texas Earnst Schramm, Jr. Scholarship
College: UT in Austin
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: Academics, Leadership, Service
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.utphipsi.com
Phone: 1-832-515-5886
E-mail: TexSchramm@hotmail.com
University of Texas President’s Achievement Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 to $20,000
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Socio-economically disadvantaged
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Academic excellence
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-512-475-9950
University of Texas Rowing Team Scholarship
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: No rowing experience is required
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Meet NCAA Division requirements
Interview:
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Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Carie Graves at 1-512-232-2585
E-mail: cgraves@athletics.utexas.edu
University of Texas Texas Excellence Award
Major: Varies
Information and requirements: Demonstrated leadership
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-512-475-9950
University of Texas Texas Exes Association - Houston Chapter Scholarship
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Admitted to UT Austin
Essay: yes (two)
Resume: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Suzanne Tamas at 713-627-3938
Web site: www.texasexes.org/houston
E-mail: houstontexasexes@alumni.utexas.net
University of Texas in Arlington Maverick Promise Scholarships
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April1
Information and requirements: Family adjusted gross family income of $65,000 or less;
eligible for federal Pell Grant and
submitted completed FAFSA results to UTA by April1; Your application for
admission is your application
for this scholarship
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.uta.edu/fao
Phone: 1-817-272-2197
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E-mail: fao@uta.edu
University of Texas in Brownsville Scholarship Program
College: University of Texas in Brownsville
Major: Varies
DEADLINE!: April1
GPISD deadline: March
Information and requirements: Apply for admission to UT in Brownsville
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-956-882-8277
E-mail: financialaid@utb.edu
Web site: www.utb.edu/financialaid (Click on Online Forms)
University of Texas in Dallas Academic Excellence Scholarship Program
College: University of Texas in Dallas
Major: Varies
DEADLINE!: December 1
Information and requirements: Apply for admission to UT in Dallas
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-972-883-6708 or 1-800-889-2443
E-mail: aes@utdallas.edu
University of Texas in Dallas Chess Scholarship
Amount: Full Ride
Major: Any
DEADLINE!: Unknown
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Collegiate level chess skill
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: Guy Graugnard at 281-980-5476 or 1-800-889-2443
E-mail: guy.graugnard@utdallas.edu
University of Texas in Dallas Eugene Mc Dermott Scholars Program *
Amount: Full tuition, room, and board
Major: Varies
DEADLINE!: Rec’d by November 1
Information and requirements: Multiple credits of AP classes and demonstrated leadership
in school plus community service
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Interview: yes
Essay: yes
Envelope: no
Phone: 1-972-883-4610
Web site: www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/schol.html
University of Texas in Dallas School of Management Servant Leadership Endowed
Scholarship
Amount: $16,000
Major: Business
DEADLINE!: Unknown
GPISD deadline:
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-972-883-2941
Web site: www.ceonetweavers.org
E-mail: scholarship_dfw@ceonetweavers.org
University of Texas in San Antonio
College: University of Texas in San Antonio
Major: Varies
DEADLINE: February 15
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 20% and SAT: 1100 (V+M) or ACT: 24
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Lee Canales at 713-590-5145
Web site: www.utsa.edu/financialaid
University of Texas in San Antonio Presidential Honors Scholarships
Amount: $6,000
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must enroll in Honors College
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10% and SAT: 1100 (V+M) or ACT: 24
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-210-458-4106
E-mail: honors@utsa.edu
Web site: www.utsa.edu/honors/
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University of Texas in San Antonio Rising Roadrunner Scholarships
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must submit completed FAFSA by March 31
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.admissions.utsa.edu (Click on “Scholarships”)
University of Texas in San Antonio ROTC Nursing Scholarships
Major: Nursing
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Major Blair at 1-210-458-5607
E-mail: rablair@utsa.edu
University of Texas in San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarships
Major: Any
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident; Leadership and service;
financial need;
Unmarried and have no children; apply for admission to UTSA by Feb 1; submit
FAFSA by March 1;
Apply for housing in Laurel Village by March 1
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Strong grades and scores
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1- 210-458-4106
E-mail: honors@utsa.edu
Web site: www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
University of Texas in San Antonio UTSAAccess Scholarship
Major: Any
DEADLINE: March 1
Information and requirements: Submit FAFSA by March 15; Texas resident; adjusted gross
family income of $25,000 or
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less; Your application for admission is your application for this scholarship
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope:
Web site: www.utsa.edu/financialaid
University of Texas of the Permian Basin Falcon Promise Scholarship
Amount: Tuition
College: University of Texas-Permian Basin
Major: Any
DEADLINE!: July 15
Information and requirements: Accepted to UTPB; Pell Grant eligible; Family income less
than $60,000
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-432-552-2620
E-mail: www.utpb.edu
University of Texas in the Permian Basin New Freshman Grant
Amount: $2,000
College: University of Texas in the Permian Basin
Major: Any
DEADLINE: April 15
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to UTPB with no conditions
Interview:
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-866-552-UTPB
Web site:
University of Texas in the Permian Basin New Freshman Scholarships
College: University of Texas in the Permian Basin
Major: Any
DEADLINE: March 30
Information and requirements: Must be admitted to UTPB with no conditions
Interview:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: Must be nominated
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-866-552-UTPB
Web site:
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University of Texas in Tyler
College: University of Texas in Tyler
DEADLINE: Unknown
Interview:
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-UT TYLER
Web site: www.go2uttyler.com
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Univision’s Hispanic Scholar Athlete Award
Amount: $15,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE: May 23
Information and requirements: Hispanic, fluent in Spanish, US citizen or legal resident,
Social Security Number,
Accepted at a college or university
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-919-790-6145
Upakar—The Indo-American Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000 to $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE1: May 15
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Financial need, good academic performance, U.S. citizen
or
permanent resident, and parents or grandparents emigrated from India.
Essay: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-434-2042
Web site: www.upakar.org
Uplift Scholarship Fund
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE: May 1
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Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-888-887-5438
Web site: www.upliftscholarship.org
E-mail: funding@upliftscholarship.org
Upromise.com Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE: First 2500 eligible applications GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: U.S. Citizen or Legal resident; household income of $65,000
or less
Upromise members (free to join)
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web site: www.upromise.com
E-mail:
Urban Financial Services Coalition 2003 Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
Major: Business
Information and requirements: Must have attended the EVENT at UH
Essay: yes plus an autobiography (one page)
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone:
Urban Scholarship Fund
Amount: $700 to $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 9
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; Financial need (EFC not exceeding 00200)
verified by FAFSA Student Aid Report
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-214-630-2511
Web Site: www.txadc.org
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U.S. Military Academy Appointments
College: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, or Naval Military Academy
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by November 1
GPISD deadline: Oct. 20
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-443-9266 (Air Force); 1-800-822-2769 (Army); 1-203-444-8501 (Coast
Guard); 1-800-732-6267 (Merchant Marine); 1-800-638-9156 (Navy)
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Amount: $1,500
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-866-497-USAF
Web Site: www.usafunds.org/scholarship
E-mail: scholarship@usafunds.org
USA Group Scholarship Program
Amount: $4,000 to $8,000
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 1
Information and requirements: Minority or Physical disability; Leadership; Community
service; Work experience
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Request an application by faxing your name and mailing address to
1-888-546-4107
Web Site: www.usagroup.com/scholarship/scholarship.htm
USA/MAES Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
College: Any
Major: Engineering, Math, or Science
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Information and requirements: Minority
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone:
E-mail:
Web site: www.maeshouston.org
Note: Copies of your parents’ most recent Income Tax Return and W-2 forms are required
for
household income verification.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Amount: Full Ride
College: Historically Black Land Grant Univ.
Major: Agriculture, Food, Natural
Science,
Accounting, Civil Engineering, Business Management,
Computer Science,
or related discipline
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen and Leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 and SAT: 1500 or ACT: 21
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-936-261-2521
Web Site: www.pvamu.edu/pages/301.asp
UTI Grave Digger Monster Truck Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: UTI
Major: Automotive/ Diesel & Industrial Program
GPISD deadline:
Essay: DVD
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web site: www.uti.edu
Varsity Scholars Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $25,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident; High academic achievement;
Strong leadership skills; Volunteer spirit
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.0 on 4.0 scale (GPISD is on 5.0 scale)
Essay: two
Envelope: no
Web Site: www.varsitybooks.com/scholarships
Phone:
Vegetarian Scholarship Award
Amount: $5000
College: Any
Major: Any
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Web Site: www.vrg.org
Vera Tran Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 5
Information and requirements: Vietnamese; Excel academically and be committed to
community service
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone:
Veterans Tribute Scholarship
Amount: $3,000 to $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must be the son, grandson, daughter, or granddaughter of a
veteran including
those currently in uniform
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=149
Phone: 1-816-756-3390
Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship
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Amount: Unknown
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15
Information and requirements: Must be the current spouse, child, or grandchild of a
Vietnam veteran;
Letter of acceptance to college or technical school
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Percilla Newberry at 1-806-857-0409
Vietnamese-American Youth Organization
Amount: $2,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Vietnamese U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident;
Community service; Financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 scale and Act: 24 or SAT: 1000
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone: Minh To at 713-759-9161
E-mail: The_He_VAYO@Yahoo.com
Vikki Carr Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Legal U.S. resident of Latino heritage
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: At least two
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Note: You must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your application.
Vinson and Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship Foundation Awards
Amount: $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any career in Law
Information and requirements: Hispanic, African-American, Asian, Native American, or
Pacific Islander student; U.S. citizen or Houston area resident for the past six years,
Social Security number, and financial need
Essay: yes
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Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-758-2458
Web Site: www.velaw.com
Virginia Tech Alumni Association Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
College: Virginia Tech
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Must apply and be accepted to Virginia Tech to receive a
scholarship application
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: Michael Strickler at 281-287-7513 or 281-379-1722
Website: www.vt.edu
Vocal Study Scholarship
College: Any
Major: Vocal Performance
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Dru Anne Lundquist at 281-280-8286
Website: www.gilbertandsullivan.net
E-mail: druanne@flash.net
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: A 3-5 minute audio essay in English on “Celebrating Our Veterans’ Service”
Envelope: no
Website: www.vfw.org
W. C. Cunningham Middle School National Honor Society Scholarship
Amount: $500
Major: Any
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen; active and good standing member of
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National Honor Society; Attended CMS for 7th and 8th grades
Essay: 2 short essays
Envelope: no
W.Price, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: Unknown
College: Any
Major: Foodservice and Management
GPISD deadline: Feb. 8
Information and requirements: Leadership ability
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-395-2872
E-mail: hmayfield@tramail.org
Website: www.restaurantville.com/sh/scholarships.cfm
Wal-Mart Competitive Edge Scholarship
Amount: $20,000
College: Many schools participate in this program across the nation. In Texas,
these schools include University of North Texas, Texas A&M University, Prairie View
A&M University, University of Texas at El Paso and Pan America, and Texas Tech
University. For a list of other participating schools outside of the state of Texas, contact
the Counseling Center.
Major: Any field related to industry,
manufacturing, or technology
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 10%, GPA: 3.5 on 4.0 (GPISD is on a 5.0 scale), and
ACT: 27 or SAT: 1100
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web site: www.wal-mart.com
Washington & Lee University – The Houston Scholarship
Amount: Up to Full tuition plus room and board
College: Washington & Lee Univ. in Lexington, Virginia
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Exemplary academics and extracurricular records
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-540-458-8710
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Web Site: www1.wlu.edu/x3626.xml
E-mail: admissions@wlu.edu
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $500 to $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any that leads to
Government Service
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-215-949-8841
Web Site: www.gwcf.org
Washington University in St. Louis
Amount: $2,500 to Full tuition
College: Washington Univ. in St Louis, Missouri
Major: Varies
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-638-0700
Web Site: www.admissions.wustl.edu
E-mail: admissions@wustl.edu
Washington University in St. Louis-Danforth Scholars
College: Washington Univ. in St Louis, Missouri
Major: Varies
GPISD deadline: Oct. 7
Essay:
Envelope:
Phone: 1-314-935-8700
E-mail: danforthscholars@wustl.edu
Wells College Henry Wells Scholars Program
Amount: $3,000 plus internship
College: Wells College
Major: Any
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ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: “A” average and SAT: 1150 or ACT: 26
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.wells.edu
Phone: 1-315-364-3264
E-mail: admissions@wells.edu
Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Essay:
Envelope:
Web Site: www.wellsfargo.com
Phone: 1-800-658-3567
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Westwood College Scholarships
College: Westwood College
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 2
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 in career-related classes
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.westwood.edu
Phone: 1-866-755-0601 Ext. 5852
Wesleyan College Scholarships
College: Wesleyan College
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female
Essay:
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.wesleyancollege.edu
Phone: 1-800-447-6610
“Will to Win”Scholarship Program
Amount: $5,000
College: Any
Major: Any
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Information and requirements: Has asthma (verified by a physician); US citizen;
acceptance letter to college; Award
winner in Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Community Service, Athletics, or Science
Essay: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site: www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com
Phone:
Women and Girls’ Good Health Day Essay Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Envelope: no
Phone: Special Projects Coordinator at (713) 623-6543
Web Site: www.thewomensfund.org
E-mail: neighbors@thewomensfund.org
Wrigley’s Doublemint A.C.E. Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
College: Any
Major: Any
GPISD deadline:
Essay: 500 word or less or 5 minute or less VHS tape
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site: www.doublemint.com/whatisace.asp
E-mail:
Writers of the Future Contest
Amount: $500 to $4,000
College: Any
Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Quarterly
GPISD deadline:
Essay:
Envelope: no
Phone:
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Web Site: www.writersofthefuture.com
YouthLaunch Scholarship *
Amount: $3,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Community Service
Essay:
Resume: yes (service)
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-875-1862
Web Site: www.youthlaunch.org
E-mail: amills@youthlaunch.org
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Tunesia Benard Minority Engineering Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Engineering, Math, or Science
Information and requirements: African-American female; community service; Leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 5% and GPA: 3.5 on 4.0
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Denise Ware at 281-438-9507
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority/Lambda Zeta Chapter Community Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female; community service; leadership; financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 15% of class with at least a GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Interview: yes (finalists)
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
E-mail: scholarship@zphiblz.org
Phone: 281-438-9507
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority/Lambda Zeta Chapter Dr. Alma R. Williams Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: History or Political Science
Information and requirements: Female; community service; leadership; financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and Top 15%
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-438-9507
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority/Lambda Zeta Chapter Milton Ingram Scholarship
Amount: $500
College: Any
Major: Any
Information and requirements: Female; first generation college student; community
service;
leadership; financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale and Top 15%
Essay: yes
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-438-9507
Zonta International Club - Young Women in Public Affairs Award Program
College: Any
Major:
GPISD deadline:
Information and requirements: Female; commitment to volunteerism
Essay: yes
Photo:
Envelope:
Phone: Suzi Feickert at 713-621-9945
Website: www.Zonta.org
E-mail: sfeickert@sbcglobal.net
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