Community Scholarships
Listed by Due Date
*Scholarships available to non-seniors also
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Senior Scholarships Received Through the Mail
Listed by Due Date
*Scholarships available to non-seniors also |
Scholarship Resources |
*TVEC Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
All-expense-paid trip ($2,250 value) to Washington, DC, for sophomores, juniors & seniors.
Trip is scheduled for June 14-22.
Entries must be received by February, 24, 2012, to TVEC Kaufman office.
Visit
http://www.tvec.net/community/youth-tour.html
for rules & application. |
NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation
100 Scholarships @ $1,000-$10,000
Deadline December 15, 2011
Student must have started his/her own business
http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-
entrepreneur-awards |
 Funding Your Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid provides a more in-depth description of federal student aid programs from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office. This booklet tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students
/attachments/siteresources/
12-13_Guide.pdf
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Henderson County A&M Club
Must be received March 20, 2012, by mail to address on application.
Student must provide proof of acceptance to A&M @ College Station & live in Henderson County.
Click Here for Application |
*Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
*Open to 9th-12th grade students
$500-$10,000
Deadline January, 7, 2012
Essay should be about political courage.
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-
in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx |
The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, career schools, and universities. Grants, unlike loans, do not have to be repaid.
The major federal student aid grant programs & award limits are briefly described on this fact sheet.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/
siteresources/factsheet_GrantProgram.pdf |
Mabank Chamber of Commerce
$250
Due March 30, 2012 to Mrs. Stegman
Student must complete a short essay.
Click Here for Application |
Gates Millennium Scholars
1,000 students will be selected
Deadline January 11, 2012
Must be African American, American
Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific islander
American or
Hispanic American,
Federal Pell Grant eligible & demonstrated leadership.
https://nominations.gmsp.org/gmsp_app/default.aspx |
Briefly explains the federal student aid process including the application process & all federal aid programs students may qualify for.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/attachments/
siteresources/doyouneedmoney.pdf |
Sarah Maples Chapter, NSDAR
$500
Due April 1, 2012 to Mrs. Stegman
Student rank must be in top 15%
Click Here for Application |
Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Dallas Chapter
Three $2,000 Scholarships
Deadline January 14, 2012
Student must have 3.0 GPA & enroll
in an ABET accredited
engineering program. http://www.tspe.org/Education/Scholarships
/Scholarship
ApplicationandI
nstructions
/tabid/57/Default.aspx |
Will you need a loan to attend college? If so, think federal aid/FAFSA first. Federal student loans usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment terms and options than private student loans. This fact sheet lists all types of federal student loans including explanations and award limits.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students
/attachments/siteresources/factsheet_LoanProgram.pdf |
Mabank Lion’s Club
$500
Due April 2, 2012
Due to Mrs. Stegman
Student must complete a short essay.
Click Here for Application |
North Texas Mensa Scholarship Program
Various Awards
Deadline January 15, 2012
For the general awards, the applicant
need not be a member of Mensa.
http://mensafoundation.org/Sites
/foundation/NavigationMenu
/Scholarships/USprocess/USProcess.htm |
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Mabank Garden Club
Due April 13, 2012, to Mrs. Stegman
Student must be an A to C+ scholar & complete an essay. Letters of recommendation are not required but may helpful.
Click Here for Application |
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Various Awards
Deadline January, 27, 2012
4 types of scholarships – Scholars,
Asian-Pacific heritage,
African American or Black Caribbean heritage,
or Hispanic/Latino heritage
http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ |
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Kiwanis Club of Cedar Creek Lake
Due April 15, 2012, to Mrs. Stegman
Student must complete a short essay.
Click Here for Application |
Texas Student Housing Authority
Last year over $500,000 awarded
Deadline January 31, 2012
Students accepted to colleges in Austin,
College Station, or Denton, Texas,
that have not signed off-campus housing leases.
http://www.texasstudenthousing.ne
t/appcurrentHS.pdf |
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KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Various Awards
Deadline February 8, 2012
Student must have financial need &
an entrepreneurial spirit.
http://www.kfcscholars.org/
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*Best Buy
Award totals up to $1.2 million
Deadline February 15, 2012
Available for students in grades 9‐12 who
have solid grades & are involved in
community service or work programs. Apply
online at
http://bestbuy‐communityrelations.com/ |
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AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary
Department of Texas Scholarship,
Buckner Blvd.
Local Scholarship$1,000
Received by February 20, 2012
Student need not be a child of a
Veteran or member of the Auxiliary. Winner will be
determined by 40% need, 40% scholarship, 20% aim.
Please see counselors for application
since none is available online. |
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Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program
$1,000
Deadline June 15, 2012
Student must be a junior or senior or
college student & must submit an essay online.
http://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm |
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