SUNSET HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS BULLETIN
BULLETIN #3
11/3/2014
Studio Video Contest
Criteria:
Ages 13-18
Resident of Texas
Application Process:
Submit a video teaching others how to prevent poisons. The length of the video should be between 3090 seconds.
Submission: Like the North Texas Poison Center on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ntxpe and post
your smart phone or digital camera video to their page.
Important Note: Participants under the age of 18 must have their parent/guardian complete and submit
contest entry form found on www.poisoncontrol.org/videocontest
Amount of Award: Ranges from $50.00 to $150.00
Deadline: February 18, 2014
Texas Engineering Foundation
Criteria:
Be a United States Citizen; Be a high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA entering college in the fall of
2015; Have scored at least a 600 in math, a 550 in critical reading and a 500 in writing on the SAT, or a
29 in math and a 25 in English on the ACT; Enroll in an ABET accredited engineering program; Provide a
completed Scholarship Application with all required attachments postmarked or delivered by January 9,
2015.
Application Process:
Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Secure and attach all required components of the application: Essay, Two recommendation letters,
Official transcripts
Amount of Award: Four individual, one time scholarships of $2,000.
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked by or submitted to your local chapter scholarship
coordinator by January 9, 2015.
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Criteria:
Recipients must participate in a program of community service approved by Baylor University for one
semester during each academic year. They must also attend special seminars each semester as well as
an annual dinner held in their honor. In addition, Collins Scholars must maintain a relation with Baylor
and the Carr P. Collins Scholars Program by mentoring future scholarship recipients and illustrating the
program’s positive results.
Students must be unconditionally admitted to the University; be in the top quarter of their graduating
class; have a minimum score of 1250 (combined Critical Reading and Math) on the SAT or a minimum
score of 28 on the ACT; have completed a balanced college preparatory program including history,
science and a foreign language; be a bona fide resident of the state of Texas.
Application Process:
Students must submit:
Completed scholarship application
Resume of high school honors, awards, achievements and extracurricular activities
Handwritten personal essay of no more than 500 words
Nomination from a teacher, counselor or principal.
Application is available online at:
baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Amount of Award: Minimum of $4,950 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years
provided they meet program requirements.
Deadline: January 31, 2015
Regency Go Cosmo! Scholarship
Criteria:
Scholarship is available for high school seniors graduating before June 30, 2015
Application Process:
Submit a side-by side photo collage of your self-makeover including a before and after photo. Only one
submission will be accepted per person.
Amount of Award: $5,000
Deadline: Runs from October 1-December 4.
Forty Acres Scholars Program
Criteria:
Graduating Seniors who are considering attendance to UT-Austin
Applicants can apply even if they have not yet been admitted to the University
Application Process:
Applicants must select to apply for the Forty Acres Scholars Program. All applicants will automatically be
considered for available Named and Chapter Scholarships.
Application is available at Scholarships.TexasExes.org
Amount of Award: Full-ride merit scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2014
Latino History Essay Competition (Sponsored by UIL)
Criteria:
The Latino History Competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 attending UIL member high
schools.
Application Process:
Entry forms, contest guidelines and other important information are available on the UIL website.
uiltexas.org/academics or uiltexas.org/tilf
Theme for Essay: History and cultural legacies of Latinos in Texas history
Deadline: March 2, 2015
The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition (Sponsored by UIL)
Criteria:
The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition is open to all students in grades 9-12 attending UIL
member high schools.
Application Process:
Application Process:
Entry forms, contest guidelines and other important information are available on the UIL website.
uiltexas.org/academics or uiltexas.org/tilf
Theme: African American in Texas: Past and Present
Deadline: March 2, 2015
Elliot T Bowers Scholarship (Sam Houston State University Honors Program)
Criteria:
Each student admitted to the Honors College in Sam Houston State University receives the scholarship.
Requirements to apply to the Honors College:
SAT Composite Score(critical reading plus math) of 1200 or above, or
ACT Composite of 27 or above, or
Ranked in the top 10% of their high school graduation class
For additional information, please view their website at www.shsu.edu
Amount of Award: $2,800
Texas PTA High School Senior Scholarship
Criteria:
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from a school in Texas.
Applicant must be enrolled in a high school with a local PTA/PTSA , and be a member of that same
PTA/PTSA.
Applicant must plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university or a technical institute
in the summer or fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
Applicant cannot have an immediate family member on the Texas PTA Board of Directors or staff.
Application Process:
All documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format, in order to qualify, the applicant
must complete the online application which includes:
A resume, limited to one page, listing school activities, community involvement, special recognitions
and awards the applicant received in high school. Also, list any work experience during the high school
years.
A 300-word essay discussing how parent involvement and PTA have impacted the applicant’s education,
and any future goals relating to education and/or career.
* Times New Roman, 12 point font, double space, 1” margins
Copy of high school transcript.
Name, email address, and phone number of two individuals submitting a letter of recommendation.
Please note that one of the references must be a campus faculty member or administrator.
http://www.txpta.org/programs/scholarships/
Amount of Award: One time award of $1,000.
Deadline: A completed electronic application must be received by December 1, 2014 to be eligible for
consideration.
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
Please visit DRPEPPERTUITION.com for more details.
Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship
Criteria:
Applicant must be a senior in an accredited public or private high school in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Elli,
Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant or Wise County at the time of submission.
Student must have a minimum score of 1800 on the SAT(math, reading, and verbal combined) or a
minimum score of 27 on the ACT. The application will be returned to the school if this criteria is not
met.
Applicant must be participating in high school varsity sports. Only UIL, SPC, TAPPS, and TCAF varsity
sports are eligible.
Applicant must possess qualities of leadership as shown through involvement in school, community,
religious activities, etc. Offices held, honors received and other evidence of leadership will be
considered.
The granting of this award shall not preclude the receipt of other scholarships, grants or financial aid by
the recipient, subject to NCAA rules. Further, the recipient is under no obligation to participate in sports
at the college level.
Application Process:
The packet must include: A completed application; a high school transcript; a listing of activities; a onepage, double spaced, typed (12-point font with 1” margins) essay answering the question: “What
personal challenge(s) have you encountered and had to overcome?”; a one page double spaced, typed
(12 point font with 1” margins) essay answering the question: “What do you view as a role model and
how has he/she affected your view of leadership?”; No more than two signed letters of
recommendation.
Amount of Award: The recipient receives a $30,000 scholarship and each finalist a $2,500 scholarship
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked or received by Monday, December 1, 2014.
VFW Voice of Democracy 2014-2015 Scholarship
Criteria:
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or
parochial high school.
This year’s theme is Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future.
Application Process:
Record your original 3-5 minute essay on a standard cassette tape or Audio CD.
Submit the recording to the local VFW Post.
Amount of Award: Prizes and scholarships are awarded at the Post, state, and national level. Amount
varies.
Deadline: November 1, 2014.
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Criteria:
Any young person who:
Is in grades 5-12 as of November 4
Is a legal resident of any U.S. state or Washington D.C.
Has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date
of application; and
Submits a completed application to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local
organization (Girl Scouts, 4-H, American Red Cross Chapters, YMCA, or Affiliates of HandsOn Network)
by November 4.
Application Process
The application must:
Describe an individual’s community service activity or an individual’s significant leadership in a group
activity that has taken place during the previous year,
be completed and submitted to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local
organization by November 4th, and
be certified by the principal of a middle level or high school or the head of an officially designated local
organization. These individuals should review implementation instructions carefully.
Go to: http://spirit.prudential.com and www.nassp.org/spirit to apply.
Amount of Award: $1,000 and all-expense-paid trip with a parent to Washington, D.C., May 2-5, 2015
Deadline: Student Application Deadline: November 4, 2014
School Principal Deadline for selection and certification: November 11, 2014
Intel Science Talent Search Process and Preparation
Application Process:
Entries in the Intel Science Talent Search are submitted online, with the exception of school transcripts,
which may be mailed in hard copy or submitted online with the High School Report.
Please follow all the components of the application because they are detailed.
To apply go to: student.societyforscience.org/intel-sts
Application Deadlines:
Transcript and Recommendation Due Date:
November 5, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Technical Support Deadline:
November 11, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
Application Deadline:
November 12, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time
2014 STEM Inspirations Poster Contest!
Criteria:
All students can apply to submit their artwork. If the student is under 18, a parent or guardian must
submit the student’s poster on his/her behalf.
Application Process:
Posters must be submitted electronically
Submission size for electronic submissions: 450x675 pixels@ 72dpi
Final size submissions are by invitation only: 24”X36”@300 dpi ( Do not submit this file now. The judges
will request the larger size and resolution by November 14th.)
Previously published posters are not acceptable.
All artwork must be original.
Each contestant may enter up to three posters.
For more information and submission of entries please visit STEMPosters. Com
Amount of the Award: Grand Prize; $200, Second Place: $100, Third Place: $50
Deadline: All qualified entries must be received by 11:59 pm on November 7th.
Sally Beauty Scholarship
Criteria:
High School graduates desiring to enter the cosmetology profession.
Application Process:
Two letters of reference.
Personal essay( no more than 250 words, typed) detailing what makes you a good candidate for this
scholarship and how you would benefit from the scholarship.
High School transcript or copy of diploma or GED certificate as proof of graduation.
Mail, fax or email all application materials to:
PBA-Sally Scholarship
15825 N. 71st Street Suite 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Fax: 480-905-0708
Email: scholarship@probeauty.org
Amount of Award: Seven $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school graduates desiring to enter
the cosmetology profession.
Deadline: November 14, 2014
The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists
Criteria:
Student must be a sophomore or older and should have taken at least one photography or related art
class.
High school students should have at least one semester remaining at time of award.
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
The applicant’s school must be in the United States
The scholarship award must be used at the beginning of the next semester.
Application Process:
Student must submit each form to be eligible: Application Form, Brief Essay, Teacher Mentor Form, 2
Letters of Reference, School Transcript, Financial Data, Release by the Photographer, Portfolio ( 5 digital
images for still photography submissions), Parental Release Form for high school students(or those
under 18).
Submit application to: www.jamesalancoxfoundation.org
Award: Five digital cameras to Five students
Deadline: November 15th, 2014 at midnight.
Center for Alcohol Policy Essay Contest
Criteria:
The contest is open to all persons who are over the age of 18 as of November 2014.
Application Process:
Essays may be emailed to essay@centerforalcoholpolicy.org or mailed as a hard copy to:
Center for Alcohol Policy
1101 King Street
Suite 600-A
Alexandria, VA 22314
Award: Cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in the amounts of
$5,000, $2,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Deadline: November 17, 2014
First Freedom Student Competition
Criteria:
Contest is open to 9th to 12th grade students.
The students have an opportunity to compete for awards as they examine the history and current-day
relevance of religious freedom, and then by written essay or video production, present their evaluation.
Application Process:
For the topic, guidelines and registration, visit www.firstfreedom.org and click ont the First Freedom
Student Competition button.
Award:
Essay Award: $2,500
Video Award: $2,500
Deadlines:
Online Registration Deadline: Monday, November 17, 2014
Postmark Entry Deadline: Monday, November 24, 2014
Es El Momento – Univision Scholarship
Application is available online at https://www.scholarshipaid.net/app/univision/default./asp
Deadline: November 18, 2014
DoSomething.org 50 Cans
Criteria:
Collect and recycle at least 50 aluminum cans
Sign up for the opportunity to witn a $10,000 scholarship.
See website for more information: https://www.dosomething.org/campaigns/50-cans
DefensiveDriving.com Scholarship
Criteria:
Open to high school seniors who are legal residents of the United States
Scholarship payable to the winner who should be living in the United States
Student must enroll in semester beginning no later than Spring 2015
Winner is not based on financial need
Relatives of Defensive Driving staff may not enter
Home-schooled students may apply so long as their course of study is equivalent to a high school senior.
Applicants are required to submit a video in order to be considered.
Application Process:
Application details are available at DefensiveDriving.com
Award Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 21, 2014
Be yconic Scholarship
Criteria:
The scholarship is open to all U.S. residents currently enrolled (part-time or full-time) in an American
high school or institute of higher education.
The winner will be determined by random drawing and then contacted directly.
One entry per person.
Apply at https://yconic.com/beyconic
Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award
Criteria:
This scholarship was designed to recognize and reward a student who demonstrates a passion for
volunteering, while maintaining a high level of academic achievement.
Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work.
Over the past 2 years a student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on the day of the deadline.
Application Process:
Explain in less than 1000 words why you have chosen to volunteer your time with the organization(s)
that you have and how your experience has changed your life.
The online form is available at http://www.studentscholarships.org/volunteer.php
Award Amount; $500
Deadline: November 29, 2014
Education Matters Scholarship
Criteria:
This award is for U.S. students
Must be 13 years of age or older.
Must be a legal U.S. resident.
Must reside in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
Application Process:
Apply at ScholarshipsExperts.com
Award: $5,000 annually, non-renewable
Deadline: Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 11:59 PM EST