2021-2022 Scholarship Opportunities for Alief ISD Students

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1	Scholarship	Deadline	Award	Eligibility	Grade	How to Apply

2	Abbott & Fenner Scholarship Program***	6/12/22	$1,000	Write an essay between 500 and 1000 words on the following topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals include your major, why you selected it and how this major will help you achieve your goals. Must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com	11-12	http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
5	Agents of Grace Scholarship	6/15/22	$1,000	3.0 PGA or higher, live in texas, be involved in Extra Curricular activities	12	https://www.agentsofgracetx.org/
19	Bryce Thompson Scholarship		$100,000	If you are a student (rising senior, college, or graduate) or have student debt, Bryce and the IAMS Foundation want to invest in you and your journey. Bryce is offering 10 people the opportunity to win $100,000 ($10,000 each) to help them pay for their school fees or pay off student debt.	12	https://myscholly.com/finfreedom/?irclickid=yJrTbW0dlxyLWKiwUx0Mo3bzUkBS-sQwUxk6xU0&irgwc=1
21	"Cappex" Scholarship - Unique Cappex Scholarships	Varies	$1,000	Create a Cappex profile, if you don’t already have one. One profile makes you eligible to apply for many different scholarships. See website for details.	10-12	http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/
23	Chegg	Varies	Varies	This is an on-line resource for finding additional scholarships.	9-12	http://www.chegg.com/scholarships
24	Chairish Scholarship	January 1st and June 30th	$2,500	* Minimum 2.0/4.0 cumulative GPA.* Open to graduating high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students.* Must be enrolled or planning to enroll at an accredited two-year, four-year, or technical/vocational college or university in the United States.	12	https://www.chairish.com/pages/scholarship
28	Cirkledin Scholarship	various	$2,500	NO essay, No minimum GPA	9-12	https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/?src=092117TX
29	College Board Scholarship	Monthly winners	$40,000	Building college list, practice for SAT through Khan Academy, Improve your score, complete FAFSA, and apply to colleges	12	https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
32	Dependents' Educational Assistance Program	varies	varies	One of the descriptions listed below must be true: The Veteran or service member is permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability, or The Veteran or service member died while on active duty or as a result of a service-connected disability, or The Veteran or service member is missing in action or was captured in the line of duty by a hostile force, or The Veteran or service member was forcibly detained (held) or interned in the line of duty by a foreign entity, or The Veteran or service member is in the hospital or getting outpatient treatment for a service-connected permanent and total disability and is likely to be discharged for that disability (effective December 23, 2006)	12	https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/dependents-education-assistance/
38	Economic Inclusion Scholarship	5/11/2022	$1,500	2.5 GPA, Minority or female, Engineering, math, science, technology or trade school	12	https://www.namcsc.org/economic-inclusion-scholarship
39	Fast Web	Varies	Varies	This is an on-line resource for finding additional scholarships.	9-12	http://www.fastweb.com/
41	FutureSmart SCholarship Contest	May 6,2022	$2,000-$5,000	Complete modules and submit essay	9-12	https://futuresmart.massmutual.com/en/scholarship/#gravity-form
42	Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship	varies	varies	If your parent died in the line of duty on or after September 11, 2001 while serving in one of the Armed Forces, or was a member of the Selected Reserve who died from a service-connected disability, you may qualify for this benefit.	12	https://www.va.gov/education/survivor-dependent-benefits/fry-scholarship/
43	Free-4u.com	Varies	Varies	National database of scholarships. List of scholarships and contact information.	9-12	http://www.free-4u.com
44	Good News Full Gospel Fellowship/Dr. Dorothy Legacy scholarship	6/30/22	$500	C plus or higher PGA	12	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKzlRegbhIMMAlb0oXYEoclsn-6-J_dF/view?usp=sharing	https://www.thegnc.org/scholarship
50	Goerdel Scholarship	5/26/2022	$1,000	Personal Statement	12	http://www.goerdelscholarship.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/
51	Greater Houston Community Foundation	varies	varies	Varies scholarships	9-12	https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/
58	Horatio Alger Association	Varies	$25,000	Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States;Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities;Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity;Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and Be a United States citizen	12	https://scholars.horatioalger.org/about-our-scholarship-programs/
61	Illustrators of the Future Contest	Varies	$1,500 - $5,000		12	https://www.writersofthefuture.com/enter-the-illustrator-contest/
64	Lawnstarter Lawntrepreneur Scholarship***	Two entries: Fall semester: May 1st - August 20th Spring semester: August 31st - December 31st	$1,000	Senior entrepreneur who has started his/her own business. Must submit copy of transcript, resume, and 500-700 word essay on the following topic: What makes you passionate about building a business. Go to website for more information.	12	https://www.lawnstarter.com/scholarship
65	Live Poets Society of New Jersey and Just Poetry!!! National High School Poetry Contests	varies	$100-$500	Poems must be 20 lines or less, unpublished, the sole work of the entrant & not entered in any other concurrent contest. Only ONE poem per poet may be entered in each contest	9-12	http://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to_enter
69	Momentum Education Scholarship	5/31/2021	$2,000	varies	12	https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexPRnNLbNxOUuQXYGCkEixWn4l4dkOeYhFMeAQZtahNQlzgw/viewform
70	American Legion Scholarships	Varies	$1,500 - $18,000	Varies		https://www.legion.org/scholarships
72	OppU Achievers Scholarship	December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30	$2,500	Students submit a short response to the question "What makes you an achiever?"	12	https://www.opploans.com/scholarship/
81	Primeway Scholarships	7/1/2022	$10,500	various	12	https://www.primewayfcu.com/youth-banking-accounts/student-scholarships?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=211209573&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_JKoQcreXDJmMTiS2bV-1Se5-jvhONlgoG3K252RnwBRuYsDpvanU0CH7AFcUJMcMmawx14OvtPRU-_iFtwKWzlDj9bg
82	Sallie Mae Scholarship	varies	varies	various	various	https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/tools/scholarship-search/?lnkid=SM-BTDLanding-body-findscholarships
83	Sandy Schenkier Capell Scholarship	5/27/2022	$5,000	Essay about media, 12th grade,	12	https://www.mediaalliancehouston.org/sandy-schenker-capell-scholarship
84	Southwestern National Bank Scholarship	5/15/2022	$1,000	Financial need, 3.0, must enroll in school Fall 2022	12	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y50AcLGwgrWJ8F8SjHL7NLfbO-ipO8Yv/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108205956385255364767&rtpof=true&sd=true	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMmwNyLE6SB-XVI1S-hqGDFyq-i4ZckZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108205956385255364767&rtpof=true&sd=true
87	Student Scholarship Search	Varies	Varies	This is an on-line resource for finding additional scholarships.	9-12	http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
88	Student View	Varies	Varies	Varies	9-12	http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
89	Strayer University	varies	full tuition	2.0 orhigher GPA	12	https://www.strayer.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/fellows-for-justice
91	Terry Foundation Scholarship	Deadlines vary per university	Award covers tuition, books, fees, and reasonable living expenses on campus depending on other scholarship awards and family's ability to contribute to the cost of college	Open to Texas seniors who have been admitted to University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University at College Station, University of Houston, Texas State University - San Marcos, University of Texas at San Antonio, University of Texas at Dallas, University of North Texas in Denton, or Texas Tech University Selection is based on leadership potential & character, scholastic record & ability & financial need	12	Applications are only available in the offices of financial aid at the universities. Visit www.terryfoundation.org for more information
96	Turbo Tax Scholarship	5/8/2022	$2,500	US/DC(DACA);Hispanic heritage;	9-12	https://turbotax.everfi.com/leading-con-educacion/
97	Unigo.com	Varies	Varies	Multiple Scholarship opportunities listed on this site. Please pay attention to details and deadlines for each individual scholarship.	9 - 12	https://www.unigo.com
102	Zimmerman Law Firm Scholarship	8/1/2022	$1,500	Have been in accident, 500 word essay, enrolling in	12	https://www.thezlawfirm.com/scholarship/
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