FINANCIAL AID AND
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Stop by the Counselors office for more info.
College Opportunities & Scholarships--updated 11/13/2009
New! 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
New! DeVry University
Multiple Scholarships
Apply at
www.high-school.devry.edu/students
Miss Teen USA
pageant and scholarship program
Houston, TX on November 27-29, 2009
Registration forms available in the counselor’s office
Limited
spaces, first come first served
More
information online at
www.misstexasusa.com
Coca-Cola Scholars
Foundation
Seniors
Students demonstrating leadership, commitment to community, and
academic achievements
Apply online at
www.coca--colascholars.org
Deadline is October 31, 2009
National Federation of Independent Business
2010 Class of Entrepreneurs
Applications posted at
www.NFIB.com/yea
Application available from October 31-December 31, 2009
Texas Christian
University--Neely School of Business--Young Entrepreneur
Recognizes young entrepreneurs for their success
in starting and managing a business while in high school—Student
can be attending any school, but award doubles at TCU
Apply online at
www.tcuyeya.org
Deadline November 1, 2009
Emory University-
Goizueta Scholars Program--high school seniors interested in
business
High school
seniors with interest in business
See your
counselor for a nomination
Application
in counselors’ office
Deadline
November 1, 2009
Deadline is November 1, 2009
Emory
University--Emory Scholars--strong academic record
High School
seniors with strong academic record
See your
counselor for a nomination
Application
in counselors’ office
Deadline
November 1, 2009
Deadline is November 1, 2009
Voice of Democracy
audio Essay Contest--students in grades
9-12
Students
grades 9-12
Entry forms
available in counselors’ office
Deadline is
November 1, 2009
Deadline is November 1, 2009
VFW
Patriot's Pen Writing contest--students in
grades 6. 7. 8
Grades
6,7,8
Deadline
November 1, 2009
Deadline is November 1, 2009
Foundation for
Individual Rights in Education--Essay contest-Seniors
In depth essay explaining why free speech and
First amendment rights are crucial to higher education and how
abuses of these rights harm the college experience.
Details and rules available at:
www.thefire.org/contests
Deadline is November 6, 2009
Texas
Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation--Sophomore of
the Year
For sophomores with desire to learn, leadership
ability, and community involvement
Applications available in the counselors’ office
Deadline to return application to counselor's office if
November 12, 2009
NASA Johnson
Space Center--High School Juniors
High
School aerospace Scholars
High School Juniors
An interactive online experience ending in travel to NASA for a
six-day summer experience
Apply at
http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS
Deadline is November 13, 2009
New! Anderson
University
Theatre, Music, Visual Arts Scholarships
Audition dates: November 14, 2009, January 15,
2011, February 26, 2011
Washington
University in St. Louis--Ervin and Rodriguez Early Decision
Deadline
for Ervin and Rodriguez Early Decision –November 15, 2009
Deadline for other academic scholarships—January 15, 2010
Applications available in counselors’ office or online at
www.admissions.wustl.edu
Deadline is November 15, 2009
Principal's
Leadership Award
Senior Students
Applications instructions are available in the
counselors’ office or
online at
www.principals.org/pla
Deadline to return form to Mr. Tucker is November 30, 2009
Davidson
College--John Montgomery Belk Scholarship
Academic achievement and leadership
Contact counselor by November 15, 2009
Deadline for application is December 1, 2009
Texas Youth
Entrepreneur of the Year
TCU and Compass Bank
Students need not attend TCU, but award is greater three
Apply at www.tcuyeya.org
Deadline is December 1, 2009
Ava Crawford
Youth Citizenship Award (ACYCA)
Violet Richardson Award (VRA)
Offered by Soroptimist International of Austin, TX
Application and instructions available at
www.austinsoroptimist.org
Criteria: outstanding contributions to home, school,
community, country, world
Deadlines are: VRA December 1, 2009
ACYCA December 15, 2009
Fleet Reserve
Association
Students grades 7-12
Essay Contest
Rules and required cover sheet available in the counselors'
office
Topic: What Memorial Days Means to Me
Deadline is December 1, 2009
Society of
Automotive Engineers
Seniors planning to earn a degree in engineering
or a related field
Apply at:
www.sae.org/engschlr.htm
Deadline is December 1, 2009
Boston
University--Trustee Scholarship
Trustee Scholarship Competition
Application and more
information available at
www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee
Deadline is December 1, 2009
Texas A &
M University--Academic and Honors programs
Freshman academic scholarships and honors
programs
Apply online at
www.applytexas.org or complete paper application available
in counselors’ office
Deadline: December 1, 2009
AXA
Achievement and U.S.News and World Report
Seniors
Apply at
www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline is December 15, 2009
Georgetown
Heritage Society--Senior Essay Contest
Describe how a Georgetown building, home, or
church more than 50 years old has personally inspired,
motivated, or prompted you to think differently about our
community.
Mail to Georgetown Heritage Society
Attn: Bob Johnson
P.O. Box 1265
Georgetown, TX 78627-1265
Deadline is December 15, 2009
New! Young
Entrepreneur Foundation
2010 MFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
Senior demonstrating entrepreneurial spririt
Apply at www.NFIB.com/yef
Information sheet available in the counselors' office
Deadline: December 31, 2009
Oral Roberts University--Whole Person Scholarship
Competition
See your
counselor for a nomination
More
information at
http://wholeperson.oru.edu
Deadline
is January 4 for the March 4 Scholarship Day
2010 John F.
Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest--Students
grades 9-12
High School students in grades 9-12 are eligible
Application details, rules, and submission
information at
www.jfklibrary.org
Deadline is January 9, 2010
New! Jalpar
Young Designers in Fashion Contest
Contest rules and instructions available in the counselors'
office
Deadline: January 10, 2010
Mensa
Foundation Local Scholarship Program
Students enrolling in a post-secondary institution in
2010-2011
Essay required
Get an application at
www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
Deadline is January 15, 2010
New! Third annual
Create-a-Holiday-Card Scholarship Contest
$10,000 award to the student that creates the best greeting
card
$1,000 to the school of that student
Must be 14 years of age or older and
enrolled in high school, university or college
Apply at
www.gallerycollection.com
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Texas Student
Housing Scholarship
Seniors planning to attend college in Austin, College
Station, or Denton, TX
BIG HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
Applications available in counselor's office
Deadline is January 31, 2010
New! Baylor University
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Applications available online at
www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Deadline: January 31, 2010
New! Burger King
Scholars Program
Graduating seniors maintaining 2.5 GPA or higher while
working at least 10 hours/week
Apply at
www.haveityourwayfoundation.org
Deadline: February 1, 2010
UTSA
Terry Foundation Scholarship Program
Application at
http://www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
Deadline is February 1, 2010
Holy Cross
Scholar award
St. Edwards University
Full Tuition for four years (Lots of money at St. Eds)
Application available at
www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
Deadline for admissions application and Holy Cross Scholar
Award application is February 1, 2010
KFC
Colonel's Scholars Program
Seniors attending state school (2 or 4 year)
Application online at
www.kfcscholars.org from 12/1/09-2/10/10
Deadline is February 12, 2010
UTSA
Honors College Scholarships
Application available at
www.utsa.edu/honors
Deadline is February 15, 2010
National Commission for
Cooperative Education--must be attending a NCCE Partner
College
Must be attending one of the eight NCCE Partner
Colleges:
Drexel
University Rochester Institute of
Technology
Johnson and Wales Univ
University of Cincinnati
Kettering
University University of Toledo
Pace
University Wentworth Institute of
Technology
Apply online at
www.co-op.edu
Deadline is February 15, 2010
Oh the Places
You'll Go College Scholarship Program--essay contestHigh
School Seniors
Essay contest
Entry forms available in the counselors’ office or online at
www.ohtheplaces.org
Deadline to enter February 15, 2010
Deadline is February 15, 2010
New! Victor Peter Memorial
Scholarship
Czech Heritage Society of Texas
Senior student with Czech heritage
Application instructions available in the counselors' office
Deadline: February 28, 2010
New! The blood Center
of Central Texas
Get a Grip High School Student Scholarship Program
High school students that have sponsored two blood drives within
the academic year
Obtain an application online at
www.inyourhands.org
Deadline: March 1, 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
New! 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
Otterbein
College--various scholarships and deadlines
www.otterbein.edu
Paid
Internships available:
New!
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
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