CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST
As of 11/11/12
Application Deadline / Scholarship Name / Filed Under / Possible Amount / Qualifications / Specifics / Web Address2/6/13 / American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas Scholarship / American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas Scholarship / (4) $2,000 / High School Senior, SAT – 600 Math, 550 Critical Reading, ACT 25, 3.0 GPA, / Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter or recommendation from Math or Science teacher, 1 letter of recommendation from teacher, pastor, co-worker, etc., Essay 750 words / Please return this scholarship to Ms. Bechly in the Counselor’s office for submission.
2/1/13 / APS Minority Scholarship / APS Minority Scholarship / (40) $2,000 / High School Senior of African American, Hispanic American or Native American descent, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, will major in Physics / Application on line, Official Transcript, /
12/1/13 / AXA Achievement Scholarship / AXA Achievement Scholarship / Various Amounts / High School Seniors with ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community, ability to succeed in college / Application must be completed on line. Only the first $10,000 will be considered. /
1/31/13 / Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program / Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program / $4,750 per year renewable / Incoming Freshman, Resident of Texas, top 25% of their class, Min CR & Math SAT score 1250, ACT min. 28, will graduate on the recommended high plan, selection is based on leadership, academics and commitment to community service. / Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, Resume, Personal Essay (500 wds), nomination from teacher, counselor or principal. /
6/21/13 / Big Sun Athletics Scholarship / Big Sun Athletics Scholarship / $500 awards / High school senior athletes, regardless of their sport.
Write an essay “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them? / Essay /
12/1/12 / BostonUniversity – Trustee Scholarship / BostonUniversity – Trustee Scholarship / (20) Full undergraduate tuition for 4 years / Incoming freshman, top 5-10% of the class, exceptional academic credentials, extraordinary students. / Application for Admission & Scholarship, FAFSA and CSSF Profile, /
1/10/13 / Burger King Scholars / Burger King Scholars / From $1,000 - $50,000 / High school seniors, U.S. Citizen, 2.5 GPA, enroll in fall of 2013 in 2 or 4 year college or university, community activities, academics, / Application, Official Transcript, /
Application will be available Nov. 15th
1/10/13 / Burger King Scholars – Employee / Burger King Scholars – Employee / From $1,000 - $50, 000 / Burger King Employee or spouse, children of employee, U.S. Citizen, graduating High School seniors, will enroll in a 2 or 4 year university/college. / Application, Official Transcript /
Application will be available Nov. 15th
11/7/11 / Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce – Excellence in Education / Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce – Excellence in Education / $1,000 awards / Graduating High School Senior, 2.0 GPA, enroll in 4 year college/university, community service, extra curricular activities / Application, recommendation by teacher, counselor and/or employers, essay (1 ½ pg)
4/5/13 / Dallas County Community Colleges – Erin Tierney Kramp / Dallas County Community Colleges - Erin / Recipients will receive tuition & Books for up to 4 semesters and if they maintain requirements, the scholarship will follow for additional 4 semesters at a 4 year college / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, who have faced debilitating illness, physical disability, drug addiction, tragic accident and loss, or extreme poverty, domestic violence and parental abandonment. / Kramp Scholars Program Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship application, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, photo. /
4/5/13 / Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program / Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program / Recipients will receive tuition, books, supplies and fees for up to 6 consecutive semesters. / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, academic achievement, 3.5 GPA, / Muse Scholars Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 pg. Essay, letter of recommendation from teacher or faculty member, letter of recommendation from individual that describe your character, photograph /
4/5/13 / DallasCountyCommunity College – LeCroy Scholars / DallasCountyCommunity College – LeCroy Scholars / Recipients will received full tuition and books for up to 4 semesters / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, 3.0 GPA, / LeCroy Scholarship Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, letter or recommendation from counselor or principal, photo. /
1/15/13 / Dell Scholars Program / Dell Scholars Program / (300) $20,000 / High School Senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, enrolled/completed AP Classes, GPA 2.4, will attend a 4 year university/college, financial need, hardships overcome, individual determination to succeed. / Application on line, Official Transcript,
Application available on 11/1 /
Education is Freedom Scholarship / Education is Freedom Scholarship / $250 / High school Senior in DISD. / Application can be picked up from Ms. Vega, Ms. Bechly or Mr. Bonilla
1/16/13 / Gates Millennium Scholars / Gates Millennium Scholars / Tuition, books, expenses, mentoring through GraduateSchool / Graduating African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American students pursuing a degree in mathematics, science, engineering, education, public health or library science. 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, US Citizen or Legal Resident, leadership & community service. / Nominator form, application, Official Transcript /
12/15/12 / Healthy Lifestyle Scholarship / Healthy Lifestyle Scholarship / $5,000 / Open to High School Seniors, U.S. Citizen / Write (2) two essays,
“Why is a Healthy Lifestyle important inschool?” (under 1,000 words) and
Describe your career plans, goals and personal ambitions (under 500 words) /
12/15/12 / Hispanic Scholarship Fund GeneralCollege Scholarships / Hispanic Scholarship Fund – GeneralCollege Scholarships / $1,000 to $5,000 / Student must be of Hispanic Heritage, US Citizen or Legal Resident, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 2 or 4 year college / Application, Official Transcript, FAFSA /
12/15/12 / Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Got Milk? Futuro con Leche Scholarship / Hispanic Scholarship Fund – Got Milk? Futuro con Leche Scholarship / $4,000 awards / Hispanic Senior, US Citizen, legal permanent resident or eligible non US citizen. Will enroll in 2 or 4 year college/university, 3.0 GPA, eligible for Pell Grant / Application, Official Transcript, Essay (250 words)
FAFSA /
12/31/12 / HSF/Haz La U Scholarship / HSF/Has La U Scholarship / (1) $15,000
(14) $2,500 / Student with Hispanic American Heritage, U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident, 3.0 GPA, enroll in 2 or 4 year college / Application, Official Transcript,
FAFSA / or
1/31/13 / Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship / Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship / (3) $500 / High school senior attending a DFW high school, 1st generation immigrant to the US, 3.0 GPA, financial need and verification documents, list of community service hours, candidates goals. / Complete scholarship application, Essay (1,000 words), Official Transcript, verification documents to show student lives in DFW area, list of colleges, student intends to apply to, resume, / Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
2/15/13 / Jack Robinson Foundation Scholarship / Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship / Up to $7,500 per year renewable for 3 years, mentoring, internships, leadership development / MinorityHigh SchoolSenior, U. S. Citizen, attend a 4 year college/university, leadership, community service, financial need,
Min. SAT 1000(Math & CR), ACT 21 / Application (available on Nov. 1st), Official Transcript, 4 essays, /
Application available on Nov. 1st. Sample copies in scholarship drawer.
IowaStateUniversity / Academic Recognition Award / $18,000 over 4 years / Award to out state students admitted to this university that rank in top 25%. / Admissions application, Official Transcript, FAFSA /
IowaStateUniversity / Award for Competitive Excellence – ACE 1 / $28,000 over 4 years / Out of State Entering Freshman with math through Calculus, 3 sciences, 3 yrs in a foreign language(same language), 3.30 GPA, ACT 28/SAT 1240(Critical Reading & Math) / Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA /
IowaStateUniversity / Award for Competitive Excellence – Level 2 / $11,000 over 4 years / Out of State Entering Freshman with 4 yrs. Math, 3 yrs science, 2 yrs foreign language, GPA 3.00, ACT 26 or SAT 1170 (Crit. Reading & Math) / Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA /
IowaStateUniversity / Non Resident Initiative to Commend Excellence / $12,000 over 4 years / Out of State Entering Freshmen, 3.00 GPA, can be combined with other scholarships and awards. / Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA /
10/30/12 / National Association of Asian American Professionals – DFW Chapter / National Association of Asian American Professionals – DFW Chapter / $1,000 / AsianAmericanHigh School Seniors, GPA 2.75, must be Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity, academics, leadership, community activities, financial need / Application submitted electronically, Official Transcript scanned and sent electronically /
2/15/13 / National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities / National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities / (20) $5,000 / High School Senior must be physically challenged and may be “chair-confines”. The physical challenge must be significant. No minor disability will be considered.
Financial need, B average, community service or social contribution in the past. SAT/ACT scores / Application, Official Transcript,
Full body photograph, Essay
(300-500 words),
3 letters of recommendation, Parent’s Income Tax from 2011, Physicians documentation of disability /
Naval Scholarship Programs / Naval Scholarship Programs / $180,000 / Student enrolls in The Naval Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 2012 upon graduation, student enters Navy as a commissioned officers in occupations such as Engineering, Pilot, Naval Flight Officer and Surface Warfare Officer. SAT scores 1230 (math & Critical Reading) ACT- Individual Math & English = 54, top 20% of the class, never used drugs, no convictions involving alcohol. / Application, Official Transcript /
11/6/12 / Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / Prudential Spirit of Community Awards / Medallion & Trip to WashingtonDC / High School student who is a legal resident of one of the 50 states, engaged in volunteer activity that occurred after Sept. 2011. / Complete on line application, submit to the Principal, Girl Scout Council, 4H, YMCA or American Red Cross. /
1/9/13 / Ron Brown Scholars / Ron Brown Scholars / At least (10) $10,000 award, renewable for 3 years / High School African American Senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, with significant contributions to society, excel academically, leadership potential, financial need, SAT/ACT scores, will enroll in a 4 year college/university. / Complete Application, Official Transcript,
2 essays (no longer than 500 words), 2 letters of recommendation, /
12/20/12 / Ronald McDonald Scholars / Ronald McDonald Scholars / Various Amounts / High School Senior, attend a 2 or 4 year college, university of technical school, U.S. Resident / Application, Personal statement, letter of recommendation Official Transcript,
Form 1040 /
12/20/12 / Ronald McDonald Asian-Pacific Scholarship / Ronald McDonald Asian- Pacific Scholarship / Various amounts / High School senior, at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage, attend a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school, U.S. Resident / Application, Official Transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, Form 1040 /
12/20/12 / Ronald McDonald African American Future Achievers Scholarship / Ronald McDonald African American Future Achievers Scholarship / Various Amounts / High School senior, at least one parent of African American or Black Caribbean Heritage, attend a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school, US resident / Application, Official Transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, Form 1040 /
12/10/12 / Ronald McDonald HACER Scholarship / Ronald McDonald HACER Scholarship / Various Amounts / High School Senior, at least one parent of Hispanic heritage, attend a 2 or 4 year college, university or technical school, US resident / Application, Official Transcript, Personal statement,
Letter of Recommendation, Form 1040 /
12/31/12 / SBO Essay Scholarship / SBO Essay Scholarship / (5) $1,000 / In 250 words or less answer this essay: “If you were the school principal what musical Ensembles would you include in your curriculum and why?” / Write the essay and send to committee /
11/15/12 / Stokes Educational Scholarship Program / Stokes Educational Scholarship Program / $20,000 / High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, eligible for security clearance, SAT 1100 (CR & Math) and 500 on Writing or 25 composite on ACT,
GPA 3.0, Leadership abilities / Application, Official Transcript, /
1/11/13 / Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship / Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship / Various Amounts / High Senior, U. S. Citizen, GPA 3.0, SAT 600, math, 550 Crit. Reading, 500 on Writing or on ACT Math 29, English 25. Enroll in ABET Accredited engineering program. / Application, Official Transcript, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, interview /
1/31/13 / Texas Student Housing Scholarship / Texas Student Housing Scholarship / $2,500/year to assist with housing costs / Texas high school and Texas community college students off campus housing scholarships. Students must be accepted to or attending Austin, College Station and Denton, Texas. / Application, Official Transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, /
paper applications in Scholarship Drawer – College Corner
3/01/13 / The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship / The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship / (4) Various amounts scholarships / Texas high school senior, good academic standing, / Scholarship application, 3 letters of recommendation (1-school, 1-community, 2-personal reference), description of career goals, description of extracurricular objectives, 2 essays ( 1 pg) / Copies of this application is in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
10/26/12 / 2012 Transportation YOU
High School Scholarship / 2012 Transportation YOU High School Scholarship / $1,000 / Female seniors pursuing a studies in science, technology, engineering and math. GPA 3.0, considering a career in transportation related field. / Complete Application, letter of recommendation, personal statement (500 wds), Official Transcript. / The application can be downloaded at
Copies of this application are in the Scholarship drawer in College Corner.
1/1/13 / University of Missouri @ Columbia – George C. Brooks Scholarship / University of Missouri @ Columbia – George C. Brooks Scholarship / $7,500 along with an out of state fee waiver(if applicable), renewable / African American, Hispanic and Native American Seniors, minimum ACT 25 or SAT 1130 (Critical Reading & Math) / Admission Application, Official Transcript, personal interview and campus visit, essay (1 page typed) /
1/1/13 / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Mark Twain Non Resident / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Mark Twain Non Resident / $4,000 to $5,000
Renewable / Class rank is top 25 % and 27-29 ACT or 1210-1320 or
30-36 ACT or 1330-1600 SAT(Critical Reading & Math) / Admission Application, Official Transcript, test scores /
1/1/13 / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Mark Twain Non Resident / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Mark Twain Non Resident / $2,000 to $3,000
Renewable / Class rank is top 50% and
27 – 29 ACT or 1210-1320 SAT or 30-36 ACT or 1330 – 1600 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) / Admissions application, Official Transcript, test scores /
1/1/13 / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Engineering Scholarships / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Engineering Scholarships / $2,000 renewable / Class Rank is top 10% and 30 ACT composite or 1330 SAT and 30 ACT Math subscore or 680 SAT Math / Admissions application, Official Transcript, test scores /
1/1/13 / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Engineering
Scholarships / University of Missouri @ Columbia – Engineering Scholarships / $1,000 / Class rank is top 15% and 28 ACT Composite or 1250 SAT & 28 ACT Math sub score or 680 SAT Math / Admissions application, Official Transcript /
3/1/13 / University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program / University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program / $2,500 per semester up to 8 semesters, / Entering Freshmen to University of Texas @ Dallas in Fall of 2013, good academic record, financial need, essay (1 to 2 pg) on “How do you define diversity, and how can you help make UT Dallas a more diverse university?” / Admissions & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, / Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
12/1/12 / VillanovaUniversity – Presidential Scholarship Program / VillanovaUniversity Presidential Scholarship Program / Full tuition, room board, renewable / Entering freshmen with academic achievement, creativity, leadership, civic engagement, expertise in a particular field, resiliency / Admissions Application, must be nominated by official school designee (Counselor or Principal) /
12/1/12 / Villanova Scholarship / Villanova Scholarship / $1,000 per year / Students must be enrolled in rigorous curriculum, rank in the top 5%, 3.85 GPA, 1380 SAT, 31 ACT / Admissions & Scholarship application, Official Transcript, SAT/ACT scores, personal interview /
1/15/13 / Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship / Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship / $500 - $5,000 Awards / High School Seniors, U.S. Citizens, will pursue a career of service to the United States in local, state or federal government. Students entering any of the Armed Forces colleges are eligible for one year awards. / Application, 1 pg essay, letter of recommendation from principal or guidance counselor, Official Transcripts with SAT/ACT scores, resume. /
12/1/12 / Washington & Lee University The Dallas Alumni Honor Scholarship / Washington & Lee University The Dallas Alumni Honor Scholarship / Full tuition award renewable for 3 years / High school seniors, demonstrate exemplary academic and extracurricular records, campus leaders, rank at the top of their class, awardees must live in the greater Dallas area. / Admissions & scholarship application. (National Common) /
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue / Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue / Various Amounts / High School Girls, 4 to 5 months in length, including volunteer opportunities, cultural opportunities, fundraising activities, leadership seminars. / Application / or contact Sylvia Perry at 214-232-9072.
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