QUEST – Required Scholarship Applications

DEF- Dumas Education Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: February 3, 2021

The following scholarship may be filled out by any student that meets the guidelines presented by each individual scholarship. Fill out the scholarship online through the link below. Check which scholarships you are applying for, fill in the blanks provided, and print a copy of your application. You will then take the application to the DHS QUEST Office.

Amarillo College Foundation Scholarship – Application opens Nov. 15- deadline to apply: March 1, 2021

This Scholarship is for students that are planning on attending Amarillo College. If a DHS student wishes to remain QUEST eligible, they must complete and submit this scholarship. The scholarship opens in early November 2020. When you click on the link above, it will ask for your name, birthdate, and AC student ID number.

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Scholarship Applications by MONTHLY due dates:

JANUARY

Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship – Deadline to apply: January 14, 2021

Each year, the Monsanto Fund sponsors scholarships for youth interested in business, communications, education, engineering, science, and technology. This scholarship is administered through the Future Farmers of America. However, FFA membership is NOT required.

FEBRUARY

Rotary Club Scholarship – Deadline to apply: February 5, 2021

Scholarships are based on extra-curricular activities, community service, youth leadership, and academic performance. There will be several scholarships in the amount of $500 each.

Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: Friday, February 12, 2021, @ NOON

Amarillo Area Foundation offers scholarships to students around the panhandle of Texas. Click on the link above and register as a Scholarship Applicant. The actual scholarship application opens in early December. There will also be videos posted on their site to help guide you through the process.

Our Scholarship Web Application for the 2021-2022 Academic year is now open and available at aaf.spectrumportal.net! Please note that the deadline is February 12, 2021, at 12:00 noon. This is a hard deadline and no applications can be accepted after this time, so it is very important that students complete their applications well before that deadline. Along with their applications, students will need to submit two letters of recommendation, a current resume, their parents 1040, a birth certificate or Legal Permanent Resident card, documentation of Dual Credit courses and ACT/SAT scores if they have been taken, and a seven-semester transcript which includes their grades for Fall 2020. Students can begin collecting this documentation, writing essays, and registering in the Spectrum Portal as well as filling out their basic information in the application while they await their Fall 2020 grades. Remember, they only have to fill out one application to be matched to any of our scholarships for which they qualify. We will have a series of videos available in the next several weeks posted to our website detailing our processes and answering many FAQs, I will send those links out to you as soon as they are available.

If you or your students have ANY questions about our application, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Beth Cameron, Scholarship Program Officer
Amarillo Area Foundation

801 South Fillmore, Suite 700 | Amarillo, TX 79101

806.350.4503 | beth@aaf-hf.org
www.amarilloareafoundation.org

Sybil B. Harrington Scholarship – Deadline to apply: February 15, 2021

Two applications are available for students. One application is for students planning to attend Amarillo College and the other is for students planning to attend a Texas four-year university.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship – Deadline to apply: February 15, 2021

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Latino students, as well as related support services. HSF seeks to give students all the tools they need to apply to college, do well in their course work, graduate, enter a profession, excel, help lead our nation going forward, and mentor the generations to come. Scholarships are based on need and awards range from $500 to $5000. The application will open in January 2021.

You may go ahead and start a profile today.

Association for Migrant Educators of Texas Scholarship – Deadline to apply: Feb. 15, 2021

The AMET Scholarship program is designed to assist college migrant students who are high school seniors (including early graduates) who have a history of migration in addition to having the potential and desire to obtain a college degree. Awards will be available in June for Summer enrollees and August for Fall enrollees when the student provides proof of enrollment (registration form) to the college or trade school.

Awards

Scholarship amounts are determined by the AMET Scholarship Committee on the basis of background in migrant farm work, financial need, and the academic potential of the youth. A minimum of one scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually to college undergraduate students and ten scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to entering freshmen. Scholarship funds are to be used to support the cost of higher education by covering unmet student financial and self-help aid. Scholarships disbursed are not payment for students' services. Scholarship recipients may reapply annually to be considered for an undergraduate award.

Criteria:

Be a graduating high school senior or junior (early graduate)

Must have a current Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for the Migrant Education Program during the student's final year of high school
Must enroll in an accredited educational institution (public or private college, technical or vocational school) in the summer or fall semester following high school graduation
Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

Helium Litigation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: February 15, 2021

The Helium Litigation Scholarship offers scholarships to incoming college freshmen for Southwest Kansas and the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles. The student must plan to pursue a course of study in an area relating to agriculture, the environment, or energy. Applicant MUST have a minimum ACT composite score of 23 and/or a minimum SAT score of 1130 to apply.

Obtain applications from the Helium Litigation Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 248, Hugoton, KS 67951, or at www.swkroa.com under forms and publications.

Irish Rose Scholarship Pageant- Deadline to apply is February 28, 2021.

Shamrock is the home of the biggest and best annual St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration in the great state of Texas. One of the many highlights is our Miss Irish Rose Scholarship Pageant. This year, the new Miss Irish Rose and her court will receive $3,600 in scholarships: Miss Irish Rose - $1,750; 1st Runner Up - $750; 2nd Runner Up - $500; 3rd Runner Up - $250; People’s Choice - $250; and Miss Congeniality - $100. Additionally, the newly crowned Miss Irish Rose will have her registration fee paid into a Miss Texas USA Teen pageant of her choice.

The Miss Irish Rose Scholarship pageant will be held on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 and is open to young ladies currently enrolled in high school. Contestants may never have been married, be pregnant or have a child. Pageant’s rules, regulations and entry forms are located on our new website at shamrockpageants.com. Please distribute this website address to those who may be interested in competing and representing your school, organization, or community. Homecoming queens, student leaders and civic queens are highly encouraged to participate.

MARCH

SP Scholarship – Deadline to apply varies Feb 28 and later ALL DISD SENIORS

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.

To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:
A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.
B A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Los Barrios de Amarillo Scholarship- Deadline to apply: March 1, 2021

Please make sure you meet the following criteria and include the following documents:

 All students are eligible regardless of residency status. Preference over students who have attended Step Up to Success or Step Up 2.0 in previous years.

 Include one letter of recommendation

 GPA of 3.0 (80)

 Attach a 400-word essay (choose a topic from the second page)

 A copy of your high school transcript

 Plan to attend Amarillo College, West Texas A&M University, Clarendon College,  Frank Phillips College, Eastern New Mexico or Texas Tech University.

Texas Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Society Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 1, 2021

The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the 2021 TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2021.

This $3,000 one-time award will be granted to up to five qualified and deserving Texas high school seniors who suffer from Asthma.

Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 1, 2021

The scholarship committee will start taking applications on October 1, 2020. The deadline for the 2021 scholarship will be March 1, 2021. Applications should be mailed to:
Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 10613
Lubbock, TX 79428

For Fed-Ex deliveries please send to the following address:

Texas Agricultural Irrigation Association
c/o Kern Stutler
6028 79th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424

Texan Sky Federal Credit Union Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 5, 2021

In addition to the information requested on the application, the following items are required:

1. An academic Letter of Recommendation from your school principal, counselor, or advisor.

2. A personal Letter of Recommendation from a responsible person in your community who knows you well and can attest to your personal qualities and abilities. This letter SHOULD NOT be written by a family member or casual acquaintance.

3. A copy of your transcript(s) showing the last 4 years' academic record.

4. The signed Publicity Release.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: The scholarship applicant must be a member of Texan Sky Credit Union and be enrolled or plan to enroll as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hrs.) at a university, junior college, or trade school this fall.

SUBMIT ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED AT ONE TIME TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: TEXAN SKY CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE PO BOX 400 515 S BLISS AVE. DUMAS, TX 79029-0400 Fax - 806 935 5305

APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN MARCH 05, 2021 by 5:30 pm Only scholarship applications received in the Dumas Office of Texan Sky Credit Union by close of business March 05, 2021, will be considered. You may mail or fax your applications.

Burke Bell Memorial Scholarship / Capital Farm Credit – Deadline to apply: March 5, 2021

The applicant must list extracurricular activities as well as attach a transcript. The applicant must be ready to conquer the world and have an 80 or above grade point average.

Moore County Farm Bureau Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 5, 2021

The Moore County Farm Bureau will award one or more $ 1,000.00 scholarships to students graduating from high school in Spring 2019 and entering college or an approved Technical/Trade school in Fall 2019 whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) have been members of Moore County Farm Bureau since at least March 15, 2018.

This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the information requested on this application including but not limited to high school grades/GPA, demonstration of leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work experience, and family financial need.

Windmill Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021

WHO CAN APPLY? ALL DISD SENIORS

Must currently reside in one of the Texas Counties within the PPHEF service area for scholarship consideration. Please review the PPHEF Service Area Counties to see if you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Plan to enroll or currently enrolled at a governmental or non-profit educational institution, located in the State of Texas that has been accredited by a recognized accrediting agency, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and provided the institution offers an academic degree program requiring at least two school years attendance.
Applicant must be either a current Texas High School Graduate from an accredited public or private high school or a currently enrolled undergraduate college student without a Bachelor's degree, with at least 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Full-time college enrollment is required for scholarship consideration.
Eligibility will be assessed by reviewing information concerning academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, leadership, and references provided in the application process.
Applications will be reviewed and scored on a 100 point scale to determine eligibility and award amount for the scholarship.
If awarded, funds will be sent directly to the college or university for credit or disbursement to the student account.

ESSAY: Student needs to brag on themselves! Provide information concerning involvement in extracurricular activities that may include academic honors, school and/or community-related volunteer activities, athletic, religious as well as paid and unpaid work. All the while showcasing their leadership throughout their activities.

Amarillo Texas A&M Club Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 15, 2021

The 2021 Amarillo Area A&M Scholarship application is now available at Amarillo Area A&M Scholarship Form This year all applications must be submitted via email to amarilloamc@aggienetwork.com. Applications must be in one .pdf form using the student's first and last name as the file name. All applications must be received by March 15, 2021, to be considered.

1. Seniors, transfer students, and current Texas A&M students are eligible.

2. All seniors must be attending a school in Armstrong, Carson, Castro, Deaf Smith, Hartley, Hutchinson, Moore, Oldham, Potter, Randall, or Swisher County.

3. All students must be able to show acceptance to Texas A&M.

4. All current Amarillo Texas A&M Club Scholarship recipients must reapply to compete for the scholarship.

H&H Federal Credit Union - Frank Lewis Memorial Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 26

An application that requires a student to be a graduating senior from Moore County and have a savings account with H&H FCU in their name by the due date of the application. The application can be completed over the phone. 1(one) Dumas High School student will receive this scholarship if they complete the scholarship requirements. Fill out the application and mail it to the Credit Union.

Harwell and Cook Orthodontics Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 31, 2021 ALL DISD SENIORS

Dr. Harwell and Cook. offer one $1,000 and two $500 scholarships to three high school seniors who achieve both in and out of the classroom. A committee of people from both inside and outside of the office will evaluate each scholarship form submitted. You do not need to be a patient in our office in order to qualify for these scholarships. All scholarship applications need to be dropped off or mailed to:

Harwell & Cook Orthodontics
Attn: Scholarship Application
3420 Thornton Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79109

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship Contest – Deadline to apply March 31, 2021
Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Contest is now open and offers three scholarships (2-$2000, 1-$6000). This contest recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school or community, and promote awareness of the Don’t Mess with Texas initiative. You must plan on attending a 2 or 4 year Texas college or university next year.

Texas Big Game Awards Scholarships

Deadline: March 31st
http://www.texasbiggameawards.org/scholarships/ PDF link is not working (2-1-21)

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APRIL

OPI General Scholarship Application- Deadline to apply April 1, 2021 ALL DISD SENIORS

In addition to this application, students should submit the following. Applications without these pieces of documentation WILL NOT be processed.

Two letters of recommendation.
Most recent IRS Form 1040 indicating annual adjusted gross income (page 1 of tax return) for student and parent(s) or the Student Aid Report (SAR) provided by the U.S. Department of Education and Federal Student Aid. Please note that your adjusted gross income and that of your parents must be reported. If your SAR does not include that figure, the 1040 must be used. Applications that do not include verification of adjusted gross income will not be considered.
Entering freshmen and students who have completed less than 30 hours of college credit hours need to provide an official copy of their high school transcript and an official copy of their ACT or SAT scores. The transcript should show at least seven semesters of high school work.
Students who have completed any college credit (including dual credit) need to provide an official transcript from each college attended which includes grades for the most recent semester completed.
Photograph of applicant

Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours to be eligible and must have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.

Applications considered priority should be received or postmarked by April 1st of each year and returned to:

Opportunity Plan, Inc.
P.O. Box 1035
504 24th Street
Canyon, Texas 79015
(806) 655.2528
pnease@opportunityplan.com
www.OpportunityPlan.com

Rita Blanca Electric Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 1, 2021

Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis to be eligible to apply

12 credit hours as an undergraduate, 6 credit hours as a graduate

Students must have a minimum 2.5-grade point average to be eligible to apply.

Scholarships are available for attendance at accredited state-supported universities, private universities, junior colleges, or vocational schools.

Seven scholarships will be awarded for $2,000 each, payable at $1,000 per semester

After completion of the first semester, the student must present to Opportunity Plan, Inc. proof of maintaining a minimum 2.50 GPA to receive the additional $1,000

RBEC will give one scholarship to a person at each school.

Moore County A&M Club Scholarship – Collier and Bobby Phillips Memorial Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 9, 2021

Open to any senior planning to attend Texas A&M University and graduating from a Moore County school.

Each year the Moore County A&M Club Foundation presents the Collier and Bobby Phillips Memorial Scholarship to outstanding students graduating from Moore County high schools. The scholarship is for one year and at least one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded. Primary considerations for the awards include financial hardships, academic achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities (excluding athletics), reasons (excluding athletics) for wanting to attend Texas A&M University, and financial need.

Dumas Staff Association Scholarship – Deadline to apply April 15, 2021

The DSA Scholarship is open to the following 4 areas of applicants:

• Graduating Dumas High School Senior entering a college or university majoring in education

• Dumas High School Graduate enrolled in a college or university majoring in education and entering
student teaching in the fall or spring semester

• Dumas ISD Employee enrolled in a college or university seeking a teaching certification

• Dumas ISD Employee seeking an alternative certification in education

Moore County Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 15, 2021

The applicant is required to provide a letter of acceptance to Texas Tech and write a paragraph discussing your high school experience. A second paragraph explaining the reason you chose Texas Tech, as well as other topics, is required. The application must be returned to the QUEST office.

Dumas Masonic Lodge Scholarship – Deadline to apply April 15, 2021 ALL DISD SENIORS

Dumas Masonic Lodge is awarding four scholarships in Moore, Dallam, and Sherman Counties to a high school graduate attending a college, trade school, or technical school in the following fall semester.

Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes – Deadline to apply: April 15, 2021

ELIGIBILITY

The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are, on our April 15 deadline:

between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A. or Canada
currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
working as an individual to lead their service work. The Barron Prize does not accept applications from large groups of young people.

2021 TREA Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 16, 2021

The 2021 Scholarship Application is now available online. Who is eligible for a scholarship? Any graduating senior from a TREA member school district who will attend a post graduate program or is enlisting in the military the following school year. Are there any limits on how many scholarship applications may be submitted by a school district? A school district may submit no more than 3 scholarship applications. Let Mrs. Stroebel know if you plan to apply.

1947 Clubette/Centuryette Scholarship –Deadline to apply April 31, 2021

This scholarship requires a DHS student to be a member of the local Clubette/Centuryette organization.

Sunset Avry Graves Memorial Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 30, 2021

Applicant must have attended Sunset Elementary for at least 3 years and be a graduating senior of DHS.

MAY

The Novotny/Osborne Scholarship – Deadline to apply: May 1, 2021 ALL DISD SENIORS

This scholarship is open to Dumas High School Seniors that are attending a four-year university. The scholarship is worth over $20,000 over four years. Applicants may receive additional scholarships as long as those scholarships are not based on athletic ability and they do not total more than $10000. Must show proof of applying for FAFSA. Applicants must submit paperwork each semester to ensure the grade average of 2.5 is met along with the minimum course load.

Benton Ray Memorial – Deadline to apply May 7, 2021

This scholarship is intended for any athlete, boy or girl may apply. The student must list sports involvement in the application.

City of Cactus/ Cactus Elementary Scholarship – Deadline May 7, 2021

The City of Cactus Mayor, Council, and City Manager have each donated their salary to promote the higher education of Cactus Elementary graduates. The applicant must have completed at least three years at Cactus Elementary School and be a Dumas High School Graduate that plans to continue his or her education at a college or vocational institution. The scholarship is in the amount of $2500.

Morningside PTO Scholarship – Deadline to apply: May 7, 2021

The applicant must have attended Morningside Elementary for 3 years and will graduate from Dumas High School.

Imagine America Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply:

The Imagine America High School Scholarship is an award-winning scholarship program offered by the Imagine America Foundation. The scholarship is for high school seniors or recent graduates planning to attend a career school participating in the Imagine America High School Scholarship Program. Participating career schools are listed at www.imagine-america.org/ourschools.

National Honor Society – Deadline to apply: May 10, 2021

This scholarship is open to all DHS Senior NHS members. The scholarship will be posted to NHS classroom. Applications will be submitted online to Mrs. Funderburg and Ms. Crunelle.

NON ACTIVE SCHOLARSHIPS for 2021

Alliance Recruitment Agency Scholarship- Deadline to apply

Alliance Recruitment Agency is world-renowned in getting placements for cooks and chefs in topmost hotels and restaurants located globally. The job of a cook or chef is highly significant when it comes to running the business in the hospitality industry. We have been successful in fulfilling the requirement of cooks & chefs in hotels and restaurants worldwide. At the same time, we help cooks & chefs to acquire their dream job. Working as a bridge between manpower and companies, we have always ensured to balance the demand and supply in this field.

Criteria For Applying

To apply for this cooking scholarship program, you need to fulfill the below criteria –

The student should be either citizen or a permanent resident of the USA or Canada.
The student should have enrolled or planning to enroll for a course of study in cooking after high school education.
The student must have completed high school education.

Amarillo Women's Network Scholarship – Deadline to apply is

Each year AWN awards scholarships to deserving students from the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. A “student” is not limited to a recent high school graduate. A student may also be any woman who is entering college for the first time or perhaps returning to finish a degree or obtain an advanced degree. Scholarships are awarded annually for use the following school year (fall and spring semesters). The number and amount of scholarships are based on available funds. Link to webpage

Caprock Peace Officers' Association Scholarship – Deadline to apply:

The CPOA considers community, education and fellowship to be a few of the elements we have build our foundation upon. Our purpose is to provide members with access to the highest quality leadership development, training and Continuing Law Enforcement Education opportunities. The CPOA Scholarship fund will continue to award college scholarships to deserving applicants wishing to further their education. Scholarships will be awarded to : graduating high school seniors and current college students who will be attending a college, university, or vocational school in the fall of 2019.

CHS Scholars Program – Deadline to apply:

In 2020, CHS and the CHS Foundation will fund nearly 200 scholarships to students enrolled in an agricultural-related program at partnering two- and four-year colleges and universities throughout the United States. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,000.
Student eligibility
A) Students must be entering their sophmore, junior or senior in an agriculture-related degree program.
B) Students pursuing a STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) field of study with an interest in agriculture, cooperatives or rural America will be considered.

Federation of Insurance Women of Texas Scholarship – Deadline to apply:

The Federation of Insurance Women of Texas offers a two thousand dollar scholarship to a current high school senior or a college student. The money is distributed $1000 in the fall of 2018 and $1000 in the spring of 2019. The college or university that you attend must be in the state of Texas.

Golden Spread Electric Cooperative Scholarship – Deadline to apply: March 1, 2020

Members of the Golden Spread Electric Cooperative and their spouses and children are eligible for this yearly scholarship.

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship – Deadline to apply: June 15, 2020

This scholarship award is sponsored by nurse.org and offered to deserving students accepted or enrolled in medical or healthcare-related programs. To be eligible for the $1000 award, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above, be pursuing a degree related to healthcare, and submit a 600-1000 word essay.

J.E. Pietsch Memorial Scholarship – Deadline to apply:

This is a $1,500.00 scholarship for students who are dependent upon any active duty or honorably discharged veteran are eligible for this scholarship. This doesn’t necessarily mean a parent. It does require a copy of some form of identification for the veteran with the form.

Mattress Help Scholarship – Deadline to apply: Sept. 25^th of each year

We’re offering a $1,000 scholarship every year to help increase sleep health awareness and offset the costs of higher education. This scholarship is available to eligible HS seniors, current college students, and graduate students.

Moore County Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship – Deadline to apply: April 15, 2020

NAFEPA Scholarship Program – Deadline to apply:

The National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators offers this scholarship program to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying seniors or high school graduates attending their first year of college. Two scholarships are for students pursuing a degree in Education. The other two scholarships may be awarded to applications pursuing a degree in Education or any other field. To be eligible, candidates must qualify for Compensatory Education Programs through their school district.

Applications must be received by the regional directors.

Regional Director is:

Debbie Chapman

Regional Director 16

7200 I-40 West

Amarillo, TX 79106

Seaboard Foods Scholarship – Deadline to apply: Jan 31

Each year Seaboard Foods offers a $1000 scholarship to high school seniors. Scholarships are awarded for academics, community and school involvement.

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Take Care of Texas Video Contest – Deadline to apply: December 16, 2019

Waste Management sponsors this contest that provides scholarships up to $2500. It’s a fun way to learn about the environment and share that knowledge3 with others. To enter, participants create a 30-second video that shows positive ways to Take Care of Texas like how to keep our air clean, keep our water clean, conserve water, save energy or reduce waste. There are a total if six winners from all over the state.

Texas Telephone Association Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: App not updated

Any student who is graduating from a Texas High School in Spring 2021 who is a U.S. citizen, has a 3.0 GPA or higher, and is planning on attending a Texas college or university in Fall 2021 is eligible to apply.

Texas Department of Transportation Scholarships – Deadline to apply:

The Texas Department of Transportation provides tuition assistance to eligible economically disadvantage students majoring in civil engineering, computer science, management information systems or computer information systems. Student must be a Texas resident attending or planning to enroll in a four-year Texas public college or university.

Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply:

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, a High School Senior with at least a 3.0 GPA, and have school a 29 in math and 25 in English on the ACT. He/she must also enroll in an ABET accredited engineering program.

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Education and Research Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: December 31, 2020

The applicant must be planning on studying programs related to the nursery and landscape industry. The Foundation Trustees have stressed the importance of having good personal references to accompany the scholarship application form. Completed application with all required attachments must be submitted by December 31st.

Texas Public Health Association- Deadline to apply: July 10, 2020

Awarded to students for the purpose of providing financial aid and encouragement to attend the college of their choice for the purpose of pursuing a degree in the field of public health. The number of scholarships to be awarded as well as the dollar amount of scholarship monies available will be announced after the Association’s Spring Quarterly Meeting.

REQUIREMENTS

Applicant or immediate family member of applicant must be a TPHA member in good standing for at least one year at the time of application.
Scholastic record of not less than a 2.5 average on a 4.0 system. Transcript of last completed semester or high school transcript must accompany application.
Applicants course of study must be applicable to public health employment. Degree plan or course outline must accompany application.

Texas Student Housing Scholarship – Deadline to apply: January 15, 2020

Any student planning to attend college in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas.

The United Methodist General Scholarship – Deadline to apply: Not doing in 2021

Choose if you meet the general requirements but are unsure for which program you qualify. May be awarded to undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students; must be full active members of the UMC for at least 1 year; have a minimum GPA of 2.5+, and are attending any accredited institution within the U.S. Average award: undergrad $500 - $1,000; graduate $1,000 - $2,000. This scholarship is open from January 3- March 1, 2019.

DEADLINE HAS ALREADY PASSED FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS

OCTOBER

Ag Texas Farm Credit- Deadline to apply: October 23, 2020, by 4:00 PM

AgTexas Farm Credit is proud to kick off the 6^th year of our “AgYouth of the Month” program, where we recognize and honor outstanding SENIORS who are actively involved in 4-H and FFA agriculture programs. In the first 5 years of the program, AgTexas has distributed over $93,000 in scholarships & $39,000 in gift cards to members of FFA and 4-H.

Complete an application through our web site https://www.agtexas.com/news/ag-youth. This is a mobile-friendly site, so the application can be completed on their smartphone!

NOVEMBER

Grow Texas Program Scholarship – Deadline to apply: November 15, 2020

Applicant must be a Texas resident that is a high school senior or returning college student majoring in an agriculture-related field. The mission of the Grow Texas Scholarship Program (GTSP) is to help young Texans develop the skills needed to lead Texas agriculture into the future. Completed application with all required attachments must be submitted by November 15th.

Hagan Scholarship Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: November 15, 2020

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide, need-based, merit scholarship for high-achieving students who will require financial assistance in order to attend college. Three hundred fifty scholarships can be awarded each year.

202021 Eligibility Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must attend an Eligible Public High School.
Must be a student in the 2021 high school graduating class.
Must have achieved a high school GPA of 3.75 or higher.
Must have scored 24 or higher on the ACT (Composite Score) or 1,150 on the SAT.
Must enroll at an eligible four-year college the first semester following high school graduation.
Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of college; from August 2020 to August 2021.
Must complete the FAFSA in 2020 using 2019 tax return information; the EFC must not exceed $6,500.
Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.

The intended recipient of a Hagan Scholarship is a high achieving self-motivated student in need of financial assistance in order to attend college.

DECEMBER

The Annual $1500 R3 Stem Cell Scholarship Award Opportunity – Deadline 12/31/2020

In an effort to encourage continuing education and motivation for success, R3 Stem Cell will now make it a regular annual opportunity for one student each year to obtain this $1500 scholarship. If you are a student that is pursuing options for academic assistance and also interested in regenerative medicine and its many potential health applications, this could be a great scholarship option for consideration!

R3 Stem Cell Scholarship Qualifications

– Applicant must be an American citizen and at least 18 years of age.

– Must possess a current grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.

– Have documented acceptance at a university, accredited college, or community college, or can show proof of current enrollment at a university, an accredited college, or community college.

– Write a 100% unique essay with a minimum of 1000 words and submit by the December 31, 2020 deadline.

– Meet the R3 Stem Cell Scholarship regulations and follow the submission requirements detailed below.

How to Apply for the R3 Stem Cell Scholarship

In order to apply for the yearly R3 Stem Cell Scholarship, students must first confirm eligibility with the above qualifications. Those that meet these requirements will then need to create a 100% unique essay with a minimum of 1000 words and submit the completed document with enrollment verification no later than 5:00 pm on December 31, 2020. The completed essay should be proofread to ensure there are no grammatical errors, as this is part of the grading process to determine the winner.

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Education and Research Foundation Scholarship – Deadline to apply: December 31, 2020

SUMS Program at Prairie View A&M University - Contact Asia Ballinger Program coordinator asballinger@pvamu.edu

Eligibility: