Forney High School SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME DEADLINE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & DETAILS
National Law Enforcement Firefighter’s Children’s Foundation Scholarship Deadline: Varies 2011 ICBC Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2011 Kaufman County Longhorn Booster Deadline: May 1, 2011 Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2011 Fountainhead Essay Contest Deadline: April 26, 2011
Available to children of law enforcement and firefighting personnel who were lost or permanently disable in the line of duty. Full time student, 2.5 GPA, essay
$5,000
www.nleafcf.org/?page_id=33
Age 1721 residents of US or Canada
$1,000
www.studentscholarships.org
Be accepted to UT at Austin for fall and plan to attend
Varies
Application in FHS Counseling office not FHS Common Application)
HS Senior, under 25 years of age answer essay questions
$5,000
www.studentscholarships.org
11th/12th grader, must read The Fountainhead by Any Rand, essay
$50‐$10,000
www.aynrand.org/contests
Forney Lions Club Deadline: April 22, 2011
FHS Senior, participate in 2 extra curricular activities, at least 10 hrs community service through Lions Club
(2) $2,000 (4) $500
Application available in FHS counseling office (not FHS Common Application)
Kaufman County A&M Club
Attend A&M University, College Station in Fall 2011, academic achievement,
$1,000
Application available in FHS counseling office (not FHS Common Application)
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AWARD
CONTACT
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Deadline: April 11, 2011 Frisco RoughRiders Foundation Deadline: April 8, 2011 Myra Hasty & Pat McLeod Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2011 ForneyTerrell #557 Order of the Eastern Star Deadline: April 1, 2011 Brooklyn Masonic Lodge Deadline: April 1, 2011 Joy Wood Memorial Deadline: April 1, 2011 Henderson Elementary Alumni Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2011 DCCCD Foundation Deadline: April 1, 2011 • • •
extracurricular activities, financial need High school senior, minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale) submit rank/total class enrollment, participate in at least one athletic and extracurricular activity in senior year Outstanding performance in CTE programs
$2,000
Applications available at www.RidersBaseball.com/foundation
(10) $1,000
Senior
$1,000
Submit by fax or mail. Fax: 5122889998 Mail: CTAT Membership, 1304 San Antonio Suite 106A, Austin, Texas 78701 Applications at: http://www.ctat.org/images/uploads/CTAT_Schol arship_Form_20102011.pdf Application available in Counseling office (not FHS Common Application)
Senior
$1,000
Application available in Counseling office (not FHS Common Application)
Pursuing Journalism, English degree
TBA
“Graduated” attended Henderson Elementary Forney, TX
Varies
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application) Application available in FHS Counseling Office (not FHS Common Application)
Attend Dallas County Community College Varies
www.foundation.dcccd.edu
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Shoot a Video and Win Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Deadline: March 31, 2011 Prairie View A&M University Deadline: March 31, 2011 The GossMichael Foundation Deadline: March 31, 2011 Society of Petroleum Engineers Deadline: March 30, 2011 Buick Achievers Deadline: March 31, 2011
Make YouTube Video HS students $1,500 residing in households served by electric coop Senior in top 10%, two letters of 4 $1,000 reference, official transcript
Visit www.Texas CoopPower.com for complete rules and entry forms
Attend Prairie View A&M University (see application available in Counseling Office)
Varies
Application available in Counseling Office
HS graduating seniors in state of Texas who exhibit exceptional artistic abilities, pursue a major in fine arts at college level Pursuing BS in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
$5,000
Applications available in Counseling Office
$7,000
Application available in Counseling Office
100 – up to $25,000 1,000 – at $2,000
www.buickachievers.com
$5,000
hsfpp.nefe.org instructor webpage See Ms. Petrino
Fulltime student, first time freshman, major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design NEFE High School Complete NEFE HS Planning Program Financial Planning Prog (Money Matters Course at FHS) Deadline: March 31, • • •
Complete application in Counseling Office and return to Ms. King. Only three will be submitted to Credit Union
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2011 Stephen Bufton Memorial Education Fund Deadline: March 27, 2011 2011 Career Expo Deadline: March 23, 2011 Anthem Essay Contest Deadline: March 20, 2011 Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Top 10% Scholarship Deadline: March 15, 2011 Disciples of Christ Deadline: March 15, 2011 Texas Floral Endowment Deadline: March 15, 2011 Kohl’s Cares • • •
Women, US Citizen, Texas resident. GPA 2.5
$2,000
High School senior entering Navarro $250 College’s Business, Professional and Tech Ed programs 9th/10th Grader, must read novel Anthem by $30‐$2,000 Ayn Rand, essay High school senior male, academic excellence, leadership, service, plan to attend Oklahoma State University Texas resident, demonstrate financial need, Complete 20112012 FAFSA or TAFSA, rank in top 10%, enroll fulltime in TX public 2yr or 4yr college Students preparing for ordained ministry in Christian Church. See website Senior high school student, texas resident interested in field of Horticulture and Floriculture Nominations accepted for kids ages 618
(4) $375 $500
[email protected]
Application available in FHS Counseling Office www.aynrand.org/contests Application available in FHS Counseling Office
Up to $2,000 Will be notified on the financial aid award letter from the college(s) you apply More information at www.collegeforalltexans.com Varies
www.discipleshomemissions.org
$500 $1,000
Contact: Texas Floral Endowment, P.O. Box 140255, Austin, TX 78714, Phone: 5128340361
$50 Gift
www.kohlskids.com
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Scholarships Deadline: March 15, 2011 Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations John A. Woods Memorial Deadline: March 15, 2011 Robert C. Byrd Honors Deadline: March 8, 2011 ATPE Scholarship Deadline: March 4, 2011 Quintana Photography Deadline: March 4,2011 Clay Jones Memorial Scholarship Deadline: March 4, 2011 Clemgil Scholarship Deadline: March 4, 2011 • • •
Nominated by someone 21 or older. Nominee's must have contributed to the community in a meaningful way by performing volunteer services Attend accredited HBCU, 2.7 GPA, US citizen, interview, essay two recommendation letters
cards to $10,000 scholarships $1,000
www.dmcbaa.com
FHS Senior, top 10%, Min SAT of 1500 (all parts) or Min ACT 24. 3 applicants
$1,500
For Applications and instructions go to www.collegeforalltexans.com
Forney High Senior pursuing career in education, essays may be required
2 $500
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
FHS Choir or Band Student include GPA, community service hours and responsibilities FHS senior athlete in good standing
$500
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
Varies
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
FHS Senior
$500
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
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Forney +Five Scholarship Deadline: March 4, 2011 Forney Garden Club Deadline: March 4, 2011 American National Bank of Texas, 401 Pinson Road, Forney, TX Deadline: March 4, 2011 Southwest Crushing LLC Deadline: March 4, 2011 TVEC (Trinity Valley Electric Coop) Deadline: March 4, 2011 Sammy 2011 Award Program Deadline: March 4, 2011 • • •
FHS Highstepper
$500
see Ms. Crumpton for application
Senior, good class standing, GPA, extracurricular activities, community service, interest in horticulture or garden related subjects FHS Senior
1$500
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
1 $500 Award
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
FHS Senior who wants to continue educational pursuits but may have financial hardship. GPA 2.5 and above HS seniors in top 20% whose parents or legal guardians are members and receiving electric service from TVEC at their primary residence
1 $500 Award
Application available in FHS counseling office (common application)
Varies
Complete application at www.tvec.net/community/scholarship.html
Outstanding scholar athlete in 12th grade by nomination from high school staff. Also, all high school seniors are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves.
$7,500 SAMMY awards weekend at
Applications only accepted online at bodybymilk.com
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Texas Department of Transportation Deadline: March 1, 2011 American Chemical Society Deadline: March 1, 2011 Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Deadline: March 1, 2011 UT Dallas Dean’s Scholar Program Deadline: March 1, 2011 Irene S. Wischer Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2011 • • •
Judging will be on academic 35%, athletic excellence 35%, leadership 15%, community service 10%, milk essay 5%
Walt Disney World
HS senior pursuing bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Texas resident, economically disadvantaged, attend Texas public university African American, Hispanic and Native American high school senior pursuing undergrad degree in chemical sciences, FAFSA eligible, GPA 3.0 Major in Family and consumer sciences, requirements at website
$3,000 per semester $6,000 for year $5,000
www.acs.org/scholars
Varies
www.texasfccla.org
Minimum SAT score of 1300, GPA 3.5+, class rank, activities, achievements, Admission to UTD as Management Majors High School seniors, US citizen, resident of Texas, good character with preference to Christians who attend church regularly, financial need, academic potential
$1,500
http://www.utdallas,edu/enroll/financialaid/fres hmen.php
Varies
Contact by email: wischerscholarship @frostbank.com Download app at: www.frostbank.com/WischerScholarship
For application call 18665544330
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Military Officers Assoc of America Deadline: March 1, 2011 National Press Club Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2011 Print and Graphics Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2011 Texas Dept. of Transportation’s Conditional Grant Deadline: March 1, 2011 QuestBridge National Match Scholarship Deadline: March 2011 Jason Terry Foundation & Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc.—MAVS Scholarship Deadline: February 25, 2011 Abe and Annie Seibel • • •
High School seniors who are children of MOAA members and children of active duty, Reserve, National Guard, or retired enlisted military personnel Competition open to high schools seniors preparing to enter college to become a journalist and who will bring diversity to US journalism 200 competitive scholarships for those preparing for a career in graphic communications industries. See website for additional requirements Students who intend to major in Civil Engineering at fouryear State of Texas public college or university and are classified as economically disadvantaged
Varies
Apply online at www.moaa.org/Education
$2,000
www.npc.press.org
$500 $5,000
www.pgsf.org
$3,000 $6,000
www.txdot.gov/careers/conditional.htm
Seniors /Juniors with outstanding academic ability despite facing economic challenges. Currently enrolled HS senior with 75 mile radius of American Airlines Center, eligible to attend a 24 year college, legal US residents, ,minimum GPA 3.0, extracurricular activities, essay, transcript, letters of recommendations, Interestfree loans available to USA
Varies
www.questbridge.org Applications will not be uploaded until February 2011 Applications available in FHS Counseling Office Completed applications must be postmarked by February 25, 2011 and sent to: Dallas Mavericks Scholarship, ATTN: Gina Calvert, 2909 Taylor St., Dallas, TX 75226
6 – two $5,000, two $2,500 & two $1,800
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Foundation Deadline: February 28, 2011
citizens and Texas residents. Enroll full time at Texas college accredited by Southern Association, top 10%, SAT minimum of 1500, ACT, 22 TVCCTheatre Auditions at TVCC February 19th and /Forensics Department March 26th from 11:005:00 February 19 & March 26 Best Buy Students in grades 912 living in the U.S., Deadline: February 16, solid grades plus community service or 2011 work experience IFT Scholarship Program Deadline: February 15, 2011 Dr Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You’ll Go?” 2010 Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2011 KFC Scholars Deadline: February 9, 2011 University Scholars Scholarship‐Sam Houston State University • • •
Varies
Contact: Dr. Joy Richmond at 9036753290 or email at
[email protected]
1,200 scholarships
Apply online at www.at15.com or www.bestbuy communityrelations.com
High schoolsenior, Must enroll in food science/technology undergraduate programs (IFT approved).
www.ift.org
Senior, 500 word composition in personal essay/memoir format, original entry
$5,000
www.ohtheplaces.org (new application may not be uploaded yet—keep checking
Senior, GPA 2.75, demonstrate financial need,
Up to $20,000
www.kfcscholars.org
Entering freshmen to Sam Houston, minimum SAT score of 1200 or minimum ACT score of 27, rank in top 20%
$1,000
www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/scholarships/index.html
of $1,000 each
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Deadline: February 1, 2011 National Peace Essay Contest Deadline: February 1, 2011 St Edwards University— Holy Cross Scholar Award Deadline: February 1, 2011 UTSA Presidential Honors Scholarship Program Deadline: February 15, 2011 UTSA Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2011 Army Engineer Memorial Awards Deadline: February 2011 • • •
Grades 9‐12, 1500 word essay on “Governance, Corruption, and Conflict
$1,000 up to $10,00 Trip to Washington D.C $5,000‐ $14,000
www.usip.org/ed/npec/index.html
Complete Texas Common App for UTSA, complete the UTSA Honors College application
$6,000 to $10,000 over four years
Honors College Application available at http://utsa.edu/honors/forms/HCA Interactive.doc
Complete Texas Common App for UTSA, strong academic abilities, US citizen,
Full ride scholarship
Application available at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
Available to seniors with one parent a US Army Corps of Engineers Officer on active duty, retired, or died either while on active duty or after retiring, must be planning on a nursing degree
$1,000 to $2,000
http://www.aeowc.com/scholarships_template.html
Ranked top 25%, 1100 SAT (math & verbal) or 24 ACT, commitment to leadership/service and academics
www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
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Texas Student Housing Deadline: January 31, 2011
Open to HS graduating seniors accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton that have not signed off‐campus housing leases. Specific locations only
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program‐Baylor Univ Deadline: January 31, 2011 Campus Discovery “Value of College” Scholarship Deadline: January 31, 2010 Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship Program Deadline: January 28, 2011 Calgon Take Me Away to College Contest Deadline: December 19, 2010 Hunt Leadership Scholarship Deadline: January 15,
High schools senior, selection is based on leadership academic ability and community service
• • •
Full or partial Applications available in FHS Counseling Office cost of an Off‐ Campus room for one academic year Application available online at Baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
US student; see details at website
$1,000 to $10,000
www.campusdiscovery.com
Graduating HS senior
Visit www.rmhc.org for complete details and eligibility requirements
Video‐‐Visit website for more details
1st $7,000 2nd $3,500 3rd $2,000 4th $1,000
www.takemeaway.com/contest
Demonstrated extraordinary leadership, Hunt essay, completed application to SMU, Rank top 25%, SAT Composite 1230
www.smu.edu/hunt
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2011 University of Texas‐Pan America Deadline: January 15, 2011 Texas Engineering Foundation Deadline: January 14, 2011
on Math and CR or ACT 28 Scholarship application within admissions application. Eligibility requirements at website
Varies
Graduating HS senior, potential Varies engineering student attending an ABET – accredited university, 3.0 GPA, SAT scores of 600 Math, 550 CR, 500 writing or 29 in Math on ACT with a 25 in English
www.utpa.edu/excellence
Complete application available in FHS Counseling office, submit application and all components postmarked or delivered by Jan 14, 2011 to: Mark Boyd, Ph.D., P.E. LCA Environmental, 13221 Bee Street, Dallas, TX 75234 More information at www.tspe.org www.gmsp.org
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program Deadline: January 10, 2011
African America, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic American, citizen or permanent resident, leadership ability, be Pell grant eligible, GPA of 3.3 +
Full Scholarship
Burger King Scholars Program Deadline: January 10, 2011
High School seniors
$1,000 $5,000 and $25,000 award available
Details & How to apply at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_ scholars_program.html
Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship
Did you have to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals?
$1,000
www.patricias‐scholarship.org
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Deadline: December 31, 2010 Apprentice Ecologist Initiative youth Scholarship Program Deadline: December 31, 2010 The Anne Ford and Allegra Ford Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2010 All Ink Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2010 Healthy Respect Win‐ Win Deadline: December 31, 2010 William C. Doherty and John T. Donelson Scholarship Fund DEADLINE: December 31, 2010 Rebekah Assembly of • • •
Open to young people interested in protecting wildlife and the environment. Essay
$500
www.wildernessproject.org/apprentice_ecologist/reg ister.php
Senior, 3.0 GPA+, financial need, documentation of identified learning disability (IEP and/or 504 plan), essay/letters of recommendation
$10,000
www.ncld.org
Seniors, U.S. Citizen, 2.5 GPA +, essay on who has had the greatest impact on your life and what you hope to achieve in your personal life Current high school ad college students. What makes you unique? Award based on completion of all required steps
$1,000
www.all‐ink.com/scholarship.aspx
$25,000
www.healthrespect.org
For son, daughter or legally adopted child of TBA active, retired or deceased letter carrier NALC member in good standing, senior,
www.nalc.org Published in the July‐December issues of the Postal Record
Texas, resident, based on academic ability,
Write for application:
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Texas DEADLINE: December 31, 2010
community service, personal development, financial need
Texas State University Deadline: December 15, 2010 AXA Achievement Deadline: December 15, 2010 Society of Automotive Engineers Deadline: December 15, 2010 Minority/Disadvantaged Scholarship
Amounts Scholarship application within admissions Vary application. Eligibility requirements at www.texasstate.edu 52 winners one U.S. citizen, senior, ethnically & from each state of economically diverse, ambitious, respect for $1,000 self, family and community (10)$15,000
NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Deadline: December 1, 2010 ROTC “Air Force” • • •
$1,000
Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee c/o Rebekah Assembly of Texas 16400KC Road 4060 Scurry, Texas 75158 www.applytexas.org www.axa‐equitable.comaxa‐foundation/about.html
Senior, US citizen, intend to enroll in engineering program
Varies
www.sae.org click on news/community then awards/scholarships
High school graduate, minority/financially disadvantaged background, pursue professional degree in architecture (NAAB accredited program), US citizen, nomination required Contest open to elementary, junior high or high school during 2010‐11
TBA
For further information/details visit: www.aia.org/education/AIAS0775223
$1,000
www.nradefensefund.org
Senior at least 17, U.S. citizen, GPA 3.0, good
Up to full
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Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2010 The University of Texas Austin Deadline: December 1, 2010 Opportunity Award – Texas A&M Deadline December 1, 2010 Texas State University— San Marcus Deadline: December 1, 2010 Haraldson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: December 1, 2010 Stokes Educational Scholarship Program Deadline: November 30, 2010
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physical condition, agree to accept a commission and serve in military on active duty or in a Reserve component after graduating Scholarship application within admissions application. Eligibility requirements at www.bealonghorn.com
tuition + living expenses
www.afrotc.com/scholarships
Amounts Vary
www.applytexas.org
Entering freshmen to Texas A&M, complete FAFSA, outstanding high school record, leadership, character and activities
Awards range from $100 ‐ https://scholarships.tamu.edu/tamu_scholarships/fr eshman/opportunity_award.aspx $12,500 Varies www.applytexas.org
Scholarship application within admission application. Eligibility requirements at http://em.tsu.edu/financialaid/scholarship s Admission to UT Texas, volunteer service, academic excellence, leadership, character, financial need Senior, US citizen, major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering, min SAT score 1600 (1100 Cr. Rdg & Math ‐ 500 Writing) or ACT 25, GPA 3.0 or above, resume, 2 letters of reference
$8,400
www.haraldsonfoundation.org
Full tuition, books, room & board
www.nsa.gov/careers
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Most scholarships must be downloaded and printed from the website or applied for directly online. If you have questions, need help or do not have internet access, please see Ms. King or Ms. Mueller in the Counseling Office. Updates will be in red Local Forney Scholarships in Green
Metro PCS Scholarship Deadline: November 25, 2010 Society for Science & the Public DEADLINE: November 17, 2010 National Aeronautics and Space Administration DEADLINE: November 15, 2010
NCA Sally Beauty Scholarship Deadline: November 15, 2010 Ron Brown Scholarship Fund Deadline: November 1, • • •
Involved in community service, school activities, work, letter of recommendation, official transcript
$2,500
Seniors, submit an individual research project and supporting forms/documentation
www.metropcs.com search scholarships
If chosen compete in Washington DC, for $100,000 JUNIORS—Explore opportunities in fields of Online science, technology, engineering and math learning, travel to NASA for six day residential summer experience. NO COST Interest in cosmetology profession, two $1,000 letters of reference, and essay
Appply at: www.societyforscience.org
Senior, African American, excel academically, leadership & community service, financial need
www.ronbrown.org
$10, 000 a year for four years
Apply at: http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS/
www.ncacares.org search scholarships
This bulletin is not the only source for scholarships. Check out the colleges/universities you wish to attend, your church, employer, your parents’ employer, civic organizations, scholarship search engines, etc. Some scholarships are listed based on last year’s information and the current year uploads may not be active—keep checking. Every effort has been made to provide accurate/up to date information
02/17/2011
Forney High School SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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Most scholarships must be downloaded and printed from the website or applied for directly online. If you have questions, need help or do not have internet access, please see Ms. King or Ms. Mueller in the Counseling Office. Updates will be in red Local Forney Scholarships in Green
2010 VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Deadline: November 1, 2010 American Legion Oratorical Contest DEADLINE: November 1, 2010 TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award Deadline: November 1, 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline: November 1, 2010 Horatio Alger Scholarship Deadline: October 30, 2010 • • •
Students in 9‐12 grade, Record original 3‐5 minute essay on cassette tape or CD – theme: “Does America Still Have Heroes?” Undergraduate student no older than 18,
Students in 9‐12 grade, must own and operate a student business, active in extracurricular activities, scholarship amount will be doubled if attend TCU
Varies‐ up to $30,000
4 Awards from $500‐ $2,000 TCU 1‐$10,000 5‐$ 2,000 Others 1‐$5,000 5‐$1,000
http://www.vfw.org For more information: www.txlegion.org/oratorical
www.tcuyeya.org
Open to grades 5‐12th who have participated $6,000 in volunteer activities in the past 12 months
http://spirit.prudential.com
US Citizenship, 18 years of age by April 1 of your senior year, 1000 SAT (Math and Verbal) or 21 ACT scores or higher, 2.0, Financial need (see website)
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
$5,000 – $20,000
This bulletin is not the only source for scholarships. Check out the colleges/universities you wish to attend, your church, employer, your parents’ employer, civic organizations, scholarship search engines, etc. Some scholarships are listed based on last year’s information and the current year uploads may not be active—keep checking. Every effort has been made to provide accurate/up to date information
02/17/2011
Forney High School SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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Most scholarships must be downloaded and printed from the website or applied for directly online. If you have questions, need help or do not have internet access, please see Ms. King or Ms. Mueller in the Counseling Office. Updates will be in red Local Forney Scholarships in Green
Student Standout Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2010 Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Deadline: October 31, 2010
Available to high schools students who plan to enroll full‐time at a four‐year college. Submit a maximum 300‐word essay. Minimum 2.0 GPA Current high school seniors attending school in the United States 3.00 GPA at the end of junior year of high school
Young Arts Program Deadline: October 15, 2010 AES Engineers Scholarship Deadline: October 8, 2010 Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship Deadline: October 1, 2010 Siemens Competition Deadline: October 1, 2010
Junior/Senior, US citizen, nine disciplines available
Prom Guide Scholarship • • •
$500
www.collegepeas.com/money/
(50) ‐ $20,000 (200) ‐ $10,000 Up to $10,000
www.coca‐colascholars.org
Essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions posted on site
$500
www.aesengineers.com
Senior, 3.0 GPA, academic excellence, community service, athletic accomplishments
Up to $10,000
www.wendyheisman.com
Encourages students to do research in math, science, or technology, giving young scientists the opportunity to present their research to leading scientists in their field. 300 projects are recognized as semifinalists. Available to graduating high school seniors.
$1,000 ‐ $3,000 Finalists $10,000 ‐ $100,000
www.siemens‐foundation.org/en/competition.htm
www.youngarts.org
This bulletin is not the only source for scholarships. Check out the colleges/universities you wish to attend, your church, employer, your parents’ employer, civic organizations, scholarship search engines, etc. Some scholarships are listed based on last year’s information and the current year uploads may not be active—keep checking. Every effort has been made to provide accurate/up to date information
02/17/2011
Forney High School SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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Most scholarships must be downloaded and printed from the website or applied for directly online. If you have questions, need help or do not have internet access, please see Ms. King or Ms. Mueller in the Counseling Office. Updates will be in red Local Forney Scholarships in Green
for the Business Minded Deadline: October 1, 2010 Shout it Out Scholarship Deadline: Sept. 30, 2010 AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest Deadline: Sept 1st –April 5, 2011 High School Internet Challenge (HSIC) Sept. through May Spirit Scholarship Program ConocoPhillips Deadline: Sept. 1 thru Oct 30
Register as a Prom Guide model scout, then direct models to promguide.com
$1,000
www.promguide.com/scholarship/
9‐12 grade, legal resident, essay 250 words or less on “If you could say one thing to the entire world at once, what would it be and why?” See details at website
$1,000
www.scholarshipexperts.com
(10) $2,000
www.afsascholarship.org
$100‐500
www.cksf.org
$5,000
www.conocophillips.com/EN/careers/univrecruit/ca reerdev/spirit/pages/index.aspx
Tournament style academic quiz competition, scholarships awarded to top 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade four times per year Full‐time student with a minimum overall GPA of 3.25 and committed to majoring in a discipline recruited by ConocoPhillips (typically business, engineering and geosciences). Students are asked to demonstrate leadership abilities, involvement in student and professional organizations, and an interest in a career in the energy industry. Sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible.
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This bulletin is not the only source for scholarships. Check out the colleges/universities you wish to attend, your church, employer, your parents’ employer, civic organizations, scholarship search engines, etc. Some scholarships are listed based on last year’s information and the current year uploads may not be active—keep checking. Every effort has been made to provide accurate/up to date information
02/17/2011
Forney High School SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN
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Most scholarships must be downloaded and printed from the website or applied for directly online. If you have questions, need help or do not have internet access, please see Ms. King or Ms. Mueller in the Counseling Office. Updates will be in red Local Forney Scholarships in Green
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This bulletin is not the only source for scholarships. Check out the colleges/universities you wish to attend, your church, employer, your parents’ employer, civic organizations, scholarship search engines, etc. Some scholarships are listed based on last year’s information and the current year uploads may not be active—keep checking. Every effort has been made to provide accurate/up to date information
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