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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Additional Scholarship Resources
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The following websites can be used to find additional scholarship opportunities:
Scholarship Alert! January 2020
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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. -
CSPAN Student Cam Competition DEADLINE JAN 20
StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation.
This year students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021."
With cash prizes totaling $100,000 each year, C-SPAN awards prizes to the top 150 student documentaries, and over 50 teacher advisers. Since 2004, C-SPAN has awarded over $1 million dollars in cash prizes to past-winning students and teachers. -
Live Mas Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 20
Eligibility
All applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the 2021 Live Más Scholarship Program:
- Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period located in the United States or D.C.
- If an applicant is a minor in his/her/their state of residence, they must receive parental consent from his/her/their parent/legal guardian to apply.
- Applicant must be on-track to apply for or enrolled in an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (including accredited two-and four-year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools).
- Applicant must be willing to work with the Taco Bell Foundation’s Scholarship Management Company throughout the application and award process.
- Employees of Taco Bell Foundation, Inc., Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. and its parent, subsidiaries of its parent, franchisees, licensees, and the advertising and promotion agencies involved with this Program are not eligible to apply or receive a scholarship through this version of the program.
- Taco Bell restaurant employees can apply to the Live Más Scholarship for Restaurant Employees Program.
- Has not previously received a Live Más Scholarship.
- Prior Live Más Scholarship winners may apply to the Live Más Scholarship Renewal Program.
See Terms & Conditions for complete eligibility requirements.
- Applicant is a legal resident of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) who is at least 16 years of age and no older than 26 years of age as of the last day of the Program Period located in the United States or D.C.
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Beta Club Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 21
2020-2021 Scholarship Application12th grade Senior Beta members are eligible to apply for a National Beta Scholarship.
Selection of National Beta Scholarship winners is based on a number of factors, with an emphasis on academic excellence, demonstrated leadership, commendable character, school and community service, as well as participation in National Beta Club activities.
Improvements have been made to the 2020-2021 National Beta Scholarship Application. Given disruptions in testing caused by COVID-19, ACT/SAT scores will not be required by applicants. We hope this adjustment allows all students the opportunity to apply regardless of their ability to take the SAT and/or ACT.
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Homer Fund Orange Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 22
Minimum qualifications for the Orange Scholars Scholarship Program are:
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Applicant must be the dependent of a full- or part-time hourly associate of The Home Depot and its subsidiaries, The Home Depot Canada or The Home Depot Mexico, at the time of application.
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Applicant must be a current high school senior, or a current college freshman, sophomore or junior planning to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student in the fall of 2021
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Applicant must attend an accredited, non-profit two-or four-year college/university
- For-profit colleges/universities are not eligible for this scholarship
- For-profit colleges/universities are not eligible for this scholarship
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Applicant's parent/legal guardian must be a Home Depot associate for at least one year as of November 1, 2019 and must be a Home Depot associate at the time the scholarship is awarded
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U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation Grants DEADLINE JAN 22
Each year, the U.S. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation grants $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at accredited post-secondary colleges, universities or vocational schools. The number of grants awarded annually is at the discretion of the Foundation and must be used for educational expenses in the first year of full-time study. Checks awarded will be made out in the name of the recipient and the educational institution of the recipient’s choice.
The Scholarship program for 2020-2021 is now open. For questions regarding the Scholarship Program, please contact the Chairman or Contact from your State listed on the website or Sheri Menendez via email at scholarship@usjcisenate.org
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Making for Good Challenge DEADLINE JAN 28
The competition is open to all legal U.S. residents who are students enrolled in 9th - 12th grade at a public, private, parochial, or home school located in one of the fifty United States or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must work in teams of 2 – 4 to design a product solution that will help solve an environmental or societal problem in your home, school, community, or global population.
Then, create a product design blueprint and submit a 60 – 90 second video discussing the problem, how your product can help solve it, and your team’s process using the 6-step engineering design process:
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, and Improve!
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PGA Works Golf Management Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 28
Applicants to the PGA WORKS Golf Management University Scholarship Program must be:
- High school seniors or graduates or current postsecondary undergraduates. An intentional focus is placed on engaging a diverse demographic of participants, but all are welcome to apply.
- Plan to enroll in fulltime undergraduate study at one of the 18 accredited PGA Golf Management Universities pursuing a PGA Golf Management degree for the entire 2021-2022 academic year, with the intent to pursue PGA of America Membership
Eligible individuals exclude persons or family members of the PGA of America National Board, staff, or scholarship selection committee.
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Bank of America Leadership Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 29
To become a Student Leader, you must:
- Currently be a junior or senior in high school
- Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week*
- Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2021
- Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 12 - July 17, 2021) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)*
- Be a student in good standing at your school
- Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator. Contact your recommender as soon as possible to provide them with the requirements listed at the end of the application. You will need to upload the letter no later than January 31, 2021.
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Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 30
Who may apply: You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
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2021 Ag Day Essay Contest DEADLINE JAN 31
Official Topic:
Food Brings Everyone to the Table. How is agriculture essential to bringing food to the table?
Section II – Qualifications for Contestants
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The contest is open to students in grades 9 through 12 in the 2020-2021 school year. Contestants must be a U.S. citizen and attending school in the U.S. Contestants must meet all requirements to compete.
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Contestants are eligible for only one written essay entry during any given year.
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Contestants are eligible for only one video essay entry during any given year.
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2021 Union Plus® Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
Eligibility criteria:
- Current and retired members of unions participating in any Union Plus program, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. Grandchildren are not eligible unless a legal dependent (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2021.
- Members of participating unions from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada are eligible.
- The applicant must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Awards must be used for the 2021 - 2022 school year.
- Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.
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The Good Law Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant is currently enrolled or about to attend an accredited community college or university at either the undergraduate or graduate level within the United States
- High School students who will be enrolled in a college or university before the scholarship deadline are also eligible to apply
- Academic achievement as reflected by a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
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InspirASIAN Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements:
- Full-time graduating high school seniors in good academic standing (minimum unweighted cumulative GPA 3.40 on 4-point scale), of any ethnic or cultural background, who plan to attend an accredited college or university (2-year and 4-year) in Fall 2021.
- Citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
- Residents of one of the following states where we currently have participating InspirASIAN chapters: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
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Rove Pest Control Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
REQUIREMENTS:
The scholarship is judged primarily on academic achievement, but financial need may also be considered.
The scholarship application must be submitted, in full, by January 31, 2021. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications for the scholarship can be submitted by any high school senior or high school graduate nationwide in United States of America.
Applicant must be accepted to a college and enrolled in courses full time.
Special consideration will be given to those whom are pursuing entomology or a related field.
A student aid report showing household income status will be required to be mailed in by finalists upon notification.
Must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0. A transcript must be attached with counselor or school representative signature for application to be considered.
An unopened copy of transcripts, sent from the applicant’s high school will be required from finalists before award is presented.
This scholarship is a one-time award worth $500.
Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and/or resumes to substantiate their application.
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Willful Worker Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a two to five year post-secondary institution for the 2021 Spring semester.
Employees of Mitchell Greenberg Attorney at Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
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YEF - Hunt Scholarship DEADLINE JAN 31
REQUIREMENTS:
- attended Ysleta HS for at least two years
- graduating Ysleta HS Class of 2021
- HS GPA must be between 80 to 89
- enroll at El Paso Community College (EPCC) in the Fall 2021 semester
- completed online application
Scholarship Alert! February 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 FEB 1
Who Can Apply?
• High school students (to assist families with education-related expenses such as school fees, school supplies, uniforms, college application fees)
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McDonald's HACER National Scholarship DEADLINE FEB 3
Your generation is making a difference in the world, and McDonald's is looking to help students of Hispanic descent be part of that change. McDonald's is offering $100,000 in scholarships to high school seniors of Hispanic descent and showcase academic achievements, leadership, community involvement, financial need, and more!
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Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarships DEADLINE FEB 28
Available only to Ysleta ISD - Class of 2021 Seniors
Apply to one or ALL of the following categories if you plan to attend a four-year accredited college/university:
A. Overcoming Life Challenges Scholarship
- describe how you have persevered despite having to overcome difficult situationsB. Community Service Scholarship
- describe your passion for volunteering and how you have impacted the communityC. Academic Scholarship
- 90 GPA or higher
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.
Questions?
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Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
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Good luck!