Paying for College can be Overwhelming!
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Watch the presentations below to learn about the various resources available to help with preparing for college, a career or if you plan to go to the military. Additional resources are provided on searching for colleges, writing admissions and scholarship essays, and most importantly - preparing how to pay for your college expenses.
Presentation in ENGLISH
Paying for College Can Be Overwhelming!
Presentación en ESPAÑOL
¡Pagar la universidad es estresante!
Use the Resource Guide below for links to useful websites on comparing colleges, tuition costs, scholarship and financial aid information:
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The following scholarship opportunities and providers have been vetted and approved. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research, you should not have to pay for this type of information. If you would like us to double check a resource for you, send an email to Elizabeth Dodd, Coordinator of Ysleta Scholarships at edodd@yisd.net.
Scholarship Tips
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See this scholaship CHECKLIST & TO-DO list to help you get organized:
Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
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See these 10 steps to submit your best scholarship applications:
Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
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Here are some tips to help with your Admissions, Scholarships and Extrance exam essays:
*Source: Texas OnCource
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Raise.Me Micro-scholarships
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Additional Scholarship Resources
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The following websites can be used to find additional scholarship opportunities:
Scholarship Alert! June 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. -
CIA - Undergraduate Scholarship Program DUE JUN 18
Minimum Qualifications
- 18 years of age by date of application to the scholarship program
- Financial need as demonstrated by the gross annual household income ceiling up to $120,000
- If the applicant has not been listed as a dependent for the previous tax year, the gross annual household income ceiling is $50,000 or less
- 1000 SAT; or 21 ACT score for high school students, if available.
- Acceptance at a 4-year college/university; or pursuing undergraduate degree as a full-time student and enrolled in or planning to take at least 12 credits per semester
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale for high school and/or college
- Availability to work at least one 90-day summer tour prior to graduation and willingness to work at CIA full time after graduation
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
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Feldco College Scholarships DUE JUN 18
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Feldco Windows, Siding & Doors Scholarship, you must be:
- A legal U.S. resident
- Currently enrolled in a college/university or will be enrolled in a college/university in 2021
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Big Sun Scholarship DUE JUN 19
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in or the capacity in which they participate. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Please remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are attending.
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3LAU "Everything" Scholarship DUE JUN 20
"Being genuine is underrated" - 3LAU
We all have goals and dreams, but it takes a special system of motivation and support to chase them every day and to work towards being the best versions of ourselves. It can be our families, friends, loved ones, creative talents, academic pursuits, and artistic passions. We all have something that drives us.
Who or what is your everything?
The 3LAU "Everything" Scholarship is open to any high school or undergraduate student who has big dreams and a passion for life and expressing themselves.
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U.S. Bank Student Scholarship DUE JUN 25
Get rewarded for learning about important topics like managing student loans and creating a budget. Complete our complimentary, short online lessons for a chance to win up to $20,000 in scholarships* toward your education.
The more you learn, the more you could win.
- Register and complete 6+ lessons – enter to win up to $5,000
- Register and complete 12+ lessons – enter to win up to $20,000
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Ysleta Retired School Employees Association Allen & Patsy Reeves Scholarship DUE JUN 30
Application Qualifications:
1) Graduate of a high school in the Ysleta or Socorro ISD or currently an employee in the Ysleta or Socorro ISD
2) Currently a Junior or Senior at UTEP with 60 or more credit hours
3) Currently pursuing a college Teacher Certification degree or Alternative Education Certification
Scholarship Alert! July 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.
Scholarship Alert! August 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.
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!
