Scholarship Bulletin
UTEP Scholarships
1ST Round DEADLINE = Nov 1st
2nd Round DEADLINE = March 1st
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President’s Leadership Scholarship => awarded to valedictorians and salutatorians
AWARD = $6,000 annually; renewable for 3 years-Total award $24,000
Presidential Excellence Scholarship exhibit exceptional leadership abilities &
achievements)=> meet 2 of the following requirements:
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GPA of at least 96.0
• Rank in top 3% of graduating class
• Score at least 1220 on SAT or 27 on ACT
AWARD = $4,000 annually; renewable for 3 years-Total award $16,000
Presidential Scholarship (=> meet 2 of the following:
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GPA of at least 96.0
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Rank in top 3%
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Score at least 1220 on SAT or 27 on ACT
AWARD = $3,000 annually; renewable for 3 years-Total award $12,000
Academic Scholarship => meet 2 of the following:
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GPA of at least 93.0
• Rank in top 10%
• Score at least 1120 on SAT or 24 on ACT
AWARD = $1,500 annually; renewable for 3 years-Total award $6,000
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. MUST apply to UTEP at: www.applytexas.org
2. Complete and submit scholarship section of application
3. Submit test scores & transcript
4. Apply for FAFSA-starting in January
EPCC Scholarships
DEADLINE = TBD; Scholarship Not Available or Open at this time; check back later
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Most EPCC scholarships require a 3.0+ GPA
Part-time (6-11 hrs) and full-time (12 hrs +) awards will be awarded (*most part-time
awards are for $1,000 and most full-time awards are for $2,000 per academic year )
Must submit an essay on-line (as part of the on-line application process)
Open to incoming freshman
Apply online at www.epcc.edu/scholarships
Not going to UTEP or EPCC?
Check with your specific University for
the Institutional Scholarships they offer & meet the
deadlines.
Scholarship Meetings : Last Thursday of Every month @ library 4-6pm
Private Scholarships
Listed by Deadline date
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Just Jobs Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012 December 31; April 30, 2013
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$2000 scholarships awarded 3 times a year
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Find information and Application online
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Apply at http://academy.justjobs.com/scholarships
Make Me Laugh Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012
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U.S. students 13 years of age or older
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Apply at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
Latpro Hispanic Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012 December 31, 2012; April 30, 2013
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$2000 scholarships awarded 3 times a year
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Find information and Application online http://learn.latpro.com/scholarship
Diversity Jobs Street Smart Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012 December 31 ; April 30, 2013
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$2000 scholarships awarded 3 times a year
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Application online http://streetsmart.diversityjobs.com/diversity-scholarship/
College Week Live $2500 “Back to School” Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012
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U.S. students currently enrolled in high school
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Apply at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/cw.jsp
The “I don’t want to pay for College” Scholarship
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Deadline August 31, 2012
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Open to U.S. students
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For more information visit
www.cappex.com/scholarships/scholarshipDetails.jsp?scholarshipCode
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Stay Fit in College
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Deadline Sept. 2012 through July 2013 on the 7th of each month
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Find information and apply online
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http://www.stayfitincollege.org/scholarship-awards.html
 Walmart Associate Scholarship
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Deadlines: Sept. 1
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Students must be employed by any division of Walmart for six months
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Application available online at https://www.act.org/walmart/associate/index.html
• Sun Trust “Off to College” Scholarship Sweepstakes
• Sept 16th- May 11th-multiple drawings
• One entry per drawing
• Students can enter each month
• http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
 Shout it Out Scholarship
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Deadline September 30, 2012
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U.S. students 13 years of age or older
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Must complete a short essay
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Apply at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
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Questbridge National College Match
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Deadline September 28, 2012
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Need based-(less than $60,000 for a family of 4), must be in top 5% of class
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U.S. students
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Covers cost of tuition, room, and books
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Free online application at www.questbridge.org
CIA Undergraduate Scholar Program
• Deadline: Oct 15th 2012t, apply online
• 18 years of age by April 1st of your senior year
• SAT1500 [1000 Math & Critical Reading, 500 Writing] or ACT 21: GPA 3.0: US
Citizen)
• Must be U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident: need based & 3.0 gpa
• Apply online at : https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/undergraduatescholarship-program.html
Wendy’s High School Heisman Award
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Deadline October 2nd
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Must have “b” average
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Must participate in at least 1 school sanctioned sport
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Apply at www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com
AES Engineers Scholarship
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Deadline October 5, 2012
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Students must submit an essay
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Do not have to be an engineer major
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Apply online at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship (High School Senior: US Citizen, Texas
Resident: GPA 2.0: Financial Need)
• Deadline: October 25, 2012
• Students must apply online
• https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/index.cfm
Coca-Cola Scholars Program:
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50 scholarships worth $20,000 & 200 worth $10,000
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Deadline October 31st
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U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Temporary Residents
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3.0 GPA at end of Junior year
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Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
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Complete application online at https://www.coca-colascholars.org
National Research Council Associate Programs
• Review Deadlines; Nov. 1
• Application and host federal laboratory information and research opportunities
available online
• Visit website for further details and registration www.national-academies.org/rap
VFW: Voice of Democracy 2011-2012
• Deadline: November 1, 2012
• Topic: "Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?" Website: www.vfw.org
• application available at http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/
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FIRE Freedom in Academia Essay Contest (High School Senior)
• Deadline: November 25, 2012
• Students must watch two videos online and write an essay of 800-1000 words.
• Topic and submission form is available online
• Apply at http://thefire.org/takeaction/students/essaycontest
Foreclosrues.com Scholarship
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Deadline December 1, 2012
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Students must submit an essay based on a selected topic
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Find information and apply online www.foreclosure.com/scholarship
“I was Born in 1995” Scholarship
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Deadline December 31, 2012
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Students born in 1995
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Find information and apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
“I was Born in 1996” Scholarship
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Deadline December 31, 2012
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Students born in 1996
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Find information and apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
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Deadline January 5, 2013
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Topic and submission information available online
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Website: http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Gates Millennium Scholars
• Education paid through PhD-1000 scholarships awarded
• Deadline January 16, 2013
• High School GPA 3.3 (unweighted)
• Must be of Hispanic American, African American, Asian Islander American or
American Indian/Alaskan Native
• Demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other
activities
• Must be Pell Grant eligible- display financial need
• Visit www.gmsp.org for application and more info
US Bank Scholarship Program
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Deadline: Feb. 28, 2013
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Find information and application online www.usbank.com/scholarship
WiseChoice $2500 “Find the Right College” Scholarship
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Deadline May 31, 2012
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U.S. student graduating from high school in 2013-2016
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Register for WiseChoice (it’s free!)
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Short Essay to write
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Apply at http://www.wisechoice.com/scholarship?sid-gcfx
Abbott & Fenner 2011 Scholarship (for juniors and seniors)
• Deadline June 14, 2013
• Essay between 500-1000 words submitted via email
• What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your
perspective on life change as a result of this difficultyWebsite:
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Scholarships with Open/Various Deadlines
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New Beginnings Scholarship
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GPA 2.0
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Deadline: Varies, Last day of each month
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Students must complete essay online
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Apply at www.newbeginningscholarship.com
RTP Mentorship Program/Stipend
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Deadline:OPEN
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Must have 2.0 average
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Must major in Science, technology, engineering or mathematics
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Must have verifiable disability
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Must be enrolled at one of the RTP’s partner colleges, such as UTEP
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For more information and an application visit www.rtp.nmsu.edu
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
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Must register with the CKSF to be able to take quiz
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Monthly Quizzes
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Quiz dates vary must go online to check for open exams
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Find information and apply online www.cksf.org
Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry
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Deadline Open
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Open to children of military personnel who died in the line of duty since Sept. 11,
2001
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Select VA Form 22-5490, Application for Dependents’ Educational Assistance
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Find information and apply online www.gibill.va.gov
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For more information contact Veteran’s Affairs Administration 1-888-GIBILL
Hazing Awareness Scholarship
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Deadline Various
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Application available online, apply using “method #1”
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Apply at http://www.collegereekbooks.com/cashaward.html
US Airforce Biomedical Sciences Corps Health Care System
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Deadline Various
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Contact: Rodney D. Venable, Tech Sergeant, USAF, Officer Accessions Recruiter
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Call 505-87-304 or via email Rodney.venable@rs.af.mil
Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (Students in Reserve Officers’
Training Corps (ROTC) in Texas)
• The student will need to be selected by a Texas Senator or Rep. or the Lt. Governor
or Governor
• Once selected, student will receive a Notice of Selection
• The financial aid office will certify program eligibility requirements include that the
student be enrolled in the institution and in the ROTC program at that institution, the
financial aid office cannot provide their eligibility certification before those two criteria
are met
• Once The Higher Education Coordinating Board receives the institution’s eligibility
certification, the student will receive an email requesting them to logon at
www.hhloans.com to complete their Texas Armed Services Scholarship application
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US Airforce Dental Health Professions Scholarship Program
• Contact: Jaime Garcia, Master Sergeant, USAF, Officer Accessions Recruiter
• 1-866-844-8260 or 505-453-0626 or via e-mail: Jaime.garcia@rs.af.mil
• www.airforce.com
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Fastweb ------ www.fastweb.com
Hispanic Scholarship Fund----- www.hsf.net
Hispanic Association of Colleges & University----- www.hacu.net
Sallie Mae College Scholarships---- www.CollegeAnswer.com/FreeMoney
www.scholarships.com
The Princeton Review---- www.princetonreview.com
The Upromise Way--- www.upromise.com
Scholarship Experts--- www.shcolarshipexperts.com
Good Luck!!
Meet the Deadlines!!
Need More Help?
Attend the Scholarship Meeting last Thursday of EVERY Month @ library 4-6 pm