HOLLIDAY HS SCHOLARSHIP POSTINGS The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation offers the “Bingo Kinder Endowed Scholarship”. This is a scholarship that was established 4 years ago for graduating seniors in Archer County. We have had several students receive generous scholarships from this foundation and I strongly recommend that all of my students apply for this. You can pick up the paper application or apply online at www.wfacf.org (just designate the “Bingo Kinder” award) Applications must be received by March 1, 2014 Sam Walton Community Scholarship- http://foundation.walmart.com/ourfocus/associate-scholarships. The Walmart Foundation offers scholarship programs that benefit qualified Walmart associates and their high school senior dependents. While our scholarships are not available to the public, the Walmart Foundation also provides opportunities for aspiring students by supporting organizations such as the American Indian College Fund, Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Thurgood Marshall College Fund and others. 2014 Most Valuable Student Scholarship –Elks National Foundation, Inc. due December 6, 2013. Paper applications are available in my office. Texas Student Housing Scholarship- for students attending college in Austin, College Station, Denton or San Marcos. Application deadline is January 31, 2014. Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative Scholarship: Must be a member of the Santa Rosa telephone group (use their service). You can download a form at www.frs.org or pick one up in my office. The deadline is February 3, 2014. Burger King Scholars Program: must be a high school senior with a GPA of 2.5 or higher, are planning to enroll in a two year or four year college or a tech school in the fall. Log on to learn more @ https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/burgerkingscholars/information.php Deadline is January 10, 2014 Ronald McDonald House Charities – US Scholarship Program – www.rmhc.org - Deadline is January 21, 2014 Goodwill: “Maximum Independence Scholarship” Must meet eligibility requirements including 15hours of community service and have a documented disability and/or demonstrate a financial need. See me for application – Deadline is April 25, 2014 Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship – Deadline MARCH 30, 2014 Criteria: ESSAY and application, 2 letters of recommendation See me for application Fort Worth Scottish Rite Scholarship – Deadline MARCH 1, 2014 Criteria: SAT/ACT scores, class rank, GPA, two personal reference letters, two academic reference letters, photograph *Competitive – see me for application Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship – Deadline MARCH 15th Criteria: ACT/SAT performance Class rank and Grade Point Average *Highly competitive program with limited awards See me for the application Ozarka Natural Spring Water Earth Science Scholarship – Deadline March 26th Criteria: GPA of 3.0 or higher Plans to major in the Earth/ Environmental Science field at a four year College or university Essay required See me for application Sheppard Officers’ Spouses Club Scholarship – Deadline APRIL 6th Criteria: Must be a legal dependant, son, or daughter of US military personnel (Active duty, retired or deceased, officer or enlisted) SAT/ ACT scores, transcript, and letter from the school counselor See me for application Slough Foundation Deadline APRIL 1st Criteria: financial need as shown on FAFSA, Essay, transcript, must enroll for at least 12 hours the first semester of college Following the instructions is a MUST on this one! See me for application Imagine – Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program Criteria: FFA member, family involved in agriculture field, ACT/SAT scores, plan on pursuing a career in agriculture See me for application Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program Criteria: Plans on pursuing a career in civil engineering, computer science, or computer information systems at a Texas four-year public college or university.See me for application LOCAL HOLLIDAY SCHOLARSHIPS: (Local Application posted mid March) ATPE Scholarships: Association of Texas Professional Educators Scholarships – local committee decision based on application and essay. ($500 - $250 per semester) PTO Scholarships: Parent Teacher Organization – local committee decision based on application and essay. ($500 - $250 per semester) Ramsey Looper Memorial Scholarship: Primary consideration for students who have been actively involved in FFA or agricultural studies throughout high school. Kay Lucy Theatre Department Scholarship: Given through the HHS Theatre dept. for students who have been actively involved in the theatre program. FCCLA Scholarship: Application through FCCLA based on involvement in the program. Athletic Booster Club Scholarships: For students who have been actively involved in athletics throughout all four years of high school. (Usually given to one boy and one girl) Holliday Band Parents Association Scholarships: Application through the band program – based on band involvement throughout high school. Wilma Whitehead Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students based on application information and financial need. Dan & Maxine Owen Memorial Scholarship - $500 will be awarded Jess Wayne Lynch Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to students based on application information and financial need. Colby Cook “TAKE FLIGHT” Memorial Scholarship: Students who have been involved in athletics throughout high school are eligible to apply. *There may be other scholarships posted throughout the year – please check updates on the counselor corner link from the Holliday HS website or with Mrs. Anderson.