Mercedes CTE Scholarship Bulletin

- October 2015 -

AES Scholarship

Must be a High School Graduating Senior

Due: October 7, 2015

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AMAZON STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship is open to Amazon Students members ONLY. You can see more information on the membership here:

Must be an Amazon Student member

Amazon Student Member – full time undergrad student at an accredited college / university as of Fall of 2016.

$250,000 in merit scholarship & $25,000 in textbook gift cards to 50 Amazon Student Members

Apply Online:

Deadline: November 20, 2015

ATHLETIC AID – SPORT’S SCHOLARSHIP

Over $1 Billion in Sports Scholarships.

For more information:

*BAYLOR UNIV. – CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Demonstrated leadership through service.

Minimum of $5,000 their freshmen year.

Renewable for three additional years.

Minimum of 28 on ACT score/ minimum of 1250 reading & math combined on SAT.

Apply Online:

BURGER KING SCHOLARS

Assist employees, employee families, and High School seniors in the US in continuing their education.

Must have a 2.0 GPA

Be passionate about serving his/ her community

Amount Varies: $1,000 - $50,000

Apply Online :

Deadline: December 1, 2015

Coca – Cola Scholars Foundation

Must have a 3.0 GPA

Participate in Extra – Curricular Activities

Volunteer Hours must be Completed

Amount: 150 @ $20,000

Apply Online:

Deadline: October 31, 2015

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition

 for entry details.

*Ethel W. Spears Scholarship

Seniors interested in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant pathology, agriculture, forestry, agronomy, environmental concern, city planning and/ or land management.

GPA 3.0-4.0

Pickup a paper application with Mrs. Guzman in the CCRC

Deadline: February 28, 2016

Gates Millennium Scholars

Grant funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Minimum GPA of 3.3

Must enter an accredited university

Apply online

Online Application must be submitted by January 13, 2016

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards

Young leaders who demonstrate leadership in the classroom and community

Apply online:

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Must be in good academic standing of GPA 2.0

Committed student to pursue college education and contribute to society

Amount: 7@ $5,000

Apply online:

Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015

Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway

Awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition

 for entry details.

Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrants

Assist migrant students who plan to pursue post- secondary

Amount: Grants ranging from $150 - $500

Apply Online:

Minnie Steven Piper Foundation Scholarship

Must attend a university in the state of Texas

Amount: Four Year Scholarships

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Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Open to students enrolled in grades 5-12

Amount: Up to $1,000

Apply Online:

Deadline: November 3, 2015

Questbridge College Match

Offers an opportunity to all high school seniors to gain admission with a full four year scholarship to top – ranked colleges

Full cost of tuition depending on college

Apply Online:

*Ronald Mc Donald House Charities

Making a long – standing commitment to education & investing in future leaders.

Seeking students who are role models in their communities and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goal.

Apply Online:

Deadline: January 20, 2016

Sea Turtle Rescue Center Scholarship

Open to Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in biological science at a university of their choice

Application online:

Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015

Apply Online:

School Soup Scholarship Search

Scholarship Database

Amount: Nearly $35 Billion in Scholarships

Apply Online:

Sun Trust “ Off to College” Scholarship Sweepstakes

Open to all high school seniors

Must enroll full- time in an accredited school for the fall of 2016

One winner chosen every two weeks from Sept. 14th – May 13th.

Apply Online:

Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015

Target Scholarships

2100 All – Around Scholarships to deserving college bound students

High School graduate of 2016

Minimum GPA of 3.0

All majors are encouraged to apply

Apply online:

Deadline: November 1st

Terry Foundation Scholarship

Must apply to the following universities.

Amount: Covers Tuition, Books, Fees, and Reasonable Living Expenses on Campus.

-Texas State Universtiy

Scholarship Application on Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015

-Texas A&M University at College Station

Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015

-The University of Texas Austin

Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015

-The University of Houston ( main campus)

-The University of North Texas at Dallas

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-The University of Texas at San Antonio

TBA
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*Texas Student Housing

Open to all students accepted into colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton.

Pick up your paper application today in the CCRC with Mrs. Guzman.

Deadline: January 31, 2016

*Texas Engineering Foundation

Will award students attending an ABET – accredited university and studying Engineering.

List of schools is located with Mrs. Guzman in the CCRC.

Deadline: January 8, 2016

Vamos

Be a High School Senior from Hidalgo, Starr, and Cameron County.

Full – Time student for four academic years at a US accredited college or university

Have met the minimum SAT or ACT score requirement for the student’s college or university of choice

Must be eligible for the Pell Grant

Minimum GPA of 2.5

Apply Online:

April 1, 2016

Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship

Be a High School Senior

Participates in one – school sponsored sport.

Apply Online:

Deadline: October 2, 2015

Young Arts Scholarship

Criteria: Be a young artist who is 15-18 years old or in the grades 10-12. Prepare an audition or portfolio.

Deadline : October 16, 2015

Cash awards of up to $10,000

Apply online:

Instructions:

Students are encouraged to submit completed scholarship applications to Mrs. K. Guzman, College & Career Readiness Advisor, at least 3 days prior to deadline for review.
Students are required to request transcripts, letters of recommendations, and other documentation that the scholarship is requesting 3 days prior from the registrar in the Counseling Center.
Students my pick up a scholarship bulletin before/ after school in the College & Career Readiness Center.
Students with Dual Credit will need to request a transcript from their respective university/ college as well.