CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST As of 01/13/13 Application Deadline 3/8/13 Scholarship Name Filed Under Possible Amount Qualifications Specifics Web Address Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Alpha XI Omega Chapter – Travis T. Lewis Scholarship Application $3,000 per year renewable Female High School Senior from Dallas/Fort Worth area, 3.0 GPA, will attend 4 year university, extra-curricular activities, financial need. Application, Official Transcript, SAT/ACT Scores, 3 letters of recommendation Paper Applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. 2/6/13 American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas Scholarship Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Alpha XI Omega Chapter – Travis T. Lewis Scholarship American Council of Engineering Companies of Dallas Scholarship (4) $2,000 High School Senior, SAT – 600 Math, 550 Critical Reading, ACT 25, 3.0 GPA, Please return this scholarship to Ms. Bechly in the Counselor’s office for submission. 2/1/13 APS Minority Scholarship APS Minority Scholarship (40) $2,000 1/31/13 Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program $4,750 per year renewable High School Senior of African American, Hispanic American or Native American descent, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, will major in Physics Incoming Freshman, Resident of Texas, top 25% of their class, Min CR & Math SAT score 1250, ACT min. 28, will graduate on the recommended high plan, selection is based on leadership, academics and commitment to community service. Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter or recommendation from Math or Science teacher, 1 letter of recommendation from teacher, pastor, co-worker, etc., Essay 750 words Application on line, Official Transcript, Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, Resume, Personal Essay (500 wds), nomination from teacher, counselor or principal. www.baylor.edu/admis sions/CarrPCollins www.aps.org/program s/minorities/honors/sc holarship/apply.cfm 1 6/21/13 Big Sun Athletics Scholarship Big Sun Athletics Scholarship $500 awards 2/28/13 Buick Achievers Scholarship Buick Achievers Scholarship (1,000) $2,000 (100) $25,000 per year renewable 3/29/13 Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship $5,000 per year, renewable High school senior athletes, regardless of their sport. Write an essay “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them? High school Seniors, US Citizen or Permanent Resident, enroll in 4 year college/university, major in Engineering/Technology or select Design and Business related programs, will pursue a career in the automotive or related industries, academic achievement, financial need, participate in extracurricular activities, work experience, special consideration of first generation college, female, minority, military veteran or dependant. High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 4 year university. Applicants do not have to attend Midland College. Essay www.bigsunathletics.c om Online Application, www.buickachievers.c om Application must be completed on line, Official Transcript, FAFSA and essay www.midland.edu/slou gh 2 4/5/13 Dallas County Community Colleges – Erin Tierney Kramp Dallas County Community Colleges - Erin Recipients will receive tuition & Books for up to 4 semesters and if they maintain requirements, the scholarship will follow for additional 4 semesters at a 4 year college Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, who have faced debilitating illness, physical disability, drug addiction, tragic accident and loss, or extreme poverty, domestic violence and parental abandonment. 4/5/13 Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program Recipients will receive tuition, books, supplies and fees for up to 6 consecutive semesters. Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, academic achievement, 3.5 GPA, 4/5/13 Dallas County Community College – LeCroy Scholars Dallas County Community College – LeCroy Scholars Recipients will received full tuition and books for up to 4 semesters Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, 3.0 GPA, Kramp Scholars Program Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship application, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, photo. Muse Scholars Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 pg. Essay, letter of recommendation from teacher or faculty member, letter of recommendation from individual that describe your character, photograph LeCroy Scholarship Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, letter or recommendation from counselor or principal, photo. www.foundation.dcccd .edu www.foundation.dcccd .edu www.foundation.dcccd .edu 3 2/22/13 Dallas Mavericks/Century 21 Scholarship Dallas Mavericks/Centu ry 21 Scholarship (1) $5,000 (1) $2,500 (1) $1,800 Seniors within a 75 mile radius of American Airlines Center, U.S. Citizen, will attend a 2 or 4 year college, GPA 3.0, extracurricular activities 3/1/13 Dallas Stars/ Bob Gainey Honorary Scholarship Dallas Stars/Bob Gainey Scholarship $5,000 over 4 years Senior, U.S. Citizen and Texas Resident, active member of one or more school athletic teams, attend a 2 or 4 year college/university, GPA 3.0, SAT 1500 or better, ACT of 24 or better. 1/15/13 Dell Scholars Program Dell Scholars Program (300) $20,000 High School Senior, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, enrolled/completed AP Classes, GPA 2.4, will attend a 4 year university/college, financial need, hardships overcome, individual determination to succeed. Application, Official Transcript, Essay (2 pgs or less)”What is the most important lesson you have learned up to this point and how will you apply that lesson moving forward?” OR “What does attending college mean to you?” 3 letters of recommendation, copy of 2011 or 2012 Income Tax Forms, college acceptance letter if received. Application, Official Transcript, SAT/ACT scores, parent’s most recent tax return, essay (under 500 words) describing qualities that distinguish you from other applicants, explaining your career plans and goals. 3 letters of recommendation Application on line, Official Transcript, Paper application in Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. www.dellscholars.org Application available on 11/1 4 2/23/13 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Frederica Chase Dodd Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Frederica Chase Dodd Scholarship Various Amounts Senior African American Females, Dallas County Public Schools, top 25% of class, financial need, good character, community service, enroll in 4 year university Education is Freedom Scholarship Education is Freedom Scholarship $250 High school Senior in DISD. 4/2/13 Postmark ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships (4) $500 2- girls 2 – boys 5/31/13 Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program $1,000 Black & Hispanic High School Seniors, will pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering Or Math, will pursue a career in the STEM field. Attend a 4 year school, 3.0 GPA, leadership skills or community service in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. High school senior who intends to pursue an accounting degree, academic success, enroll in 4 year college/university Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, essay (not to exceed 2 pgs), proof of community service, income verification Application can be picked up from Ms. Vega, Ms. Bechly or Mr. Bonilla Scholarship Application, SAT & ACT Scores, Official Transcript, photograph, 3 letters of recommendation, 2 (1) page essays, College acceptance letters, The paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Application on line, 500-1000 word essay AccountingCareersfor Dummies.com Paper Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 5 1/16/13 Gates Millennium Scholars Gates Millennium Scholars Tuition, books, expenses, mentoring through Graduate School 1/31/13 Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship (3) $500 2/15/13 Jack Robinson Foundation Scholarship Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Up to $7,500 per year renewable for 3 years, mentoring, internships, leadership development Graduating African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American students pursuing a degree in mathematics, science, engineering, education, public health or library science. 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, US Citizen or Legal Resident, leadership & community service. High school senior attending a DFW high school, 1st generation immigrant to the US, 3.0 GPA, financial need and verification documents, list of community service hours, candidates goals. Minority High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, attend a 4 year college/university, leadership, community service, financial need, Min. SAT 1000(Math & CR), ACT 21 Nominator form, application, Official Transcript www.gmsp.org Complete scholarship application, Essay (1,000 words), Official Transcript, verification documents to show student lives in DFW area, list of colleges, student intends to apply to, resume, Application (available on Nov. 1st), Official Transcript, 4 essays, Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. http://www.jackierobin son.org Application available on Nov. 1st. Sample copies in scholarship drawer. 6 2/24/12 2/15/13 Jason Terry Foundation/Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Jason Terry Foundation/Cent ury 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. (2) $5,000 (2) $2,500 (2) $1,800 High School senior, U.S. Citizen, attend a 2 or 4 years college, 3.0 GPA, participate in extracurricular activities, Essay 2 pgs or less on “What is the most important lesson you have learned up to this point and how will you apply that lesson moving forward?” or “What does attending college mean to you?” High School students of ALL faiths, SAT/ACT scores, Jewish Community Foundation – Higher Education Scholarship Program Jewish Community Foundation – Higher Education Scholarship Program $10,000 $400,000 Scholarships Iowa State University Academic Recognition Award $18,000 over 4 years Award to out state students admitted to this university that rank in top 25%. Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence – ACE 1 $28,000 over 4 years Iowa State University Award for Competitive Excellence – Level 2 $11,000 over 4 years Iowa State University Non Resident Initiative to Commend Excellence $12,000 over 4 years Out of State Entering Freshman with math through Calculus, 3 sciences, 3 yrs in a foreign language(same language), 3.30 GPA, ACT 28/SAT 1240(Critical Reading & Math) Out of State Entering Freshman with 4 yrs. Math, 3 yrs science, 2 yrs foreign language, GPA 3.00, ACT 26 or SAT 1170 (Crit. Reading & Math) Out of State Entering Freshmen, 3.00 GPA, can be combined with other scholarships and awards. Application, Official Transcript, Essay 2 pgs or less, 3 letters of recommendation – 2 must come from teachers and/or administrators, Copy of 2010 or 2011 tax records, college acceptance letter. This a paper application and can be found in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Application must be completed online, complete FAFSA after Jan. 1st, then get SAR to send, Official Transcript Admissions application, Official Transcript, FAFSA Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA List of scholarships in Scholarship Drawer in College Corner Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA www.iastate.edu Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA www.iastate.edu See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. www.iastate.edu www.iastate.edu 7 1/15/13 Mensa Foundation – North Texas Mensa Scholarship Program Mensa Foundation – North Texas Mensa Scholarship Program Various Awards of various amounts High School Senior, enroll in a 4 year college/university, essay. DO NOT need to be a member of MENSA. 2/15/13 National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities (20) $5,000 High School Senior must be physically challenged and may be “chair-confines”. The physical challenge must be significant. No minor disability will be considered. Financial need, B average, community service or social contribution in the past. SAT/ACT scores Naval Scholarship Programs Naval Scholarship Programs $180,000 Student enrolls in The Naval Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 2012 upon graduation, student enters Navy as a commissioned officers in occupations such as Engineering, Pilot, Naval Flight Officer and Surface Warfare Officer. SAT scores 1230 (math & Critical Reading) ACT- Individual Math & English = 54, top 20% of the class, never used drugs, no convictions involving alcohol. On line Application, essay of no more than 550 words uploaded to on line application. The essay is” Describes applicant’s career, vocational or academic goals” Application, Official Transcript, Full body photograph, Essay (300-500 words), 3 letters of recommendation, Parent’s Income Tax from 2011, Physicians documentation of disability Application, Official Transcript www.mensafoundation .org/foundation http://chairscholars.org www.nrotc.navy.mil 8 2/15/13 Professional Achievers for Community Excellence (PACE) Professional Achievers for Community Excellence (PACE) $1,000 African American Females who will enroll in 4 year college/university in Fall of 2013, 2.5 GPA, leadership, community service, 1/11/13 Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship Various Amounts 1/31/13 Texas Student Housing Scholarship Texas Student Housing Scholarship $2,500/year to assist with housing costs High Senior, U. S. Citizen, GPA 3.0, SAT 600, math, 550 Crit. Reading, 500 on Writing or on ACT Math 29, English 25. Enroll in ABET Accredited engineering program. Texas high school and Texas community college students off campus housing scholarships. Students must be accepted to or attending Austin, College Station and Denton, Texas. Enrolling freshmen, there is one application for several scholarships. Review the qualifications and indicate which scholarship you are applying to. GPA’s are 2.5 to 3.0, SAT/ACT Scores, 4/1/13 1/18/13 Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships Tale of One City Scholarship – Express Yourself Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships Tale of One City Scholarship – Express yourself Various Amounts $500 Write, Paint, Sing, etc, about your life in Dallas Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, Personal Statement (no more than 500 words), 2 letters of recommendation, Application, Official Transcript, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, interview Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner Application, Official Transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, www.texasstudenthou sing.net/ Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, letters of recommendation, essay. Scholarship application must be completed on line. Paper copies of application will be in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Submit your work for a chance to win one of two Scholarships www.TexasTechAlum ni.org/Scholarships www.tspe.org paper applications in Scholarship Drawer – College Corner See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. www.taleofonecity.co m 9 1/01/13 The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship (4) Various amounts scholarships Texas high school senior, good academic standing, 5/31/13 The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships Various Scholarships Must have competed in the UIL Academic State Meet any year of their high school career (CX debaters must have advanced to the second day of competition OR be a TSSEC Outstanding Soloistm graduating this year from high school. 3/1/13 University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program $2,500 per semester up to 8 semesters, Entering Freshmen to University of Texas @ Dallas in Fall of 2013, good academic record, financial need, essay (1 to 2 pg) on “How do you define diversity, and how can you help make UT Dallas a more diverse university?” Scholarship application, 3 letters of recommendation (1-school, 1community, 2personal reference), description of career goals, description of extracurricular objectives, 2 essays ( 1 pg) Scholarship Application, Official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letter of recommendation from superintendent, principal, assistant principal, UIL coach or counselor, copy of your parents 1st two pages of their IRS 1040 form. Admissions & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, Copies of this application is in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. www.uiltexas.org/tilf/a pply Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 10 4/1/13 Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. Scholarship Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. Scholarship Several $10,000 Scholarships paid out over 4 years 1/15/13 Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship $500 - $5,000 Awards Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Various Amounts DISD African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American Seniors, in top 20% of their Class, U. S. Citizen, SAT combined score of 1650, ACT composite 24, financial need, interest in working in law firm, academic record, interest in legal career, demonstrated leadership. High School Seniors, U.S. Citizens, will pursue a career of service to the United States in local, state or federal government. Students entering any of the Armed Forces colleges are eligible for one year awards. High School Girls, 4 to 5 months in length, including volunteer opportunities, cultural opportunities, fundraising activities, leadership seminars. Application, Official Transcript, Essay (1000-1500 words), 2 letters of recommendation, photo, FAFSA Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Application, 1 pg essay, letter of recommendation from principal or guidance counselor, Official Transcripts with SAT/ACT scores, resume. Application www.gwfc.org www.missbluerevue.or g or contact Sylvia Perry at 214-2329072. 11