CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST As of 02/24/13 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. 6/21/13 Big Sun Athletics Scholarship Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Alpha XI Omega Chapter – Travis T. Lewis Scholarship Big Sun Athletics Scholarship $500 awards Essay www.bigsunathletics.c om 2/28/13 Buick Achievers Scholarship Buick Achievers Scholarship (1,000) $2,000 (100) $25,000 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. Online Application, www.buickachievers.c om 1 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, U. S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 4 year university. Applicants do not have to attend Midland College. DISD female minority high School senior, who is a member of Education is Freedom, 3.0 GPA, ACT or SAT, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 4/12/13 Chesapeake Energy Scholarship Chesapeake Energy Scholarship Various Amounts 3/22/13 Civic League Civic League Various Amounts High school student who is a resident of Addison, Farmers Branch or Carrollton, financial need maximum family income of $50,000, 3.0 GPA, SAT/ACT scores. 4/1/13 Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship Awards of $1,000 & up 4/04/13 Dallas Association of Counselors Dallas Association of Counselors (1) $1,000 (1) $500 High school senior girls who reside in Dallas ISD, will attend a Texas University with a National Panhellenic Conference Sorority on campus. Students selected will need to participate in rush, but are not required to pledge. Graduating Senior, parent is a member of Dallas Association of Counselors, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities Application must be completed on line, Official Transcript, FAFSA and essay Application, Official Transcript, FAFSA or SAR, Personal Statement (500 words Max.), Resume 1-3 letters of recommendation Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, interview, Application, Official Transcript, Resume(2 pgs, max), Personal Statement, 2 letters of recommendation, current photo Application, Official Transcript, Letter from Community Service Rep, documenting volunteer work, Essay(1 pg single Spaced) “How will your college education impact your future?” www.midland.edu/slou gh Paper copies in the Scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Paper copies of applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Please return completed applications to Ms. Bechly for submission. Paper copies of application are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Paper Application is in the Scholarship Drawer. Student applying should contact Gloria Johnson at glorjohnson@dallasisd .org 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. 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 Paper application in Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. 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 4/15/13 Federation of Insurance Women of Texas Federation of Insurance Women of Texas $2,000 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, B grade average 5/31/13 Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program $1,000 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, Official Transcript, essay, 3 letters of recommendation Application on line, 500-1000 word essay Paper copies are in the Scholarship drawer in the College Corner. AccountingCareersfor Dummies.com Paper Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 5 2/25/13 GOYA Scholarship Program GOYA Scholarship Program $5,000 renewable for up to 3 years 3/4/13 Greater North Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Club Greater North Dallas Business & Professional Woman’s Club $300 to $500 2/28/13 HACEMOS Scholarship HACEMOS Scholarship $1,500 2-yr. college $2,500 4 year college 5/17/13 Postmark Deadline Huston-Tillotson University Alumni Association Scholarship $1,000 2/24/12 Jason Terry Foundation/Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Huston-Tillotson University Alumni Association Scholarship Jason Terry Foundation/Cent ury 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. (2) $5,000 (2) $2,500 (2) $1,800 Graduating Senior whom is a child of an GOYA Employee, Broker or Independent Driver, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 4 year university/college, willing to complete 10 hours of community service African American female or male high school senior, 3.0 GPA, Essay – “Why is education important to me?”(250 words) Application on line, Official Transcript, Complete FAFSA www.hsf.net/GOYA.as px Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, wallet size photo, High School Senior of Hispanic Heritage or a HACEMOS member dependent, U. S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident, 3.0 GPA High School Seniors in the Dallas Metroplex, will enroll in the Huston-Tillotson University, 2.5 GPA, Application is completed on line The paper application is in the scholarship drawer and must be turned in to Ms. Bechly for submission by 3/4/13. www.hsf.net/HACEMO S.aspx 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?” Application, Official Transcript, Essay – “Why This Scholarship Is Important To Me” 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. Paper applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. This a paper application and can be found in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. 6 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. Ethnic Minority senior, 3.0 GPA, majoring in finance or business major. 3/9/13 NABA DFW Anthony Brown Memorial Scholarship NABA DFW Anthony Brown Memorial Scholarship Various Amounts 4/12/13 Neighborhood Credit Union Contest Neighborhood Credit Union Contest $1,000 High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, will attend 2 or 4 year university or college 4/1/13 North Dallas Bank & Trust – James W. Tyra Memorial Scholarship North Dallas Bank & Trust – James W. Tyra Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Graduating Senior, top 25%, financial need (family not to exceed $70,600 annually) GPA 3.0 4/2/13 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Calvin Golden Scholarship Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Calvin Golden Scholarship (10) $1,000 African American Senior, U. S. Citizen, accepted to a 4 year college/university, 3.0 GPA, SAT/ACT Scores, Application, Official Transcript www.nrotc.navy.mil Application, Official Transcript, resume, 2 letters of recommendation, Essay (500 words or less), photo. Application, scholarship form and essay “The Greatest Benefit of saving” on line. Application, Official Transcript, copy of parents W-2 2012, 2 letters of recommendation, Letter from student outlining personal and educational goals. Application, Official Transcript, Copy of admission Letter, Essay (250 word minimum) Paper Applications in the scholarship drawer in College Corner. www.myncu.com Paper copies in scholarship drawer in College Corner. Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer – College Corner 7 2/23/13 Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship Various Amounts Senior of Chicano/Latino descent, undocumented, financial need and academic potiential 3/15/13 Powdermaker Family Foundation Scholarship Powdermaker Family Foundation Scholarship (10) Up to $2,000 Graduating from Dallas County High School, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, 3.0 GPA, community service, leadership, financial need, must attend a full time at accredited 2 or 4 year college or vocational school. 2/28/13 Proctor & Gamble – Orgullosa Scholarship Proctor & Gamble – Orgullosa Scholarship $2,500 4/5/13 Sam Tasby Scholarship Sam Tasby Scholarship (2) $1,000 3/27/13 Shire ADHD Scholarship Shire ADHD Scholarship $2,000 + 1 year of ADHD Coaching Graduating Senior of Hispanic Heritage, U.S. Citizen, legal resident or eligible non US citizen, 3.0 GPA, Major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, enroll full time in 4 year college/university, preference to students Pell eligible Senior must have attend Sam Tasby Middle School 6th – 8th grades, 3.0 GPA, applied to 2 or more colleges/universities Diagnosed with ADHD with a Certification of Diagnosis. Community, Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities Application, 1 letter or recommendation, Personal Statement(1000 words maximum), Official Transcript Application, 2 letters of recommendation, Official Transcript, most recent report card, 500 words or less about who you are and your goals, ambitions, parents most recent income tax form. Application must be completed on line. Paper Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Application, Resume, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Application, Personal Essay (500 words), Can apply on line or by paper. Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner online www.ShireADHDschol arship.com The paper application is available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. www.hsf.net/PG_Orgu llosa.aspx 8 3/3/13 St. Andrew United Methodist Men Messengers of Hope Scholarship Fund St. Andrew United Methodist Men Messengers of Hope Scholarship Various amounts, minimum $500 Provide students financial aid to a student with a financial need, but who may not qualify for more conventional awards. 3/8/13 St. Ann’s Alumni & friends of Little Mexico Scholarship St. Ann’s Alumni & friends of Little Mexico Scholarship (2) $2,000 4/1/13 Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships Various Amounts Descendent of alumni who attended St. Ann’s School or a descendent of a resident of “Little Mexico”, U S Citizen or permanent resident, 3.0 GPA, attend a college or university 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, Application, Official Transcript, Application Form, 2 letters of recommendation, Essay (150 words) “What is your passon and how will this scholarship help you meet/advance your goals” Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, college acceptance letter Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in College Corner. 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. www.TexasTechAlum ni.org/Scholarships Paper Applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. 9 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 TXDOT Conditional Grant Program TXDOT Conditional Grant Program Up to $6,000 per year renewable Texas High School Senior eligible to work in the US, 3.0 GPA, 900 on SAT or 21 on ACT, attend a 4 year Texas college/university, will consider majors in Civil Engineering, Finance/accounting, Communications, Computer Science/information, Technology, GIS, Planning or a department approved major, financial need. Must work for Texas Department of Transportation for 2 years following graduation. DISD High School Senior, 2.75 GPA, 4 year colleges, 4/15/13 UNCF – Dallas Independent School District Scholarship 3/1/13 University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program 4/1/13 Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. UNCF – Dallas Independent School District Scholarship University of Texas @ Dallas Diversity Scholarship Program Up to $2,500 awarded Vinson & Elkins, Several $10,000 $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?” DISD African-American, 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. Application, Official Transcript, 1 pg double spaced Essay “Explaining how you would benefit from receiving this grant and why you wish to obtain a college education”’ www.uiltexas.org/tilf/a pply Paper copies in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. Application must be in the TXDOT office by March 1st. Complete application on line, Official Transcript, Admissions & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, Application, https://applyonline.unc f.org/Applicant/SGA/A pplyOnline.aspx?Progr amid=893 Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Paper applications are 10 4/5/13 Scholarship L.L.P. Scholarship Scholarships paid out over 4 years W. T. White PTSA Scholarship – Class of 2013 W. T. White PTSA Scholarship – Class of 2013 Various amounts Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Various Amounts 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. Graduating Senior from W. T. White, 2.5-3.25 GPA, will attend a community college, junior college or technical/trade school, extracurricular activities, community service High School Girls, 4 to 5 months in length, including volunteer opportunities, cultural opportunities, fundraising activities, leadership seminars. Official Transcript, Essay (1000-1500 words), 2 letters of recommendation, photo, FAFSA available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Application, Official Transcript, Essay(no more than 2 pgs), Paper Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Application www.missbluerevue.or g or contact Sylvia Perry at 214-2329072. 11