FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Stop by the Counselors office for more info.

College Opportunities & Scholarships--updated 3/8/2010
 

University of Dayton
$10,000 Leadership in Service Scholarship
Seniors committed to academic achievement and service
To receive this scholarship, a student must apply and be accepted to the University of Dayton and be selected by your counselor
This scholarship is renewable as long as a student is enrolled in the university full time

The University of Texas at Austin
Army ROTC Scholarships
Available to students attending UT Austin, St. Edwards, Concordia, or Huston-Tillotson
Contact:  CPT Charles Neveau at 512-232-5397 or LT Brian Jones at 512-471-3310
Email:  Charles.neveau@austin.utexas.edu
Websites: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/depts/arotc & http://www.goarmy.com/rotc
Information sheet available in counselors' office

Varying deadlines

University of North Texas
Seniors planning to attend UNT
Seriously huge number of scholarships
Details at www.unt.edu/finaid
Varying deadlines

Duke University
Merit Scholarships
Seniors attending DUKE
Details at www.aas.duke.edu/ousf/programs

DeVry University
Multiple Scholarships
Apply at www.high-school.devry.edu/students

New! Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
Seniors completing the Distinguished Achievement Program
Requires an Armed Services Commitment
Applications in the counselors' office
Deadline is March 12, 2010

United Heritage Credit Union
Leroy Hiller Memorial Scholarship
Seniors who are members or related to a member of the credit union
Applications available in the counselor's office
Deadline is March 15, 2010

 Kohl's
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program
Students ages 6-18 (must not have graduated before March 15, 2010)
Apply at www.kohlskids.com
Deadline is March 15, 2010

The Garden Club of Austin
Seniors planning academic training in horticulture or a related discipline
Applications and instructions are available in the counselor's office
Deadline is Monday, March 24, 2010

Fort Hood Area Military Family Membership Scholarship
Applicant must be:   The dependent child of an active duty military sponsor assigned to Ft Hood
or      The dependent child of an active duty military sponsor
or      The dependent of a deceased or retired member of the U.S. Military forces
Applications available in the counselor's office
Deadline is March 26, 2010

New! Questbridge College Prep Scholarship
Juniors
Summer programs at Amherst College, Emory University, Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, or Yale University
Apply at www.questbridge.org
Deadline is March 29, 2010

Slough Foundation
Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship
Application available on the web at www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Applications also available in the counselors' office
Deadline is March 29, 2010

Delta Tau Delta
2010 Committed to Lives of Excellence Scholarship
Seniors excelling in leadership, scholarship, athletics, and community service
Apply at www.delts.org/about/committed.html
Deadline is March 31, 2010

New! Austin Community College
College Connection Scholarship
Gonzolo & Emma Barrientos Scholarship
Delco Endowed Scholarship
James Lee Williams Endowed Scholarship
Marcisa & Associates Scholarships
Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo Scholarship
McDonald's of Central Texas ACC Scholarship
Seniors attending ACC
Applications are available online at www.austincc.edu/foundation/scholarships or in the
counselors' office
Deadline is April 1, 2010

Williamson County A & M Foundation
Pete and Nell Kauffman Scholarship (study in agriculture or land use)
Goulding Memorial Scholarship
Hank Tays Memorial Scholarship
Seniors attending A & M College Station in the fall and living in Williamson County
Deadlines are April 1, 2010

Greater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association
ACEA Scholarship
Students interested in pursuing an education in the construction and/or engineering fields or othere career fields that will enhance the communities in which they live.
Applications available in the counselor's office or online at www.aceatx.com

Deadline is April 1, 2010

Williamson County A & M Mother's Club
Texas A&M University at College Station Scholarship
Seniors attending A&M College Station full time in fall 2010
Applications available in the counselors' office
Deadline is April 2, 2010

Bartlett electric Coop
2009-2010 Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarship
Seniors whose parents are BEC members
Applications are available in the counselor's office
Deadline is April 2, 2010

New! Pedernales Electric Coop
2010 Co-op Teens Power Texas Video Contest
Teens living in a home powered by an electric cooperative
Details online at www.texascooppower.com
Deadline is April 9, 2010

Austin Community Foundation
Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship
Seniors that have insulin-dependent diabetes
Instructions and applications available in the counselor's office
Deadline is April 9, 2010
 

B Davis Scholarship
Seniors
Apply at www.scholarshipquesthelper.com
Deadline is May 28, 2010

Austin Community College Foundation
Multiple Scholarships
Booklet available in the counselors' office or online at www.austincc.edu/foundation
Deadline:  June 1, 2020

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
High school juniors and seniors and students already in college who are between the ages of
16 and 30
Essay required
Application and instructions at www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline is June 19, 2010

Next Step Free College Tuition
All Seniors

Register online at www.nextSTEPmag.com/mag

Otterbein College--various scholarships and deadlines

www.otterbein.edu

Paid Internships available:

Applied Research Laboratories
Seniors interested in science and engineering
PAID!
Applications are available in the counselors' office
Deadline is March 5, 2010

Brazos River Authority
Available in January 2010
Paid at $8.40
Must be able to work 15 to 20 hours per week
Will be trained by the end of the internship for an entry level license in water or wastewater treatment.
Apply at www.brazos.org

Additional information available in the counselors' office

LINKS

The following links and resources will provide you information about financial aid. If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Questbridge--Matches students to many of the nation's top universities and provides scholarship and admissions information...flyers available in counselor's office

FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid

Zinch--college and scholarship matching service

Financial Aid Resources

Federal Student Aid

Financial Aid Estimate Form

Fast Web

College Opportunities On Line (includes college costs)

Funding Your Education - U.S. Dept. of Education

Financial Aid Tips from NSAFFA

Financial aid for Texas Colleges

Minnie Piper Compendium - provides financial aid, college costs for Texas colleges & universities

Think You Cannot Afford College

The Texas Tomorrow Fund

College For Texans