Cinco Ranch High School
2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #3
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Unless noted otherwise, all applications are available in the Counselor’s Office.
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
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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
*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
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
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
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
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.
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Amount
Full scholarship
including tuition,
room &board,
summer
experiences and
more
*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)
Full tuition,
room and board
for eight
semester, funding
for summer
experiences, a
service grant and
laptop. ($155,000
value)
Current high school student
U.S. Citizen or legal resident
Write Essay
$1,000
*At least 16 years old
*Legal resident of the US
Write Essay
$1,000
*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.
$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
$5,000 to $22,000
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Cinco Ranch High School
2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #3
*US citizen Required Documentation:
Official Transcript, One letter of support
regarding unique circumstances and adversity,
critical financial need, certifications page,
Parent/guardian tax returns
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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!
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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
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.
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/
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;
*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.
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)
$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.
*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)
Partial to Full
Tuition
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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Cinco Ranch High School
2016 - 2017
Senior Scholarship Bulletin #3
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)
1/30/17 Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship
Application and more information available at
http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addictionawareness-scholarship
*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
Current high school student
U.S. Citizen or legal resident
Essay
Full Scholarship
$1,000
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