Scholarship Information Bulletin February 3, 2012 WAGNER’S TEST CODE: 446-277 All college and scholarship information is also available on the Wagner High School website in the College and Career Section: http://school.judsonisd.org/webpages/scarlton/. It is a good idea to go back and read through the previous bulletins to make sure you haven’t missed an opportunity. Please remember to bring in your college acceptance letters and scholarship offers to the College/Career Center in room T129 so we can include you in our “Wall of Fame” on the website and our running list for Senior Honors Night. (You may forward emails sent by the colleges in lieu of a paper copy.) Don’t forget to complete your FAFSA as soon as possible. You must have applied and been accepted at a college to receive any type of financial aid package from that college and you must meet the college’s deadline (usually around March 1 to April 1) to receive the most assistance. Our next FAFSA workshop will be held Monday, Feb. 20, at 6:30 p.m. here at Wagner High School. StudentAid Saturdays are also being held every Saturday through March for one-on-one help with the financial aid process. These are especially helpful for those students who do not have a social security number and will need to complete the TAFSA instead of the FAFSA. See the schedule below for the next StudentAid Saturday sites: Feb. 4 – St. Philip’s College, Café College, Northeast Lakeview College, San Antonio College Feb. 12 (Sunday) – Café College, Harlandale High School Feb. 18 – St. Mary’s University, St. Philip’s College, Churchill High School, Café College For more information, go to http://www.studentaidsa.org/. Field Trips: Sign up in the Career Center if you would like to attend!! Feb. 14 (Tuesday) – OLLU – mini College Fair for 10 – 12 graders (students will miss 2nd and 3rd periods) Feb. 25 (Saturday) – Young Leader’s Conference for seniors at Northeast Lakeview College. Meet at Wagner at 8:15 a.m. and return at 2:30 p.m. March 3 (Saturday) – ExploreUT – trip to the University of Texas at Austin for 9 – 12 graders. Meet at Wagner at 9 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. (Will need money for lunch.) Open House: ITT Technical Institute (5700 Northwest Parkway, SAT 78249) will host an High School Senior Open House on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m to 11 p.m. (Transportation is not provided.) Most university scholarship deadlines fall sometime in February or March. Check the website for the colleges you are interested in to see what you need to do and when it must be completed. Don’t wait until the deadlines. Send them early!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Here are a few scholarships to remember: Sam Houston State University: Department of Financial Aid & Scholarships has decided to extend the online ScholarX application deadline through February 17, 2012! If you experience a problem trying to apply for the ScholarX application please contact Computer Services Helpdesk at (936)-294-1950 and they’ll help you out. The Department of Undergraduate Admissions has also decided to extend the deadline for The High School Relations Scholarship through March 15, 2012 to allow more students time to submit further documentation. Please note that an incomplete application will not be considered so please submit all required documents as soon as possible. The High School Relations Scholarship Please note that in order to be considered for The High School Relations Scholarship a student must already be accepted and in the Top 30% or better. Students applying need to fax the following documents: 1) A personal statement about why you want to attend Sam Houston State University 2) A letter of recommendation from a high school teacher 3) A letter of recommendation from a high school counselor and or principal We encourage interested high school students to fax scholarship documents attention to Salvador Favela and clearly labeled for The High School Relations Scholarship to the main undergraduate admissions fax # (936)294-3758. Accepted students are also encouraged to apply to other on-campus scholarships through the ScholarX application available through the Department of Financial Aid & Scholarships (936)-294-1774. Bring your application into the Career Center and we will fax it for you. If you have already mailed it directly to SHSU without specifying the Scholarship program, you may want to resend it. Baumberger Endowment – deadline Feb. 15, 2012. This is a prestigious scholarship with many benefits. Any senior who is in the top half of the class with a minimum 1000 SAT (Math/Rdg only) or 22 ACT composite who plans to attend a Texas public or non-denominational school may apply. Applications must be picked up in the College/Career Center. Converse Lions Club Queen Contest – deadline Feb. 17, 2012. First 25 contestants to complete the application will be considered. Judged on personal interview, poise, and personality. Application on the College/Career center website. Abe & Annie Seibel Foundation – deadline Feb. 28, 2012, but you need to request information immediately. This program provides INTEREST FREE loans to Texas residents who are EITHER in the top 10% of their class OR have at least a 1500 SAT or 22 ACT. Call 409-7705665 to request an application packet or send a letter to the foundation c/o The Frost Bank – Trust Dept., PO Box 8210, Galveston, TX 77553-8210. Buick Achievers Scholarship Program – deadline February 29, 2012. Seniors who plan to enroll fulltime at a four-year college or university and major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business with an interest in the automotive industry may apply. www.buickachievers.com Martin Luther King Scholarhip – deadline March 9, 2012. Application and information page are on the website. San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame – Deadline March 15, 2012. Female students residing in Bexar County may apply. Access the scholarship application at http://www.sawomenshalloffame.org/ or on the College and Career website. Judson Education Foundation – deadline March 23, 2012. All seniors are eligible. There are no minimum requirements. The application can be found on the College and Career Center website. You must print, complete and mail in by the deadline. Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarships – Deadline April 1, 2012. Scholarships of up to $5000 per year for up to 5 years are awarded through this foundation to students. Awards may be used at any college or university in the United States. Go to www.midland.edu/slough for more information (scroll to the middle of the page for this particular scholarship). Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Deadline April 3, 2012. Seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who display a willingness to attend college may apply. Scholarship applications may be downloaded at www.alamocityques.com. Or from the College and Career Center website. Alamo Community Colleges Scholarship Foundation – Deadline April 15, 2012. Students planning to attend any of the ACCD colleges should apply for these scholarships. Go to www.alamo.edu/foundation/scholarships.htm for more information. Insurance Women of San Antonio – Deadline April 23, 2012. Seniors with a 3.0 GPA who plan to major in business or a related field at a Texas college or university are eligible. See the posting in the spreadsheet below for more information. CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP/CONTEST/WEBSITE LISTING Scholarship Description Contact Information American Physical Society Minority Scholarships For Black, Hispanic or Native American students majoring in physics. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Must be a high school senior, college freshman or sophomore. APS Minorities Scholarship Program The American Physical Society One Physics Ellipse College Park, MD 20740-3844 301-209-3200 www.aps.org/programs/minorities 02/03/2012 Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition David Trussell, Competition Administrator P.O. Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713 Phone: 512.471.5883 www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan Kids Philosophy Slam P.O. Box 406 Lanesboro, MN 55949 info@philosophyslam.org www.philosophyslam.org 02/03/2012 Raindrop Turkish House 9301 W. Bellfort Ave. Houston, TX 77031 713-974-1412 713-974-1418 contest@turkishhouse.org http://raindropturkevi.org/essay-contest-2011 Register online at: http://fantasy.nflrush.com/rush/users/sign_in 02/03/2012 Scholarship Director American Foreign Service Association 2101 E. St. NW Washington, DC 20037 202-338-4045 1-800-704-AFSA scholar@afsa.org www.afsa.org MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Center for Scholarship Administration, Inc. PO BOX 1465 TAYLORS, SC 29687-0031 PHONE: (864) 268-3363 sandralee41@bellsouth.net www.scholarshipprograms.org/mich/index.php 02/06/2012 Texas Rural Water Association 1616 Rio Grande Street Austin, Texas 78701 (512) 472-8591 www.trwa.org UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, New York 10604 Phone: (914) 696-7000 foundation@usta.com www.usta.com/AboutUs/USTAServes.aspx 02/06/2012 Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition Kids Philosophy Slam Essay Contest Amount: $2,000 For Texas high school students grades 9-12 Essay topic: "The African American in Texas: Past and Present" Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 For grades K - 12. Essay topic: "What is the meaning of life?" Amount: Merchandise and prize money. Raindrop Turkish House Essay Contest - Texas NFLRushFantasy American Foreign Service Association Scholarship Middle and high-school students in Texas are invited to submit an essay work on the theme of "Achieving a More Peaceful World: What Needs to Change?" Amount: $40 - $300 NFLRUSH Fantasy Football is for young fans who want to play fantasy football and follow their favorite players. Weekly and Grand prizes are limited to registered users age 6-15 with parental consent. Amount: $1,000 - $10,000 Student must be claimed as a dependent of U.S. government foreign service employee (active, retired, deceased or separated). High school Senior. Amount: $1,500 - $4,000 MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Texas Rural Water Association United States Tennis Association Scholarships Applicants must be a dependent child of a qualified employee of Michelin North America. Must be a senior in high school or an undergraduate student already attending a college or university and planning to attend college as a full-time student. Amount: $1,000 - $2,500 For children, stepchildren and grandchildren of employees or board members of TRWA member systems. Amount: $1,000 Various scholarships for students who have participated in USTA and other organized youth tennis programs. Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 Deadline 02/03/2012 02/05/2012 02/06/2012 02/06/2012 KFC Colonel's Scholars Program Courageous Persuaders Scholarship American Meteorological Society Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship Graduating Senior, 2.75 GPA, planning to attend a public, college or university, U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Amount: Up to $5,000 per year. High school students create a television commercial targeting middle school students, warning about the dangers of alcohol use. Amount: $250 - $3,000 Open to all high school students who plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Amount: $5,000 American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarships Girl Scouts of Central Texas Founder's Scholarship Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Multiple scholarships for students intending to pursue careers in atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Amount: Varies For Girl Scouts in 46 Central Texas counties who are graduating Seniors. Amount: $1,000 For graduating high school seniors whose parents and/or legal guardians must have, or had a career in the financial services industry. Amount: Not listed Point Foundation Scholarships Open to students of all ages who are underprivileged and/or have been socially marginalized - principally by reason of sexual orientation. Amount: Tuition, books, room and board and living expenses Proton Energy Scholarship Program High School Senior. Must declare a science or technology-related major or intend to pursue major in this field. Amount: $500 - $100,000 Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships Current member (including 2 of last 3 years) of Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. US citizen, Texas resident, graduating senior. Check with county 4-H for actual deadlines. Amount: $1,000 For more information, see website at: www.kfcscholars.org 02/08/2012 E-Mail - kfcscholars@act.org PH. - 866-KFC-7240 Courageous Persuaders 1900 West Big Beaver Road Troy, Michigan 48084 www.courageouspersuaders.com 02/09/2012 American Meteorological Society Freshman Undergraduate Scholarship 45 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108-3693 617-227-2426 amsinfo@ametsoc.org www.ametsoc.org 02/10/2012 American Meteorological Society Attn: Minority Scholarships 45 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02108 (617) 227-2426 www.ametsoc.org Girl Scouts of Central Texas 12012 Park Thirty-Five Circle Austin, Texas 78753 (512) 453-7391 1(800) 733-0011 www.gsctx.org The Gordon A. Rich Memorial Foundation Attn: Joyce Gross Credit Suisse Eleven Madison Avenue - 16th Floor New York, NY 10010 info@GordonRich.org 212-325-2227 www.gordonrich.org 02/10/2012 Point Foundation 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 370 Los Angeles, CA 90036 866-337-6468 info@pointfoundation.org www.thepointfoundation.org 02/10/2012 Proton OnSite Scholarship Program 10 Technology Drive Wallingford, CT 06492 203-678-2000 scholarshipinfo@protononsite.com http://protonenergyscholarship.com For more information, see website at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu (click on "Youth") 02/10/2012 02/10/2012 02/10/2012 02/10/2012 UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program Must have letter from the applicant's treating physician, confirming a Crohn's disease diagnosis including disease course and severity from their treating physician on the physician's or medical institution's letterhead. Essay required. UCB Crohn’s Scholarship Program c/o Summit Medical Communications 1421 E. Broad Street Suite 340 Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 ucbcrohnsscholarship@summitmedcomm.com 1-866-757-4440 www.crohnsandme.com 02/10/2012 For more information, see website at: www.dosomething.org (click on "Our Programs") 02/12/2012 Scholarship Committee MOPH National Headquarters 5413-B Backlick Rd. Springfield, VA 22151-390 703-642-5360 scolarship@purpleheart.org www.purpleheart.org Accelerated Genetics E10890 Penny Lane Baraboo, WI 53913 1-800-451-9275 info@accelgen.com http://agteamdirect.com/Scholarships.aspx 02/14/2012 Aircraft Electronics Association 3570 NE Ralph Powell Road Lee's Summit, MO 64064 Phone: 816-347-8400 info@aea.net www.aea.net The Freedom Forum Attention: The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Conference Program 555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 202/292-6261 E-mail: freespirit@freedomforum.org www.freedomforum.org/freespirit Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001 info@afateens.org 866.AFA.8484 www.afateens.org 02/15/2012 Apply online at: https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org 02/15/2012 Amount: $5,000 Do Something Teens for Jeans Scholarship Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship Accelerated Genetics' Youth Recognition Scholarship Aircraft Electronics Association Educational Foundation Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholarship Sign up on website and collect and donate gently used jeans to any local Aeropostale store. Everyone who takes action in the campaign and reports back to DoSomething will be considered for this award. Amount: $500 For a spouse, widow, child or grandchild of a MOPH member or veteran killed in action or a Purple Heart recipient. U.S. citizen. 2.75 GPA. Essay required. Amount: $3,000 Any high school senior planning to major in agriculture and who has participated in high school agriculture education, 4-H or an agricultural organization are eligible to apply. In addition, the applicant or their parents must be currently purchasing products from an authorized Accelerated Genetics' representative. Amount: $500 Multiple scholarships for students seeking careers in the aircraft electronics and aviation maintenance industry. Amount: $1,000 - $35,000 For HS juniors, actively involved in high school journalism and who demonstrate qualities of "free spirit" in academic or personal life. Amount: $1,000 Alzheimer's Foundation of America - Teens College Scholarship Best Buy Scholarships US citizen or permanent resident. 1200 to 1500 word essay that answers the questions: "How has Alzheimer’s disease changed or impacted your life? What have you learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer’s disease?" Amount: $250-$5,000 Scholarship recipients are selected based on community service and academic achievement. 2.5 GPA. Grades 9 -12. Amount: $1,000 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 Cargill Community Scholarship Program Catholic Aid Association Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. Scholarships ChairScholars Foundation Available in communities served by Cargill, Inc. Other scholarships available for sons and daughters of Cargill employees. Amount: $1,000 Must have been a member of Catholic Aid Association for at least two years. Entering a Catholic or state college or university. Amount: $500 for Catholic universities, $300 for state universities. High school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application. Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year. Amount: $200 Must have a "significant" physical challenge. "B" average in high school. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 per year HSF/ AT&T Foundation Scholarship Must be of Hispanic heritage. Must be a dependent of an AT&T employee. For more information, see website at: www.cargill.com/worldwide/usa/scholarships/index.jsp 02/15/2012 Catholic Aid Association 3499 Lexington Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55126 1-800-568-6670 info@catholicunited.org www.catholicaid.com 02/15/2012 K.J.Z.T. Memorial Scholarship P.O. Box 18896 Austin, Texas 78760-8896 E-mail: info@kjzt.org www.kjzt.org/scholarship.htm 02/15/2012 ChairScholars Foundation, Inc. 16101 Carencia Lane Odessa, Florida 33556-3278 (813) 926-0544 or (888) 926-0544 chairscholars@tampabay.rr.com www.chairscholars.org/nationalprogram.htm For more information, see website at: www.hsf.net/ATTFoundation.aspx 02/15/2012 Dr. Jimmy Keeton Nutrition & Food Science Kleberg Ctr., Room 122 College Station, TX 77843-2253 979-458-3428 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 Amount: $1,500 - $2,500 Institute of Food Technologists – IFT Scholarship Program – Texas A&M Seniors who enroll in food science/technology undergraduate programs (IFT approved). The only eligible school in Texas is Texas A&M. Check the website for out of state schools. info@ift.org Amount: $1000 Intercollegiate Studies Institute Essay Contest Essay on topic: “Are We Back on the Road to Statism?” Amount: $500 - $3,000 International Society for Optical Engineering Scholarship Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship Scholarships for students studying optics, optical science and engineering. Essay required and 2 recommendations. Must be member of SPIE. Amount: $2,000 - $11,000 For HS seniors or college freshmen or sophomores with 3.0+ GPA. See website for more information Amount: Varies Mahindra Tractors Women In Ag Scholarships Current FFA member and HS or college students younger than 23 planning to attend post-secondary college. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 http://nfs.tamu.edu Intercollegiate Studies Institute, Inc. 3901 Centerville Road Wilmington, DE 19807-1938 (800) 526-7022 (302) 652-4600 essaycontest@isi.org http://home.isi.org/programs/essay_contests SPIE Scholarship Committee PO Box 10 Bellingham, WA 98227 scholarships@spie.org http://spie.org (click on "Education") Jimmy Rane Foundation P.O. Box 40 Abbeville, AL 36310 Phone: 334-585-9505 Toll Free: 1-866-606-2470 E-mail: info@jimmyranefoundation.org http://jimmyranefoundation.org Mahindra USA, Inc. 5203 Aeropark Dr. Houston, TX 77032 Office : 281-449-7771 Toll Free : 877-449-7771 www.mahindrausa.com/scholarships.php 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 National Commission for Cooperative Education Co-op Scholarship National Guard Association of Texas High school seniors planning to participate in college cooperative education attending participating institutions listed on website. Early applications encouraged. 3.5 GPA. Amount: $6,000 Must be a member of NGAT or legal dependent of NGAT member. Amount: $500 - $5,000 National Society Daughters of the American Revolution US citizens planning to attend and accredited university may apply. One scholarship for seniors who will major in American history or American government. One scholarship for seniors whose mothers are current members of NSDAR. National High School Journalist of the Year Amount: $2000 per year for 4 years. For students interested in pursuing journalism as a career. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $2,000 -$5,000 Rich Vogler Memorial Scholarship Richie's Spirit Foundation Scholarship TEXAS LYCEUM LEADERSHIP AWARD Must have past or present relative involved in motor racing. Application on line. Amount: $1,000 For a graduating high school senior who demonstrates leadership, character and initiative in school and community affairs and merits academic achievement. 3.2 GPA. Amount: $1,000 High School Senior. Texas Resident. Exhibited leadership in school and community activities. Enrollment in any accredited Texas College or University. Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Application must be scanned and emailed. Bring to the Career Center if you need help with this. For more information, see website at: www.co-op.edu 02/15/2012 NGAT EDUCATION COMMITTEE NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS 3706 Crawford Avenue AUSTIN, TX 78731-6803 512-454-7300 www.ngat.org National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Committee Services Office Attn: Scholarships 1776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 Requests for information must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. www.dar.org www.tsdar.org Journalism Education Association Kansas State University 103 Kedzie Hall Manhattan, Kan. 66506-1505 1-866-532-5532 jea@spub.ksu.edu www.jea.org/awards/journalist.html dale.vogler.corboy@gmail.com 02/15/2012 Richie's Spirit Foundation P.O. Box 390 New York, NY 10276 info@richiesspirit.org http://richiesspirit.org/guidelines 02/15/2012 Texas Lyceum Association Attention: Leadership Award Committee 7131 Lavendale Ave. Dallas, Texas 75230. 214.891.0001 www.texaslyceum.org 02/15/2012 Two Ten Footwear Foundation Scholarship Coordinator 1466 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451 800-346-3210 ext. 1512 www.twoten.org 02/15/2012 02/15/2012 Amount: $2,500 Two Ten Footwear Foundation Higher Education Scholarship Program Open to US citizens with financial need who are affiliated with the footwear, leather, or allied industries through their own employment or that of a parent. Amount: up to $3000 with several awards of up to $15000 World Council and Assembly on Cooperative Education (WACE) - National Coop Scholarship Program American Kennel Club - Junior Showmanship Scholarship Program GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (TXNAHRO) Scholarship UMWA (United Mine Workers of America ) – Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Christophers Poster Contest for High School Students Generation Google Scholarship Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Texas High School Coaches Association Scholarship Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed. See website for more information. Amount: $5,000 APPLICANT MUST SHOW PARTICIPATION IN AKC EVENT HOLDING CLUBS AS JUNIOR MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER AT EVENTS OR A MEMBER OF A 4-H GROUP THAT PARTICIPATES IN AKC EVENTS. Amount: Not listed Demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity at school, home, workplace and the community. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $10,000 Graduating High School Senior. A resident of public housing or a participant in Section 8 program. Amount: $1,000 Members and dependents of current UMWA members are eligible. Essay required. Amount: $2,500 Students are asked to interpret the theme "One Person Can Make a Difference" in an original poster. Grades 9 - 12. Amount: $100 - $1,000 Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability). Intends to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related program. Amount: $10,000 The Vegetarian Resource Group will award scholarships to graduating high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and communities. Amount: $5,000 Must be a child of an active member of Texas High School Coaches Association. Graduating Senior. Amount: $1,000 For more information, see website at: www.waceinc.org/scholarship/scholarship.html 02/15/2012 AKC Customer Care 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100 Raleigh, NC 27617-3390 Telephone: 919.233.9767 juniors@akc.org www.akc.org/kids_juniors/scholarships.cfm 02/17/2012 For more information, see website at: www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx 02/17/2012 Texas NAHRO P.O. Box 416 Olney, TX 76374 800-617-2900 info@txnahro.org www.txnahro.org 02/17/2012 UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund 18354 Quantico Gateway Dr. Suite 200 Triangle, VA 22172 703-291-2400 www.umwa.org The Christophers 5 Hanover Square New York, NY 10004 888-298-4050 youth@christophers.org www.christophers.org For more information, see website at: www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/proscho 02/17/2012 The Vegetarian Resource Group P.O. Box 1463 Baltimore, MD 21203 410-366-8343 vrg@vrg.org www.vrg.org 02/20/2012 Texas High School Coaches Association PO Drawer 1138 San Marcos, TX 78667-1138 Phone: 512.392.3741 info@thsca.com http://coach.thsca.com (click on "Awards") 02/21/2012 02/20/2012 02/20/2012 Future Farmers of America Scholarships Various scholarships available for current members of FFA. Must be U.S. citizen. Amount: Varies Glaser Family Charitable Foundation International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers For students who combine academic promise with character and a commitment to their community. 80% of scholarships will go to Fannin County, TX residents; the other 20% is open to the nation. Amount: Not listed For children of members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Amount: $2,000 National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) Education Fund For residents of federally assisted low income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need. Nix Health Care Foundation Amount: Varies For Bexar County/San Antonio area students pursuing an education in athletic training. Scholarships for Military Children Defense Commissary Agency Union Pacific Railroad Black Employee Network- Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarship Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund Build-a-Bear Huggable Heroes Award Amount: Not listed Unmarried children 23 yrs or less of active duty, Reserve/Guard and retired military are eligible. All applicants must be citizens of the United States. 3.0 GPA. Amount: $1,500 Must be an African American graduating high school senior or college freshman or sophomore with at least a 2.75 GPA. U.S. citizen and a resident of Nebraska, Illinois, Texas, California, Louisiana, Missouri, or Arkansas. Amount: $500 - $1,000 For students of Greek descent between the ages of 17 and 25. Scholarships will be based on need and merit. Amount: Not listed A nominee for this award is someone between the ages of 8 - 18 who is doing things to make a difference in their community. Amount: $7,500 National FFA Center P.O. Box 68960 6060 FFA Drive Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 Phone: 317-802-6060 scholarships@ffa.org www.ffa.org Glaser Family Charitable Foundation 1200 Ranch Drive Bonham, TX 75418 Phone (903) 583-4241 achamberlain@gcsi-llc.com www.gfcf.org 02/22/2012 The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 9000 Machinists Place Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772-2687 Phone: (301)967-4500 www.goiam.org (click on "Headquarters") Email: websteward@goiam.org 02/24/2012 National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) 1900 L Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 202-785-8888 info@hudnlha.com http://hudnlha.com/education_fund/index.asp For more information, see website at: ww.nixfoundation.org/Scholarships/Athletic.asp 02/24/2012 For more information, see website at: www.militaryscholar.org 02/24/2012 02/24/2012 02/24/2012 (856) 616-9311 or email: militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com Union Pacific Railroad 1400 Douglas Street Omaha, NE 68179 UP Main Number: 402-544-5000 UP Operator: 888-870-8777 www.uprr.com/aboutup/community/ben_scholarship.shtml 02/24/2012 The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund 823 Eleventh St. New York, NY 10019-3535 212-986-6881 htsfund@aol.com www.htsfund.org/fund.html for more information, see website at: www.lovehugssmiles.com/huggableHeroes.aspx 02/25/2012 02/27/2012 Disabled American Veterans - Jesse Brown Memorial Youth Scholarship Program Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Scholarship Program) International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Henry Bates Scholarship Program Lowe's Scholarships Payzer Scholarship Sons of Italy Foundation Scholarship Volunteer age 21 or younger 100+ hours at a VA medical center during the previous calendar year or immediate family member of DAV organization. 02/27/2012 Amount: $5,000 - $20,000 Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters Voluntary Services Department P. O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 877-I AM A Vet (877-426-2838) (859) 441-7300 www.dav.org Interest-free loans available to USA Citizens and Texas residents who have graduated from Texas high schools. Call or write for more information. Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation c/o The Frost Bank - Trust Dept. P.O. Box 8210 Galveston, TX 77553-8210 Phone: (409) 770-5665 02/28/2012 Amount: Varies For students pursuing a degree leading to an aviation profession. You must also be a current member of EAA or recommended by a current EAA member to apply for these scholarships. Other requirements vary with individual scholarship. EAA Scholarship Department P.O. 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 Phone: 1.920.426.6823 E-mail: scholarships@eaa.org www.youngeagles.org/programs 02/28/2012 BAC Department of Education 620 F Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20004 askbac@bacweb.org 1.888.880.8222 askbac@bacweb.org www.bacweb.org (click on "Training, Education and Safety", then "Education") 02/28/2012 For more information, see website at: http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx#1 02/28/2012 EAA Scholarship Department P.O. 3086 Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086 1.920.426.6823 scholarships@eaa.org www.youngeagles.com/programs/scholarships Sons of Italy Foundation National Leadership Grant Competition 219 E St., NE Washington, DC 20002 202/547-2900 scholarships@osia.org www.osia.org Scholarship Administrator 100 Black Men of America 141 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 688-5100 TEL info@100bmoa.org www.100blackmen.org/education.aspx 02/28/2012 Amount: Varies Child (natural or adopted) of a BAC member (active, retired, or deceased) in good standing, and a U.S. citizen. High school junior, who will take or has taken the standardized PSAT exam in their junior year. Amount: $2,500 per year Be high school seniors or college undergraduates. Maintain a minimum 3.25 Grade Point Average (on a 4.0 scale). Demonstrate a history of commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service and/or work experience. Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 Offered by EAA Aviation Foundation. Must major in engineering, math or related field. Other scholarships available in aviation areas. Amount: $5,000 U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian American grandparent) Amount: $5,000 - $25,000 100 Black Men of America, Inc. 2.5 GPA, 50 hours of active community service completed within the last 12 months. 600 word essay required, leadership involvement. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000 02/28/2012 02/29/2012 Army Engineer Spouses Club Army Engineer Memorial Awards and Geraldine K. Morris Award Austin American Statesman SPEAK OUT! PICTURE THIS! Scholarship Competition Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES ) John F. Smith (JFS) Scholarship The AEMA award is available to qualifying high school seniors who plan to continue their education at an accredited college, university, technical school, or vocational school. The Geraldine K. Morris Award is available to a graduating high school senior who intends to enroll in a program leading to a nursing degree or certification. Amount: Not listed For high school juniors and seniors who live in the Austin AmericanStatesman home subscription area, with the exception of students whose parents or guardians are full-time or part-time employees of the competition sponsors, the Austin American-Statesman, AMD and 3M. Write an editorial or create an editorial cartoon addressing whether students can be exposed to too much technology. Amount: $1,500 - $3,000 For students who have completed an approved (AYES) program and plan to pursue a career in automotive, diesel, collision technical field. Amount: $5,000 Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship For dependents age 23 or younger of associates who have been employed by Bank of America for at least one year. Dependents of deceased, disabled or retired associates also eligible. Must enroll in full-time college or technical school. Army Engineer Spouses Club Scholarship Committee P. O. Box 6332 Alexandria, VA 22306-6332 scholarships@armyengineerspouses.com http://armyengineerspouses.com 02/29/2012 To download application, go to: http://nieonline.com/austin/ 02/29/2012 Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES) 101 Blue Seal Drive, SE Suite 101 Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: (703) 669-6677 Toll-free: (888) 339-2937 Email:info@ayes.org www.ayes.org/Students---Parents/Scholarships.aspx Bank of America Joe Martin Scholarship Program Scholarship America One Scholarship Way Saint Peter, MN 56082 1-800-537-4180 ext. 555 bankofamerica@scholarshipamerica.org www.bankofamerica.com/foundation 02/29/2012 Credit Union of Texas P.O. Box 517028 Dallas,TX 75251-7028 972-263-9497 www.cuoftexas.org/schoolzone.html 02/29/2012 For more information, see website at: www.gcefcu.org 02/29/2012 Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship Committee PO Box 16265 High Point,NC 27265 www.mysterywriters.org/?q=AwardsPrograms-McCloy 02/29/2012 02/29/2012 Amount: $2,500 Credit Union of Texas Scholarship Scholarship applicant must be a member of Credit Union of Texas. U.S. citizen. "B" average or better. See website for Credit Union locations. Amount: $2,500 Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Scholarship Helen McCloy/MWA Scholarship for Mystery Writing Must be a high school Senior member in good standing with GCEFCU and parent/legal guardian must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU. Two Scholarships will be awarded to students who express an intent to pursue a course of study that will allow him or her to enter the teaching field. One scholarship will be awarded to an applicant outside the field of education. Amount: $1,000 US citizen or permanent. For aspiring mystery writers. Amount: $500 Law Blogger’s Scholarship National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Student Athlete Scholarship Program National Scholastic Press Association Journalism Honor Roll Scholarship Texas Elks State Association Essay Contest 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest 300-500 word essay: "Do you agree or disagree with the death penalty? If you agree, why? If you disagree, what do you propose we do instead?" Post essay online—either on your own blog, a friend’s blog or a school blog. Amount: Not listed Applicant must have achieved at least two (2) of the following: (a) minimum of B+ average; (b) ranked in the top 25% of class; (c) ACT score of 24 or an SAT score of 1100. Must have participated in two sports for two years in each sport. Essay required. Amount: $1,000 - $2,000 Student journalist with 2 years in student media. 3.75 GPA Amount: $1,000 Contest is open to all currently enrolled TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL students. ESSAY TOPIC: "WHY I AM PROUD TO PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG" Amount: $500 - $1,000 Essay on "Beekeeping" required. Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. All entries must be sent to State organizations. State deadlines vary. Amount: $250 - $750 All State - Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Use your journalism skills to encourage teens to educate their peers about the dangers of texting while driving. For more information, see website at: www.joshuapondlaw.com/scholarship 02/29/2012 National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association 9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 650 Indianapolis, IN 46240 317•]587•]1450 www.niaaa.org 02/29/2012 NSPA Honor Roll 2221 University Ave. SE Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 info@studentpress.org 612-625-8335 www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html#honorroll Download application at: www.texaselks.org/scholarships.html 02/29/2012 For more information, contact state chapters at: www.honeybeepreservation.org 03/01/2012 02/29/2012 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest Foundation for The Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. P.O. Box 1445 Jesup, GA 31598-1445 912-427-4018 info@honeybeepreservation.org The Allstate Foundation 2775 Sanders Road, F4 Northbrook, IL 60062 KeeptheDrive@allstate.com www.allstatefoundation.org/hsj 03/01/2012 All-in-One Applications PO Box 130349 Houston, TX 77219 713-405-1193 info@allin1apps.com http://allin1applications.com/scholarship SportQuest all-American Program PO Box 53433 Indianapolis, IN 46253-0433 Phone: 317-270-9495 www.allamericanaward.org (click on "About the Program") 03/01/2012 Amount: $750 - $2,000 All-in-One Applications Scholarship For students who have excellent academic achievements and service records. Essay required. Amount; $1,000 Athletes of Good News/SportQuest All-American Program Must be nominated by school, coach, youth pastor, parent or others. Program will reward Christian student athletes for their athletic accomplishments, academic achievements and boldness to impact their generation through a life of Christian character. Must be currently a high school sophomore, junior or senior. Amount: $300 - $1,500 03/01/2012 National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation Be a high school senior. Have maintained an outstanding academic achievement record as reflected by an official high school transcript and demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by SAT or ACT scores. National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Foundation 2521 Brown Boulevard Arlington, Texas 76006 Phone: 800-682-3837 www.niadafoundation.org 03/01/2012 SEFA 1205 Franklin Ave., Ste. 320 Garden City, NY 11530 1-877-294-5424 www.sefalabs.com 03/01/2012 To see if there is a Simon Property Mall in your community, go to website at: www.syf.org 03/01/2012 The Opera Foundation, Inc. c/o Mannheim LLC Attn: Scholarship Competition 712 Fifth Avenue, 32nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Tel.: 212-664-8843 Email: gala@operafoundation.org www.operafoundation.org/schol.htm Young Naturalist Awards Administrator NCSLET American Museum of Natural History Central Park West at 79th Street New York, NY 10024 212-496-3498 yna@amnh.org www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards 03/02/2012 SCHOLAR ATHLETE MILK MUSTACHE OF THE YEAR c/o USA TODAY 7950 Jones Branch Dr. McLean, VA 22108-0905 www.bodybymilk.com 03/09/2012 National Alliance for Hispanic Health 1501 Sixteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-387-5000 • www.hispanichealth.org For more information, see website at: www.bjconline.org (Click on "What We Do", "Education" then on "Essay Contest") 03/15/2012 Amount: $3,500 SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association ) Design Contest Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program Opera Foundation - AMERICANBERLIN SCHOLARSHIPS For high school juniors and seniors. Design a piece of lab furniture, or related equipment, that you believe would enhance the laboratory learning experience at school. Submit a maximum 500 - word essay that describes your proposed design and how it will be used to enhance the laboratory environment. Amount: $1,500 - $6,000 For high school seniors attending school or living in proximity to a Simon Property Mall or Community Center. Amount: $1,400 - $2,500 American citizen or permanent resident age 18 - 30, beginning a singing career, to study at the Deutsche Oper Berlin in Germany. Amount: $16,000 and roundtrip to Germany. American Museum of Natural History Young Naturalists Award A research essay program for students in grades 7 - 12. Must select topics about biology, ecology, earth science or astronomy. Amount: $500 - $2,500 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Scholarship Awards Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Essay Contest Athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership and community service. Applicant will be required to write an original essay of no more than 250 words about how milk has helped him/her in his/her academics and/or athletics. Amount: $7,500 Multiple scholarships available. Open to all high school students in the graduating classes of 2012 and 2013. Submit essay on religious freedom topic listed on webpage. Amount: $100 - $1,000 03/09/2012 03/15/2012 Mo•T•vation Ministry Scholarships Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarships Eisner Foundation Doodle 4 Google BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS SCHOLARSHIP Career & Technology Association of Texas - Myra Hasty and Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarship Odenza Marketing Scholarship Shire ADHD Scholarship Program Must either be graduating high school seniors or first-year college students in good academic standing & with the desire to live and promote a Christian lifestyle and a desire to further their education in the fields of art or athletics. Motvation Ministry 356 Hastings Hill Road Kernersville, NC 27284 Phone: 336.391.3320 www.motvationministry.org (click on "Prospective Students") 03/15/2012 For more information, see website at: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8736.aspx?p=236 03/15/2012 The Eisner Foundation 9401 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 735 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 228-6808 info@eisnerfoundation.org www.eisnerfoundation.org/eisnerprize 03/16/2012 For more information, see website at: www.google.com/doodle4google 03/23/2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters Scholarship Administrator 450 E. John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX 75062 817.773.5244 scholarships@bbbstx.org www.bbbstx.org 03/30/2012 Amount: $750 - $2,000 Applicants must be senior students who are successfully completing at least three credits in two or more courses of career and technical education. CTAT Scholarship 1304 San Antonio, Ste. 106A Austin, TX 78701 512.288.8666 www.ctat.org 03/30/2012 Amount: $1,000 Must be between the ages of 16 and 25. 2.5 GPA. Answer essay questions on website. Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada. Odenza Vacations 4664 Lougheed Hwy., Suite 230 Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5 TOLL FREE: 1-877-297-2661 www.odenzascholarships.com 03/30/2012 For more information, see website at: www.shireadhdscholarship.com 03/30/2012 Amount: $1,000 Applicants must be dependents of Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, have at least a 2.0 GPA and prove financial need. Amount: $13,000 The Eisner Prize is designed to recognize excellence by an individual or a non-profit organization in uniting multiple generations, especially seniors and youth, to bring about positive and lasting changes in their community. Amount: $100,000 A competition for K-12 students to use their artistic talents to think big and redesign Google’s homepage logo using the theme: “If I could travel in time, I’d visit...” Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Be a a graduating Senior and current or past Little Brother or Little Sister from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and Central Texas agency served by one of the following office locations: Dallas, Irving, Fort Worth, Arlington, Houston, Sherman, Paris, Denton, Wichita Falls, Abilene, Brownwood, Stephenville, San Angelo or Waco. Amount: $500 For US citizens accepted to or attending an approved college, university, vocational, or technical school as an undergraduate student that has been diagnosed with ADHD and is under the care of a licensed health care professional for ADHD. Amount: $2,000 Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship Catholic Financial Life Scholarship Essay: Tell about your efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Be a U.S. Resident currently enrolled in college or planning to attend college in the coming school year. Amount: $1,000 Student must have his/her own policy with Catholic Financial Life. 23 yrs. or younger. Amount: $500 - $1,000 KarMel Scholarship Viral Video Scholarship Contest High school students, undergrad and graduate students can apply. You do not need to be gay/lesbian/bi/transgender to apply for the scholarship, but essay must contain gay/lesbian content. Amount: $300 - $400 Create and submit a viral video/public service announcement on any topic covering public safety. Topics such as, but not limited to: Safe driving, bicycle safety, pedestrian awareness. For more information, see website at: www.castleink.com/_inkscholarship-paperless.html 03/31/2012 Catholic Financial Life 1100 West Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 (800) 927-2547 (414) 273-6266 service@catholicfinanciallife.org www.catholicfinanciallife.org/Benefits/FinancialMembership/Schol arshipPrograms.htm 03/31/2012 KarMel Scholarship PO Box 70382 Sunnyvale, CA 94086 KarMelScholarship@gmail.com www.karenandmelody.com 03/31/2012 For more information, see website at: http://dlglawfirm.com/viralvideo-scholarship-contest 03/31/2012 SHPE Foundation c/o: 2011-2012 Scholarship Program University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19019 416 Yates Street, Room 609 Arlington, TX 76019-0019 703.373.7930 ext 103 Email: shpefoundation@shpe.org www.shpefoundation.org 04/01/2012 For more information, see website at: www.texasec.org/texascooppower 04/01/2012 Council on International Educational Exchange 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 1-800-40-STUDY studyinfo@ciee.org www.ciee.org/study.aspx 04/01/2012 National Business Association 5151 Beltline Rd. Suite 1150 Dallas, TX 75254 1-800-456-0440 info@applyists.com www.nationalbusiness.org (click on "Benefits") 04/01/2012 Amount: $1,500 Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math and Science (AHETEMS) Foundation Co-op Teens Power Texas Video Contest For deserving Latino high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Amount: $1,000 - $3,000 Create an original, short video about saving electricity. Students in grades 6–12 whose parents or legal guardians are current members of an electric cooperative in Texas can participate. Amount: $250 - $1,500 Council on International Educational Exchange Travel Grants National Business Association Scholarships Provides travel aid to students who wish to study full time at accredited institutions in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and selected European countries. Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Deadlines vary but most use April 1 for Fall study. Amount: Up to $2,000 Must be a high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior. Must be an NBA dues paying member or the dependent son or daughter of an NBA dues paying member. Amount: $1,500 Texas Co-op Power Video Contest WyzAnt College Scholarship American Fire Sprinkler Association Contest American Health and Beauty Aids Institute - Fred Luster, Sr. Education Scholarship Open to legal residents of the U.S. and its territories who are in grades 6– 12. Applicant must reside with a parent or legal guardian who is a current member of an electric cooperative in Texas. Must create an original video about electricity. Amount: $250 - $1,500 Write a maximum 300 - word essay about the most important lesson you have learned in your life. Finalist selection will be based on votes from your email and social media contacts. Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 Applicants must read the "Fire Sprinkler Essay" about automatic fire sprinklers and take a ten-question multiple-choice test. Applications will only be accepted online. For high school Seniors. Amount: $2,000 Student majoring in chemistry, business or engineering. Minimum 3.0 GPA Amount: $250 National High School Essay Contest American Foreign Service Association Essay contest is open to students, grades 9 - 12, in all states. If parents are members of the United States Foreign Service, you are NOT eligible. Insurance Women of San Antonio Seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to major in business or a business related field at a college or university in Texas my apply. Must include an autobiography, statement or career plan and at least two letters of recommendation. Texas Chief Deputies Association Melvin Drum Memorial Scholarship American Floral Endowment Scholarships Amount: $500 - $2,500 Available to any son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter of any Sheriff’s Office Employee, working for a Sheriff’s Office in the State of Texas. The recipients are required to attend a College, University or Trade School within the State of Texas. Amount: $1,000 Various scholarships for students interested in pursuing a career that is in a horticulture-related field. Meet the school-year and specific-criteria requirements for each scholarship. Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average. U.S. citizen. Amount: $500 - $2,000 Texas Co-op Power Texas Electric Cooperatives 1122 Colorado Street 24th Floor Austin, TX 78701 teenvideo@texas-ec.org www.texas-ec.org/texascooppower 04/01/2012 For more information, see website at: www.wyzant.com/Scholarships 04/01/2012 Enter online at: www.afsascholarship.org 04/05/2012 Fred Luster, Sr. Education Foundation c/o AHBAI P.O. Box 19510 Chicago, IL 60619 708-633-6328 ahbai1@sbcglobal.net www.ahbai.org/scholar/scholar.html National High School Essay Contest American Foreign Service Association 2101 E. St., N.W. Washington, DC 20037 1-800-704-AFSA 202-338-4045 member@afsa.org www.afsa.org/essay_contest 04/15/2012 April Massey President-Elect-Education Chair Insurance Women of San Antonio 217 East Houston St. Suite 100 SA, TX 78205-1801 04/23/2012 210-222-2161 amassey@catto.com David Thurman – President Chief Deputy Randall County Sheriff’s Office 9100 S. Georgia Street Amarillo, Texas 79118 Office: 806-468-5800 Email: DThurman@RC-Sheriff.com www.texaschiefdeputiesassociation.com AFE Scholarship Applications American Floral Endowment 1601 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 838-5211 afe@endowment.org http://endowment.org/floriculture-scholarshipsinternships.html 04/15/2012 04/27/2012 05/01/2012