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Tuesday, November 04, 2014
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TSPE Scholarship Opportunity
Must intend to pursue a degree in the
field of engineering.
$2500 award renewable for four
consecutive years.
Apply online at:
www.tspe.org
Deadline: January 9, 2015
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Athnet Sports Recruiting is proud to offer a $1000 scholarship
for high school athletes.
Students must submit a 400-500 word essay describing how the
lessons they have learned through sports have positively
impacted them as they pursue a college education.
With the essay, students must include their full name, email
address, mail address, university, intended major, expected year
of college graduation, phone number and a brief personal bio.
To submit an essay or if you have any questions, please direct
them to
[email protected].
All essays are due by June 1, 2015.
Frontier Fiesta Association Scholarships
For
University of Houston Incoming Freshman
Student must attend U of H in the Fall 2015
semester
Applications are available in the counseling
office or online at:
www.uh.edu/fiesta
Deadline: January 23, 2015
One time award of $1000
2015 GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAM
Looking for students with:
Leadership * Drive * Integrity * Citizenship
Recipients receive $10,000 renewable scholarships
– up to $40,000 per student.
Apply online:
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Or http://facebook.com/GEReaganscholarships
Deadline: January 8, 2015
The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
Scholarship
Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet any year of your high
school career
or must be a TSSEC Outstanding Soloist
or a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
or Latino History Essay Competition.
Plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas
Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA
Must have either taken the SAT or ACT
Apply online between March 1 and May 31, 2015
Application online:
www.tilf.uiltexas.org
Garland Club
Of the
National Association of Negro
Business and Professional Women’s Club, INC.
2014-15 Scholarship
Qualifications:
• Male or Female High School graduating senior
• Attend high school in GIISD
• Current transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• Essay; topic:
“Describe Your Most Meaningful Achievements and How They Relate to
Your Future Goals”
Submission Period: Oct. 27, 2014 – February 27, 2015
Minimum $300
Applications are in the counseling office.
SMU
Hunt Leadership Scholars Program
Requirements:
Leadership in high school
Rank in the top 25% of graduating class
Composite SAT 1290 on Math and Critical
Reading or ACT 29
For more information visit their website:
www.smu.edu/hunt
Ronald McDonald House Charities
U. S. Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 20, 2015
https://aim.applyists.net/RMHC
Four scholarships are available
RMHC ASIA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
RMHC AFRICAN AMERICAN FUTURE ACHIEVERS
HACER
RMHC SCHOLARS
General Eligibility Requirements
Be a high school senior
Be younger than 21 years old
Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of
study
Be a legal U.S. resident
Live in a participating RMHC Chapter's geographic area
Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline of the application
Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program
Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution
Wade College Open House
Fashion Design – Interior Design – Graphic Design
Visual Communication – Merchandise Marketing
Merchandise Management
Tour their campus
Learn about their programs
Learn about financial options
Saturday, November 8, 2014
9:30am
INFOMART
1950 Stemmons Frwy
Suite 4080
Dallas, TX 75207
Reserve your spot at
214 658-8800
www.wadecollege.edu
Go Cosmo Scholarship!
Open to high school seniors graduating before June 30, 2015
Visit the Regency GoCosmo Facebook page and select he
theme that fuels your creativity.
Scholarship contest runs from October 1- December 15
They will be awarding 4 - $5000 scholarships to attend the
Regency Beauty Institute. One of the country’s leading
cosmetology schools.
Visit their website at:
Regency.edu/gocosmo
Texas Engineering Foundation
Texas Society of Professional Engineers and the Texas
Engineering Foundation will be awarding scholarships to
students attending a ABET accredited university.
Deadline: January 9, 2015
Visit their website:
www.tspe.org
Or Applications are available in the counseling office.
Must be a US citizen
3.0 GPA or higher
Scored at least a 600 in math, 550 critical reading and a 500
writing on the SAT or
29 in math and a 25 in English on the ACT
Baylor University
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Requirements:
Be unconditionally admitted to Baylor
Be in top quarter of your graduating class
Minimum of 1250 on SAT or 28 on ACT
Resident of Texas
Award is a minimum of $4950 your freshman year, renewable
for 3 additional years.
Deadline: January 31
Application available:
Baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Davey O’Brien
High school Scholarship
Applications are available in the counseling
office.
Open to senior male or female student athletes
Must have a 27 on the ACT or an 1800 on the SAT
Must possess qualities of leadership
Deadline: November 15, 2014 to the counseling
office.
Al’s Formal Wear
Scholarship
Two- $1000 college scholarships
Applications are open from October 2014 May 2015
Visit their website at:
Alsformalwear.com/scholarships-apply.asp
For an application and rules
SPACE EXPLORATION – VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
You participate in space studies on how lunar
exploration, Space Shuttle, and Space Station
have/will prepare us for Mars exploration.
Texas Aerospace
Scholars
Summer Sessions at NASA
You spend six days at the NASA Johnson Space
Center.
ALL-EXPENSE PAID for Students
For more information visit their website:
Has.aerospacescholars.org
Over 300 scholarships available
from
Historically Black Colleges and
Universities
Visit their webstie at:
Hbcubuzz.com/scholarships
or
Hbcuconnect.com
Boston University
Trustee Scholarship Competition
Earn a four year, full tuition scholarship
to BU
Deadline:
December 1, 2014
For more information:
Bu.edu/admissions/trustee
FOUR YEAR – GENEROUS UNDERGRADUATE MERIT AWARD
Requirements:
1400 or higher on the two part SAT (verbal and math)
32 or higher on the ACT
Class rank in the top 5%
Community service hours
Broad interests in science literature and the arts.
Interact easily with adults and peers.
Early applicaton deadline is: November 7, 2014
APPLY ONLINE:
http://www.utdallas.edu/mcdermott/
University of Houston Victoria
Jaguar Days
Preview Days:
November 15, 2014
January 31, 2015
February 28, 2015
Learn about academic programs, student support,
student life, admissions and financial aid.
To register online visit:
http://www.uhv.edu/underclassmen/UHVJagday.aspx
Lamar University
Preview Day
October 18, 2014
8:30am
And
February 28, 2015
8:30am
Learn about academics, majors, student life on campus, financial
aid and scholarship potential.
For more information visit:
Beacardinal.com/previewday
Visit UTA
Maverick Experience Preview Day
November 1, 2014
February 7, 2015
April 18, 2015
Scholarship Night
December 2, 2014
Financial Aid Night
January 27, 2015
February 26, 2015
Register online for any event at:
www.uta.edu/admissions/visit
Experience Midwestern State University
Mustang Rally
November 8, 2014
Or
March 7, 2015
For more information visit their website at:
MWSU.edu/admissions/universitytours
Meet with admissions and financial aid, tour the
campus and learn more about your intended major.
Stephen F Austin State University
Showcase Saturday
November 15, 2014
February 28, 2015
March 28, 2015
Visit with representatives from academics, student
services, residence life, financial aid and more!
For more information visit:
Sfasu.edu/information
High School Aerospace Scholars needs
Texas high school juniors!
This is a unique opportunity for students who
are interested in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (STEM)
Please visit their website for more information:
http://has.aerospacescholars.org/
Students, that are selected, will have
opportunities to work with NASA engineers and
scientist.
Regis College
Does not require standardized test
scores.
For more information visit:
www.regiscollege.edu/testopt
Regis College is located in
Weston, MA
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
College Scholarship Program
Applications open: September
Applications close: December
Scholarships range from $1,000 - $15,000
Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident. Must
have a 3.0 GPA and plan to enroll in college in the Fall
of 2015.
Apply online: www.hsf.net/scholarships
Asian & Pacific Islander American
Scholarship Fund
www.apiasf.org/scholarships
APAIASF General Scholarship closes
January 9, 2015
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
closes January 14, 2015
SMART
Science, Mathematics & Research for Transformation
Scholarship
Part of the National Defense Education Program
Open to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students pursuing
degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
fields.
SMART Scholars Receive:
Full tuition and educational fees
Generous cash stipend
Employment with the Department of Defense facilities after
graduation
Summer internships, health insurance & book allowance
For more information and to apply visit
http://smart.asee.org/
WACE and the National Co-Op Scholarship
Program
Application deadline: February 15, 2015
Have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Apply and be accepted for the 2015-16
academic year at one of the WACE Partner
Institutions
For applications information:
www.waceinc.org
Office Personnel
Secretary Mrs. Thompson
Office Aide Mrs. Hall
Registrar
Mrs. Stines
Office Phone 972 675-3120
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Mrs. Godwin
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Garza
Ms. Lawrence
Ms. Woolly
Mr. Denton
Mrs. Quinn
Mrs. Gordon
Ms. Baxter
Letters of
Recommendation
It is important that you give teachers and/or
counselors a 22-3 week notice if you want them
to write a letter of recommendation. Prepare
a resume of all activities, awards, and
community service, to give to the person
writing the letter. Please plan ahead so you
won’t miss any deadlines on scholarships or
college applications.
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