THE RUNDOWN

FEBRUARY 2023

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The Student Engagement and Counseling Services Department has compiled a list of scholarship opportunities that range from elementary to high school. Below are the FEBRUARY scholarship listings.


Local scholarships are highlighted in blue.


LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

MADELYN OPAL MCDOWELL BUTLER SERVANT LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the MADELYN OPAL MCDOWELL BUTLER SERVANT LEADER SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this $1000 scholarship must demonstrate the following:


  • Be an African-American male high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas
  • Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Community Service
  • Demonstrated Leadership
  • An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) submitted by your high school counselor.


Visit website for an application: https://www.arlingtoneducation.org/scholarships


DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14

MEL BROWN MCGINNIS LITERACY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the MEL BROWN MCGINNIS LITERACY ARTS SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this $1000 scholarship must/submit:


  • Be an African-American high school senior who aspires to pursue a college degree in literary arts, performing arts, or visual arts.
  • Possess a Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate interest in Literary, Performing or Visual Arts
  • Demonstrate Involvement in community/ extracurricular activities
  • An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) submitted by your high school counselor.


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14

HONORABLE ELZIE ODOM LEADERSHIP OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the HONORABLE ELZIE ODOM LEADERSHIP OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this $3000 scholarship must/submit:


  • Be an African-American male senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie.
  • Possess a Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate Involvement in community/ extracurricular activities
  • Demonstrate leadership
  • An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) submitted by your high school counselor.


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14

GIRL2GIRL SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the GIRL2GIRL SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this $1000 scholarship must/submit:


  • Be a graduating female high school senior who is a pregnant teen or teen mother
  • Possess a financial need.
  • An Official High School transcript (Non-weighted grade point average on 4.0 scale) emailed by your high school counselor


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14

EDDLEMAN-MCFARLAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the EDDLEMAN-MCFARLAND SCHOLARSHIP FUND.


Recipients of this scholarship must/submit:


  • Be a high school Senior residing in Tarrant or Parker County
  • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college, university, or trade school in the State of Texas
  • Be a United States Citizen.
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Possess good character
  • Demonstrate seriousness of purpose, willingness to work and the ability to complete the proposed course of study or training are also evaluated


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: MARCH 1.

JUNTOS SE PUEDE SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the JUNTOS SE PUEDE SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this full tuition scholarship must be/submit:


  • Must be a resident of the city of Fort Worth, Texas

  • Provide official/unofficial high school transcript
  • Provide page (1) of parent or guardian's 2021 or 2022 tax return
  • Must be a high school graduate by June 2023
  • Must complete the essay portion of the application
  • Must complete and sign the scholarship application
  • Letters of recommendation
  • (OPTIONAL) Provide proof of community/volunteer hours or work. If you choose to list community/volunteer hours, please be prepared to submit proof of hours.


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: MARCH 20

FWISD STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & SCHOOL COMPLETION AND TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Fort Worth ISD seniors are encouraged to apply to become a recipient of the FWISD STUDENT ENGAGEMENT & SCHOOL COMPLETION AND TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP.


Recipients of this full tuition scholarship, valued at $240,000 over 4-years must be/submit:


  • Be a graduating FWISD seniors who have been accepted to TCU

  • Provide an official high school transcript and resume

  • Provide two (2) letters of recommendation from non-relatives

  • Compose an essay of 250 words that answers the following question: “Why should you be selected for this scholarship?


Click here to apply.


DEADLINE: MARCH 24

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There are so many free scholarship search engines available to students online you'll get about 7 million results by Googling "scholarship search" that it can be difficult to know which websites to use.


Which sites you choose is up to you, but in case you need some help with your decision-making, below are a few good starting points.


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ACT Registration Deadline

  • MARCH 10, 2023


ACT TEST DATE

  • APRIL 15, 2023


ACT Scores Available

  • APRIL 25, 2023


SAT Registration Deadline

  • FEBRUARY 10, 2023


SAT TEST DATE

  • MARCH 11, 2023


SAT Scores Available

  • MARCH 24, 2023
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Angelo State University

MISSION:

Angelo State University provides highly competitive graduates to the global marketplace by delivering quality programs in a values-focused and student-centered teaching and learning environment.


ESTABLISHED:

1928


MASCOT:

Dominic the Ram


SCHOOL COLORS:

Blue and Gold


ACCEPTANCE RATE:

70%


ACT/SAT Average Score:

ACT: 21 | SAT: 1055


AVERAGE GPA:

3.26


ENROLLMENT:

10,775


LOCATION:

San Angelo, TX


CAMPUS:

Urban


TUITION:

$8,186

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Alcorn State University

MISSION:

Alcorn State University is a public historically Black, comprehensive land-grant institution of higher education that provides access and opportunity for diverse students to excel intellectually, build character, and overcome barriers so they can become productive leaders who make meaningful contributions to society.


ESTABLISHED:

1871


MASCOT:

Bravehawk


SCHOOL COLORS:

Purple and Gold


ACCEPTANCE RATE:

39%


ACT/SAT Average Score:

ACT: 22 | SAT: 963


AVERAGE GPA:

3.18


ENROLLMENT:

2,933


LOCATION:

Lorman, Mississippi


CAMPUS:

Rural


OUT-OF-STATE TUITION:

$8,549

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FORT WORTH ISD CELEBRATES SCHOOL COUNSELORS

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The Fort Worth ISD is joining the country in observing National School Counseling Week.


Celebrated Feb. 6-10, 2023, the observance recognizes the work of U.S. school counselors and the impact they make in helping students achieve academic success and plan for their future. Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), the National School Counseling Week 2023 theme is: "School Counselors: Helping Students Dream Big."


FWISD counselors will participate in ASCA’s National School Counseling Week Photo Challenge inspired by the 2023 theme.


Schools across FWISD are celebrating their campus counselors next week with social media posts and appreciation demonstrations.


The District is grateful for its school counselors who inspire students and provide them with social-emotional support to thrive.


Learn more about the role of a school counselor at https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role.

COLLEGE AND CAREER SPOTLIGHT

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

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