College Corner Monthly Newsletter
December 2021
End of the Semester
Manage your time wisely and start studying for finals.
SENIORS
2. Finish and submit your FAFSA using goingmerry.com
3. Look at the scholarships on the College Corner website at least twice a month
4. Order your cap and gown
5. Already been accepted to college? Look on the college website for the necessary next steps to take, like apply for housing and dining and register for freshman orientation
6. Take a college tour over the break
JUNIORS
2. Research potential classes to take next year
3. Take a college tour over the break
4. Narrow your college list
5. Look at college requirements
6. Volunteer
SOPHOMORES
2. Join a club or organization
3. Take a college tour over the break
4. Volunteer
5. Continue to research potential colleges
TERRY FOUNDATION
Are you planning on attending one of the following schools?
The University of Texas
Texas A&M University
University of Houston
Texas State University
The University of Texas San Antonio
The University of Texas Dallas
University of North Texas
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman's University
The University of Texas Arlington
The University of Texas El Paso
Go to the scholarship page on the university's website and apply for the Terry Foundation Scholarship!!!!!
Dell Scholars
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/
You must be a senior in AVID (11th and 12th grade) and Pell Grant eligible, among other things, to apply for this scholarship. See the link for specifics and to apply. Deadline is December 1, 2021.
Google Scholarships for Technology Students
Explore these various scholarships geared towards seniors interested in a career in computer science and related fields. The various online scholarships deadline December 4, 2021.
Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship
www.usriceproducers.com/scholarship
In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field.
In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA in 2022 with an expectation of participating in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, included but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, Texas Rice Council meetings, conferences, and more.
Deadline is December 15, 2021
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program
https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/equitableexcellence/
Equitable Foundation has established the Equitable Excellenceâ„ Scholarship Program to assist high school seniors who are planning to continue their education at a two- or four-year college in the United States by Fall 2022. Students who have made an outstanding achievement related to reducing risk in areas such as financial, environment, health and/or emergency preparedness or an achievement around empowering society to better face risk, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline is December 17, 2021.
Around the Corner from College $1000 Scholarship
https://accessscholarships.com/around-the-corner-from-college-scholarship
This scholarship is open to current high school students (freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors). Must be planning to attend a college or university in the US. The deadlines for the scholarship is December 31st.
The "No Sweat" Scholarship
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Cirkled In is the award-winning, secure, free platform for students to create an electronic portfolio showcasing their holistic skills and achievements. Get discovered by colleges and increase your success rate for all applications-from internships to summer jobs and more. This scholarship requires no income or GPA requirements and no long essays! Deadline is December 31st.
College Corner
Stephanie Harrison
Email: sharrison@dpisd.org
Website: www.dpisd.org
Location: 710 West San Augustine, Deer Park TX 77536
Phone: 832-668-7269
Facebook: facebook.com/DPHSScholarship
Twitter: @DPHSScholarship