Sterling High School
September 2012
Scholarship Application Directions
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Applying for scholarships is the responsibility of the students (i.e. Meeting deadlines,
completing required paperwork, requesting transcripts, ect.)
Students must mail completed applications along with supporting documents to the address
provided on the scholarship application unless otherwise noted.
Students must also submit a copy of scholarship application to Ms. Walker in Rm 122
Students may pick up a bulletin or a scholarship application before/after school or during
lunch.
Deadlines are located as either “Postmarked” or received by dates. Students are responsible
for mailing applications by required deadlines unless other wised noted in the instructions.
Scholarships which require a transcript must be requested from the registrar’s office at least
two (2) days prior to the deadline.
Application: The HHSS list is updated monthly to provide students with the criteria and online
applications. If you are unable to download the application, come to the Go Center for help. Read
the application and determine the requirements. Type the application or neatly complete the
application in black ink. Many University scholarships are available on the www.applytexas.org web
site.
Transcript (HHSS): Most scholarships require an official transcript. Request your official transcript (your
grades from HHSS) from the Registrar, Ms. Shepherd. TWO (2) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.
Essay Type: The essay(s). Run a spell check, check for grammatical errors, and have someone
proofread it.
Letters of Recommendation: Ask your teachers, counselors, administrators, or people in the
community for a recommendation letter. Give them 5 days to write a letter. Provide information to
your recommender listing your accomplishments. A resume would be a great source of information
for the recommender.
Deadlines: Strictly adhered to by the scholarship committees. Deadlines are noted as either
“postmarked” or received by dates. Students are responsible for mailing application by required
deadlines unless otherwise noted in the instructions. Scholarships applications, which are to be
submitted to Ms. Walker @ Rm. 122, must be received by 10:30 am. on due date. Keep all the
documents together to be mailed or submitted. In a large yellow envelope, place the application,
official transcript, essay(s), resume, and letters of recommendation. Remember, each scholarship has
its own requirements; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Scholarship
Directions: Place the cursor over the scholarship website or title of scholarship. Left double click on
the mouse. A pop up box will appear. Double click on the word “allow”.
 AES Engineers Scholarship
Criteria: Available to high school seniors and you do not have to be taking engineering courses to be
eligible. Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words. For more information, go to
http://www.aesengineers.com
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 5, 2012
 ATHLETIC AID- SPORT’S SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Every year hundreds of university and college coaches go searching for a new group of talented
athletes to recruit. Every year hundreds of top schools award athletes over $1 billion in sports
scholarships. The goal of this site is to help high school athletes find information and advice that can
guide them through the university and college sports recruiting process to find the opportunity that is
right for them.
For more information, go to http://www.athleticaid.com/
 COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION
Criteria: Well-rounded senior with strong academic performance (3.0 GPA) who has highly
developed interests in their community as demonstrated through participation in extra-curricular and
volunteer activities. Apply online only at http://www.coca-colascholars.org
Amount: 50 @ $20,000 200 @ $10,000
Deadline: October 31, 2012
 College Prowler $2,000 No Essay Scholarship
Criteria: We know you are busy and we know that times are tough. That is why we decided to create
the easiest possible scholarship to give something back to students. Students can use the money to
help cover tuition, housing, meal plans, books, computers, or any education-related expenses. The
scholarship is open to all high school and college students and those planning to enroll in the next 12
months. For more information, go to https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx
Amount: $2000
Deadline: September 30, 2011
 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS
Criteria: The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation, provides low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific
Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an
undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. US citizen, GPA of 3.3 on 4.0 scale
(unweighted), entering US accredited college or university in the Fall of 2013, demonstrated
leadership abilities through community service, extracurricular or other activities, meet Federal Pell
Grant Eligibility. Apply online at http://www.gmsp.org/
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Online application must be submitted by January 16, 2013.
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 HARVARD UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID INITITIVE:
Announced in December of 2007, Harvard has dramatically reduced the amount expected by
families to contribute to the cost of their student's Harvard education. Harvard no longer require
students to take out loans, and parents of financial aid recipients are asked to contribute on average
from zero to ten percent of their annual income, with no contribution expected for families with
incomes of under $60,000. Those parents with annual incomes of between $120,000 and $180,000 are
asked to contribute an average ten percent of their income, with a declining percentage — from
ten to zero — for parents with annual incomes between $120,000 and $60,000. For more information,
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/financial_aid/index.html
 HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Criteria: HSF offers different scholarship programs for Hispanic American students enrolled full-time in a
degree-seeking program at a U.S. accredited Title-IV eligible institution. Apply online only at
https://apply.hsf.net/applications/ Available September 1st.
Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
Deadline: December 15. 2012
 HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Senior who demonstrates integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, and strength of
character, financial need, a good academic record (2.0 GPA), commitment to pursue a college
education and a desire to contribute to society. Apply online at:
http://www.horatioalger.com/scholarships/apply.cfm
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: October 25, 2012.
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Jewish Guild for the Blind
Criteria: For college bound high school seniors who are legally blind. For more information, go to
www.jgb.org
Amount: $15,000
Deadline: September 15,2012
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College JumpStart Scholarship
Criteria: The College JumpStart Scholarship is available to high school sophomores, juniors, and
seniors; and current college students. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to
going to school and be able express your goals for getting a higher education. For more information,
go to http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
Amount: $1500
Deadline: October 17, 2012
 MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)
At MIT, we make all our undergraduate admission decisions without regard to family financial
circumstances. We award all our aid based on financial need; and we meet the full need of each
student.
For more information go to,
http://web.mit.edu/sfs/financial_aid/prospective_freshmen_and_transfer.html
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 MATTERA NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR MIGRANTS
Criteria: Assist financially those migrant youth who have the potential and the desire to further their
education to achieve their personal and career goals. Eligible applicants must be entering postsecondary programs.
For more migrant scholarships online, go to http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm
Amount: Grants ranging from $150 - $500.
Deadline: TBA (Applications accepted October 1, 2012)
 MINNIE STEVENS PIPER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Academically superior Senior, U. S. citizen or resident, demonstrate financial need, must
attend a Texas University.
Amount: Four Year Scholarship
Deadline: TBA
 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
Criteria: Open to students enrolled in grades 5-12.
Complete application online at www.prudential.com/spirit
Amount: up to $6,000.
Deadline: November 06, 2012.
 SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS.COM
Helping parents and students find scholarships and free college money since 2001. For more
information, go to http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
 SCHOOL SOUP SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
Scholarship database. Nearly $35 BILLION in scholarship money that students will NOT have to repay.
Available online at www.Schoolsoup.com
 Shout it out Scholarship 2012
Criteria: Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the scholarship topic: If you
were given a 60-second appearance on a late-night talk show, what would you ‘shout out’? For
more information, go to www. scholarshipexperts.com
Amount: $1000
Deadline: September 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
 QUESTBRIDGE COLLEGE MATCH
Criteria: Offers an opportunity for academically outstanding low-income high school seniors to gain
admission and full four- year scholarship to some of the nation’s top ranked colleges. Apply online at
www.questbridge.org.
Amount: Full cost of tuition 22,000-34,000 depending on the college Full cost of room and board
7,000-11,000 depending on the college
Deadline: September 28, 2012
 STANFORD UNIVERSITY
For parents with total annual income below $100,000 and typical assets for this income range, the
expected parent contribution will be low enough to ensure that all tuition charges are covered with
need-based scholarship, federal and state grants, and/or outside scholarship funds. For more
information, go to http://www.stanford.edu/dept/finaid/undergrad/how/parent.html
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 STATE FARM TEXAS SCHOLAR ATHLETE PROGRAM
Criteria: Seniors, who will graduate with the Class of 2013,
maintain a 3.0+ GPA or equivalent, and currently participate in at least one UIL Varsity High School
sport. To be nominated, contact your counselor. For more information, go to,
http://www.texasscholarathlete.com/about/whoweare.aspx
Amount: 1,000
Deadline: Ongoing until April 15, 2012
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University Langauge Photo Contest for High School Students
Criteria: Students who have, or plan to, visit a college campus this year. To enter, submit a photo that
you have taken while visiting the campus, along with a 200-word description of why that photo
represents college. For more information, go to
www.universitylangauge.com/scholarships/competition
Amount: $500
Deadline: September 23, 2012 and October 10, 2012
 UNIVERSITY of TEXAS at AUSTIN SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Students who are interested in attending UT-AUSTIN University must apply for admissions and
submit a scholarship application. The scholarship application and essay topics are available via the
Apply Texas Application at www.applytexas.org\ To view scholarships:
http://www.texasscholarships.org/
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 01, 2012.
 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
Criteria: Music Scholarships are based upon musical talent and potential as displayed through a
music scholarship audition. Audition at A&M-Kingsville campus by contacting the Music Department.
For more information go to, http://www.tamuk.edu/music/MusicDept/scholarships.html
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 15,2012
 TERRY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Selection based leadership potential and character, scholastic record and ability, and
financial need. To be considered, apply to the university and complete the Terry Foundation
application. Deadline for the applications are indicated below.
Amount: Covers tuition, books, fees, and reasonable living expenses on campus.
University:
Texas State University
Deadlines:
December 1, 2012 Scholarship
Application on the Apply Texas Application
Texas A&M University at College Station
December 1, 2012 Scholarship
Application on the Apply Texas Application
The University of Texas at Austin
December 1, 2012 Scholarship
Application on the Apply Texas Application
The University of Houston main campus
February 1, 2013
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The University of North Texas at Dallas
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February 1, 2013
For more information, go to
http://essc.unt.edu/finaid/scholarships_terry.htm
The University of Texas at San Antonio
January 1, 2013
For more information, go to http://www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/
 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: A variety of scholarships are available. The scholarship application and essay topics are
available via the Apply Texas Application .To view more information, go to
https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/freshman/apply.aspx
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 01, 2012.
 TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (TCU) NEELEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Criteria: The annual scholarship program is for any high school student’s grades 9th -12th. The awards
recognize high school entrepreneurs who have started and operated a successful business. Apply
online at http://www.tcuyeya.org/
Amount: 1 @ 5,000 (Doubled if student attends TCU)
5 @ 1,000 (Doubled if student attends TCU)
Deadline: November 1, 2012
 UNIVERSITY of TEXAS at AUSTIN SCHOLARSHIPS
Criteria: Students who are interested in attending UT-AUSTIN University must apply for admissions and
submit a scholarship application. The scholarship application and essay topics are available via the
Apply Texas Application at www.applytexas.org\ To view scholarships:
http://www.texasscholarships.org/
Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 01, 2012.
 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE AND THE IMAGINE COLLEGE! PROGRAM
The program will cover all tuition and fees for first time, full-time freshman Texas residents with a family
income of $30,000 or less. For more information, go to
http://www.utb.edu/em/fa/Pages/FAImagineCollege.aspx
 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS MCDERMOTT SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Students who are interested in attending UT-Dallas University must apply for admissions and
submit a scholarship application. SAT of 2100 on the three sections or 32 on the ACT, top 5% of their
graduating class and are campus leaders, community volunteers, athletes, artists, scholars, scientists,
and musicians. Apply online only at http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott
Amount: TBA
Deadline: November 1, 201l
 UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN “EXCELLENCE” AWARD
Criteria: Variety of scholarships, most require US citizenship or legal permanent resident status,
selection on a competitive basis, GPA of 2.5 or greater and full-time enrollment status at UTPA.
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Students must apply for admissions online at www.applytexas.org\ and complete the scholarship
application online
http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/sfs_home/sfs_sources/sfs_scholarships/sfs_sch1#excell
ence
Amount: Awards range from $500 to $3,200
Deadline: January 15, 2013
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WENDY’S HIGH SCHOOL HEISMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: Senior high school student with a “B” grade average and participates in one schoolsponsored sport:
Badminton
Baseball
Gymnastics
Track and Field
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Volleyball
Bowling
Judo
Water Polo
Canoeing
Skiing
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Soccer
Cross Country
Competitive Weight
Softball
Equestrian
Lifting
Swimming/Diving
Fencing
Crew
Tennis
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Apply online only: http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Amount TBA
Deadline: October 1, 2012 at 5pm CST.
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