Scholarship Scoop
April 10, 2020
AISD/Texas Scholarships
Texas School Counselor Association (TSCA) Molly Gerold Scholarship
Award: (1) @ $2,000 / (5) @ $1,000 each
Due: 5/1
ELIGIBILITY: Senior high school student who is a child/grandchild of a TSCA member OR a senior student whose counselor is a TSCA member. Please see your campus counselor to determine if they are a TSCA member.
Please visit the website for full details and application.
Travis County Credit Union - Ben Moody Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Due: 6/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• This scholarship is for Travis County Credit Union members and their children who are attending, or will be attending college in the Fall.
• Applicants must be registered as Full-Time and pursing their Undergraduate studies.
Applications will be available at all office locations and online. Please visit the website for full details.
Texas Association of Developing Colleges (TADC) Urban Scholarship Program
Award: $700 for community college, junior college and technical college;
$1,000 for public four-year college/university; and
$2,000 for independent (private) four-year college/university
Due: 7/6
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Austin ISD graduating high school senior
• U. S. citizen or permanent resident
• Texas Resident
• Financial need
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
IDEAYA Vocational/Technical Scholarship
Award: Varies
Due: 4/28
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- U.S Citizen and Resident of Travis County
- A letter from the student explaining why she/he needs IDEAYA Inc. Scholarship
- A strong work ethic and good attendance record
- Two letters of Recommendation are required;one from Teacher and another from teacher of place of employment.
- Must attend Austin Comm. College or a local Texas State sponsored institution.
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award;(3) $500
Due: 5/8
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Be a graduating senior or a current undergraduate student
- GPA 2.5
- Plan to attend or are currently attending an accredited post secondary educational institution
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Davis Elementary Scholarship--Must have attended Will Davis Elem.
Award: $500
Due: 5/8
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Former Will Davis Elementary student graduating from AISD
- GPA of 2.5 or better
- Demonstrates involvement in extra curricular activities or community based organizations.
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
MONTHLY/QUARTERLY SWEEPSTAKES & CONTESTS
Marine Corps Career & Technical Education Scholarships
Award: $1,500, $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000 per academic year
Due: The CTE scholarship application is available all year and applications are processed every month.
This scholarship is for children of Marines and Navy Corpsmen pursuing a post-secondary education at any school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website at https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/. The scholarships are need-based, and scholarships are awarded to every eligible applicant.
Please visit the website for full details and to apply.
The Niche.com $2,000 “No Essay” Scholarship (Monthly Sweepstakes)***
Award: $2,000
Due: 4/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• High school students
• Legal resident of the United States. International students with valid visas are also eligible
• 13 years of age or older
Please visit the website for full details and to apply.
ORGANIZATION/FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Award: Varies
Due: 5/31
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduating high school seniors who can show that they have actively advocated for LGBT issues.
• Pursue a degree from an accredited college, university, or technical/vocational school.
Please visit the website for full details. You may download the application below or via the website.
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship Award (Essay Contest)
Award: $1,000
Due: 6/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduating high school seniors
• Planning to enter college
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award: $1,000
Due: 6/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• High school freshman, sophomore, junior or senior
• U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Personal statement answering the following: "I'm taking responsibility for my digital profile by..."
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Award: $500
Due: 6/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Between the ages of 16-21
- Attending school fall of 2020
- 3.0 GPA
- U.S. Resident
- Male and Female students are both eligible to apply
- Essay required
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Due: 6/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
• Graduating high school seniors
• Pursuing a medical-related course of study
• U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
• Enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university and plan to continue enrollment
• Consent to a talent release and be willing to provide a digital photograph and quote for display on Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) websites if notified as the winner
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award: $3000
Due: 4/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Plan to take a time gap between May 2020-May 2021
- Participate with at least one USA Gap Year Fairs Keystone Program or Advisor
- Agree to share a reflection of their gap year experience with the public
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
All about Education Scholarship ***
Award:$3000
Due:4/30
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Resident of the U.S
- Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
- Submit an online short written response for the following question:How will a $3000 scholarship education make a difference to you?
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award: $1000
Due: 4/30
DESCRIPTION;
Just getting the essentials can add up quickly and CARiD wants to help - books, food, backpacks, some sweet spinners for your commuter vehicle, or whatever else you need to get ready for school! Most importantly - CARiD believes in higher education and wants to help you achieve your goals! more details on - https://www.carid.com/scholarships.html
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Is enrolled in post-secondary education in the upcoming semester
- Is between the ages of 16 and 20
- Is not a CARiD employee
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award:Varies
Due: 4/30
DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this scholarship us to help you understand the impact of e-waste and what can be done to reduce e-waste.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior
- There is no age limit
- You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
- Home schooled students are also eligible.
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
IWSH Essay Scholarship Essay ***
Award: $500-$1000
Due:4/30
Description
To acquaint the uninitiated with the crucial importance the plumbing industry plays in our everyday lives. To introduce students to the global impact of IWSH project
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Students must provide a copy of their current full-time schedule, school transcripts, or acceptance letter with their submission.
- Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program.
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
American College Foundation ***
Award: $1000-$5000
Due:5/1
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Applicant must be currently enrolled as a High School Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
- Must be a U.S citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION ***
Award: $1500-$2500
Due:4/30
The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- GPA OF 2.75 or higher
- Be currently accepted to the institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award: $3000
Due: 5/1
WInners are chosen based ib demonstrated excellence in environmental leadership, and the creativity, impact, replicability, and relevance if the project or campaign
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Youth Environmental change leaders ages 13 to 22 living in North America
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award:$500
Due: 5/2
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- U.S citizen or maintain legal residency within the United States
- GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0
- Must have applied for FAFSA
- 750 Word Essay
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Award:$1500
Due:5/31
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be thirteen years of age or older at the time of application
- legal residents of the U.S
- Be currently enrolled in an accredited post secondary institution of higher
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
Golden Financial Services Scholarship
Award: $1000
Due: 5/30
DESCRIPTION:
TWO new scholarships for high school seniors and college students. With student loan debt at an all-time high, exceeding $1+ trillion, the goal of this scholarship is to make college more affordable for students.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Must attend school within the United States
Please visit the website for full details and online application.
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