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(ongoing deadlines)College Board Opportunity Scholarships
($500-$40,000)		Complete college preparation actions and be entered to win in monthly drawings:$500 - Build your college list
$1,000 - Practice for the SAT
$2,000 - Improve your score
$500 - Strengthen your college list
$1,000 - Complete the FAFSA
$1,000 - Apply to colleges

Complete 5 of the 6 actions and you're eligible for a $40,000 award
Info at www.opportunity.collegeboard.org
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(various deadlines)Terry Foundation ScholarshipsFull scholarship for up to 8 semesters
Selection criteria include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and financial need.
Scholarships awarded from affiliated universities in Texas:
A&M, A&M Galveston, SHSU, Texas State, TWU, UH, UNT, UT, UTA, UTD, UTEP, UTSA, Texas Tech
Info at www.terry.org and each college website
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(various deadlines)Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program$2,500-$20,000
For students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
Information and applications available at
https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
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SeptemberGates Scholarship (formerly Gates Millennium Scholars)Renewable, need-based, merit scholarships, plus mentorship, peer connections and other resources in college
Eligible college majors include computer science, education, engineering, library science, math, public health, or science.
Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident, and either African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
Minimum 3.3 GPA on unweighted 4.0 scale
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated need based on FAFSA (meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility)
www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
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SeptemberQuestBridge ScholarshipsNational College Match program helps outstanding low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarship to leading colleges. The 30 partner colleges include Yale, Stanford, Amherst, Emory, and MIT.
Students must come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a typical family of four
Academic criteria include rank in top 10% of class, SAT 1310 or ACT 28, plus evidence of strong writing ability, intellectual spark and determination
Information and applications available at
www.questbridge.org
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OctoberWendy’s High School Heisman$1,000 for State winners; $5,000 for National Finalists; $10,000 awarded to one male and one female National winner
Information and applications available at
www.wendysheisman.com
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OctoberCoca-Cola Scholars Foundation$20,000 – 150 scholarships awarded
Coca-Cola will award $3 million to highly motivated, dedicated, involved seniors.
Information and applications available at
www.coca-colascholars.org
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OctoberVFW Voice of Democracy Essay ScholarshipLocal, district, state, and national winners
For students in grades 9-12
Students must record an original 3-5 minute essay on the theme: “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?”
Information and entry form available at http://www.vfw.org
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NovemberPrudential Spirit of Community Awards$1,000 plus a trip to Washington, D.C.
This award is to honor students who have given generously of their time and talents as a volunteer
A Local Honoree will be selected from the applicants submitted by Meridian students by November 1
Local Honorees will compete for the $1,000 and trip to D.C., where the top 10 National Honorees will receive an additional $5,000
Information and applications available at http://spirit.prudential.com
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NovemberElectirc NYCMobile Device Management IT Innovation ScholarshipFor current or soon-to-be undergrad with a passion for innovating in the mobile IT (software or hardware) space
Essay maximum 600 words
Complete details and application available at: https://www.electric.ai/mobile-device-innovation
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DecemberHome Service Club Scholarship$2,000
Applicants required to submit a video (see “Make A Video” tab for details)
Applicants required to “like” The Home Service Club’s Facebook page to be considered
Complete details at www.hscwarranty.com/scholarship
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DecemberSoroptimist International – Ava Crofford Youth Citizenship Award (AYCA) and the Violet Richardson Award (VRA)Amount varies
This award recognizes young people for outstanding contributions to home, school, community, country and world; it is NOT awarded for scholastic achievement, but for the commitment to improving the quality of life for others.
Two adult reference forms required, and completed applications must be received by Dec. 1
Information and application available at https://sites.google.com/site/siaustintx/
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DecemberAXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report$10,000 to one winner in each state
Criteria include ambition, determination, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college
Applications and information available at
www.axa-achievement.com
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DecemberNFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards$1,000-$10,000
For students who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through experiences such as: starting or running a business, participating in DECA, or other initiatives.
Information available at www.NFIB.com/YEA
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January (applications open in November)St. David's Neal Kocurek Scholarshipup to $7,500 per year, up to four years in a Texas college
For students pursuing health professions, including Biomedical Engineering, Dentistry, Radiation, Oncology, Nursing, Optometry, Clinical Lab Technology
Applicant must graduate in Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop or Caldwell county
Financial need may be considered
https://scholarships.stdavidsfoundation.org
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JanuaryTIBS DP Scholarship$1,000
for IB Senior Diploma Candidates
Applicants evaluated on scholarship, leadership, service, and financial need
Applications available at www.texasibschools.org/scholarships-and-grants
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JanuaryTexas Engineering Foundation ScholarshipUp to $100,000 will be awarded in Texas
Student must attend an ABET-accredited university (Baylor, Lamar LeTourneau, Midwestern State, Prairie View, Rice, St. Mary’s, SMU, Tarleton, A&M College Station, Commerce, Galveston or Kingsville, TCU, Texas Tech, Trinity, UH, UH Clear Lake, UNT, UT Arlington, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Pan Am, San Antonio, Tyler, and West Texas A&M)
Visit www.tspe.org for more information
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JanuaryUTSA Alumni Scholarship$5,000 per year
apply online at http://alumni.utsa.edu/alumischolarship
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JanuaryMensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship$750 local awards; up to $1,000 regionally and nationally
Contestants DO NOT have to be members of Mensa.
Essay of 550 words required, describing your career, vocational, or academic goals.
Complete details available from Mrs. Gregg or online at http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
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JanuaryTexas Student Housing ProgramFull or partial cost of an off-campus room for one year for students living at:
Ballpark in Austin
Cambridge in College Station
Ridge at North Texas
Town Lake in Austin
Or an alternate facility designated by TSH
Scholarships are renewable for subsequent years
See www.texasstudenthousing.net or check with Mrs. Gregg for application and details
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FebruarySt. David’s Medical Center Healthcare Volunteers Scholarships$3,000 per semester for two semesters
student must be accepted into a degreed healthcare program such as nursing, medicine, or physical therapy
volunteer service at St. David’s is not required, although volunteers are awarded additional consideration
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FebruaryA+ Federal Credit Union Scholarship$1,000:
4 to high school seniors pursuing an Education major
2 to high school seniors pursuing major in other fields
Eligible applicants must be a current A+FCU member or immediate family is an A+FCU member. Student must attend a college or university in Texas
Application available at www.aplusfcu.org/scholarships
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FebruaryAmerica’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders – Monsanto Fund Scholarship$1,500
for students pursuing an ag-related field of study
Program managed by the National FFA Scholarship Program, but applicants are not required to be FFA members
Apply at www.FFA.org/scholarships
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FebruaryUnited Heritage Credit Union Community Scholarship$5,000 (2 to be awarded)
Applicants must be United Heritage Credit Union members or related to a United Heritage member
Preference will be given to students with extraordinary community and civic service.
Criteria include community service, character and leadership qualities, extra-curricular activities, scholastic achievement, essay response, and letters of recommendation.
Applications and information available from Mrs. Gregg or online at http://www.uhcf.org/Community-Scholarship
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FebruaryPi Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship$250-$1,000
for African American females
minimum gpa 2.5
info available at http://piomegazeta.weebly.com/
applications available from Mrs. Gregg
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Varied – check websiteHispanic Scholarship Consortium High School Scholarship ProgramConsortium offering a variety of $2,000-$5,000 renewable scholarships
Applicants must be of Hispanic descent, hold a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and enroll in college full-time in fall 2012
Financial need, leadership aptitude and community service may be considered
Apply online at www.hispanicscholar.org or see Mrs. Gregg for more information
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MarchHeart of Texas Counseling Association ScholarshipFor students planning a career in an education or mental health-related field
Student’s counselor or parent must be a member of the HTCA (Mrs. Proctor is a member)
See Mrs. Proctor for details
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MarchMitte Foundation Scholarship Program$10,000 per academic year (4 year college) or $5,000 per academic year (2 year college)
Minimum high school gpa of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Minimum test score of 1200 SAT or 25 ACT
Financial need: Expected Family Contribution (EFC) not to exceed $10,000
Strong evidence of community service and leadership
Application online at www.scholarsapply.org/mittefoundation
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MarchCapital City A&M Club Scholarship$4,000 (10 scholarships awarded to Austin area students - $1,000 each semester for 4 semesters at Texas A&M)
Selection based on high school grades and SAT/ACT scores (30%), financial need (30%), extracurricular activities, community involvement, work experience (20%), and essays and letters of recommendation (20%)
Student must have already applied for admission to A&M.
Complete information and applications available online at www.austinags.org
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MarchTexas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant ProgramUp to $3,000 per semester or $6,000 per year
Must be pursuing a degree in civil engineering
For economically disadvantaged students
Applications and information available at www.txdot.gov/careers
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MarchProfessional Women of Williamson County (PWOW)$1,000
Criteria include community/school involvement and essay; not a need-based scholarship
Applications and information available from Mrs. Gregg
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MarchChaparral Women’s Club Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship$2,500 (2 awarded)
for young women based on leadership in philanthropic or religious charities
Applications available at www.wilcochaps.org
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AprilWilliamson County A&M Club Foundation Scholarship$5,000 (5 to be awarded)
Student must be a Williamson County resident and planning to attend A&M (College Station or Galveston)
Criteria include academic achievement, need, extracurricular activities, community involvement, job history, and statements regarding expected academic major and reasons for wanting to attend TAMU
Applications and information available at www.wcamc.com
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AprilWilliamson County A&M Club Embree Group Scholarship$1,000
Student must be a Williamson County resident and planning to attend A&M (College Station or Galveston)
For students majoring in Construction Science
Applications and information available at www.wcamc.com
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MarchRound Rock Area Aggie Moms’ Club ScholarshipAmount varies
Must be attending A&M next fall
Criteria include employment, extracurricular activities, leadership, community activities, academic record
Applications available from Mrs. Gregg or online at www.rraamc.org
Applications must be mailed and received by their posted deadline (typically April 1)
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AprilGreater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association (ACEA)Amount varies
Residents of Williamson County and 5 other counties are eligible
Application includes career goals, scholastic achievement, community involvement, and financial information
Applications and information available at www.aceatx.com
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AprilCharles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation ScholarshipUp to $5,000 per year for a total of 5 years
Expressed purpose of this program is to help needy Texas students attend college. This may be used at any college or university in the United States.
Student must have at least a 3.0 (B) average
Complete information and application available at www.midland.edu/slough
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AprilACC Foundation ScholarshipsThe ACC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for ACC students based on financial need family status, educational background, high school, or academic major.
See complete list and applications at
http://www.austincc.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarship-opportunities/acc-scholarships
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May 1Hugg Trust ScholarshipMinimum $500 (renewable for up to 4 years of college; may be used at any university - not restricted to Texas schools)
student must rank in the top 10% at Meridian
student must live and attend school in Williamson County for at least 2 years prior to graduation
need considered, and student must submit FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
All forms (application, FAFSA SAR, 7-semester transcript & rec letter) must be received by May 1
Applications and information available at www.huggtrust.org
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MayTexas Hospitality Association Scholarship$5,000, $2,500, or $1,000
Design a poster to be used in the fight against underage drinking. Theme: “If you are under 21, it’s illegal to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas”
Entries to be mailed to Texas Hospitality Association
Details at www.texashospitalityassociation.com
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MaySeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship$1,500
Essay - 1,000 words or less on why aging matters to the applicant
complete details at www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/
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JuneBig Sun Scholarship$500
For deserving student-athletes
www.bigsunathletics.com
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Ongoing scholarship opportunities…
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CollegeView.comUp to $20,000 in scholarships
CollegeView is a source of info on 2- and 4-year colleges in the U.S., info on financial aid and campus life, and a free occupational interest inventory to help assess areas of study and work that match student interests
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Cappex.com$25,000 in scholarships
Scholarships offered for Business, Psychology, Communications, Computer Science, Political Science, Education, Biology, Nursing, English, and more…
Log on to www.meritaid.com to apply
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Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts High School Scholarship$1,000
Student must enroll at the Culinary Academy of Austin within 20 days of high school graduation
See Mrs. Gregg for more information
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Discover Blinn Scholarship$2,000
For students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.25 and who display leadership in the community, high school clubs, or athletics
Must attend Blinn College campus in Brenham, enroll in minimum of 12 hours, and live on campus
Details on website www.blinn.edu/discover
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Hispanic Scholarship ConsortiumNumerous scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students
www.hispanicscholar.org
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Thurgood Marshall Scholarship FundUp to $2,200 per semester, based on financial need
Student must be accepted at one of the 45 Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Minimum GPA requirement 3.0
Minimum SAT 1100 or ACT 25
Deadlines and applications differ for each of the 45 HBCUs. Complete information is available at: www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org
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Youth for Understanding USASummer, semester, or full year study abroad programs (including a “13th year” program)
Complete information and applications available at www.yfu-usa.org
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