Scholarship Scoop
May 20, 2020
CHECK OUT THESE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!!!
((DEADLINES Approaching))!!! ORGANIZATION AND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS -& AISD Scholarships
Greater Austin Restaurant Association Scholarship
Award: $5000
Due: 5/29
Description
GARA is honored to award (2) $5000 scholarships to the highest qualified ProStart High School student and a $5000 scholarship to the highest qualified stident that is eligible in the General Scholarship catergory.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be affiliated with a current TRA restaurant or ALLIED member
Please visit the website for full details on how to apply
The Women of At&t Austin Chapter Scholarship
Award: $1000
Due:5/31
Description
To be awarded to a graduating high school senior who plans to enroll in an undergraduate study at an accredited college, community college or university
Eligibility Requirements
- HS senior planning to enroll full time in college with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- An application must be completed online
Please visit the website for full details on how to apply
Award:$500
Due: 5/31
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program by September
- A student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- A student must be a US resident
- Write an Essay
Please visit the website for full details on how to apply
Victims of Drunk Driving Scholarship
Award: $1000
Due: 5/31
Eligibility Requirements
- The victim of a drunk driving accident;
- The child or dependent of a victim of a drunk driving accident; OR
- The spouse of a victim of a drunk driving accident.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Please visit the website for full details on how to apply
Sharps Compliance 2020 Scholarship Essay Contest
Award:$750-$1500
Due:5/31
Description
Sharps' essay contest is open to all students who have been accepted to or are currently enrolled in an accredited university in healthcare related studies. Three prizes will be awarded to the top three essays chosen by our panel of judges.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S Citizen
- Have been accepted to, or be currently enrolled full-time an a graduate in an accredited university for the fall 2020 semester in healthcare related studies.
Please visit the website for full details on how to apply
Award:$1250
Due:5/31
Description
Show that they have demonstrated success in the LGBT youth.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a graduating high school senior who can prove they actively advocated for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender issues
- Financial need must be demonstrated
- Minimum 2.7 GPA
- Recommendation letter
- Essay
For more information visit https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/chely-wright-scholarship/2024039/
Please visit the website for full details to apply.
Award:$1500
Due:5/31
Description
One of the loneliest numbers. It would take more than just one hand to count all the reasons why the number five is important-and we want to know what you think!
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Be legal residents of the United States
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Please visit the website for full details to apply.
Award: $2500
Due: 5/31
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S Citizen or permanent resident
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Be enrolled in a minimum of twelve credit hours at an accredited post secondary school or a minimum of nine credit hours at an accredited post secondary school and employed full-time working at least 32-hours weekly
Please visit the website for full details to apply.
Pillow Elementary PTA Scholarship
Award: $500
Due: 6/1
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently a HS senior who will graduate in spring 2020
- Must plan to continue education at a vocational school, junior college, or university in Fall 2020
- Former Pillow Elementary student with atleast three years of attendance at Pillow
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 or better as of December 2019
Please visit the website for full details to apply.
L.C Anderson High School Class of 1971 Memorial Scholarship(Open to all AISD Students)
Award: $1000
Due:6/30
Description and Eligibility
This scholarship is for African-American seniors who attend Austin Area High Schools . Selection will be based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and an essay
Application attached
ORGANIZATION AND FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: $500
Due: 6/2
Eligibility Requirements
- Be attending college or university no later than October 2020
- Be attending college or university on a full-time basis by October of 2020
- Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be a U.S Resident
Please visit the website for more details.
CHEGG Scholarships(multiple scholarship opportunities)
Award:Varies
Due: Varies
https://www.chegg.com/scholarships
Please visit the website for more details.
Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest
Award: 3rd place $250;2nd place $500;1st place $1000
Due: 6/1
Description
JASNA conducts an annual student essay contest to foster the study and appreciation of Jane Austen's work.
Eligibility Requirements
- Students and home schooled students enrolled at the High School level during the contest year
- Submit essay with current topic
- Student must complete an entry form
Please visit the website for more details.
Award:$3000
Due: 6/15
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a U.S Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited U.S four-year college or university for the entire 2020-2021 academic year
- Have a B average of better
Ocean Awareness Program-Contest
Award: Up to $1500
due: 6/15
Description
The Global Awareness Contest is a platform for young people to learn about ocean issues through art-making and creative communication, and where teens can explore their relationship to a changing world and become advocates for environmental action.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be enrolled in High School(or home schooled)
- Student must create an account and submit their work through our online system by the contest deadline.
Please visit the website for more details
Award:$1000
Due: 6/19
Description
This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional student in memory of Kevin Child. In honor of his legacy, his family hopes this scholarship program will provide assistance for student's striving to acquire a higher education.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be diagnosed with either hemophilia A or B
- a high school senior with aspirations of attending an institute of higher education or a college student already pursuing a post-secondary education
Please visit the website for more details.
Award: $1000
Due: 6/30
Description
At this time, the Scholastic Achievement Scholarship is available to students that are graduating from high school and are citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be graduating from high school
- Be a U/S Citizen or permanent resident
Please visit the website for more details.