SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- Make sure you and one of your parents apply for a FAFSA ID through the FAFSA website. You can officially submit your FAFSA as soon as your parents have filed their income tax returns. DO THIS ASAP! https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Websites for scholarship search:
Poka Lambro Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: High School seniors whose parents or legal guardians are customers of Poka Lambro are eligible. Applicant must be graduating from an area high school.
Application open: March 7, 2016
South Plains GenTX Scholarship
To apply, visit: http://www.southplainsgentx.org/scholarship.html
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Acceptance to a 2 or 4 year higher education institution, higher education institution must be located in Texas, must submit letter of acceptance by May 1 to receive award, and must attend College Signing Day event on May 6 in Lubbock.
Application open: February 1 through March 15, 2016
Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. Directors Memorial Scholarship
To apply, please stop by Mrs. Wall's office for an application, or visit http://www.lyntegar.coop/member-services/golden-spread-scholarship.html to download an application.
Amount: $2,000 (payable as $500 for each of four semesters through the sophomore year of college)
Eligibility: Scholarship available to entering college freshman who is a member, spouse, child of a member, or child whose guardian is a member of a rural electric cooperative which is an owner (member) of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Lyntegar Electric members, spouses, children of a member, or child whose guardian is a member are eligible.) Student applicants must possess the qualities of honor, integrity, thrift, good moral character, and a sincere desire to achieve their educational goals. Grades are not the sole criteria in awarding the scholarship, however, they may determine the final award if all other things are found equal by the Selection Committee.
Deadline: March 15, 2016
Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship
To apply, visit: http://www.dontmesswithtexas.org/education/scholarships/
Amount: One $6,000 scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships
Eligibility: Any high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree at an accredited Texas college or university next year and currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas may apply.
Application open: March 26, 2016
The Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship
To apply, visit http://www.midland.edu/students/enrollment/charles_lela_and_mary_slough_foundation_scholarship.php
Amount: Up to $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester Fall & Spring Only) for a total of 5 years or the completion of a Bachelor's Degree or a total accumulation of 136 semester hours or 36 credits, whichever comes first. Smaller amounts ($1,000-$1,500) may be awarded on a one-time basis.
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating with a high school diploma or GED from an accredited high school; must enroll full-time (12 or more hours) for the fall semester in a college/university; must be a Texas resident and US citizen; must have and maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better; must complete the FAFSA. All applications must be submitted online ONLY. Transcripts and other required documents will be sent through the mail. See the above website to apply.
Deadline: March 29, 2016
Becas Univision Scholarship
To apply, visit https://univision.hsfts.net/#/
Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students, be of Hispanic heritage, must be 1st Generation to attend college (neither your mother nor your father has attended college), and demonstrate financial need. This is determined based on your family income, number of people that reside in your household and the number of college students in your home.
Deadline: March 30, 2016
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
To apply, visit http://odenzascholarships.com/awards/8/eligibility_odenza_marketing_group_scholarship.php
Amount: $500
Eligibility: Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, 2016
B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30th, 2016 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
E) Be a citizen of the United States or CanadaYou must be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30,2016; submit answers to all essay questions; be a current high school student or have at least one full year of postsecondary studies remaining at time of award; have a 2.5 GPA or higher; be a citizen of the US or Canada.
ScholarshipDeadline: March 30, 2016
Mahindra Texas Pride Scholarships
To apply, visit http://www.ctat.org/awards-and-scholarships/student-scholarships-application/
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Students scheduled to graduate high school during the 2015-16 school year and actively enrolled in CTE throughout their high school career are eligible to apply. Students must have successfully completed at least three credits in two or more CTE courses and are currently enrolled in a CTE course for the fall and/ or spring semester of their Senior year.
Deadline: March 31, 2016
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarships
To apply, please stop by Mrs. Wall's office for an application, or visit http://www.lyntegar.coop/member-services/lyntegar-scholarship.html
Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on March 30th, 2016
B) Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the March 30th, 2016 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
E) Be a citizen of the United States or CanadaRecipients must reside in the home of a Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. member. Whether the student resides with his/her mother, father, or legal guardian, they must present a valid member number to be eligible. Children of Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. employees are not eligible. Recipients must be graduating from high school or receiving a GED equivalent the same year the scholarship is awarded. Recipients must enroll in college the first fall semester after receipt of scholarship. Recipients must meet any entrance requirements of the college or university to which applied. Recipients must reside in the home of a Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. member. Whether the student resides with his/her mother, father, or legal guardian, they must present a valid member number to be eligible. Children of Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. employees are not eligible. Recipients must be graduating from high school or receiving a GED equivalent the same year the scholarship is awarded. Recipients must enroll in college the first fall semester after receipt of scholarship. Recipients must meet any entrance requirements of the college or university to which applied.
ScholarshipDeadline: March 31, 2016
Molly Gerald Scholarship through Texas School Counselor Association
To apply, visit http://www.txca.org/tca/Scholarship_Application1.asp or see Mrs. Wall for an application.
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility: Must be a Texas high school senior who's school counselor is a member of the Texas School Counselor Association.
Deadline: April 15, 2016
IAPMO Scholarships
To apply, visit http://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarship_iapmo_scholarship_8949.php?&utm_source=newsletter01&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=201510&utm_content=e5f215d941e0fda1e6010c245b0601cc
Amount: $1,000
Eligibility:Must be a current high school senior; or enrolled or accepted as a full-time (12 credit hours) student in an accredited technical school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university, or an apprentice program
Deadline: May 1, 2016
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