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Paying for College can be Overwhelming!

  • Click on the presentation links below to learn about resources available to help with preparing for life after high school.  Including information about how to search for colleges, write admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!

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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, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email edodd@yisd.net.

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Scholarships for Elementary Students

  • Dear YISD Parents,

    Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school.  While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age.  It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!

    Visit these websites to learn more:

         - FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13

         - MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students

         - Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students

         - Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children

         - JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students

    If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!

ES-Currently Available Scholarships:

  • Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship due DEC 5

Scholarships for Middle School Students

  • Dear YISD Parents & Students,

    Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school.  While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age.  It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!

    Visit these websites to learn more:

         - FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13

         - MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students

         - Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students

         - Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children

    If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!

     

MS-Currently Available Scholarships:

  • Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship due DEC 5

Scholarships for High School Students

  • Dear YISD Parents & Students,

    Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well.  Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!

    See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:

Scholarship Alert! November 2023

  • BigFuture Scholarships due MONTHLY

  • Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY (next NOV 30th)

  • 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH

  • Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY

  • Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month

  • Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month

  • Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY

  • Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders due NOV 30

  • Ben Bonner Memorial Scholarship due NOV 30

  • Breake It Down Scholarship due NOV 30

  • Bulchand and Laxmi Motwani Memorial Scholarship due NOV 30

  • Certified Bestie Scholarship due NOV 30

  • 2023 Copyright in the Cyberspace Scholarship due NOV 30

  • Driver Education Initiative Award due NOV 30

  • National Honor Society Scholarship due NOV 30

Scholarship Alert! December 2023

  • BigFuture Scholarships due MONTHLY

  • Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY (next SEP 30th)

  • 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH

  • Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY

  • Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of every Month

  • Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month

  • Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY

  • Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY

  • Opportunity Scholarships-Strengthen Your College List due MONTHLY

  • Shining Stars Scholarship due MONTHLY

  • Abu Omar Halal Scholarship due DEC 1

  • Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers due DEC 1

  • Be Bold No-Essay Scholarship due DEC 1

  • Dell Scholarship due DEC 1

  • FutureDesigner Scholarship due DEC 1

Scholarship Alert! January 2024

  • Sallie Mae Scholarship due MONTHLY (next OCT 31st)

  • 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship due MONTH

  • Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship due MONTHLY

  • Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship DEADLINE 1st of the Month

  • Innovation in Education Scholarship due by 20th each Month

  • Humanity Rising Service Scholarship AWARDED QUARTERLY

Questions?

  • 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!