Olton High School
Senior Opportunities
Opportunity
Stephen F. Austin State University High School Summer Theatre
Workshop
July 14-July 27, 2013
$825.00 theatre.sfasu.edu
Washington University in St. Louis
http://summerexperiences.wustl.edu
The Christian Connector Inc.
www.ChristianConnector.com Christian college information
The American Legion
Money for College – Scholarship and Financial aid information
www.legion.org/needalift
Amount
$2,500
drawing
Red Raider Orientation Reservations Open – REGISTER EARLY
Registration for Basic Phlebotomy at SPC Muleshoe Center
$425 + textbook $129.75
Monday & Wednesday 6-8:50 p.m. See Mrs. Martin for info
Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District
Essay Contest: “Why Soil & Water Conservation Is Important
To My Future”
See Mrs. Martin for an application.
Due Date
January 22,
2013
January 23,
2013
$50
January 28,
2013
Attending college in Austin, College Station, or Denton?
Texas Student Housing – off campus housing scholarships
http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/ (817)490-5744
$2,500
January 31,
2013
Baylor University
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program (top 25%; 28 ACT)
Leadership, academics, community service
Baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
$4,750
January 31,
2013
Texas Tech University – Apply Texas Scholarship Deadline
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
$2,000
www.axa-achievement.com
West Texas A&M University CAMP Program
$3,000
Eligibility: participated in migrant program at OHS, worked at
least 75 days in temporary or seasonal farm related work (or
parent worked), employment through National Farmworker
Jobs Program See Mrs. Martin or Mrs. Seawright for info.
www.wtamu.edu/camp
South Plains GenTX Scholarship
$1,000
February 1,
2013
February 1,
2013
February 1,
2013
February 1,
Olton High School
Senior Opportunities
http://www.southplainsgentx.org for more information
Click here for APPLICATION!
Any first time freshmen from the South Plains area (Region
17). First time freshman meaning May 2013 high school
graduates or anyone entering an institute of higher education to
begin their first degree.
Must have applied and been accepted to an institution of
higher education.
Must be need based.
Must submit a 250 word personal statement.
2013
APS Scholarship for Minority Physics Majors
http://www.aps.org/programs/minorities/honors/scholarshi
p/apply.cfm
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
http://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-andgrants/scholarships/results/?state=Texas
ACT 22 or above or GPA 3.0 or above
IFT Scholarship Program
Applicant must enroll in food science/technology program
www.ift.org
Junior League of Lubbock Scholarship
Female; senior; demonstrated an exemplary commitment to
volunteerism in her community
www.jllubbock.com click on purple icon on right “How Can
We Help” then “Scholarship”
Texas State Technical College – Sweetwater
Tour of College
www.westtexas.tstc.edu and click on registration link
February 1,
2013
Toyota Teen Video Challenge: Encourage your students to submit
a two-minute video about how to make teens safer drivers for a
chance to win the grand prize: $15,000 and a Discovery film crew to
professionally re-shoot their video! Plus, thousands of dollars in
cash prizes will be awarded to the 9 runners-up.
February 1,
2013
$1,000
February 1,
2013
$2,500
February 13,
2013
February 13,
2013
$15,000
February 15,
2013
National Co-op Scholarship Program
GPA: 3.5-4.0; apply and be accepted to one of the WACE
Partner Institutions
www.waceinc.org
$6,000
February 15,
2013
Best Buy Scholarship Program
https://bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org
Students in grades 9-12 who demonstrate good grades,
$1,000
February 15,
2013
http://toyotateendriver.discoveryeducation.com/videochallenge.cfm
Olton High School
Senior Opportunities
commitment to community service and/or work experience are
eligible to apply.
Midwestern State University
Mustangs Rally – Senior Day Nov 10 or Feb 16
Admissions.mwsu.edu/mustangsrally.asp
Buick Achievers Scholarship
Eligibility: senior, planning to attend 4-yr university, major in a field
of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or
business, with an interest in the automotive industry
www.buickachievers.com
South Plains College Scholarship
http://www.southplainscollege.edu/information-for/future-spcstudents/futurestudentsscholarships.php
See Mrs. Martin for an application
Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
ACT: 21 and up Top 10-20% of class
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
Eligible if student competes at the UIL Academic State Meet or
qualifies as an Outstanding Soloist at the Texas State Solo and
Ensemble Contest any year of high school
www.uiltexas.org/tilf/apply March 4-May 31, 2013
ACET Scholarship
Designed to support students who historically have a more difficult
time in school due to language, economic and other barriers.
(Migrant, Title I, Bilingual/ESL, pregnant or parenting , homeless)
LETTER
APPLICATION
SCORING RUBRIC
Swisher Electric Cooperative Scholarship Fund
1. Must be active Swisher Electric Cooperative member or
immediate family; children of active SEC employee
2. Good character
3. Pursuing higher education.
http://www.swisherelectric.coop/content/swisher-electricscholarship
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
Directors’ Memorial Scholarship
Parent/guardian must be a member of a rural electric cooperative
(Lamb County Electric Coop/Swisher Electric Coop/etc.)
See Mrs. Martin for an application or
http://www.gsec.coop/scholarship-form
Caprock AMBUCS has a scholarship program that is
directly linked to our basketball program. The candidate
must have been a player or manager/trainer in the
FiberMax Caprock Classic Basketball Tournament. The
February 16,
2013
$2,000$25,000
February 28,
2013
March 1, 2013
$180,000
March, 2013
March 4, 2013
$1,000
March 8, 2013
$2,000
March 8, 2013
$2,000
March 15,
2013
$1,000
March 15,
2013
Olton High School
Senior Opportunities
complete list of requirements for eligibility and the formal
application are found HERE. The Club will present
$1000 scholarships to 8 different students in 2013.
Texas Rural Electric Women’s Association
Must be a member of TREWA…See Mrs. Martin for Membership
Form
Must be a member of an electric cooperative
Graduating seniors seeking further education
See Mrs. Martin for Application or
http://www.swisherelectric.coop/content/swisher-electricscholarship
Texas A&M College of Architecture
CAMP ARCH – July 7-12, 2013
Experience the professions of Architect, Construction, Landscape
Architect and Visual Designer
http://camparch.tamu.edu
Texas Co-op Power – 2013 Co-op Teens Power Texas video
contest. “Life Before Electricity?”
Shoot an interview with someone who remembers those days.
See Mrs. Martin for more info
Lamb County Soil and Water Conservation District
Theme “Alternative Sources of Water for West Texas Panhandle”
Essay Contest
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
Five Area Telephone Cooperative Scholarship
Applicant must be in the immediate family or a dependent of an
active Five Area/West Plains Telecommunications customer (cell
phone service does not qualify)
Pick up an application from Mrs. Martin
AnimationCareerReview.com “Aspiring Animation Professional”
Scholarship Program
Must be pursing an animation career path.
www.animationcareerreview.com/
PharmacyTechnicianReview.com
Aspiring Pharmacy Technician Scholarship
www.pharmacytechnicianreview.com/
$1,500
March 29,
2013
April 1, 2013
$1,500
April 1, 2013
$500
April 13, 2012
$600
April 26, 2013
$1,000
June 1, 2013
$1,000
June 1, 2013
Olton High School
Senior Opportunities
Helpful websites:
www.AIE.org Adventures in Education – public service website dedicated to helping students
achieve their higher education and career goals.
Texas Financial Aid Information Center (1-888-311-8881) www.TG.org/tfaic - free hotline to
answer questions about college admission and financial aid; in English and Spanish
www.NextStepU.com – offers college information and chance to win FREE TUITION
www.texascollegeandcareer.org – college options, academic and financial preparation for
college, higher education admissions and career research
MyFuture.com
http://www.collegemajors101.com/
Scholarship Search
www.aie.org/scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.scholarships.com
bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
www.opportunityplan.com – educational loans and scholarships
MyMajors.com - Find a major, find a college, find a career, find scholarships
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