Lyford High School October 2012 Scholarship Bulletin
Scholarship Application Directions: Applying for scholarships is the responsibility of the
students (i.e. meeting deadlines, completing required paperwork, requesting
transcripts, etc.)
Application: The LHS scholarship bulletin is updated monthly to provide students with the
criteria and online application links. Students may pick up a bulletin or a scholarship
application before/after school or during lunch. Read the application and determine
the requirements. Type the application and/or neatly complete the application in
black ink only. Many College and University scholarships are available on the
www.applytexas.org web site.
Transcript: Scholarships which require a transcript must be requested from the registrar’s
office at least two (2) days prior to the deadline. It is the responsibility of the student to
request your official transcript from the Registrar, Yvette Mendoza. Late requests may
not be processed in time, plan accordingly.
Essay Type: The essay(s); Run a spell check, check for grammatical errors, and have
someone proofread it.
Letters of Recommendation: It is the student’s responsibility to ask teachers, counselors,
administrators, and/or people in the community for a recommendation letter. Give your
references no less than 7 days to write a quality letter. Provide information to your
recommender listing your accomplishments, such as a resume.
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 Mrs. Rincones in the counseling
office, must be received by 10:30 a.m. 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.
Scholarship Listing
AL’S FORMAL WEAR
Criteria: Entry essays (describing themselves and their aspirations). Visit
www.alsformalwear.com/SchoolApp for an application.
Amount: $1,000 Deadline: May 31, 2013
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.
Amount: 50 @ $20,000 200 @ $10,000 Deadline: October 31, 2012
Apply online only at http://www.coca-colascholars.org
COLGATE-PALMOLIVE COMPANY/ HAZ LA U(MAKE THE U SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM)
Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund are partnering to encourage
young Hispanics in the US to get them on the path to higher education. You could win
a $15,000 educational grant or one of 14 additional grants worth $2,500 each. To apply,
log on to www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow the application process to submit 3
short essays of 500 words or less on the 3 following topics:
1. How has your Hispanic heritage influenced your academic and personal long term
goals?
2. How do you contribute to your community? What have you learned from your
experiences?
3. Describe a recent academic challenge you have faced, and how you have
overcome it.
Deadline: December 31, 2012
DARMOUTH COLLEGE
All students from families with incomes of $75,000 or less will receive free tuition. In
addition, many will also receive scholarships for associated costs of attendance, i.e.
room, board, books and miscellaneous expenses. For more information, go to
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2008/01/22.html
DR PEPPER TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
Create a sixty second video telling us how you will make an impact on society for your
chance to win college tuition from Dr. Pepper. $100,000 Tuition Contest Entrants
Criteria: must be a U.S. legal resident, must be at least 18 years old but not older than 24
and must not be affiliated in any way with the Dr. Pepper company. Get details at
www.drpeppertuition.com . Deadline: November 15, 2012.
FUTURO CON LECHE SCHOLARSHIP
Criteria: The got milk? Futuro Con Leche Scholarship program is available on a
competitive basis to graduating hish school seniors of Hispanic heritage. Students must
be enrolled full-time as a first year freshman or first year community college students
during the 2013-2014 academic year. Apply online at www.hsf.net/FuturoCon
Leche.aspx . Amount: $4,000 Deadline: December 15, 2012
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 2012, 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, 2013/11:59 PM Eastern
Standard Time.
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND/GENERAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
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://www.apply.hsf.net/applications/
Available September 1st. Amount: $1,000 to $5,000 Deadline: December 15, 2012
HONORS COLLEGE AT TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY—COMMERCE
Students who are accepted into the Honors College receive an 8-semester
comprehensive scholarship package that includes:
1). Tuition and fees
2). Apartment-style housing with swimming pool, game room,
Media room, fitness center and parking garage
3). Partial meal plan (apartment has kitchen)
4). $600 book vouchers per semester
How do you qualify? ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1200 (two parts)
Class rank in Top 10%, involvement in a variety of activities
Information available at: http://web.tamu-commerce.edu
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.org/scholarships
Amount: $5,000 -$20,000
Deadline: October 25, 2012
MVEC ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
Criteria: Must have a minimum of one-year membership with Magic Valley Electric
Cooperative at the application deadline. Application submitted to Magic Valley Coop
or to Mrs. Rincones two days before deadline.
For more info: www.magicvalley.coop Amount: up to $5,000 per year
Deadline: November 30, 2012 by 5 p.m.
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
GENESEO MIGRANT CENTER SCHOLARSHIPS: GLORIA AND JOSEPH MATTERA
NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN
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 post-secondary programs. Application is available at Career center.
For more migrant scholarships online, go to
http://www.migrant.net/migrant/scholarships.htm
Amount: Grants ranging from $150 - $500. Deadline: Annually April 15th
NATIONAL FFA SCHOLARSHIP
Approximately $2 million in scholarships are awarded for a wide variety of
experiences, career goals and higher education plans. This scholarship takes
into account work, FFA involvement, leadership and academics. Apply online
at: http://scholarshipapp.ffa.org/onlineapps/Welcome
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
Criteria: Open to students enrolled in grades 5-12.
Complete application online at http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit .
Amount: up to $6,000 Deadline: November 06, 2012
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
STATE FARM TEXAS SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Criteria: Seniors, who will graduate with the Class of 2013, maintain a 3.5+ GPA or
equivalent, and currently participate in at least one UIL sanctioned extracurricular
activities, can be nominated. Nominations must be submitted online and can be
initiated by a Varsity Coach, director of a UIL sanctioned extracurricular activity, school
official (Principal, Assistant Principal, School Counselor) or by the student him/herself. For
more information, go to, http://www.texasscholaraward.com
Amount: 50 awards @$1,000, 3 awards@ $5,000, 1 award at $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing until March 1, 2013
TEXAS SCHOLAR PROGRAM
www.texasscholarathlete.com serves as a link for other scholarships. For example,
Baseball scholarships, Nursing Scholarship, scholarships for women, etc.
VAMOS Scholarship
VAMOS sponsors four-year scholarships to deserving high school graduates from various
backgrounds for enrollment at a university of their choice. In addition, VAMOS not only
supports students by paying for tuition & books but helps with motivation and
encouragement through its Mentoring Program which monitors students throughout
their college careers to ensure their success. Amount: $20,000/4years program
Deadline: April 1, 2013 (opens in October)
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.
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. The
Terry Foundation Scholarship has been extended to cover 8 universities. Amount:
covers tuition, books fees and reasonable living expenses on campus.
University
Texas State University
www.applytexas.org
Texas A&M University at College Station
www.applytexas.org
The University of Texas at Austin
www.applytexas.org
The University of Houston
The University of North Texas at Denton
Deadline
December 15, 2012
December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
February 3. 2013
February 13, 2013
http://essc.unt.edu/finaid/scholarships_terry.htm
The University of Texas at San Antonio
January 1, 2013
http://www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/
The University of Texas at Dallas
http://honors.utdallas.edu/terry/apply
Texas Tech University
www.scholarships.ttu.edu/
February 1, 2013
January 14, 2013
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: TBA
Universities Deadlines Vary (see below):
Baylor University Feb. 1, 2013 www.applytexas.org
Sam Houston St. University Feb. 1, 2013 www.applytexas.org
Texas State University December 13, 2012 www.applytexas.org
Texas A&M University at College Station December 1, 2012 www.applytexas.org
The University of Texas at Austin December 1, 2012 www.appplytexas.org
The University of Houston main campus February 3, 2013 www.applytexas.org
The University of North Texas at Dallas www.applytexas.org
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.
For more information, go to
https://scholarships.tamu.edu/SCH_opportunities/tamu_scholarships/freshman/a
spx Amount: Varies
Deadline: December 01, 2012
TEXAS A & M –CORPUS CHRISTI
Criteria: a variety of academically competitive scholarships for incoming
freshmen. For more information: tamucc.edu
Apply: www.applytexas.org Amount: varies
Deadline: March 1, 2013
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: TBA
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/ImagineCollege.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, 2012
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 fulltime enrollment status at UTPA. Students must apply for admissions online at
www.applytexas.org/ and complete the scholarship application online at:
http://portal.utpa.edu/utpa_main/dess_home/sfs_home/sfs_sources/sfs_scholars
hips/sfs_sch1#excellence
Amount: Awards range from $500 to $3,200
Deadline: January 15, 2013
UNIVERISTY OF THE INCARNATE WORD
The university offers merit based and need based scholarships to incoming
freshmen. Merit-Based Scholarships range from:
Presidential, $12,000 per year
Dean’s, $10,000 per year
Distinguished, $8,000 per year
Achievement, $5,000 per year
The university also offers Athletic Scholarships, Catholic High School Seniors
Scholarships and Performing/Fine Arts Scholarships.
Information online at: www.uiw.edu/cardinalcalculator