- Georgetown Independent School District
- Scholarship Resources
What is a Local Scholarship?
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A local scholarship is a scholarship made available from local organizations seeking GISD applicants. Each scholarship requires submission of a unique application directly to the donor by their deadlines.
Local scholarships, along with information about their deadlines and requirements, can be found in the menu below. You can also visit with your campus CCMR Specialist or School Counselor for more information.
Looking for more scholarship opportunities? Check out a list of National Scholarships.
2020 Deadlines by Month
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December Deadlines
December 1, 2020: Georgetown Study Club
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior
- Must be in the top 25%
- Must be a girl
- Must complete an essay
2021 Deadlines By Month
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January Deadlines
January 22, 2021: Georgetown Promise Scholarship: College/University Degree
Campuses:
All GISD campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a Black/African American or Latinx graduating senior
- Must be planning to attend an accredited college or university of higher learning and seeking financial assistance in the areas of tuition, fees, and books
- Must be a resident of Georgetown, TX
- Must register as a full-time college student; consideration may be given for part-time students
- Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 in college courses
- Must apply within 10 months after high school graduation
- Must complete the scholarship application form and essay and submit an unofficial transcript and current resume
- Must submit two letters of recommendation
- Priority will be given to applicants based on financial need and academic and professional barriers
January 22, 2021: Georgetown Promise Scholarship: Degree/Technical Certification
Campuses:
All GISD campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a Black/African American or Latinx graduating senior
- Must be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning and seeking financial assistance with vocational and technical training
- Must be a resident of Georgetown, TX
- Must register as a full-time college student; consideration may be given for part-time students
- Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 in college courses
- Must apply within 10 months after high school graduation
- Must complete the scholarship application form and essay and submit an unofficial transcript and current resume
- Must submit two letters of recommendation
- Priority will be given to applicants based on financial need and academic and professional barriers
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February Deadlines
February 19, 2021: AAUW Jessie Daniel Ames Scholarship American Association of University Women
Campus:
East View High School
Georgetown High School
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior girl in good academic standing
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must demonstrate community involvement
- Must submit letters of recommendations regarding both academics and school/community activism
- Student should be applying or accepted at a four-year college or community college
- Need-based applications are considered
Application Link
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March Deadlines
March 1, 2021: GHS PTSA
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a GHS PTSA member or must join PTSA by February 19, 2021 (www.joinpta.org/signup.asp)
- Must be a senior enrolled full time in an accredited institution after graduation
- Must complete a 300-words or less essay
March 2, 2021: Georgetown Rotary Club Vocational Scholarship
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be accepted to a vocational program of study at an accredited community college or technical school
- Must submit a high school transcript, resume, and essay
- Must complete the application and mail on or before deadline
- See application for complete details
March 2, 2021: Georgetown Rotary Noon Club Scholarship
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be accepted to a postsecondary institution
- Must submit a high school transcript, resume, and essay
- Must complete the application and mail on or before deadline
- See application for complete details
March 2, 2021: Higginbotham Foundation Scholarship
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be accepted to a postsecondary institution
- Must submit a high school transcript, resume, and essay
- Must complete the application and mail on or before deadline
- See application for complete details
March 3, 2021: Georgetown Chamber of Commerce Junior Leadership
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior AND have participated in Junior Leadership Georgetown
- Must complete the application in full
- Must submit two letters of recommendation from community organizations that you have completed volunteer hours during the school year
- Must attach a resume, in bulleted form with your accomplishments and activities throughout high school
- Must submit the application and letters of recommendation to Stephanie Blanck at the Chamber of Commerce by March 03, 2021
March 12, 2021: Brendan D. Downey Memorial Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a senior in high school
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- Must be under a physician's care for a documented chronic medical condition and be undergoing treatment
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale
- Must be planning to attend a 2-yr., 4 yr. or tech school full time after graduation
- Must complete a 500-word essay
March 12, 2021: David & Janith Zeh – Zoot Pet Hospital Scholarship (Veterinary Medicine)
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university for the forthcoming fall semester
- Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA in high school
- Must write a 400-600 word essay explaining why you plan to study veterinary medicine and why you are deserving of a Zoot scholarship
- Must attach official school transcript with application
- Must attend in-person interview (finalists only)
March 12, 2021: Sally and James Root, Sr. - Zoot Pet Hospital Scholarship (Business)
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be accepted and enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university for the forthcoming fall semester
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school
- Must write a 400-600 word essay explaining why you plan to study business and why you are deserving of a Zoot scholarship
- Must attach official school transcript with application
- Must attend in-person interview (finalists only)
March 22, 2021: Sun City Georgetown Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior
- Must be accepted and enrolled in a 4-year, 2-year or techncial school during the fall semester of 2021
- Must write and attach a one page essay
- Must submit two references: one from a teacher and one from someone outside of school (no relatives)
- Must submit current transcript
March 24, 2021: Coach Si (Rich Sivertsen) Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Open to male & female students
- Must be a graduating senior
- No GPA requirement
- Must write required essay about personal faith testimony, volunteerism, and why you are applying for a need-based scholarship and what contributes to that need for financial assistance
March 26, 2021: Phi Delta Kappa Chapter 12 Prospective Educator Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior pursuing degree in Education
- Must complete application:
- online at pdkut12.weebly.com
- emailed to Warrenfaulkner@att.net
- Mailed to Warren Faulkner - 2300 Crownspoint Dr. - Austin, TX 78748
March 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.: Williamson County Retired Teachers Association
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating senior planning on majoring in education
- Must submit application electronically
- Must submit required documentation (letters of acceptance, transcript and SAT or ACT score reports)
- Must email application to WCRTAscholarship@gmail.com
March 31, 2021: Kanga Roof Technical School Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
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Must be planning to attend a trade school after graduation
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Preference is given to students studying a subject in the construction field
Application Link
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April Deadlines
April 1, 2021: Williamson County A&M Foundation Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Williamson County
- Must attend Texas A&M University in College Station or Texas A&M at Galveston
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must submit information on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, work history, academic major, and reasons for attending TAMU
April 1, 2021 at 4 p.m.: The Locker & Community Spotlight Service Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Our focus is on service, but everyone can apply
- Must be a graduating senior
- Must write a essay answering one of two topics
- All applications and essays must be emailed to The Locker at thelocker.gtown@gmail.com or online at https://www.thelocker.info/scholarship
April 1, 2021 at 4 p.m.: Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund for Innovation and Engineering
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a female high school senior planning to study to engineering
- Must have completed the STEM, Mathematics, or Science Endorsement
- Must be accepted and enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must submit two letters of recommendation and submit a 600 word essay
- Must attach an official transcript
- Must attend an interview
- Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need
April 1, 2021 at 4 p.m.: Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund for Pre-Law
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a female high school senior planning to study to pre law
- Must have participated in Teen Court, debate club, completed a course in criminal courts and procedures, or has otherwise demonstrated commitment to pursuing a pre- law curriculum
- Must be accepted and enrolled at an accredited college or university
- Must have a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Must submit two letters of recommendation about the your writing and speaking skills
- Must submit a 600 word essay
- Must attach an official transcript
- Must attend an interview
- Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need
April 2, 2021: Assistance League of Georgetown/Area Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be attending a college in Texas to pursue a 4 year college degree
- Must complete and return application by mail or deliver to the Thrift Shop by April 2nd
- Must answer all Short-Answer questions
- Must submit the required essay - no more than 300 words
- Must submit a transcript
- Must submit a college acceptance letter
- Must list of AP or Dual credit classes
- Must submit two letters of recommendation
Application Link
April 2, 2021: Assistance League Of Georgetown/Area Vocational Scholarship in Memory of Gaetano Alonge, Jr.
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be attending an accredited vocational program /apprenticeship /technology certification program in the state of Texas
- Must submit short answer questions, an essay, program acceptance letter, transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation
- No stipulation as to the course of study - training must lead directly to employment
Application Link
April 10, 2021: San Gabriel Women’s Club
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be graduating senior continuing their post secondary education
- Must submit an essay and one letter of recommendation
- Evaluations are based on financial need, past accomplishments, recommendations, and volunteer service
Application Link
April 15, 2021: James Tippit Memorial Scholarship
Campus:
GHS
Requirements:
- Must be graduating senior
- Must have major study or educational focus of Natural Sciences or Education
- Must submit a resume
- Must submit a short essay about why you are deserving of this award
- Must list total household income
April 15, 2021: Wallie Lock Educational Trust
Campus:
GHS
Requirements:
- Open to male & female students
- No minimum GPA requirement
April 16, 2021: Madelyn Grace Shoales "Trainer Maddy" Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training
Campus:
GHS
Requirements:
- Must be a senior at GHS
- Must be a lettered student athletic trainer at GHS
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must be accepted and enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must submit two letters of recommendation
- Must write a 500-word essay
- Must submit a transcript
- Must attend an interview
April 16, 2021: Georgetown Council of PTAs Scholarship
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Student or parent must be 2020-21 member of PTA
- Must submit application, essay, and proof of PTA membership
April 21, 2021: Georgetown Area Car Club
Campus:
All GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a graduating GISD senior who has completed the HS Automotive Technology Program and plans to attend a college or university
- Must list GPA / Class Rank / Test Scores
- Must list jobs / ExtraCurricular Activities / Honors / Awards / Training programs in your field
- Must submit required essay
April 30, 2021: Theresa Cavender Scholarship Fund
Campus:
GHS
Requirements:
- Must show proof of cumulative high school GPA ≥ 3.0 through December 2020
- Must show proof of acceptance to four-year accredited college/university or a community college
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May Deadlines
May 1, 2021: HUGG Trust Scholarship
Campus:
ALL GISD Campuses
Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior that has attended the last two years of high school in a Williamson County school
- Must be in the top 25% of their graduating class
- Must show documented financial need through a FAFSA student aid report
- Must submit one letter of recommendation
- Must submit a transcript
