Cinco Ranch High School
2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #5
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Unless noted otherwise, all applications are available in the Counselor’s Office.
Deadline
09/26/16 –for seniors to
submit their application to
Mrs. Sherrill
Special Program Opportunity
U.S. Presidential Scholars Program honors graduating
seniors for their outstanding scholarship, achievement and
promise of future success.
The CRHS nominee must
selected and submitted by
10/7/16
CRHS may nominate one general program student
application and one CTE student applicant.
Interested and qualified seniors please go to
http://www.tea.texas.gov/Presidential scholar/
for the applications and more information
Deadline
Scholarship
09/18/16 The Morehead-Cain Scholarship (University of North
Notify Mrs. Sherrill in the Carolina- Chapel Hill)
Counselors’ Office CRHS will be able to nominate one student for this
award
If you would like to be considered for nomination, please notify
Mrs. Sherrill in the counselors’ office by Sept. 18th. You must
also turn in a student profile packet by this date
09/23/16 NC State University Park Scholarship – visit
http://park.ncsu.edu/ for details
CRHS has the opportunity to endorse two outstanding
seniors for this program.
If you would like to be considered for endorsement, please
notify Mrs. Sherrill in the counselors’ office by the 23rd and
turn in your student profile. A scholarship committee will
select our candidate.
Eligibility Criteria and selection
*Graduating senior
*U.S. citizens or legal permanent
residents
*CTE scholar applicants must be
participants in a career and technical
education program(i.e., Healthcare,
IT, Advanced Manufacturing, STEM,
and Transportation)
Selection will be based on*Involvement and service
*Leadership and character
*Writing samples
Academic achievements
*Discretionary points for
extraordinary achievement, heavy
workload, family responsibilities, or
obstacles overcome
** CTE scholars selection**technical competence
Employability skills
Ingenuity, creativity, and problem
solving
Eligibility Criteria
*Graduating senior who is a
competitive applicant to UNC
*Scholars are selected based on four
criteria: moral force of character,
scholarship, physical vigor, and
leadership.
*They are seeking more than grades
and test scores. They want students
who are self-aware, brave, purposeful,
empathetic, optimistic, original and
collaborative. This is an extremely
competitive opportunity.
*U.S. Citizen
*Academic merit, exemplary
character, exceptional potential for
leadership, special gifts of creativity
planning to attend UNC Charlotte, and meet the criteria, let Mrs.
Sherrill, in the Counselor’s Office, know ASAP.
09/30/16 Don’t Text and Drive Scholarship
Application and information available at
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drivescholarship
Amount
Full scholarship
including tuition,
room &board,
summer
experiences and
more
Four-year
scholarship
valued at
$175,000
The scholarship is
a four-year award
that covers tuition
and fees, room
and board, books
and supplies,
travel, and
personal
expenses.
You must apply for admission to NC State by October 15th.
09/26/16 UNC Charlotte
To notify and turn in profile Levine Scholars Program
to Mrs. Sherrill
This scholarship program is by nomination. If you are
Seniors chosen as
scholars will
receive an allexpense paid trip
to Washington,
D.C. where they
will be presented
with a medallion
at a ceremony in
their honor.
*Exceptional graduating seniors who
demonstrate a commitment to
community engagement,
*Excellent academic record and
sustained intellectual curiosity
*Ethical leadership/ passion to make a
difference
(Successful candidates will have
1900-2400 on SAT or 29-36 ACT)
Current high school student
U.S. Citizen or legal resident
Write Essay
Full tuition,
room and board
for eight
semester, funding
for summer
experiences, a
service grant and
laptop. ($155,000
value)
$1,000
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2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #5
09/30/16 -01/31/2017 Varsity Tutors Scholarship - Monthly Essay contest
Details available at http://www.varsitytutors.com/collegescholarship
10/14/16
all materials must be
submitted electronically
Women’s Energy Network of Houston
Academic Scholarship
Applications available at
https://www.womensenergynetwork.org/?nd=scholarship
**If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to
request a counselor letter of recommendation is 09/21/15
(must turn in a profile packet before/ with request)
10/25/16 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Programs
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
If you need the support form from the Counselor the deadline
to turn in request is 10/02
*At least 16 years old
*Legal resident of the US
Write Essay
*Female senior planning attend an
accredited 4 yr. university in Fall
**Exemplary academic records and
demonstrated leadership potential.
WEN is committed to introducing
high school students to careers in
energy through it’s programs.
$1,000
$2,000
(5 scholarships
are available)
Required documentation: Completed
application, Official transcript, Essay
*High school senior with a critical
financial need ($55,000 or lower
adjusted gross family income)
*Planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree
at an accredited institution (students
may start their studies at a two-yr
institution)
*Involvement in co-curricular and
community service activities
*Minimum GPA of 2.0
*US citizen Required Documentation:
$5,000 to $22,000
Official Transcript, One letter of support
regarding unique circumstances and adversity,
critical financial need, certifications page,
Parent/guardian tax returns
10/25/16 University of Texas at Dallas
Priority Deadline to Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
complete and submit
application online If you are planning on attending UTof D, and meet the
01/04/2017 Regular requirements the application is at:
Deadline http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/
In order to have time to complete the application process
with the necessary recommendations you need to start the
application and notify the counselor at least 20 working
days before the deadline
Come by the main campus counselors’ office if you are
interested in this scholarship!
10/31/2016 Coca-Cola Scholars Program
Apply online @ www.coca-colascholars.org by Oct. 31
Applications are ONLY accepted online
CEEB School Code:443509
10/31/16 National Eagle Scout Association Academic Scholarship –
Cook Scholarships
Application available at
http://www.nesa.org/southern_15.html
1450 or higher on the SAT Verbal and
Math or ACT of at least 33+;
*Be in the top 5% of graduating class;
*Have long records of community
voluntarism & leadership in school;
*Have broad and eclectic interests in
science, literature, and the arts;
*Have the social skills to interact easily
with adults as well as peers.
McDermott Scholars are selected on their
promise of being leaders for Dallas, the
United States, and the world community.
This promise will have been demonstrated
by records of high intellectual achievement,
along with evidence of leadership skills,
high ethics, and a commitment to full
participation in the Program.
*High school senior with a passion for
social justice, who excels academically and
in service to others.
*U.S. Citizen; U.S. National; U.S.
Permanent Resident; Temporary Resident
Refugee; Asylee; Cuban-Haitian Entrant;
Humanitarian Parolee
*Planning to pursue a degree at an
accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
*Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 at end
of junior year of high school;
*School activities & community service;
*Eagle scout graduating 2017 and will
attend a 4 yr university
*Award based on school and Scouting
participation, grades, and financial
need
*Min SAT required 1800 (or 1290) if
taken after March 2016 ACT 28
*Membership in NESA required to
receive scholarship, but you can join
now
4 yrs Tuition &
fees, $1,000
annual book
stipend, $1,400
per month for
housing, up to
$12,000 for
international
experience,
tickets to Dallas
Symphony &
opera,
opportunities to
intern
$20,000
(150 scholarships
given)
$2,500- $48,000
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2016 - 2017
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10/31/16 National Eagle Scout Association Academic Scholarship –
STEM Scholarship
Application available at
http://www.nesa.org/southern_15.html
11/01/16 Early Application
deadline to be eligible for
additional colleges and
scholarships
01/09/17 for the final
deadline
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Application is available online at www.ronbrown.org and
materials must be mailed in one packet.
Deadlines: If you need a recommendation by the counselor the due
date is 10/09/16 for the November 1st deadline
If you want to be considered only for the Ron Brown Scholarship and
you need a counselors’ recommendation the deadline is 12/1.
10/26/16
Washington University in St. Louis
To notify and turn in profile Danforth Scholars Program
to Mrs. Sherrill
By Nomination: If you are planning on attending Washington
Univ., and meet the criteria, let Mrs. Sherrill, in the Counselor’s
Office, know ASAP.
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11/1/16 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Received by Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Competition
Entry form and details at http://www.vfw9182.com/
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11/03/16 Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
This scholarship is by nomination only, so if you would like
to be considered please notify Mrs. Sherrill in the
counselors’ office by 11/3/16 We must have a student
profile on file to be considered.
Eagle scout graduating 2017 and will
attend a 4 yr university
*Plans to pursue a career in a STEMrelated field (disciplines in science,
technology, engineering, math)
Award based on school and Scouting
participation, grades, and financial
need
*Min SAT required 1800 (or 1290) if
taken after March or ACT 28
Membership in NESA required to
receive scholarship, but you can join
now
*High school senior of AfricanAmerican descent;
*U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
*Must excel academically;
*Show exceptional leadership
potential;
*Demonstrate financial need;
*Make an impact on the community
through service to others.
$50,000
$10,000 PER
YEAR for four
years
Required Documentation: Official
Transcript, Two Letters of Recommendation
*Graduating senior
*Exhibit a capacity for service and
leadership;
*Academic excellence;
*Embrace the challenges of a rigorous
academic curriculum;
*Stand out among peers for your
maturity, strong moral character,
selflessness, and commitment to
community.
* High school student in grades 9-12,
under the age of 20;
Required Documentation: Entry form, essay
and 3-5 minute recording on this year’s
theme ”My Responsibility to America…..”
*Graduating senior with GPA of 2.8
or higher
*Demonstrated leadership in school and
work
*Strong commitment and involvement
in community service
*Plan to attend an accredited, nonprofit
college, university, or
vocational/technical school in the US
Partial to Full
Tuition
1st place: $30,000
53 Others $1,000
to $16,000
$1,000
(3 CRHS seniors
have received this
scholarship)
*Employee of Comcast, its subsidiaries and
affiliates, and their families are NOT eligible
11/03/16 University of Virginia
Notify Mrs. Sherrill in the Jefferson Scholars
Counselors’ Office
By Nomination: If you are planning on attending
U of V, and meet the criteria, let Mrs. Sherrill in the
Counselor’s Office know no later than this date.
Information available at http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/
*Agree not to apply under a binding
early decision plan to any other
college or university;
*Meet the requirements for admission
to Univ. of Virginia;
*Demonstrates exceptional leadership,
citizenship and scholarship ability .
(Excellent SAT scores and AP test
scores)
Entire cost of
attendance for 4
yrs (valued at
over $240,000)
Required Documentation: Complete online
application, 2 essays, high school transcript
11/04/16 Chinese Professional Club Scholarship (Houston)
**If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to
counselor with complete documentation is 10/14
www.cpchouston.net
*Graduating senior of Chinese descent
(minimum 1/4 );
*A resident of Greater Houston Area;
*Enroll as a full-time undergraduate
studies in an accredited college,
university, or an institution of higher
learning in the U.S. in the Fall.
$1,000 and up
Some awards are
designated for
financial need but
not all, One is
designated for
education majors
Required Documentation: Official Transcript,
Two 300-500 Essays (on specific topics); Two
Letters of Recommendation
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2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #5
11/15/16 is the deadline and
they begin accepting
applications on 9/1
The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill
Application and instructions available online at:
http://englishcomplit.unc.edu/creative/scholarship/tws
**If counselor recommendation is needed, the deadline to
request it is 10/23/16(and we must have your profile packet)
11/30/16 Elks National Foundation
Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Applications available at website
http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
*Students who write poetry, fiction,
plays, literary non-fiction (personal
narratives, memoir, travel and nature
essays, literary journalism, belleslettres) are eligible.
*Must have submitted application to
UNC-Chapel Hill by 10/15
*Must be US Citizen and under age 22
**see website for scholarship
requirements
*High school senior;
*Citizen of the U.S.
*Must be pursuing a four-year degree
on a full time basis in the fall
*Applicants will be judged on
scholarship, leadership and financial
need. Required Documentation; Application in
Full Scholarship
$1,000 per year
locally and up to
$50,000 on the
National level
folder, signed essay, official transcript,
counselor report, exhibits, financial info
12/01/16 Wabash CannonBall Houston Scholarship (K-State Alumni
Online by 5:00pm Assoc)
Applications available at www.kstate.com/WabashScholarshipHouston
12/09/16 Beat the Odds Scholarship
Submitted by
electronically This scholarship requires an educator’s recommendation,
and a community recommendation. If you want one of
these supplied by the counselor, you must request by
11/16/16
Go to http://www.cdftexas.org/programs-campaigns/beatthe-odds/apply/ for the application and instructions
Follow directions carefully
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*Graduating senior who plans to
enroll in college in the fall
*Has overcome significant obstacles
such as, but not limited to, poverty,
disability, homelessness or abuse;
*Has contributed some aspect of
community service, leadership and/or
volunteerism
*Has achieved a min. GPA of 3.0
*Is a US Citizen or permanent
resident
$5,000
$5,000.00
Winners may
receive additional
gifts, such as a
laptop, airline
travel, professional
attire, and gift
certificates.
Required documentation: One-page essay
& application, 2 letters of recommendation
12/11/16 Science Ambassador Scholarship
Application and scholarship information available at
http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org
01/13/17 Texas Engineering Foundation
**If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to
counselor with complete documentation is 12/05/16
Applications at http://www.tspe.org/?page=Scholarships
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Follow directions very carefully
*High school senior living in Houston
area
*Admitted to Kansas State Univ and
have completed a general scholarship
application by 11/1
*Min. GPA 3.25
*Graduating senior seeking an
undergrad degree in a STEM (science,
engineering, or math) field. You must
submit a 3 min. video of yourself
explaining a topic in science that you
are passionate about in order to be
considered for this award.
*Graduating senior who is planning a
career in engineering;
*U.S. Citizen;
*High School senior with a 3.0 or
higher GPA, entering college in 2015;
*SAT of 600 in math, 550 in critical
reading and500 in writing or ACT of 29
in math and 25 in English;
*Enroll in engineering at an
Accreditation Board for Engineering &
Technology accredited engineering
program in Texas; Required
Full tuition
For 4 yrs
varies
Documentation: Official Transcript, Essay,
Two Letters of Recommendation (high school
teachers preferred)
1/11/17 Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship General
Submitted online by 11:59 Scholarship
pm EST Application available at
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarships.html
If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor
your deadline to request is December 4th
*Be Asian and/or Pacific Islander
ethnicity
*Be a citizen, national or legal
permanent resident
*Be enrolling in a US accredited
college/university in the fall
*Must live at or below the poverty
level, or are otherwise of low
socioeconomic
$2,500 - $20,000
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*Must apply for aid using the FAFSA
GPA min of 2.7
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01/15/17 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Postmarked by
Scholarship information is available at www.gwcf.org
If you need the counselor to do the letter of recommendation,
you must request it by 12/07/16
*Graduating seniors who are US
Citizens, planning careers in
government service
(Students planning to attend one of the
Military Academies will be eligible
for an award)
$500 - $5,000
2 CRHS seniors have won this scholarship!
1/30/17 Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Application and more information available at
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addictionawareness-scholarship
02/28/17 Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship
Postmarked by (granted by The Czech Heritage Society of Texas)
Instruction sheet is available in the counselors’ office
Current high school student
U.S. Citizen or legal resident
Essay
*Graduating high school senior
$1,000
$500
Required Documentation:2 letters of
recommendation, 200 word autobiography, 100word statement, 300 word essay, cover sheet,
transcript
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