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Al’s Formal Wear/Ascot Tuxedos This scholarship program is for graduating seniors that are planning to attend an accredited college or university the following year. Amount: $2500 Deadline: May 13 Application: Available at any Al’s Formal Wear or Ascot Tuxedos location
All scholarships are for 500 word essays: 1. Local Award ($300) to an East Texas student 2. Peter Booras Award ($500) to an education major (National) 3. Harper-Fowley-Isolated M. Award ($500) to a liberal arts major (National) 4. Margot Seitielman Memorial Scholarship ($1000) to an English major (National) Amount: $300-$1000 Deadline: January 15 Download application: http:/foundation.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php
By filling out a quick survey on the website, students will be automatically entered to win a scholarship. These scholarships are given away quarterly. Amount: $1000 Deadline: May Application: www.AnyCollege.net
The Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Student Scholarship Scholarships available for students that have, at some point in their school career, been enrolled in a compensatory education program. These programs include: Title I, Bilingual/ESL, SCE, Migrant and Homeless. Amount: $1000 Deadline: March 22 Application: See counselor or visit www.acetx.org
AXA Foundation—AXA Achievement Scholarship This scholarship is available for students that are well-rounded, determined to do their best and have demonstrated achievement—at a job, sport, or extracurricular activity. These students are people who will succeed in life because they possess an extra element of grit and determination. Amount: $10,000-over $25,000 Deadline: December 15 Application: www.axa-achievement.com
Scholarships to recognize and reward high school seniors who have made extraordinary volunteer contributions to their communities. Amount: $1000-$2000 Deadline: February 15 Application: www.bestbuy.scholarshipamerica.org
Scholarship for 5 students ($300 each) attending TJC or UT Tyler with a major in the areas of early childhood education or child development Scholarship pays for child development or early childhood classes only. Student must be a resident of Smith County Students applying must work in a child care facility and plan to work in child care. Amount: $300 Deadline: April 1 Application: Champions for Children 421 S. Bonner Tyler, TX 75702 903-592-1454 (phone) 903-592-2792 (fax)
Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association The Board of Directors of Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association (CCECA) has approved fourteen scholarships to be awarded to qualifying graduates in April 2005. The graduate must be a child of an active CCECA member and attend school within the Cooperative’s service area. Amount: $1000 Deadline: February 28 Application: www.cceca.net
Citizens 1st Bank State Employees’ Children’s Scholarship For students who are children of employees of the Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice or the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, who have graduated from any high school in Cherokee, Nacogdoches, or Smith County. Amount: Varies depending on funds available Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Coca-Cola Scholarship Foundation Coca-Cola Scholarships are awarded based on character, personal merit, and commitment. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic, and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed. Amount: $4000 over four years (Regional) or $20,000 over four years (National) Deadline: October 31 Application: www.coca-colascholars.org
David G. Braithwaite Scholarship for Chemistry For East Texas students pursuing a degree in chemistry. A copy of your current transcript, a one-page written essay expressing motivation for studying chemistry, and an ETCF reference form completed by your high school chemistry teacher are required. Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Scholarship for an East Texas graduating senior who plans to pursue an undergraduate major in biology, mathematics, engineering or related field which will allow them to pursue a career in medicine, biotechnology, or veterinary medicine. Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
For East Texas students, regardless of age, pursuing full-time study for vocational/technical certificates and/or Associates Degrees in medically related fields. Because this scholarship is intended to aid persons who wish to receive medically related vocational training and get into the workforce as quickly as possible, students seeking four-year degrees are not eligible. Preference given to students pursuing fields of study other than nursing. Amount: Varies depending on funds available Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship Program The Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent litter in their schools or communities. Amount: $1000-$3000 Deadline: April 1 Application: www.dontmesswithtexas.org
There are two partial scholarships awarded each year. Each partial scholarship provides four years at Baylor University. Only entering freshman students may apply. Amount: $600 per semester Deadline: February 28 Application: Mr. D.M. Edwards P.O. Drawer 929 Tyler, TX 75710 Phone: 903-592-3724 Fax: 903-592-3723
East Texas Farm and Ranch Club Scholarship applicants must be graduating high school seniors residing within the boundaries of the East Texas Farm and Ranch Club area. Application: Alice Emmons East Texas Farm and Ranch Club and Scholarship Fund, Inc. 2112 W. Front Street Tyler, TX 75702
East Texas State Fair in Tyler Scholarship For deserving high school seniors planning to attend Tyler Junior College Amount: $3000 each; $750 per semester for two years Deadline: April 15 Application: Alice Emmons, CFE General Manager, East Texas State Fair Association 2112 W. Front Street Tyler, TX 75702
Education is Freedom Scholarship Program The Education is Freedom National Scholarship Program provides college scholarships to high school seniors that have been U.S. resident for one year, have a 3.0 to 3.5 GPA, and are enrolling full-time at an accredited 2 or 4-year college or university. Amount: $2000 Deadline: January 15 Application: www.educationisfreedom.org/scholarships
Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation The Foundation awards $202,000 to high school seniors each year. The scholarships are reserved for high school seniors who are planning to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year institution the following year. Applicants must have taken the ACT or SAT before applying. Applicants must send in $3.50 processing fee. Amount: $1000-$6000 Deadline: May 15 Application: See counselor or visit http://www.ecisf.org/hs_main.aspx
Elks National Foundation Eagle Scout Scholarship Scholarship for a young man, a high school senior, who is a registered Eagle Scout Must have at least a 1090 SAT or 26 ACT and financial need. Amount: Four $8000 scholarships ($2000 per year); Four $4000 scholarships ($1000 per year) Deadline: February 28 Applications: www.elks.org
Elks National Foundation Emergency Education Fund Grant One-year educational grants available to children of deceased or totally incapacitated Elks. Amount: Varies Deadline: December 31 Application: www.elks.org
Elks National Foundation Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship Scholarship for a young woman, a high school senior, who has achieved the highest ranking in Girl Scouting—The Gold Award Amount: Eight $6000 scholarships ($1500 per year) Deadline: Local deadlines vary Application: www.elks.org
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Contest Scholarship for a high school senior and U.S. citizen Amount: Varies Deadline: January 9 Application: www.elks.org
Elks National Foundation Legacy Award One-year merit-based scholarship for children and grandchildren of Elks who are members in good standing Amount: $1000 Deadline: January 9 Application: www.elks.org
For highly motivated African-American and Hispanic-American students who have a strong desire to advance themselves through higher education. Applicants must be seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA, and live in the TJC district. Recipients are required to attend their first 2 years at TJC, after which they may attend any accredited 4-year college or university in Texas. Amount: Up to $20,500 over 5 years Deadline: March 1 Application: www.faulconerscholars.org
The Bradford-Nye Scholarships are awarded for study at an educational institution sponsored and supported by the Baptist General Convention of Texas or the Southern Baptist Convention within Texas. Applicants are limited to residents of Smith County, Texas. Deadline: March Application: Bradford-Nye Scholarship Committee First Baptist Church P.O. Box 277 Tyler, TX 75710
Fitzpatrick.Butler Architects, Inc. Architecture Scholarship This program recognizes East Texas high school seniors for their unique contributions to community service and academic excellence within their high schools. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in Architecture or Interior Design. Amount: $1000 Deadline: February 25 Application: See counselor
Gamma Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. For high school senior girls who express a desire to continue their education. Applicant must have applied for admission to, or has been notified of acceptance by, a college or university. She must meet the GPA average of 2.8 or above. Amount: Varies Deadline: April 10 Application: Winifred Johnson Scholarship Chairperson 2439 Breckenridge Tyler, TX 75702
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, or library science. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential. Amount: Cost of Education Deadline: January 14 Application: www.gmsp.org
The Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop the next generation of Hispanic professionals in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students. HCF accomplishes its mission by securing the funds needed to award financial assistance to students seeking to afford a higher education in academic disciplines leading to careers in business, science, engineering, and technology. Visit www.hispanicfund.org for information about various HCF scholarship programs. Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies with each scholarship Application: www.hispanicfund.org
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund features scholarships that are specifically for graduating Hispanic seniors with plans to attend a 2 or 4-year institution the following year. Visit www.hsf.net/scholarships to obtain information about the various programs. Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies with each scholarship Application: www.hsf.net/scholarship
Horatio Alger National Scholarship Program As one of the nation’s largest college financial aid programs in the country, the Horatio Alger National Scholars Program is the only major scholarship effort that specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many aid programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger program also seeks students who have a commitment to use their college degrees in service to others. Amount: $10,000 Deadline: October 15 Application: www.horatioalger.org
Horatio Alger Texas Scholarship Program The Education is Freedom/Horatio Alger Texas Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Texas who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Awards are given to 50 deserving students from Texas each year. Amount: $2500 Deadline: October 15 Application: www.horatioalger.org (same application as National Scholarship)
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo—Area Go Texan Scholarship Program Applicant must reside in the defined geographic boundary of the Area Go Texan county; applicant may submit only one application; must graduate at the end of the spring semester immediately following scholarship award; must be a resident of the state of Texas and a citizen of the United States of America; must be ranked in the upper third of his/her graduating class; test scores must meet minimum of 910 SAT or 19 ACT; and must enroll in a Texas college or university. There are no restrictions on major field of study. To obtain a list of participating counties, visit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo website listed below. Amount: $6000 Deadline: Varies yearly Application: http://www.hlsr.com/education/agtscholarships.aspx
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides 4-year college scholarships to minority high school students to attend the college of their choice. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, a high school senior, a minority student, have at least a 900 SAT or 21 ACT, have financial need, and have leadership potential. Amount: up to $7000 Deadline: April 1 Application: www.jackierobinson.org
Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship for Nursing at Tyler Junior College This scholarship will be awarded to an East Texas individual, regardless of age, pursuing full-time study in nursing at TJC. Amount: Varies depending on funds available Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
The Junior League of Tyler and Southside Bank The Young Woman Leadership Scholarship is awarded to a young woman in her senior year who demonstrates excellence in and commitment to volunteerism, improving her community, and has innovative and creative actions that reach out and motivate others. She has a commitment to continuing education, had a financial need, and one-year experience as a volunteer. Amount: $3500 Deadline: April 8 Application: ATTN: Debbie Matteucci Junior League of Tyler 1919 S Donnybrook Tyler, TX 75701
Kaplan Newsweek “My Turn” Essay Competition Write your way to money for college! The Kaplan/Newsweek "My Turn" Essay Competition will award ten winners with college scholarships. Submit a 500-1,000-word personal essay on a topic of your choice. Any high school student planning to attend college after high school is encouraged to enter. Amount: Up to $5000 Deadline: Postmarked by March 1 Application: www.kaptest.com/essay
Kenny Murgia Memorial Scholarship (Coalition of Texans with Disabilities) The Kenny Murgia Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of one of Texas' youngest disability advocates and to recognize high school students with disabilities who have been leaders in their communities. The Coalition of Texans with Disabilities (www.cotwd.org) awards this unrestricted scholarship annually to the one Texas high school senior with a disability who has written the most compelling essay describing how their leadership skills have enhanced the lives of persons with disabilities in the community. Application: www.cotwd.org or call 512-478-3366
Komen Foundation College Scholarship Program The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation College Scholarship Award Program assists students who have lost a parent to breast cancer. The program offers college scholarships of up to $10,000 a year, over a four-year period, to young adults (graduating high school to age 25). Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: November Application: www.komen.org/grants
Kevin and Kelly Eltife Scholarship For Smith County graduation seniors who will be attending Texas College in Tyler, TX. Amount: Varies Deadline: March 1 Application: Financial Aid Office—Texas College
Scholarship for a female student attending TJC Amount: Varies Deadline: March 30 Application: The Links, Inc ATTN: Berdine Craddock P.O. Box 4266 Tyler, TX 75712
Micron Science and Technology Scholars Program This program was established to recognize high school seniors in the states of Idaho, Utah, Texas, Virginia, and Colorado who have demonstrated excellence in academics and leadership. Applicants must have at least a 1350 SAT or 30 ACT, a 3.5 GPA, and plan to major in engineering, computer science, physics, chemistry, or material sciences at an accredited 4-year college or university. Amount: $16,500-$55,000 Deadline: January 20 Application: www.micron.scholarshipamerica.org
Miss Texas National Teenager Scholarship Pageant This scholarship program awards winner and runner-up scholarship packages and prizes. The National Teenager Foundation has been responsible for awarding over 100 million dollars in tuition, grants and cash scholarships. Amount: over $20,000 in scholarships and prizes Deadline: December 1 Application: www.missnationalteen.com
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
The NFIB Free Enterprise Scholars Award program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. The scholarships recognize and honor the students who receive them and provide financial assistance to both the students and their parents who must finance higher education. Amount: $1000-$10,000 Deadline: March 15 Application: www.nfib.com/education (Use NFIB as Access Code.)
Oklahoma University Club of East Texas Scholarship for first-year students attending the University of Oklahoma Amount: $500-$1000 Deadline: March 1 Application: Oklahoma University Club of East Texas 5935 Old Bullard Road * Suite 204 Tyler, TX 75703 Phone: 903-534-1977
The Organization of Chinese Americans Scholarship Programs The Organization of Chinese Americans offers many scholarship programs specifically targeted toward aiding the Asian Pacific American (APA) community. Scholarships are offered for graduating APA high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited 2 or 4-year institution of higher education. Visit www.ocanatl.org for more information on each scholarship program. Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies with each scholarship Application: www.ocanatl.org
Ozarka Natural Spring Water—“Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship This scholarship is for Texas high school seniors who are planning to study earth or environmental science at a 4-year, accredited college or university. Students applying must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Amount: $10,000 Deadline: April 18 Application: http://www.ozarkawater.com/community/scholarship.asp
Scholarship for a Smith County graduating senior who has participated actively in one of the performing or visual arts such as band, choir, dance, orchestra, theatre arts or visual arts and who plans to major in an arts related field in college. Amount: Depends on funds available Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship A competitive, academic merit scholarship for outstanding high school seniors in Texas. Applicants are limited to each high school’s three most academically meritorious graduating seniors. Amount: Varies depending on funds available Deadline: March 15 Application: Distributed to students by counselor
The Ron Brown Scholarship Program The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Amount: $10,000 Deadline: November 15/January 9 Application: www.ronbrown.org
A number of scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are interested in studying engineering or a related science. These scholarships are made possible by the support of the corporate and academic communities. Applications are accepted from September 1 - December 1 of the student's senior year. Deadline: December 1 Application: www.sae.org/students
Society for Petroleum Engineers—East Texas Section Scholarship for a student declaring a major in petroleum, mechanical, or chemical engineering at an accredited 4-year college Amount: $500 per semester for freshman; $1000 per semester for sophomore, junior, and senior years Deadline: April 1 Application: Society of Petroleum Engineers—East Texas Section ATTN: Bryan Montgomery, P.E. P.O. Box 6672 Tyler, TX 75711
Smith County Baptist Ministers Scholarship Dependent children of ordained Baptist ministers serving congregations in Smith County, Texas, who are members of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, are eligible to apply. Amount: Varies Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Target All-Around Scholarship Program The Target All-Around Scholarship program is unique as it recognizes volunteer work as well as academic achievement. We’re proud to be able to thank and reward any student who makes the grade at such a high level in the community. Target awards over six hundred $1,000 All-Around Scholarships each year, including one $25,000 scholarship to a high school senior. Amount: $1000-$25,000 Deadline: November 1 Application: www.target.com Search “scholarships”
Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship The Texas Society of Professional Engineers and Texas Engineering Foundation offer a number of scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue engineering degrees at Texas Universities. Applicants must have at least a 600 Math and 550 Verbal on SAT or 29 Math and 25 English on ACT. Amount: Varies Deadline: January 15 Application: http://www.tspe.org/ (Website also has list of other engineering scholarship sources.)
Texas Tech Alumni, J.L. Gulley Memorial Scholarship Must be going to attend Texas Tech as a full-time student in the fall Amount: $500 minimum Deadline: April 15 Application: Melissa Conkling 2014 Woodlands Drive Tyler, TX 75703 Phone: 903-561-8164
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Program Since 1989, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, through the Texas Family Safety Foundation, has proudly offered need-based scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who may not be able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. Since its inception, this program has awarded more than $450,000 to students throughout the state who have been selected by a committee of TTLA members, staff and volunteers. Amount: $1000 Deadline: Postmarked by March 14 Application: www.ttla.com
Tiffany Lynn Zanolini Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship is for a graduating female from any Smith County high school who has participated in varsity soccer. Amount: $1000 Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Toyota Community Scholars Program The Toyota Community Scholars program awards 100 scholarships valued at $10,000 and $20,000 over four years to outstanding high school seniors nationwide. Participating high schools may nominate one student who exemplifies outstanding academic excellence, leadership and most importantly - commitment to community service. Amount: $10,000-$20,000 Deadline: December Application: See counselor
Tylenol is giving away $250,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. Amount: $1000-10,000 Deadline: April 30 Application: www.tylenol.com
Tyler Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Must complete scholarship application and submit transcript, GPA, class rank, three letters of recommendation from non-relatives and one type-written page essay. Deadline: Early April Application: See counselor
Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association For Children/grandchildren of a current or retired employee of the City of Tyler, TX Police Department. Amount: Varies depending on funds available Deadline: March 1 Application: www.etcf.org
Must be going to attend Texas A&M University as a full-time student in the fall Deadline: April 15 Application: Tyler-Smith County A&M Club ATTN: Mark Knowles 6108 Plantation Dr. Tyler, TX 75703
Scholarship applicants must: graduate from a high school in Smith County, be in the top 25% of their graduating class, and be accepted at UT Austin. Amount: Varies Deadline: April Application: See counselor
Deadline: April 15 Application: Mr. Neal Maynard Scholarship Coordinator 6106 Stoneleigh Dr. Tyler, TX 75703
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Mollie Moore Davis No. 217 Scholarship for a student who has an ancestor who fought during the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. Recipient must attend TJC or UT Tyler. Amount: $200 Deadline: August 1 Application: Call Maxine Herbst at 903-593-4642
United Negro College Fund Scholarships The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the nation’s largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF administers over 450 scholarships and fellowships that support students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. By visiting www.uncf.org, you can access information about various scholarship programs and utilize the UNCF scholarship search program. Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies for each scholarship program Application: www.uncf.org
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship Program USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships offer financial support to students with economic need. USA Funds will award up to $3 million in new scholarships under this program for the 2005-2006 academic year. Up to 50 percent of the awards are targeted to members of ethnic-minority groups or individuals with physical disabilities. Amount: up to $6000 Deadline: March 15 Application: www.usafunds.com
Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Competition—Voice of Democracy 2005-2006 Theme Amount: $25,000 Deadline: November 1 Application: www.vfw.org
The Veterans' Tribute Scholarship is available to children and grandchildren, ages 15 through 18, of all U.S. military veterans, active duty, Reserves and National Guard. Awards are given to entrants based on a point system based on their personal academic achievement, family VFW involvement and their parent's or grandparent's military service. Amount: $3000-$10,000 Deadline: December 31 Application: www.vfw.org
Wal-Mart Scholarship—Sam Walton Community Scholarship Each operating Wal-Mart Store and SAM'S CLUB is eligible to award two $1,000 scholarships to qualifying local high school seniors. Students must be graduating high school seniors and must not be an Associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or be the child/dependent of an Associate of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. All local winners will automatically be entered into a state competition for a chance to win an additional $4,000 scholarship, for a total award of $5,000. All state winners will then be automatically entered into a national competition for a chance to win an additional $20,000 scholarship, for a total scholarship award of $25,000. Amount: $1000 (local) Deadline: February 1 Application: www.walmartfoundation.org
Wells Fargo’s The CollegeSTEPS Program Scholarship Sweepstakes High school students can join the CollegeSTEPS Program to take a definite step in the right direction. This year's program offers $100,000 in college tuition prizes. High school seniors are eligible for a chance to win one of 100 $1,000 tuition prizes. As part of the program students will receive valuable information on scholarships, financial aid, testing, and college preparation in the form of electronic postcards. Amount: $1000 Deadline: May 31 Application: http://www.wellsfargo.com/student/planning/started/scholarships/steps
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