2015 * 2016 Scholarship Directory

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1 2015 * Directory All scholarship information and applications are available in the Counseling Center. Updated 12/11/15 Guidance This website is designed to help students find scholarships. Deadlines and award amounts vary. Please visit website for additional information. UTD Polycraft $5,000 Each week the team behind Polycraft World is unveiling new challenges in which UT Dallas students and future students can compete for scholarships. Future students to UTD can compete for scholarships: 1. Weekly competitions 2. Each competition is worth $5, Each competition is open for 12 weeks 4. For additional details and information visit Offers-World-of-s-Learnin_story-wide.html Varsity Tutors $1,000 Varsity Tutors holds a monthly college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for the submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by Varsity Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is chosen. Interested students can enter the contest at

2 Studentscholarships.org Comprehensive database of scholarships that students from Texas school districts are eligible for. Deadlines and award amounts vary. Please visit website for additional information at NFIB Young Entrepreneur $2,000 - $25, High school senior who owns and operates his/her own small business 2. Information and application is available at December 18, 2015 UTSA Terry Foundation Freshman 1. Demonstrate a record of leadership and service 2. Have strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades and standardized test scores 3. Using ApplyTexas, apply for admission to UTSA by January 1, 4. Apply for financial aid, using the FAFSA, by March 1,. 5. Instructions found at January 1,

3 GE-Reagan Foundation $10,000 Renewable scholarship up to $40, College bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. 2. Have a 3.0 or higher GPA 3. Demonstrate financial need 4. Be a U.S. citizen Apply online at January 7, Asian & Pacific Islander American Fund $2,500- $15, Be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity 2. Be a citizen, national, or legal permanent resident of the United States 3. Will enroll as an undergraduate student in a U.S. accredited college or university in the Fall of 4. Minimum GPA of Must apply for federal financial aid using the FAFSA 6. One letter of recommendation 7. Application is available at January 8,

4 Texas Engineering Foundation 1. US Citizen or higher GPA 3. Have scored at least a 600 in math, a 550 in critical reading and a 500 in writing on the SAT, or a 29 in math and 25 in English on the ACT 4. Enroll in ABET (Accredited Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering program. (Visit and click on Find ABET-Accredited Programs to obtain a listing) 5. Application can be found at January 8, Gates Millennium Scholars Program 1. Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American 2. Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States 3. Minimum GPA Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student 5. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities 6. Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria 7. Application is available at click on the Gates Millennium Scholars Program link January 13,

5 UTSA Alumni $5,000 per year renewable 1. Must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program and attending UTSA as a full-time student 2. Have/maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA 3. Entering freshmen must be in the top 25 percent of high school class 4. Entering freshmen must have minimum SAT score of 900 or ACT score of Letter of recommendation 6. Application is available at January 15, Ronald McDonald House Charities 1. awards available in FOUR separate programs. 2. recipients must enroll in and attend a 2 or 4 year accredited college, university or vocational/technical school with a full course of study. 3. Must be a legal U.S. resident 4. GPA 2.70 or higher 5. Financial need 6. Application is available at January 20, Baylor s Carr P. Collins $5,000 Renewable 1. Applicants must meet all university requirements for unconditional admission. 2. Have a minimum score of 1250 on the SAT or a minimum score of 28 on the ACT 3. Be in the top quarter of their graduating class 4. Be a resident of the state of Texas 5. Additional information and application can be found at January 31,

6 Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement (APCA) $1,000 (State) or $2,000 (National) 1. Graduating senior of any ethnic or cultural background 2. Planning to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4- year) 3. Minimum GPA Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U. S. 5. Application is available at January 31, North Texas Relocation Professionals $2, Must have relocated into the DFW area sometime between grades 9 and Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to family s relocation 3. Minimum GPA of Application is available at January 31, SportQuest Playing with Purpose $2, National program that honors and encourages high school athletes who excel athletically, academically and have committed their life to following Christ 2. Currently a varsity level athlete in one or more sports 3. Application is available at February 1,

7 Communities Foundation of Texas Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Boyd Schooling 1. Graduating senior who will attend an accredited college or university in the State of Texas 2. Minimum GPA of Based on academic achievement, school and civic activities and financial need 4. Essay 5. Application is available at February 2, Dallas Scottish Rite Library & Museum $1, Graduating seniors from all schools in the 40 counties of Texas, which are part of the Dallas Scottish Rite membership area. It is not necessary for the applicant to have ties to the Masonic organization. 2. Based on merit/student achievement 3. Transcript 4. SAT or ACT scores 5. Two personal reference letters 6. Two academic reference letters 7. Application is available at and click on the drop down box, About Scottish Rite/Scottish Rite Forms 8. High School seniors of any and all faiths can apply 9. Based on financial need, academic merit, extracurricular activities, and/or community service 10. Additional information and application is available at February 5,

8 Dallas Jewish Community Foundation $500 - $10, High School seniors of any and all faiths can apply 2. Based on financial need, academic merit, extracurricular activities, and/or community service 3. Additional information and application is available at February 10, Jackie Robinson Foundation Disbursed over 4 years 1. Graduating minority high school senior 2. Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States 3. Show leadership potential 4. Demonstrate a dedication to community service 5. Be a U.S. citizen 6. Minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of Application is available at February 15,

9 Communities Foundation of Texas Northwood Woman s Club $2,500 - $5, Graduating female senior 2. Must reside in Dallas or Collin County 3. Must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal resident of the U.S. 4. Minimum GPA of Financial need 6. Two letters of recommendation 7. Essay 8. Application is available at February 22, SFA Smith-Hutson $17,500 per year for 4 years 1. Graduating senior planning to attend Stephen F. Austin University 2. Must be a legal resident of the state of Texas 3. Demonstrate financial need 4. Transcript 5. Essay 6. Two letters of recommendation 7. Application is available in the Counseling Department February 26,

10 CoServ Electric W. Tipp Hall Jr., $5, Be a high school senior who is a U.S. citizen 2. Student's permanent residence is served by CoServ Electric 3. Student s family must have a minimum of one-year membership with CoServ Electric 4. Transcript 5. Three letters of recommendation 6. Essay 7. Application can be found at -Program February 29, Communities Foundation of Texas - Father of the Year and Sylvan Landau s Up to $5,000 The Father of the Year and Sylvan Landau s are awarded to students in financial need who have achieved an average degree of academic excellence 1. Minimum GPA of Minimum SAT score of 1500 or ACT score of Must be a U.S. citizen or documented legal resident of the U.S. 4. Two letters of recommendation 5. Essay 6. Must complete the FAFSA 7. Application is available at March 15, Patty H. Meyer Centennial Elementary PTA $1, Graduating senior who attended Centennial Elementary School in fifth grade 2. Enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program at a college or university for the academic year with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester 3. Application is available in the Counseling Department March 18,

11 TTA Foundation $1,500 Renewable for 4 years 1. Must be a U.S. citizen 2. Minimum GPA of Planning to attend a Texas college or university 4. Transcript 5. Letter of acceptance from a Texas college or university 6. Copy of student s SAR (Student Aid Report) 7. Special consideration given to students who will be pursuing a college degree in the fields of study which are of particular interest to telecommunications (such as math, business, education, technology, engineering and computer science, etc.) 8. Application is available at March 18, Don t Mess With Texas and 2, High school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their schools and/or communities to build awareness of the Don't Mess With Texas initiative 2. Senior planning to attend a Texas college or university in the fall 3. Essay Additional information and application is available at March 26, Brinker Elementary PTA $1, Graduating senior who attended Brinker Elementary School for at least grades Enrolling in an accredited undergraduate degree program at a college or university for the academic year with a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester 3. Application is available at brinkerpta.membershiptoolkit.com and click on Forms for details March 31,

12 Alex Trejo - Carpenter PTA $ Be a graduating senior who attended Carpenter Middle School for at least two years 2. Enroll in an accredited undergraduate degree program at a college or university for the academic year as a full time student 3. Have a minimum GPA of Resume of extracurricular activities, community service, honors and employment 5. Official transcript 6. Essay 7. One letter of recommendation 8. Application is available in the Counseling Department April 1, Manju and Dr. Kumar $1,000 Renewable for 4 years 1. Collin County resident for a minimum of 4 years. 2. A commitment to attend a 4 year university undergraduate program on a full-time basis 3. GPA of 3.8 or higher 4. Maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher during college career 5. Financial need 6. Essay 7. Provide a transcript of SAT/ACT scores 8. Application can be found at jjyzeoupcodd-wudpz1rc/pub May 1, Abbott & Fenner $1,000 Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of the web site: June 10,