Mercedes CTE Scholarship Bulletin
- October 2015 -
AES Scholarship
 Must be a High School Graduating Senior
 Due: October 7, 2015
 http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships/html
AMAZON STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is open to Amazon Students members ONLY. You can see more
information on the membership here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info
 Must be an Amazon Student member
 Amazon Student Member – full time undergrad student at an accredited college
/ university as of Fall of 2016.
 $250,000 in merit scholarship & $25,000 in textbook gift cards to 50 Amazon
Student Members
 Apply Online: http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=9944643011
 Deadline: November 20, 2015
ATHLETIC AID – SPORT’S SCHOLARSHIP
 Over $1 Billion in Sports Scholarships.
 For more information: http://www.athleticaid.com/
*BAYLOR UNIV. – CARR P. COLLINS SCHOLAR PROGRAM
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Demonstrated leadership through service.
Minimum of $5,000 their freshmen year.
Renewable for three additional years.
Minimum of 28 on ACT score/ minimum of 1250 reading & math combined on
SAT.
 Apply Online: www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
BURGER KING SCHOLARS
 Assist employees, employee families, and High School seniors in the US in
continuing their education.
 Must have a 2.0 GPA
 Be passionate about serving his/ her community
 Amount Varies: $1,000 - $50,000
 Apply Online : http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/applicationninformation/
 Deadline: December 1, 2015
Coca – Cola Scholars Foundation
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Must have a 3.0 GPA
Participate in Extra – Curricular Activities
Volunteer Hours must be Completed
Amount: 150 @ $20,000
Apply Online: http://www.coca-colascholars.org
Deadline: October 31, 2015
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
 Awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition
 http://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details for entry details.
*Ethel W. Spears Scholarship
Seniors interested in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, plant
pathology, agriculture, forestry, agronomy, environmental concern, city planning and/
or land management.
 GPA 3.0-4.0
 Pickup a paper application with Mrs. Guzman in the CCRC
 Deadline: February 28, 2016
Gates Millennium Scholars
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Grant funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Minimum GPA of 3.3
Must enter an accredited university
Apply online http://www.gmsp.org
Online Application must be submitted by January 13, 2016
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards
 Young leaders who demonstrate leadership in the classroom and community
 Apply online: http://hhfawards.hispanicheritage.org/2015/forms/login.php
Horatio Alger Scholarship
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Must be in good academic standing of GPA 2.0
Committed student to pursue college education and contribute to society
Amount: 7@ $5,000
Apply online: https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm
Deadline: Oct. 25, 2015
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway
 Awarding over $1,000,000 in tuition
 http://www.drpeppertuition.com/program-details for entry details.
Mattera National Scholarship Fund for Migrants
 Assist migrant students who plan to pursue post- secondary
 Amount: Grants ranging from $150 - $500
 Apply Online: http://migrant.net/migrant/scholarships/
Minnie Steven Piper Foundation Scholarship
 Must attend a university in the state of Texas
 Amount: Four Year Scholarships
 http://www.terryfoundation.org
Prudential Spirit of Community Award
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Open to students enrolled in grades 5-12
Amount: Up to $1,000
Apply Online: http://spirit.prudential.com
Deadline: November 3, 2015
Questbridge College Match
 Offers an opportunity to all high school seniors to gain admission with a full four
year scholarship to top – ranked colleges
 Full cost of tuition depending on college
 Apply Online: http://www.questbridge.org
*Ronald Mc Donald House Charities
Making a long – standing commitment to education & investing in future leaders.
 Seeking students who are role models in their communities and have the
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initiative to fulfill their educational goal.
Apply Online: http://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Deadline: January 20, 2016
Sea Turtle Rescue Center Scholarship
 Open to Seniors interested in pursuing a degree in biological science at a
university of their choice
 Application online: http://www.seaturtleinc.org/photogallery/education/scholarships
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Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015
 Apply Online: http://scholarshipexperts.com/
School Soup Scholarship Search
Scholarship Database
 Amount: Nearly $35 Billion in Scholarships
 Apply Online: http://www.schoolsoup.com/
Sun Trust “ Off to College” Scholarship Sweepstakes
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Open to all high school seniors
Must enroll full- time in an accredited school for the fall of 2016
One winner chosen every two weeks from Sept. 14th – May 13th.
Apply Online:
http://www.suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipssweepstakes/index.html
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Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Target Scholarships
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2100 All – Around Scholarships to deserving college bound students
High School graduate of 2016
Minimum GPA of 3.0
All majors are encouraged to apply
Apply online:
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/companies/target.htm
 Deadline: November 1st
Terry Foundation Scholarship
 Must apply to the following universities.
 Amount: Covers Tuition, Books, Fees, and Reasonable Living Expenses on
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Texas State Universtiy
o Scholarship Application on Apply Texas Application
o Deadline: December 1, 2015
Texas A&M University at College Station
o Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
o Deadline: December 1, 2015
The University of Texas Austin
o Scholarship Application on the Apply Texas Application
o Deadline: December 1, 2015
The University of Houston ( main campus)
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The University of North Texas at Dallas
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o For more information go to:
 http://essc.unt.edu/finaid /scholarships_terry.htm
The University of Texas at San Antonio
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o For mor information go to:
 http://www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/
*Texas Student Housing
Open to all students accepted into colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton.
 Pick up your paper application today in the CCRC with Mrs. Guzman.
 Deadline: January 31, 2016
*Texas Engineering Foundation
Will award students attending an ABET – accredited university and studying
Engineering.
 List of schools is located with Mrs. Guzman in the CCRC.
 Deadline: January 8, 2016
Vamos
 Be a High School Senior from Hidalgo, Starr, and Cameron County.
 Full – Time student for four academic years at a US accredited college or
university
 Have met the minimum SAT or ACT score requirement for the student’s college
or university of choice
 Must be eligible for the Pell Grant
 Minimum GPA of 2.5
 Apply Online: http://vamosscholars.org/vamos-scholarships/
 April 1, 2016
Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship
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Be a High School Senior
Participates in one – school sponsored sport.
Apply Online: http://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/
Deadline: October 2, 2015
Young Arts Scholarship
 Criteria: Be a young artist who is 15-18 years old or in the grades 10-12. Prepare
an audition or portfolio.
 Deadline : October 16, 2015
 Cash awards of up to $10,000
 Apply online: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
Instructions:
 Students are encouraged to submit completed scholarship
applications to Mrs. K. Guzman, College & Career Readiness
Advisor, at least 3 days prior to deadline for review.
 Students are required to request transcripts, letters of
recommendations, and other documentation that the scholarship
is requesting 3 days prior from the registrar in the Counseling
Center.
 Students my pick up a scholarship bulletin before/ after school in
the College & Career Readiness Center.
 Students with Dual Credit will need to request a transcript from
their respective university/ college as well.