Scholarships

Deadline

Scholarship

Who is Eligible

Additional Info

All scholarships in counseling office are available in the scholarship file cabinet for students to pick up. If you take the last copy in the file, please inform the front desk at the counseling area!!

Applicants may apply as necessary

Central Texas Branch of the American Public Works Association

Any senior student who is not an active member of the Central Texas Branch of APWA Scholarship committee or a family members

$500

Not listed yet

Austin Business Travel Association

Seniors, currently registered and attending classes in the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area, including students in public schools, "home-schooled" students and students attending private educational institutions. Students must be planning to further their education or professional enrichment by enrolling in an accredited college or university, a community college, a professional, technical or vocational institute or school. Continuing education does not have to be travel industry-related.

Educational & Professional Achievement Scholarship for 2010

 

http://www.austinbta.org/index.cfm?scid=1012

Dec 31

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year fall 2010 at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute.

Opens Oct 31 this scholarship is ONLY available online

www.NFIB.com/YEA

Jan 15

Texas Engineering Foundation

US citizen, 3.0 GPR or higher, scored at least a 600 in math, 550 in critical reading and 500 in writing on SAT or 29 in math and 25 in English on ACT, & enrolled in an Texas University with ABET engineering program. Visit http://www.abet.org/accrediteac.asp to obtain a complete listing.

Additional specific requirements based on local area. For info students must contact local coordinator. Local coordinator can be found at www.tspe.org

Jan 15

Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs

Ages 16-20 yr old students who are active in volunteerism, leadership, interanation awareness and dedicated to advancing the status of women world wide.

$ 1000-$3000

Jan 15

Mensa Foundation

Any senior who can provide proof of enrollment to post secondary education for 2010-2011

500 word essay

http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships

Jan 22

YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Everyone is encouraged to apply. The student does not have to be a member of LULAC Youth or Hispanic in order to apply or be selected, although the focus is on the Hispanic community. 

**Spaces are limited, therefore please encourage students to apply as soon as possible

Jan 31

Central Texas Branch of the American Public Works Association

Any senior student who is not an active member of the Central Texas Branch of APWA Scholarship committee or a family members

$1000 a year

Feb 1

Time Warner Cable Rising Hero Award

Senior who has lived in community for the last 12 months and has contributed to community in 2009. Empolyees of time Warner Cable and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.

2- $500 grant to nonprofit organization of your choice

$2500 in production and airtime allocated a space available basis to run a public service announcement for the nonprofit organization of your choice.

Feb 1

Texas Caucus of Black School Board Members

Must be African American, have a 3.0 GPA, graduating from TX public school in 2010

$1,000

Feb 10

KFC

High school seniors w/ 2.75 GPA or higher, enrolling in a public, or in state college by 9/30/10, & US citizen or permanent resident

www.kfcscholars.org

opens up Dec 1st!

$20,000

Feb 15

National Co-op Scholarship

3.5 GPA, accepted and attending one of the 8 universities listed.

www.co-op.edu

500 word essay

$6,000

Feb 15

2010 HSC Scholarship Program

Senior student must reside in one of the following seven Central Texas counties: Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis or Williamson . Must hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, be of Hispanic origin (mixed heritage and/or biracial students are eligible), must be a United States Citizen or a legal permanent resident with permanent resident card or current passport stamped I-551. If selected, the applicant must attend the 2010 HSC Scholar Leadership Conference slated for June 23 - June 25 in Austin, TX

http://hispanicscholar.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=99&Itemid=177

available on line only

Feb 22

Fay T Barnes Scholarship

Seniors who have an overall “B” average, good citizenship and character, community service, financial need is considered and must attend college in the State of Texas

Applications are due to Mrs. Kidwell by Feb 22nd. Committee will meet and decide which 4 students will get to submit. Final submission of the elected 4 students is done in March.

Feb 28

The National Exchange Club’s ACE Scholorship

Senior, with extracurricular activities and community service, and who have overcome a major obstacle

Mar 1

PEC (Pedernales Electric Company)

Senior students- if your parents or legal guardians are PEC members, you are eligible to apply

www.pec.coop

Mar 1

Catholic Life Insurance

Seniors entering 4yr, 2yr or trade school for 2010

Students must be a catholic life insurance member , 3.0 GPA, active volunteer, leadership skills

35-$1,000

March 1

National Academy of Engineering

Students in grades 3-12 can compete for cash prizes

http://www.engineergirl.org/CMS/Contest.aspx

March 2

The Newspaper in Education Dept of Austin American Statesman

High school juniors and seniors who live in Austin American statesman home subscription area. Parents must not work for AAS or AMD or 3M

Scholarship topic: should young people be allowed on social networking websites? After researching your topic, take a stand and create an editorial cartoon about your opinion. Applications available only online.

http://nieonline.com/austin/downloads/2010_EIW_Writable_Entry_Form.pdf

Rules and regulations are on below website.

http://nieonline.com/austin/downloads/2010EIW_Web_details.pdf

March 2

The Newspaper in Education Dept of Austin American Statesman

High school juniors and seniors who live in Austin American statesman home subscription area. Parents must not work for AAS or AMD or 3M

Scholarship topic: should young people be allowed on social networking websites? After researching your topic, take a stand and create an editorial about your opinion. applications available online

http://nieonline.com/austin/downloads/2010_EIW_Writable_Entry_Form.pdf

Rules and regulations are on below website.

http://nieonline.com/austin/downloads/2010EIW_Web_details.pdf

March 12

St. David’s Foundation Community Fund

Senior in Travis, Williamson or Hays counties, who have been accepted into an accredited college or univ to purse a degree in health care. Must be a US citizen

Applicants must be available for an in person interview the week of May 10th if selected as a finalist

March 20

Anthem Essay Contest

17th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novelette, Anthem

For 8th, 9th and 10th Graders

FIRST PRIZE: $2,000
5 SECOND PRIZES: $500
10 THIRD PRIZES: $200
45 FINALISTS: $50
175 SEMIFINALISTS: $30

 

http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_anthem

 

only available online

March 26

Claudia Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Students who attended Pond Springs elementary for at least one 1yr

March 26

Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarship

Students actively enrolled in CTE throughout their high school career, at least 3 credits in two or more CTE courses

10- $1,000

April 2

CDC Disease Detective Camp for High School Students

The camp is open to upcoming high school juniors and seniors who will be 16 years old by the first day of camp. Students interested in working in a team environment with other motivated students are encouraged to apply!

http://www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm

How do I apply?

To be considered for a slot in the 2010 camps, download and complete the 2010 application (available December 2009). Complete the application and mail or fax to the address indicated on the application. The CDC Disease Detective Camp is highly competitive, with over 500 applications submitted for 2009. Only completed applications will be considered.

April 9

Hold that Stitch Essay Contest

Any student in knit club or any student in apparel or student who has taken apparel or personal family development

1-Grand prize $1000 cash

1-First place $500 cash

7- 2nd place $100

15- runners up= knitting books and accessories ($50 dollar value)

You will need to get your knitting or apparel teacher to sign your application

April 25

The Fountainhead

25th Annual Essay Contest on Ayn Rand's Novel The Fountainhead

For 11th and 12th Graders

FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
5 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
10 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
45 FINALISTS: $100
175 SEMIFINALISTS: $50

 

http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_tf

 

only available online

May 1

St. Davids Neal Kocurek Scholarship

Senior in Travis, Hays, or Williamson county, attending an accrediting TX higher education college or university in a health care profession.

Range from $2000-$6000

www.StDavidsFoundation.org

Sept 17

Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest

Entrant must be in 12th grade or college/university at the time of entry. Graduate students and part-time students are eligible.

FIRST PRIZE: $10,000
3 SECOND PRIZES: $2,000
5 THIRD PRIZES: $1,000
20 FINALISTS: $100
20 SEMIFINALISTS: $50

http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_contests_atlas

only available online