OltonHigh School

Junior Opportunities

Opportunity / Amount / Due Date
Syracuse University Summer Programs
- July 1-August 9, 2013
Cornell University Summer College
3 wk and 6 wk programs – June 22 – August 6

Stephen F. Austin State University High School Summer Theatre Workshop
July 14-July 27, 2013
$825.00 theatre.sfasu.edu
Washington University in St. Louis

The Christian Connector Inc.
Christian college information / $2,500 drawing
American Legion Auxiliary
BLUEBONNET GIRLS STATE
June 16-June 22 at Seguin, Texas
Educates young women in the duties, privileges, right and responsibilities of American citizenship
See Mrs. Martin for more information / February 2013
The American Legion
Money for College – Scholarship and Financial aid information

First Freedom Student Competition
Essay & video contest; history and current-day relevance of religious freedom
click on red First Freedom Student button / $2,500 / November 12, 2012
NASA – High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS)
For juniors to explore the vast opportunities in the field of science, technology, engineering and math
/ NO COST / November 30, 2012
John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest
/ $10,000 / January 5, 2013
Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District
Essay Contest: “Why Soil & Water Conservation Is Important To My Future”
See Mrs. Martin for an application. / $50 / January 28, 2013
University of Texas – Subiendo Academy June 23-27
Applications evaluated on academic achievement, community involvement/leadership, essay questions, and a teacher recommendation
/ FREE / January 31, 2013
Toyota Teen Video Challenge: Encourage your students to submit a two-minute video about how to make teens safer drivers for a chance to win the grand prize: $15,000 and a Discovery film crew to professionally re-shoot their video! Plus, thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded to the 9 runners-up.
/ $15,000 / February 15, 2013
Best Buy Scholarship Program

Students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate good grades, commitment to community service and/or work experience are eligible to apply. / $1,000 / February 15, 2013
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)

ACT: 21 and up Top 10-20% of class / $180,000 / March, 2013
Texas A&M College of Architecture
CAMP ARCH – July 7-12, 2013
Experience the professions of Architect, Construction, Landscape Architect and Visual Designer
/ April 1, 2013
Texas Co-op Power – 2013 Co-op Teens Power Texas video contest. “Life Before Electricity?”
Shoot an interview with someone who remembers those days.
See Mrs. Martin for more info / $1,500 / April 1, 2013
AnimationCareerReview.com “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program
Must be pursing an animation career path.
/ $1,000 / June 1, 2013
PharmacyTechnicianReview.com
Aspiring Pharmacy Technician Scholarship
/ $1,000 / June 1, 2013

Helpful websites:

Adventures in Education – public service website dedicated to helping students achieve their higher education and career goals.

TexasFinancialAidInformationCenter (1-888-311-8881) - free hotline to answer questions about college admission and financial aid; in English and Spanish

– offers college information and chance to win FREE TUITION

– college options, academic and financial preparation for college, higher education admissions and career research

MyFuture.com

Scholarship Search




bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
– educational loans and scholarships

MyMajors.com - Find a major, find a college, find a career, find scholarships

CollegeXpress.com – colleges, scholarships, you