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October 13, 2023: Georgetown Study Club Scholarship
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Campus: ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Female
- Top 25% of your class
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February 1, 2024: Faye T. Barnes Scholarship
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Campus: ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must live in Williamson or Travis County
- Must be planning on attending a college or university in the State of Texas
- "B" Average
- See first page of application of all criteria considered.
- To apply:
- Complete application using the fillable PDF below (do not print/write in answers)
- Include 2 letters of recommendation (may not be from parents or relatives)
- Include SAT Scores
- Include High School Transcript
- All 4 items above must be submitted to your College and Career Counselor by Feb 1 at 4pm to be considered.
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Scholarship for 3 year grads
National Scholarships
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Important Disclaimer regarding National Scholarships
This list is provided as a free information resource for scholarships available outside of Georgetown ISD local scholarships. Students and families are responsible for researching and reviewing each scholarship prior to applying. This includes researching the credibility of each scholarship and its provider, student eligibility, deadlines, etc. Keep in mind, you should never pay a scholarship application fee or pay to search for scholarships online. While we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, it is important to keep in mind that details for scholarship programs may change at any time, without notice. Thus, for official and updated information including application forms and instructions, please always refer to the official website of the scholarship provider. Always contact the scholarship provider directly for any queries. GISD has no control over, and no liability for any third party scholarship or financial aid providers, including the legality of any scholarships or awards, the truth or accuracy of any listings, and the ability of scholarship providers to provide scholarships or awards. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
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October 17, 2023: Heisman High School Scholarship (5 pm deadline)
https://heismanscholarship.com/
Must have:
-3.0 or higher (cumulative weighted GPA)
-Participate in eligible sport (full list on website)
-Be a leader in the school and community
-Participate or have participated in grades 9, 10, or 11 in at least one of the sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association.
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October 31, 2023: American Academy of Chefs Scholarships
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November 13, 2023: Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
Application:
https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youth-awards/
Requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2024
- Must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale
- Must enroll at an accredited higher education institution in 2023-2024
- Be of Hispanic heritage (includes Spain, Brazil, Philippines)
- If selected, attendance to virtual regional awards ceremony is mandatory
Awards:
$4000 to multiple recipients
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December 31, 2023: Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
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April 30, 2024: American Academy of Chefs Scholarships
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(Due: Varies) Communities Foundation of Texas Scholarship Opportunities
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(Due: Varies) Collegeboard Opportunity Scholarships
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(Due: Varies) Charles Butt Scholarship Scholarship (for Aspring Teachers)
This is only for students planning on attending certain universities and majoring in certain education areas.
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(Due: Varies) Scholarships for Boys Scouts
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(Due: Varies) Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. It’s the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and its mission is to offer scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine. Learn more.
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(Due: Varies) Army ROTC Scholarships
College/University Specific Scholarships
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Varies: Texas State Scholarships Deadline
Apply here: Bobcat Online Scholarship System
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Varies: Angelo State Scholarships Deadline
Students will be considered for general scholarships based on their application. Students can see additional Angelo State Scholarships here: RamPort
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Varies: Baylor Scholarship Deadline
All students who apply will be considered for merit scholarships. Speciality scholarships are posted here: https://admissions.web.baylor.edu/costs-aid/scholarships-aid
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November 1: Sam Houston University Freshman Scholarship Application (Priority Deadline)
November 1: Priority Deadline
The priority date for Scholarships4Kats is November 1st. To ensure the greatest opportunity of an award, please complete your General Application by this date.
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November 1: U of Houston Scholarship App (Priority Deadline)
November 1: Priority Deadline
AccessUH AccountPlease see U of H Scholarship Website for Final Application Deadline
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November 15: Rider University Scholarship Due
Rider University awards scholarships and financial aid to 99% of its students each year. Of those thousands of students, 10 are selected annually to receive the most generous award of all: the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship.
To apply for the Trustee Scholarship, students must apply for early action admission by November 15 and meet the following criteria:- Applicants submitting test scores: 3.7 GPA and 1340 SAT or 29 ACT
- Test optional applicants: minimum 3.8 GPA
- Submit a 400-500 word Trustee Scholarship essay
- Submit a 4-to 5-minute video
If you have any questions regarding the Trustee Scholarship application, please contact myself at butterfielk@rider.edu or 609-896-5053. -
December 1, 2022: UT Dallas Scholarship App Deadline
Academic Excellence Scholarship: Students who complete their application by Dec 1 priority deadline are automatically considered for this scholarship. No additional info/app is needed.
Additional Scholarships can be found here: https://www.utdallas.edu/costs-scholarships-aid/scholarships/listings/
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December 1: UT Arlington Prioirty Deadline-See Below (2/14 General Deadline-See below)
https://uta.academicworks.com/
The priority deadline to be considered for the Presidential Honors Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship for Fall 2023 is December 1, 2022. The scholarship deadline for the Maverick Academic Scholarships is February 14, 2023.
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December 1: Lamar University Scholarship App (Priority Deadline)
December 1: Priority Deadline
Scholarship WebsiteSee Lamar University Website for Final Scholarship Deadline Date
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December 1, 2022: Tarleton University-Early Consideration Deadline (Feb 15-Priority Deadline/July 1-Final Deadline)
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December 1, 2022: Prairie View A&M General Scholarship App (Priority Deadline)
December 1: Priority Deadline
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December 1: A&M General Scholarship Deadline
December 1
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December 8, 2023: UT Austin General Scholarship Deadline
December 7
The Scholarship Interest Form for UT Austin should be completed via My Status.You cannot log into My Status until you have submitted you application and have received log in credential from UT Austin.
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December 15: Texas State Priority Scholarship Deadline
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January 15, 2023: UTSA General Scholarship Deadline
January 15: General Scholarship Application Due
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January 31, 2022: Attending A&M and planning on living off campus? See attached housing scholarship
The Texas Student Housing Scholarship application has been updated on our website for seniors graduating in the Spring of 2023. Housing scholarships are for eligible seniors attending college in either College Station or Denton, Texas.They are specifically for off-campus housing at our respective apartment complexes, Cambridge Hall in College Station and The Ridge at North Texas in Denton. Their websites can be found on the homepage of our website. -
February 1: TAMU Corpus Scholarship Deadline
Scholarship application is within the Apply Texas Application
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February 1: Stephen F. Austin Scholarship Deadline
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February 1: Texas Southern University Priority Scholarship Deadline (Final Deadline 4/1)
February 1: Prioirty Deadline
April 30: Final Deadline
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March 15, 2023: UNT General Scholarship Deadline
March 15: Eagle Scholarship Portal
Must apply and be admitted before completing scholarship app
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March 15: TAMU San Antonio General Scholarship Deadline
March 15
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March 1, 2023: Texas A&M Kingsville Scholarship Deadline
March 1
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May 1, 2023: Austin Community College Scholarship-Prioriity Deadline
Searchable Scholarship Databases
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Big Future (Collegeboard)
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search
Create an account/profile and be matched with hundreds of scholarships across the US.
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Going Merry
Create an account/profile and be matched with hundreds of scholarships across the US.
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Raise.me
Create an account and then see if you are eligible for "micro" scholarships for select institutions.
Public Colleges that use Raise.Me in Texas:
Texas Tech
Midwestern State
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Redkite
Sign up and the Redkite scholarship matching engine and guides for borrowing will be provided to you.
Scholarships for Grades 9-11
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Distinguished Young Women Scholarship