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! November 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. -
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.
Scholarship Alert! December 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. -
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship (Ages 5 to 25) due DEC 5
The scholarship awardees comprise a wide variety of students, ages 5 to 25, who are recognized at the national level and hail from across the country. A program that recognizes students who are driving awareness and mobilizing youth to be catalysts for innovative models that provide solutions to eliminate hunger in the U.S. Scholarship winners receive a $5,000 scholarship and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity. The scholarship is named for the Foundation's founder and former president, Steve Brady, who was an unstoppable champion in the fight to end hunger. The annual application period is October 5-December 5.
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Abbvie Immunology Scholarship (Seniors) due DEC 7
It is not necessary for applicants to have taken, currently take, or intend to take in the future any medicine or product marketed by AbbVie; this will not be a consideration in the recipient-selection process. Applicants to the AbbVie Immunology Scholarship must be:
- A US citizen or a legal and permanent resident of the US
- Diagnosed with AS, CD, HS, JIA, Ps, PsA, RA, UC, or UV by a healthcare professional. (If the applicant has been diagnosed with more than one of these inflammatory diseases, the applicant should choose the most relevant inflammatory disease for this application.)
- Enrolling in full-time undergraduate or graduate study at an accredited United States (US) two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants must have completed high school or obtained a General Education Development (GED) certificate before the end of June 2022.
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Educating America Scholarship Program (Seniors) due DEC 7
Applicants to the Educating America Scholarship Program must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be U.S. residents
- Be high school seniors or graduates of a U.S. high school.
- Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
- Be pursuing a degree in the STEM, Nursing, Economics or Trade Fields.
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Scholarship Alert! January 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. -
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 -
Terry Foundation Scholarship @ UTA (Seniors) due JAN 5
The Terry Scholarship program is for incoming freshman students. Through this program, taking into account other scholarships and grants, the Terry Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition, fees, books, and on-campus living expenses. It also provides an opportunity for an additional stipend to support study abroad.
- Have demonstrated participation and leadership in community, work, school, or other organizations.
- Have strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades and SAT/ACT scores:
- SAT/ACT scores will not be required for the 2022-2023 application cycle.
- Submitting SAT/ACT scores may help your holistic application review.
- Be able to demonstrate financial need (subject to case-by-case review).
- Be a graduate of a Texas high school or Texas home-school
- Apply for admission to UTA as a full-time student for 2022-2023. We recommend that you apply for the University prior to January 10th. This date is a target date so that you will be admitted before applications are reviewed. Anyone not admitted to the University by the time applications are reviewed cannot be considered.
- Complete the Free Application for FAFSA (Federal Student Aid) eligibility for need based aid is not a requirement to receive the scholarship.
- Be willing to live on campus in the designated Terry Scholars residence hall for at least the first year.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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Terry Foundation Scholarship @ UT Dallas (Seniors) due JAN 5
If you are interested in applying for Terry Foundation Traditional Scholarships at UT Dallas, please review the qualifications below. (See Brochure)
- Graduating senior of a Texas high school or home school
- Acceptance to The University of Texas at Dallas (fall only)
- Demonstrate a strong record of academic achievement
- Exhibit a notable record of leadership and volunteerism
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) review – eligibility for need-based aid is not a requirement to receive the scholarship
- Net annual family income - $100,000 and below (subject to a case-by-case review)
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Texas resident
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Terry Foundation Scholarship @ Texas Tech (Seniors) due JAN 7
To be considered for the Terry Scholars Program, students must:
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- Show a strong record of leadership in school and community
- Show financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Show strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores
- Be a 2022 graduate from a Texas high school or Texas home-school
- Be admitted to Texas Tech University as a full-time student for 2022-2023
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
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Terry Foundation Scholarship @ UNT (Seniors) due JAN 14
To be considered for the Terry Scholarship as an incoming freshman, you must:
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- be a Texas resident.
- have a record of leadership in school and community.
- demonstrate strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades.
- hold a minimum GPA of 3.5.
- demonstrate financial need AND complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- be admitted to UNT as a full-time student in the fall semester of the year awarded.
- reside on campus for the first year at UNT in the Terry Scholar wing of Rawlins Hall and participate in the Terry freshman discovery seminar Honors 1500, which satisfies the University's "Discovery" component of the Core Requirements.
- be a graduate from a Texas high school, or be homeschooled while residing in the state of Texas and receive a Texas high school diploma or equivalent.
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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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Terry Foundation Scholarship @ Texas Woman's University (Seniors) due JAN 18
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- A record of leadership in school and/or community
- Strong academic abilities
- Grades – Minimum 3.0
- Demonstrate financial need
- Will graduate from a Texas high school or home-school program in Texas
- Acceptance to TWU as a full-time entering freshmen for the fall semester
- Standardized test scores will not be required for the fall 2022 application
Questions?
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Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
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Good luck!
