Skyline High School Scholarship Bulletin #1
Texas Engineering Foundation
Amount: Varies
Deadline Date: January 9, 2015
Website: www.tspe.org
Requirements:
1. US Citizen
2. 3.0 or higher
3. Score at least 600 in Math, 550 in Critical Reading, 500 in Writing (SAT)
4. Score 29 in Math, 25 in English (ACT)
5. Enroll in Accredited Board for Engineering and Technology Program (visit www.abet.org to search for school)
UTA Civil Engineering Leadership Program ---Contact Civil Engineering office at UTA for applications
Amount: Up to $40000
Website: http://www.uta.edu/ce/future-students/scholarships-for-entering-freshmen.php
Deadline Date: starting January 24, 2015
SMU Hunt Leadership Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline Date: January 15, 2015
Website: www.smu.edu/huntapply
Requirements:
1. Extraordinary leadership in high school
2. Top 25% of graduating class
3. 1290 (SAT) Math & Critical Reading OR 29 (ACT) composite
4. Enrolled in college prep classes (AP, IB, Honors)
5. Essay
6. Youtube Statement
Carr B. Collins Scholars Program
Amount: $4950 +
Deadline Date: January 30, 2015
Requirements:
1. Admitted in Baylor
2. Top 25% of graduating class
3. 1250 Composite (Critical Reading & Math) OR 28 ACT
4. Resume (honors, awards, extra-curricular activities)
5. Essay
6. Recommendation from teacher, counselor, administrator
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline Date: January 20, 2015
Website: https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Requirements:
1. There are 4 different programs you may be eligible for
2. Must enroll and attend a 2yr or 4yr college, university, or technical school
3. Must be a legal US resident
4. 2.7+ GPA
African American Education Archives and History Program --- obtain from counselor
Amount: $1,000
Deadline Date: February 28, 2015 postmarked
Requirements:
1. Graduating Senior 2015
2. Plan to major in Education
3. Enroll and attend a community college, junior college, or four year university
4. Essay: Why the student wishes to receive the scholarship
5. Letter of recommendation from teacher, counselor, or administrator
Tom Joyner Full-Ride Scholarship
Amount: Cost of Institution
Deadline Date: January 16, 2015
Website: http://www.tomjoynerfoundation.org
Requirements:
1. US Citizen
2. Graduating Senior 2015
3. 3.5+ GPA
4. 2100 (Math, Critical Reading, Math) SAT or 30 ACT
5. Resume
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship--- obtain from counselor
Amount: Up to $6,000
Deadline Date: January 26, 2015 (Application must be submitted in person)
Requirements:
1. Majoring in Education
2. Show proof of family size and income (W-2 or 1040)
3. Official Transcript
4. Copy of SAT/ACT test scores
5. 2 letters of recommendation
6. Photo Headshot
DISD Superintendent’s Scholarship--- obtain from counselor
Amount: $1000
Deadline Date: February 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior
2. 3.0+ GPA
3. Official Transcript
4. Resume of extra-curricular, community and work related involvement
5. 850 on critical reading and math (SAT) or 23 (ACT)
6. Essay: 200-500 maximum double-spaced essay on “How and Why I Selected My Top Choice College”
Sulentic Family Foundation Scholarship--- obtain from counselor
Amount: Up to $10000
Deadline Date: February 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior
2. 2.5+ GPA
3. 2 Letters of recommendation
4. Have financial need
5. Official transcript
6. Not be relative of DISD employee or trustee
7. Have applied and been accepted into colleges or universities
American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas Engineering Scholarship--- obtain from counselor
Amount: $2,000
Deadline Date: February 8, 2015 (Submit in-person)
Requirements:
1. 600 in Math & 550 in Critical Reading (SAT) or 29 in Math & 25 in English (ACT)
2. 3.0+ GPA
3. 2 letters of recommendation: Math/Science Teacher & Your Personal Choice
4. Unofficial Transcript
5. 750 word essay: “Why do you want to pursue a degree in engineering, and how will this degree help you accomplish your goals in life.”
Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members
Amount: $1,000
Website: http://www.tcbsbm.net/resources/ to download application
Deadline Date: February 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. African American
2. 3.0+ GPA
3. Graduating Senior
4. Essay: 1 –page on college and career goals
The Dallas Administrators Association College Scholarship---- obtain from counselor
Amount: $1,000
Deadline Date: April 17, 2015
Requirements:
1. DISD graduating senior
2. Plan to teach in DISD upon college completion
3. Resume that includes leadership and extra-curricular involvement in the community and school
4. Official Transcript
5. Copy of SAT or ACT scores
6. Provide evidence of application to college or university, or junior college
7. Essay: 1-page “ Why a career in education is important to me.”
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
Amount: Average award $12,000
Website: https://www.gmsp.org/
Deadline Date: January 14, 2015
Requirements:
1. 3.3+ GPA
2. 2 Recommenders
3. Submit application online by deadline date
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
Amount: $1000
Website: www.kappazpb.org
Deadline Date: January 16, 2015
- Josie Washington Memorial Scholarship
- Juanita Buchanan Scholarship
- Storks Nest Scholarship
- Fairilla E. White
- Technology Scholarship
Frontier Fiesta Association Scholarship
Amount: $500
Website: www.uh.edu/fiesta
Deadline Date: January 23, 2015
Requirements:
1. Accepted in University of Houston
2. Examples of leadership
3. Essay: 500 words (Topic online)
Navy ROTC Scholarships (Navy, Nurse, Marines)
Amount: Up to $180,000
Website: http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/scholarships.aspx
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior
2. US citizen
3. Submit SAT or ACT test scores
Texas Student Housing Scholarship
Amount: Cost of Housing
Website: www.texasstudenthousing.net
Deadline Date: January 31, 2015
Requirements:
1. Must attend college in Austin, College Station, or Denton (Must know rules about off-campus living for freshmen)
2. Provide official transcript
3. Copy of SAT or ACT test scores
BMW/ SAE Engineering Program
Amount: $1500
Website: http://students.sae.org/scholarships/bmw/
Deadline Date: January 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. US Resident
2. 3.75+ GPA
3. Plan to attend and enroll in an ABET school
National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program
Amount: $1000-$3000
Website: https://www.scholarsapply.org/mssociety/
Deadline Date: January 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Senior
2. Student or Parent must have MS to complete application
Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $10000
Website: http://google.eresources.com/applications/default.asp
Deadline Date: January 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Student must pursue a degree in computer science, computer, or related field.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $500-$5000
Website: http://www.gwcf.org/AppDownload.html
Deadline Date: January 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Applicants must be planning to pursue a career of service in the US in local, state, and federal government.
2. 3 Copies of Transcript
3. 3 Copies of a Letter of Recommendation
4. 3 Copies of a 300-word essay on topic (Find topic on website)
Point Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
Website: http://www.pointfoundation.org/OnlineApplicationInfo
Deadline Date: January 20, 2015
Requirements:
1. Applicants must be involved in the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer) community
Wayne V. Black Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Up to $9000
Website: http://www.entelec.org/about/waynevblackscholarship
Deadline Date: January 26, 2015
Requirements:
1. Official transcript
2. Essay (see application for topic and criteria for writing prompt)
Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship
Amount: $2000-$6000
Website: www.dontmesswithtexas.org
Deadline Date: April 4, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior planning to attend a Texas college or university
2. Essay: describing creative and/or sustainable solutions to prevent litter, encourage anti-littering behaviors, and build awareness of Don’t Mess with Texas Initiative.
Order of Eastern Star: Our Daughter’s Love Scholarship Fund --- obtain from counselor
Amount: $500
Deadline Date: May 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. US Citizen and Texas resident
2. Graduating senior attending a post-secondary institution (2yr or 4yr college or university, technical, vocational)
3. Enroll FULL time
4. 3.5+ GPA
5. 3 Letters of Recommendations
6. Essay: 250 word min. on educational and career goals including community and school involvement
7. Recent Photograph
UTSA Alumni Scholarship
Amount: $5000
Website: http://alumni.utsa.edu/page.aspx?pid=393
Deadline Date: February 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. Must be enrolled in degree0seeking program and attending UTSA full-time
2. Have and maintain a 3.0 GPA
3. Top 25% of graduating class
4. Minimum 900 in critical reading and math (SAT) or Minimum 20 (ACT)
5. Letter of recommendation
North Texas Relocation Professionals
Amount: $1500
Website: www.northtexasrelocationprofessionals.org/ntrp-scholarship
Deadline Date: March 2, 2015
Requirements:
1. Must have relocated to Texas during 9th – 12th grades
2. Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to family’s relocation
3. 3.0+ GPA
Math Counts Scholarship
Amount: $3000
Website: http://mathcounts.org/mathcounts-alumni-scholarship
Deadline Date: March 13, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating Seniors involved in Math Counts in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
Texas E. Schramm Freshman Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Website: www.texschrammscholarship.com
Deadline Date: May 29, 2015
Requirements:
1. Enroll at UT-Austin
2. Display academic achievement, leadership abilities, extra-curricular activities, community service
3. 3.0+ GPA
4. Official Transcript
Al’s Formal Wear
Amount: $1000
Website: www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships-apply.asp
Deadline Date: May 31, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior attending college in Fall 2015
2. 2 letters of recommendation
3. Official Transcript
4. Essay
Athnet Sports Recruiting
Amount: $1000
Website: http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Deadline Date: June 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. Current or former high school athlete
2. Essay
Dallas Scottish Rite Scholarship ---obtain from counselor
Amount: $1000
Website: www.dallasscottishrite.org
Deadline Date: February 6, 2015
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior
2. Official Transcript
3. Copy of SAT and/or ACT scores
4. Personal Resume
5. Personal Statement on educational and career goals
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity- Alpha Iota Chapter Scholarship --- obtain from counselor
Amount: Varies
Deadline Date: January 31, 2015
Requirements:
1. Female or Male graduating senior
2. Essay: (Topic in application) max 2500 words
3. Official Transcript
4. Resume
5. Small headshot photo (3X5)
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Amount: Up to $24000 over 4 years
Website: www.jackierobinson.org
Deadline Date: February 15, 2015
Requirements:
1. US Citizen
2. Minority graduating senior
3. Plan to attend a 4yr. college or university
4. Evidence of financial need
5. 1000 (SAT) or 22 (ACT) --- minimum scores
HACEMOS Scholarship Program
Amount: $1500 (2yr school) or $2500 (4yr school)
Website: https://www.scholarsapply.org/hacemos/
Deadline Date: February 20, 2015
Requirements:
1. Be of Hispanic heritage
2. Graduating senior planning to attend and enroll in a 2yr, 4yr, technical/vocational program
3. 3.0+ GPA
4. Official Transcript
Visionary Scholarship
Amount: $1000-$5000
Website: www.americancollegefoundation.org
Deadline Date: April 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. High School 9th-12th grade student
2. US Citizen or eligible non-citizen
3. Most recent unofficial transcript
4. Essay: 500 words “Why is college important to me?”
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Amount: varies
Website: www.legion.org/scholarship/legacy
Requirements:
1. Graduating senior
2. Parents were federalized and killed while on active duty in the US Armed Forces on or after 9/11/2001.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Amount: $2500
Website: www.axa-achivevement.com
Deadline Date: February 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. US Citizen or legal resident
2. Graduating senior planning to enroll FULL time into a 2yr. or 4yr. college or university
3. Demonstrates ambition and self-drive as evidence by outstanding achievement in school, community, or work-related activities
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority: Travis T. Lewis Scholarship ---obtain from counselor
Amount: $1000-$3000
Deadline Date: March 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. Female
2. Graduating Senior
3. 3.0+ GPA
4. Proven enrollment and acceptance into a 4yr college or university
5. Resume with proof of participating in school, community, and civic activities
6. 3 Letters of recommendation
7. Official Transcript
8. Photo
9. Clearly answer short answer questions
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Think HBCU Scholarship--- obtain from counselor
Amount: $1000 minimum
Deadline Date: March 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. Female or Male
2. Graduating Senior
3. 3.0+ GPA
4. Proven acceptance and enrollment at a 4yr HBCU college or university
5. Resume with proof of participating in school, community, and civic activities
6. Official transcript
7. 3 Letters of recommendation
8. Photo
9. Clearly answer short answer questions
YMCA of Dallas Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Website: http://www.ymcadallas.org/social_responsibility/volunteerism__giving/college_scholarship/
Deadline Date: January 24, 2015 postmarked
Requirements:
1. Graduating Senior
2. Official Transcript
3. Copy of SAT and/or ACT test scores
4. Proof of financial need (Parental tax information)
5. Personal Statement
6. 2 Letters of recommendation
7. Resume or list of extra-curricular and community involvement
LULAC National Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Website: http://www.lnesc.org/Portals/images/default/2014%20LNSF%20Student%20Application.pdf
Deadline Date: March 31, 2015
Requirements:
1. US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or granted DACA
2. Plan to attend and enroll in a 2yr, 4yr, technical/vocational school
3. Essay: Personal Statement 300 words or less
Exxon Mobil/ LNESC Scholarship Program
Amount: Varies
Website: http://www.lnesc.org/site/389/Scholarships/ExxonMobil-/-LNESC-Scholarship
Deadline Date: May 15, 2015 (DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL MARCH 14, 2015)
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF)
Amount: Varies
Website: www.tilf.uiltexas.org
Deadline Date: between March 1- May 31, 2015
Requirements:
1. Must have competed at the UIL Academic Meet any year during high school
2. Plan to attend a college or university in Texas
3. Proof of SAT and/or ACT scores
4. Official Transcript
5. Letter of recommendation from superintendent, principal, assistant principal, UIL coach, or counselor
6. Copy of parent’s IRS form
Dallas County Community College District Foundation Scholarships
- Erin Tierney
- Lecroy
- Muse
Amount: Varies
Website: http://www.foundation.dcccd.edu/scholarships
Deadline Date: April 3, 2015
Requirements:
1. Attend and enroll in a DCCCD school (Eastfield, El Centro, Richland, Brookhaven, Northlake, Cedar Valley, and Mountain View)
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Website: www.animationcareerreview.com
Deadline Date: June 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. Plan to pursue a career in an animation career related field
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Amount: $1000
Website: www.fashion-schools.org
Deadline Date: June 1, 2015
Requirements:
1. Plan to pursue a career in fashion industry
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