Paying for College can be Overwhelming!
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Learn about resources available to help with preparing for life after high school. Resources are provided on searching for colleges, writing admissions and scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for your college expenses.
Presentation ENGLISH: Paying for College Can Be Overwhelming! ESPAÑOL: ¡Pagar la universidad es estresante!
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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research. You should not have to pay for this type of information. Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, Guidance & Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0505 or via email edodd@yisd.net.
Scholarship Tips
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Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
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Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
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*Source: Texas OnCource
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Raise.Me Micro-Scholarships
Scholarships available to all high school students as early as 9TH GRADEEarn scholarships for: class grades, school clubs or sports plus much more!
INFORMATION: Raise.me at Ysleta I.S.D.
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Scholarship Alert! January 2022
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Anti-Bullying Leadership Challenge AWARDED QUARTERLY
YOU can help Stand for the Silent and Humanity Rising reach more students and spread the movement by participating in this fundraising initiative. Once you have an anti-bullying service story, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service. To check out samples of other students’ videos, visit our Service Story page.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Opportunity Scholarships-Explore Scholarships due MONTHLY
Open Through February
Your juniors can find scholarships and other aid to help them pay for college for a chance at $500. -
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of the Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com -
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers (Seniors) due JAN 5 & 21
The Charles Butt Scholarship is exclusively for students committed to a teaching career in a school that serves a majority of economically disadvantaged students or in a shortage subject (in a school where more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or as a math, science, bilingual, or special education teacher) in the Texas public school system.
Texas A&M University- Special Education program January 5, 2022 Our Lady of the Lake University - Residency program January 21, 2022 University of North Texas-Dallas January 21, 2022 -
Blaze Your Own Trail Scholarship due JAN 14
ELIGIBILITY AND RULES
- One time $1,000 scholarship which can be paid towards tuition, books, computers, room and board, or any education related expense.
- Must be 17 or older.
- Must be a current high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student.
- Must be accepted to an accredited college or university within the United States. International students are welcome to apply.
- You must attend college / university at some point within the 2022 school year. While the winner is selected during the spring semester, those who will not start their programs until the fall semester are eligible to apply.
- Must submit the application by the deadline: Midnight Eastern Time on January 14, 2022. The winner will be announced on our website on February 25, 2022.
- Only 1 submission per candidate will be considered.
- The contest winner agrees to allow TrailHeads to publish or print his/her name.
- The scholarship award money will be presented in February for winners currently attending college (i.e. undergrad & grad students). The award will be presented in June for those whose programs will begin in the fall (i.e. high school seniors & first year grad students).
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G2 Overachievers Grant (HS) due JAN 15
The 2021 $100,000 G2 Overachievers Grant will be awarded by Pilot Pen to one exceptional individual who goes beyond their everyday jobs and responsibilities to give back to their community and improve the lives of others. Entrants will need to submit 1,000 to 2,500 handwritten words expressing how they or someone they know is overachieving in this way.
Submissions for the 2021 G2 Overachievers Grant will be:
$100,000 G2 Overachievers Grant: July 15,2021 – January 15,2022
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Hunnicutt Law Group Scholarship due JAN 15
HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP?
To apply for the scholarship, submit an essay of no more than 500 words that answers the question:
What has made you pursue a career in the law?
In addition to your essay, you must submit proof of enrollment or intent to enroll in an accredited undergraduate program, or law school for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year.
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Mensa Foundation Scholarship due JAN 15
Various scholarships are available through the foundation.
Rules and Guidelines
- Only one application is allowed per student in this scholarship competition.
- Applicants must intend to enroll in an accredited educational institution for the 2022 - 2023 academic year.
- Applicants must complete all required information on the entry form.
- Essays must be the applicants' original work and no more than 550 words in length.
- Essays may be entered via cut/paste on our scholarship application form on this website. Essays will be truncated to the limit specified.
- Essay submissions are stored and reviewed as "plain text" without additional markup. Please make note of this when crafting your essay.
- Applicants' names, addresses, and other identifying information MUST NOT be included in their essays.
- By submitting the form electronically via our website, applicants provide their digital signature certifying that their information and essays are their own work and that they have read these rules and guidelines. Please contact Director@mensafoundation.org if you are unsure of the status of your application.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 11:59 p.m., CST (Central Standard Time) or 05:59, GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), on January 15, 2022.
Fill out the application form to determine which you are eligible for:
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National Washington Crossing Scholarship due JAN 15
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the annual National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards for students completing twelfth grade (or final high school year) in 2022 who are planning careers in government service. Scholarship applicants must be citizens of the United States.
Scholarship Alert! February 2022
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Anti-Bullying Leadership Challenge AWARDED QUARTERLY
YOU can help Stand for the Silent and Humanity Rising reach more students and spread the movement by participating in this fundraising initiative. Once you have an anti-bullying service story, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service. To check out samples of other students’ videos, visit our Service Story page.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
Applications are due on the first of every month.
Scholarship winners will be notified on the 15th of every month via our website and social media outlets. Other scholarship winners will be awarded during our college book tour (upcoming dates will be provided in the near future). All scholarship checks will be sent within 3-5 business days after public announcement of the scholarship winner and student has submitted all documentation to claim award. -
Opportunity Scholarships-Explore Scholarships due MONTHLY
Open Through February
Your juniors can find scholarships and other aid to help them pay for college for a chance at $500. -
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers (Seniors) due FEB 4 & 17
The Charles Butt Scholarship is exclusively for students committed to a teaching career in a school that serves a majority of economically disadvantaged students or in a shortage subject (in a school where more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or as a math, science, bilingual, or special education teacher) in the Texas public school system.
University of Houston Main Campus February 4, 2022 Trinity University February 7, 2022 University of Texas at Austin - UTeach Natural Sciences February 17, 2022 University of Texas at Austin - College of Education February 4, 2022 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - STEP UP February 17, 2022
Scholarship Alert! March 2021
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Anti-Bullying Leadership Challenge AWARDED QUARTERLY
YOU can help Stand for the Silent and Humanity Rising reach more students and spread the movement by participating in this fundraising initiative. Once you have an anti-bullying service story, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service. To check out samples of other students’ videos, visit our Service Story page.
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Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
ELIGIBILITY:
- to qualify, create and upload a 60-second video to share your service story
- once you have a service story to share, create and upload a 60-second video, and share it with us. This can just be you talking, or you can get creative and share pictures of your service
* there are no minimum hours required and no specific activity that is more or less compelling in the eyes of our judges. We’re looking for service that was impactful and meaningful to you and those who benefitted from your volunteerism or innovative service project. A good rule of thumb is at least ten (10) hours of overall engagement. -
Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY
Who can apply? Open to high school, college, and graduate school students of all years. Must be currently enrolled full time (in high school or at an accredited university) or planning on enrolling within 24 months.
Deadline: Quarterly (last day of the month in March, June, September & December!).
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Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month
Who Can Apply?• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
• College students (to assist with education-related expenses such as books, fees, advanced degree applications)Application Criteria1. Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
2. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
3. All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
Applications are due on the first of every month.
Scholarship winners will be notified on the 15th of every month via our website and social media outlets. Other scholarship winners will be awarded during our college book tour (upcoming dates will be provided in the near future). All scholarship checks will be sent within 3-5 business days after public announcement of the scholarship winner and student has submitted all documentation to claim award. -
Opportunity Scholarships-Explore Scholarships due MONTHLY
Your juniors can find scholarships and other aid to help them pay for college for a chance at $500.
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Opportunity Scholarships-Strengthen Your College List due MONTHLY
Open Through October
Students who update their lists on BigFuture™ to include at least one safety, two match, and three reach colleges will earn a chance at a $500 scholarship. -
Shining Stars Scholarship due MONTHLY
For a chance to win this month’s $1,000 Shining Stars Scholarship:STEP 1: Follow @AscentFunding and “Like” this Instagram post.STEP 2: Read this blog for tips on how to study and ace this semester.
STEP 3: Leave a comment on the Instagram post sharing which tip from the blog you plan to use this semester while studying and why. Be sure to end your comment with #AscentSponsored.STEP 4: Complete the contact form then "Submit" your entry.
Questions?
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Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
High School Counselors: click here.
Go Center Specialists: click here.
Good luck!
