2013 – 2014 SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN # 4
Galena Park ISD
www.galenaparkisd.com (select students and then scholarship bulletin)
www.galenaparkisd.com/campuspages/nssh_campus
NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: LISTED IS THE SCHOLARSHIPS’ DEADLINE. PLEASE ALLOW THE
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE ENOUGH TIME (USUALLY THREE DAYS) TO COMPLETE THE
NECESSARY PAPERWORK SO THE APPLICATION CAN BE MAILED IN TIME TO REACH ITS
DESTINATION BY THEIR DEADLINE DATE.
DEADLINE
1-31-14
SCHOLARSHIP
F.I.R.E. Foundation for
Individual Rights
Applications online at
www.thefire.org/contests
QUALIFICATIONS
800 – 1000 word essay, “Why
is free speech important at our
nation’s colleges and
universities?” Must be a US
citizen or permanent resident
AWARD
1st place
$10,000
2nd place
$5,000
3rd place $ 500
1-31-14
Texas Student Housing
Scholarship Program
Applications available in
the College and Career
Center
2-1-14
SportQuest Playing with
Purpose Scholarship
Application online at
www.playingwithpurpose.o
rg
2-7-2014
Return
applications
to Mrs.
Stevens in
the College
and Career
Center
2-1-14
C. W. Conn, Sr. Memorial
Scholarship
Must be attending college in
Austin, College Station or
Denton, Texas, must be living
on campus
Unknown
number
Amount up to
$2,500
Varsity level athlete in one or
Top 4 finalist more sport(s), Must maintain a $2,000
“C” or higher GPA (2.0 on a
4.0 scale), Must be a
committed follower of Jesus
Christ
Must be seeking a four year
degree in business, Must be
attending Lamar University
Unknown
Number
Amounts vary
Application available in the
College and Career Center
AXA Community
Scholarship
Apply online at www.axaequitable.com/axafoundation/communityscholarships.html
Must be U S citizen or legal
375 @ $2,000
resident, Must be a graduating each
senior planning to attend a 2
or 4 year college/university in
fall ‘14, Must have outstanding
achievements in school,
community or work activities
2-6-14
2014 Davidson Fellow
Scholarship
See the website of
qualifications and criteria
Application online at
www.davidsongifted.org/fel
lows
2-7-14
Houston Golf Association
Scholarship
Applications available
online at www.hga.org
2-10-14
2-13-14
2-13-14
2-14-14
Civil Rights Today Essay
Contest
Unknown
number
Amounts :
$10, 000
$25, 000
$50, 000
Must be a graduating senior,
Must be enrolling as a full time
student in the all 2014, Must
be a resident of the greater
Houston area
Amount
$20,000
See website for details
1st place $2,500
Unknown
number
Application and rules
online at
www.lbjlibrary.org/educati
on/civil-rights-essay-contest
2nd place $1,000
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
1 @ $1,000
Must be graduating from a
Houston area high school,
Must be ranked in the top
25%, Must have documented
involvement in extracurricular
Application available in the activities as well as community
college and career center
service, Must demonstrate
financial need, Must
demonstrate leadership ability
Tunesia Benard Minority
Available for an African
Engineering Scholarship
American female, Must be
planning to major in
engineering with a bachelor of
Application available in the science in industrial, civil,
college and career center
mechanical, electrical or
chemical, Must have a 3.60
GPA on a 4.0 scale or 4.50 on a
5.0 scale
th
12 Annual National Co300 word typed essay, 3.9 GPA
Op Scholarship Program
on a 4.0 scale, Must be
attending Clarkson University,
Apply online at
SUNY Oswego, Drexel, U of
www.waceinc.org/scholarsh Cincinnati, Johnson & Wales,
ip/scholonlineaap
U Mass-Lowell, Rochester
Institute of Technology, U of
Toledo, Wentworth Institute of
Technology
1 @ $500
160 awards
Amount varies
2-15-14
APCA National
Scholarship
Full time senior, U S citizen or
permanent resident, Minimum
GPA 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
14 @ #2,000
Application online at
http://apca.wufoo.com/for
ms/2014-apcascholarship/http/true
02-15-14
The Cause
Foundation/Berni Schafer
Memorial Scholarship
Program
Must be the child of a deceased Amount and
United Airline Flight
number
Attendant or the child of a
unknown
flight attendant whose spouse
is deceased, Must be a
graduating senior, Must have
applied to and/or accepted as a
full time/part time student at
an accredited post-secondary
educational institution
George and Mary
Josephine Hamman
Foundation Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior,
70
Must Live in Brazoria,
Scholarships
Chambers, Fort Bend,
$16, 000 each
Galveston, Harris, Liberty
Montgomery or Waller county,
Must be a U S citizen, Must
show academics and financial
need
Please allow
3 days for an
official
Applications available in
transcripts the College and Career
Center
2-21-14
Must be
received in
their office
by 4 PM on
2-21-14
2-21-2014
Apply online at
www.hammanfoundation.o
rg/scholarship
Harper Scholarship for
Allied Health Careers
Applications available in
the college and career
center
2-24-14
Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo Opportunity
Scholarship
Must be a GPISD graduate,
Must attend San Jacinto
College North in the fall of
2014, Must be accepted in one
of the Allied Health programs,
Must score college-ready on
TSIA or TAKS< ACT or SAT
exempt, Must complete the
FAFSA, Must have a 3.0 or
higher GPA
US Citizen, Texas resident,
Attend a public HS in Houston
Please allow
area county, graduating
3 days for an
senior, SAT at least 1300 or
official
Application online at
ACT at least 18, rank in the
transcripts http://rodeohouston.com/Sc top 1/2 of class, Must enroll in
holarships/ApplyforSchola a 4 year college/university in
rships
Texas
10 scholarships
Unknown
amount
114 @ $18,000
each
2-24-14
Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo Metropolitan
Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an Applications online at
official
http://rodeohouston.com/Sc
transcripts holarships/ApplyforSchola
rships
2-24-14
Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo Technical
Scholarship
3-7-14
The Texas Lyceum
Scholarship
US Citizen, Texas resident,
Attend a public HS in Houston
area county, graduating
senior, Must enroll in a 2 year
college/university in Texas
US Citizen, Texas resident,
Attend a public HS in Houston
Please allow
area county, graduating
3 days for an
senior, Must enroll in a 2 year
official
Applications online at
accredited junior college or
transcripts http://rodeohouston.com/Sc trade school in Texas
holarships/ApplyforSchola
rships
See the website for the
qualifications
238 @ $18,000
each
10 @ $9,000
each
4 @ $5,000
each
Application available
online at
www.texaslyceum.org
3-7-14
Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Vocal Scholarship
Application available in the
College and Career Center
3-7-14
Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Internship/Scholarship in
Technical Theater
Must be a serious voice student 1 scholarship
majoring in an area of vocal
$1,600
performance, Must have a B
average or above,
Must be a serious student of
theater/technical theater,
preferably with technical
theater experience
1 scholarship
$1,600
Must have a minimum GPA of
2.5, School must host at least
two blood drives during the
2013-14 academic year
20 at $1,000
each
Application available in the
College and Career Center
3-1-14
Gulf Coast Regional Blood
Center Commit for Life
Creative Scholarship
Apply online at
www.giveblood.org/scholar
ship
3-1-14
Return
completed
application
to Mrs.
Stevens in
the College
and Career
center by
the deadline
3-1-14
North Shore
Alumni/Crosby American
Legion #658 Scholarship
Applications available in
the College and Career
Center
Society of Professional
Women in Petroleum
Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an
official
Applications available
transcripts online at
http://scholarship.spwp.org
3-21-14
Smith-Hutson Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an Applications in the College
official
and Career Center
transcripts
3-24-14
City of Houston
Scholarship Essay Contest
Must have a parent or
grandparent that is/was a
veteran, must have completed
the junior year at NSSHS,
must have a GPA of 2.5 or
higher, must register for
college or trade school fall
semester after graduation, 2
letters of recommendation, 250
word essay
1 - $1,000
For Females, Must be
attending Texas college or
university,
Tuition and
fees for your
freshman year
of college
Must be seeking a four year
degree in business, Must be
attending Lamar University
Unknown
number
Amounts up to
$14,000
Must write a 500 words or less
essay, see website for the topic
1st place $2,000
2nd place
$1,000
3rd place $600
4th place $400
5th place $300
Must plan to enroll as a fulltime student in an accredited
institution of higher learning
in the fall and spring semesters
of 2014
Amounts
varies
Application and essay topic
available online at
www.houstontx.gov/hr/PSR
W-essay
3-28-14
Mahindra USA
Scholarship Program
Please allow
3 days for an
official
transcripts
Applications online at
www.ctat.org/awards-andscholarship/studentscholaships
3-30-14
Odenza Marketing Group
Spring Scholarship
Must be between 16 & 25 on
3-30-14, must submit answers
to essay questions which can
Application online at
be found on the application
Please allow http://scholarshipguidance. page, Must have a GPA of 2.5
3 days for an com/scholarship_odenza_m or greater
official
arketing_group_scholarshi
transcripts
p_8931.php
Amount
$500
3-30-14
Must be
postmarked
by 3-30-14
Texas Trial Lawyers
Association Scholarship
Must be a graduating senior,
Must have a financial need
$1,000 each
Unknown
number
Application available in the
College and Career Center
Please allow
3 days for an
official
transcript
4-1-14
Peter Pasula Study Habits
Scholarship
Application online at
Please allow http://scholarshipguidance.
3 days for an com/scholarship_peter_stu
official
dy_habits_scholarship_893
transcripts
1.php
4-1-14
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.
Scholarship Foundation
Please allow Applications available in
3 days for an the College and Career
official
Center
transcripts
4-1-14
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. – Houston
Metropolitan Alumnae
Chapter Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an
official
Applications available in
transcripts the College and Career
Center
4-1-14
Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. – Aster Lee
Please allow Mock Scholarship
3 days for an
official
Applications available in
transcripts the College and Career
Center
Must be attending an
accredited post-secondary
institution in the fall of 2014,
Must be Canadian or US
resident, Must answer the
essay question on the
application
Amount
$500
Must be African-American,
Hispanic, Asian or Native
American, Must be interested
in a career in law, Must be in
the top 20% of your class,
Must have a combined SAT
score of 1650, Must
demonstrate a financial need
Unknown
number
Must be a graduating AfricanAmerican student
Unknown
number and
amount
Must be a graduating AfricanAmerican student
Unknown
number and
amount
Amount
$10,000
4-1-14
Houston Relocation
Professionals Scholarship
Please allow Applications available in
3 days for an the College and Carer
official
Center
transcripts
4-5-14
Must be
postmarked
by 4-5-14
Please allow
3 days for an
official
transcripts
4-11-14
Ivy League Educational &
Charities Foundation
Scholarship
Applications available in
the College and Career
Center
Josephine Colangelo
Memorial Scholarship
Must be a seniorat a public
high school in the Houston
area, Must have relocated
sometime between the grades
of 9-12, Must have relocated
more than 50 miles, Must have
had to change schools because
of the relocation, Must have a
GPA of 3.0
2 Scholarships
Must be a graduating senior,
Must live in the Greater
Houston Area, Must have a
letter of acceptance from the
college of your choice,
Application and Essay must be
typed, Must have a 3.0 GPA or
higher, Must have 3 letters of
recommendation, Must have
an official transcript
$1,000 each
Must be of Italian descent
Unknown
number
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
4-11-14
Italian Cultural &
Community Center
Scholarship
Italian Cultural &
Community Center
Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an
official
Applications available in
transcripts the College and Career
Center
4-11-14
Prime Way Federal Credit
Union Scholarship
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
Number
unknown
Amount $1,000
Must be of Italian descent
Please allow
3 days for an
official
Applications available in
transcripts the College and Career
Center
4-11-14
$2,500 each
Unknown
number
Amount $1,000
Must be the child or
grandchild of a member of the
Italian Cultural & Community
Center
Unknown
number
Must be a resident of Houston,
Harris, Fort Bend or
Washington County, Must
enroll as a full time student in
the fall,
3 different
scholarships
with varying
amounts
Amount $1,000
4/15/14
4/20/14
4-30-14
The Asian Chamber of
Commerce Scholarship
Foundation
Must be graduating by June,
2014, Must have a GPA of 3.0
or higher, Must be attending
an accredited
Application available in the college/university in Texas,
college and career center
2014 Student-View
Log on to the website and
Scholarship Program
complete a 15-20 minutes
application survey about
Application available
colleges in your area
online at www.studentview.com
10 @ $1,000
each
IMPACT Scholarship for a
career in Criminal Justice
Must be a U S citizen, Must
plan on attending college/trade
school in the fall, Must
demonstrate leadership,
community service, and
financial need
1 scholarship
Must be a U S citizen, Must
plan on attending college/trade
school in the fall, Must
demonstrate leadership,
community service, and
financial need
1 scholarship
Must be a U S citizen, Must
plan on attending college/trade
school in the fall, Must
demonstrate leadership,
community service, and
financial need
1 scholarship
Must be a U S citizen, Must
plan on attending college/trade
school in the fall, Must
demonstrate leadership,
community service, and
financial need
1 scholarship
Must enroll full-time at a
college, trades, or technical
school by September 2014,
Must reside in the US and
intend on studying in the US
Amount
$500
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
4-30-14
IMPACT Scholarship for a
career in Education
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
5-2-14
IMPACT Scholarship for a
career in Engineering
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
5-5-14
IMPACT Scholarship for a
career in Nursing
Please allow
3 days for an Applications available in
official
the College and Career
transcripts Center
5-15-14
Find A Law Scholarship
Application online at
http://scholarshipguidance.
com/scholarship_find_a_la
w_scholarship_8931.php
1 @ $4,000
2 @ $1,000
8 @ $ 500
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
6-1-14
Aspiring Animation
Professional Scholarship
Program
Application online at
www.animationcareerrevie
w.com
Various
deadlines
The American Legion
Application online at
www.legionorg/scholarship
s
Must be a high school senior,
must pursue an animation
related field at an accredited
post-secondary school or
college, 500 – 1000 word essay
(see website for topic)
$1,000
There are several scholarships
offered, requirements vary by
scholarship
Amounts vary
by scholarship
On Going
Naval Reserve Officer
Training Corps
Immediate selection
reservation – top 20% of class,
SAT 620 with math and
Applications and additional critical reading equaling at
info online at
least 1250, never used illegal
www.nrotc.navy.mil/apply. drugs, no convictions involving
aspx
alcohol
(this will load slowly, then
click the small red cross –
“continue to this website”)
Up to $180,000
On Going
Army Reserve Officer
Training Corps
Check website for eligibility
Amounts Vary
Check website for eligibility
Amounts Vary
Application online at
www.armymyrotc.com
On Going
Air Force Reserve Officer
Training Corps
Application online at
www.afoats.af.mil
INFORMATION: If your application needs a transcript it needs to be an official one. The process for you to follow is 1) complete
the application, 2) gather all other information needed such as reference letter, etc., 3) prepare a brown envelope with the scholarship
address, do not put a return address on it, 4) put enough postage on the envelope, 5) all paperwork must be submitted to the registrar’s
office at least three days prior to the deadline, the registrar’s office will include the transcript and mail
ADDITIONAL PLACES TO LOOK FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
WWW.UNCF.ORG (This is the United Negro College Fund website. There are several scholarships available on this website)
WWW.HSF.NET (This is the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website. There are several scholarships available
on this website)
www.lationcollegedollars.org (Scholarships for Latino Students)
www.collegefund.org/students_and_alumni/content/scholarships (Tribal Scholarship Information for Native
American Students)
http://apiasf.org
(Asian Pacific Islander Scholarship Information)
http://foundation.walmart.com/our-focus/associate-scholarships (Walmart associates or dependents)
www.kohlscorporation.com/Communityrelations/scholarship/program-information.asp
www.fastweb.com
www.supercollege.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.zinch.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
www.fastweb.com
www.supercollege.com
www.wiredscholar.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.zinch.com
www.collegeanswer.com
www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps
www.anycollege.net
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.nslds.ed.gov
www.nigms.nih.gov
www.2.ed.gov/programs/smart
www.umhef.org
www.cbcfinc.org
www.finaid.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.afsa.org/essaycontest
www.drpepper.com
www/collegeprowler.com
www.ACTSOHOUSTON.ORG
www.hispanicheritage.org/youth
www.legion.org/needalift
www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php
www.questbridge.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.freecollegescholarships.net
www.ecampustours.com
www.collegexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarship.org
www.questbridge.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.freecollegescholarships.net
www.ecampustours.com
www.collegexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.scholarship.org
www.HighFiveScholarship.com
www.littleafrica.com
www.ugsp.nih.gov
www2.ed.gov/programs/triostudsupp
www.collegefortexans.com
www.gbhem.org
www.usjcisenate.org
www.jackierobinson.org
www.needalift.org
www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net
www.highscholarships.com
www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com
http://sussle.org/scholarship
www.legion.org/scholarships
http://pdf.needalift.org/NAL2009.pdf
NEW WEBSITE WITH SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS:
WWW.DISCUSAWARDS.COM
http://ebm.collegesteps.wellsfargoemail.com/r/regf2?a=0&aid=2092274041&n=1
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
http://everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/faidalpha.php
www.colegeboard.com
www.cappex.com
www.maldef.org/pdf/Scholarships.pdf
www.collegenet.com
www.collegeview.com
www.hbcunetwork.com
www.gocollege.com
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants
SPECIFIC COLLEGES SCHOLARSHIPS
List below are scholarships that a specific school is offering for their students only.
University of Houston
Bauer Excellence Scholarship
Must apply and be admitted to U of H and the Bauer College of Business
SAT 1400+ (CR+MATH) or ACT 31+ (Composite)
Must be ranked in the top 15% of class
DEADLINE: Priority 12/1/13
Regular 4/1/14
No separate application, Select UH Main Campus, business as a major on the
www.applytexas.org application
Cornell University
http://finaid.cornell.edu
For families earning $75,000 or less
Duke University
www.dukefinancialaid.duke.edu
For families earning $60,000 or less
Harvard University
www.fao.fas.harvard.edu
For families earning $60,000 or less
Boston University
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustees
4 year, full tuition
University of Houston
www.uh.edu
click Admissions>Scholarships
Wellesely
www.wellesley.edu
For families earning $60,000
Baylor
Carr P. Collins Scholarship
Must be accepted to Baylor
Must be in the top quarter of the class
Must have a minimum score of 1250 on the SAT or 28 on the ACT
Must be a resident of Texas
DEADLINE: January 31
www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Marist College
www.marist.edu/admission/technologyscholarships for students entering the technology field
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts
www.amda.edu for acting, music theatre, dance theatre, and the performing arts
Top 2014 African-American, Minority and Diversity Internship Programs such as
The NBA Internship Program
The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program
Black Enterprise Internship
The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship
The Minority Access Internship Program
www.fininternships.com
University of Houston – Terry Foundation Scholarship Email deadline: 1-31-14 or postmarked NO
LATER THAN 1-30-14 www.thehonorscollege.com/terry
Boston University
4 year, full tuition
Seton Hall University, NJ
Oral Roberts University
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
$25,500 tuition reduction
www.shu.edu/go/ptr
www.oru.edu/whole_person/scholaarship/guidelines.php
Texas State University – The Distinguished Young Bobcat Award
www.stelos.org/scholarships/distinguished-young-bobcat-award
EARLY COLLEGE/SUMMER STUDY PROGRAMS
Yale Young Global Scholars Program- deadline 2/20/14- info:
http://globalscholars.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/YYGS_Prospectus_2014.pdf
Washington University of St. Louis- 5 weeks, 2 undergraduate courses in medicine, engineering, leadership and more, live on
campus
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu/scholars
Cornell University Summer College- 3 or 6 week programs- Vet science among their choices of classes to ear 3 or 6 college credits
http://www.summercollege.cornell.edu
University of Alabama Early College- for current soph, juniors and seniors who have a cumulative 3.0 high school GPA & pass the
prerequisite testing. Online and on campus courses. Many subjects offered. Get a head start on college
classes. http://uaearlycollege.ua.edu or call 1.877.823.8759
Texas Asscociation of Gifted and Talented- Scholarships awarded to students "identified" as gifted students (currently
participating in a gifted program) who want to enrich their learning experience d uring the summer months. Scholarships based on
merit, not need.
http://txgifted.org/tagt-summer-scholarships/
Phillips Exeter Academy- Summer sessions at one of the Northeast's (New Hampshire) prestigious academies. Upper School
for rising 9-12 graders- Leadership Academy, SAT/ACT prep plus 100 courses to choose from, Access Exeter for rising 7 & 8th graders6 cluster choices. www.exeter.edu/summer July 6- August 9, 2014. Housing available.
Summer Discovery- Pre college enrichment, college prep and business institutes for HS students. Various campuses across the US.
www.summerdiscovery.com
www.discoveryinternships.com
www.jrdiscovery.com
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Tuition/Fee
Exemptions
Adopted
Students
Foster Care
Students
Children of
disabled or
deceased
fireman, peace
officers, game
wardens and
employees of
correctional
facilities
Children of
certain TANF
Recipients
Basis of eligibility
Status as adopted child of parents
who participated in an adoption
assistance program under Texas
family code:162
Documentation from the Dept. of
Family and Protective Services of
placement in the care of
conservatorship of the TX Dept. of
Family and Protective Services prior
to age 18, through the day of high
school graduation. Must enroll in
Texas college or university within 3
years of graduation, but no later
than age 21.
Potential Value
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
How to Apply
Contact the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services
(www.dfpa.state.tx.us)
Or the Admissions office at your
college or university
Contact the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services
(www.dfps.state.tx.us)
Or the Admissions office at your
college or university
Status a child of a parent who was
disabled or died in the line of duty
Tuitions and Fees
for the first 120
undergraduate
credit hours or until
age 26, whichever
comes first.
Contact the Texas Higher
Education coordinating Board at
512-427-6344 or 800-242-3062
ext. 6344 or email
grantinfo@thecd.state.tx.us
Status as dependent child of parents
who received TANF benefits on
your behalf for 6 months of your
senior year. Enrolled in Texas
college or university within 2 years
of graduation before age 22.
Tuition and Fees
for 1 year
Contact the Admissions Office at
your college or university