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Deadline Scholarship Eligibility Criteria Amount

11/01/19 Sam Houston State University – Scholarships 4KATS

https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/scholarships/

One application for all

university scholarship

programs.

varies

11/01/19

Must have

submitted

admissions

application and

scholarship

application to

Kansas State and

complete

K-State (Kansas) Out-of State Scholarships

https://www.k-state.edu/admissions/finaid/scholarships/freshmen/out-of-state/ Purple and

White Scholarship - $12,000 per yr renewable -graduating seniors with a min. 3.5 GPA and

24 ACT or 1160 SAT

Denison Scholarship- $8,000 per yr renewable – graduating seniors with a min. 3.4 GPA

and 24 ACT or 1160 SAT

Inspiration Award - $6,000 per year – renewable – with a 3.2 – 3.49 GPA; 22-23 ACT or

1100-1150 SAT

Premier scholarships

available for out of state

students who complete

the general scholarship

application and meet the

specific GPA, ACT or

SAT requirements

See listed specifics

$6,000 -

$12,000

Renewable 3

years

11/1/19 Getterman Scholars Program

Baylor University’s Honors College

Application available online at https://www.baylor.edu/admissions/index.php?id=943088

*For students committed

to scholarship,

leadership, and service

of the highest merit.

*Applicants must have

scored 1500 Min. SAT

*34 on ACT

* must submit an

application to honors

college and Getterman

$60,000

Renewable

Per year

11/01/19 Early

Application

deadline to be

eligible for

additional colleges

and scholarships

01/09/20 for the

final deadline

Ron Brown Scholar Program

Application is available online at www.ronbrown.org and materials must be mailed in one

packet.

Deadlines: If you need a recommendation by the counselor the due date is 10/11/19 for the November 1st

deadline

If you want to be considered only for the Ron Brown Scholarship and you need a counselors’

recommendation the deadline is 12/1.

*High school senior of

African-American

descent;

*U.S. citizen or

permanent resident;

*Must excel

academically;

*Show exceptional

leadership potential;

*Demonstrate financial

need;

*Make an impact on the

community through

service to others. Required Documentation:

Official Transcript, Two

Letters of Recommendation

$10,000

PER YEAR

for four

years

11/01/19

Must be admitted

to Kansas State

and complete the

general

scholarship

application by

Wabash CannonBall Houston Scholarship (K-State Alumni Assoc)

Applications available at www.k-state.com/WabashScholarshipHouston

*High school senior

living in Houston area

*Admitted to Kansas

State Univ

*Min. GPA 3.25

$5,000

11/09/19 School House Connection

Applications and more information is available at

https://www.schoolhouseconnection.org/youth-leadership/scholarship-program/

*Graduating seniors who

experienced homelessness

within the last 6 years and

will be in college 2020-21

$2,000

11/05/19 Elks National Foundation

Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Applications available at website

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/

*High school senior;

*Citizen of the U.S.

*Must be pursuing a

four-year degree on a

full time basis in the fall

*Applicants will be

judged on scholarship,

leadership and financial

need. Required

Documentation; Application in

folder, signed essay, official

transcript, counselor report,

exhibits, financial info Follow directions very

carefully

$4,000 to

$50,000

11/13/19 Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

Apply at

http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/college-scholarship/how-to-apply/

* Graduating senior

planning to enroll in an

accredited 4 yr college in

the fall

*Cumulative unweighted

Up to

$40,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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If a counselor recommendation is needed, the deadline to request is 10/24 GPA of 3.5 or above

* SAT of 1200 (reading

& math or ACT of 26

*Exceptional Academic

ability & achievement,

Persistence, leadership

*Family income of

$95,000 or below

*Determination, Ability

to organize, and

commitment to service

√ 11/15/19 Texas PTA

https://www.txpta.org/scholarships

*Graduating high school

senior;

*Applicant must be

enrolled in a high school

with a Local PTA/PTSA

that has achieved Active

Status by December 1.

*Applicant must be a

current member* of the

PTA at their enrolled

campus, as recorded by

Texas PTA by December

1.

*The membership

year begins August 1 of

each year

*Must plan to be

enrolled full-time in an

accredited college or

university or a technical

institute in the state of

Texas;

*Must not be in the

immediate family of a

member of the Texas

PTA Board of Directors

or professional staff.

$1000

11/15/19

e-mail application

no later than

WTS Foundation Scholarship

Application available in the counselor’s office or online at http://www.wtsinternational.org/houston//scholarships/ If you want the counselor to write a letter of recommendation, you must request it by 10/28

*High School senior

female

*GPA 3.0 or higher

*Currently enrolled in

math, science and

technology

*Considering a career in a

transportation-related

field Required Documentation:

transcript, letter of rec, proof of

enrollment, personal statement

$2,500

11/18/19

Submitted by

electronically

Beat the Odds Scholarship

This scholarship requires a teacher’s recommendation, and a community-member

recommendation. If you want the community- member recommendation supplied by the

counselor, you must request by 10/28/19

Go to http://cdftexas.org/programs/beat-the-odds/ for the application and instructions

Follow directions carefully

*Graduating senior who

plans to enroll in college

in the fall

*Has overcome

significant obstacles

such as, but not limited

to, poverty, disability,

homelessness or abuse;

*Has contributed some

aspect of community

service, leadership

and/or volunteerism

*Has achieved a min.

GPA of 3.0 Required documentation:

One-page essay &

application, 2 letters of

recommendation

$5,000.00 Winners may

receive additional

gifts, such as a laptop,

airline travel, professional

attire, and gift

certificates.

√ 11/30/19 Pinot’s Palette Scholarship for Artistic Excellence

https://www.pinotspalette.com/scholarships

*Graduating student

*Pursue a degree in the

arts at an accredited U.S.

post-secondary

institution

*U.S. citizen, U.S.

nationals, or U.S.

permanent resident

$1,000

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11/30/19

Or once

500applications are

received

Sixt Scholars Program

More information and the application is available at: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/

*Graduating senior who

plans to enroll full time

at an accredited 2 or 4 yr

program

*Have a min. GPA of

3.7

*selection is based on

academics, leadership,

activities, work, special

circumstances and need

$5,000

11/30/19 Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Application available at https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders

*Graduating senior

accepted to a 2 or 4 yr

U.S. institution

*Based on need

*at least one parent of

Hispanic ancestry

*DACA or

Undocumented – Non

citizens are eligible

$500 for 2r

institution or

$1,000 for 4

yr

institutions

11/30/19 Rumba Meats Scholarship in partnership with United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

Application available at https://www.ushli.org/2019/09/07/rumba-meats-ushli-partner-to-

award-25000-in-scholarships/

*graduating senior

enrolling as a full-time

student in a 4 or 2 year

institution in the U.S.

*demonstrate financial

need

*Min. 2.5 GPA

*Hispanic heritage

$1,000

(25) will be

awarded

√ 12/01/19 University of Missouri – MIZZOU Non Resident Scholarships

Go to https://financialaid.missouri.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/first-time-college-students-

non-residents.php

George C. Brooks Scholarship Dr. Donald Suggs Scholarship

*Graduating senior

planning to attend U. of

Missouri in the fall

*Non-Missouri resident

US Citizen or permanent

resident

Required documentation:

Official transcripts, official

test scores, essay

Up to

$15,838

√ 12/01/19

Notify Mrs.

Sherrill in the

Counselors’ Office

University of Virginia

Jefferson Scholars

By Nomination.

Information available at http://www.jeffersonscholars.org/

*Agree not to apply

under a binding early

decision plan to any

other college or

university;

*Meet the requirements

for admission to Univ. of

Virginia;

*Demonstrates

exceptional leadership,

citizenship and

scholarship ability .

(Excellent SAT scores

and AP test scores) Required Documentation:

Complete online application,

2 essays, high school

transcript

Entire cost

of

attendance

for 4 yrs

(valued at

over

$280,000)

√ 12/01/19 Washington & Lee University

The Houston Honor Scholarship

To apply, submit the Johnson Scholarship application essay found on W & L’s writing

supplement to the Common Application. Students who have already submitted their

Common Application may file the Johnson Scholarship application essay electronically at

https://www.wlu.edu/the-johnson-program

*Graduating seniors

from Houston with

exemplary academic and

extracurricular records.

Full Tuition

renewable

for 4 years

12/1/19

electronic

submission

Vanderbilt University’s Signature Scholarships:

Ingram Scholarship Program – students who combine a professional or business career

with an exceptional commitment to service.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholars – students who combine outstanding academics with

leadership contributions outside the classroom.

Chancellor’s Scholars – students who work to bridge gaps among economically, socially

and racially diverse groups and care about tolerance and social justice.

You must submit application for admission to Vanderbilt University by 12/1

If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to request is 11/4

*Graduating seniors who

are in the top 1% of

Vanderbilt applicants.

*Merit based

*complete the special

scholarship application

Full tuition

plus

stipends for

summer

service

projects

(renewable)

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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Apply online at www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships

12/01/19

Received by

American Association of Physics Teachers

Barbara Lotze Scholarship

Application available; https://www.aapt.org/Programs/grants/lotze.cfm

*Graduating senior

planning to enroll in a

program to teach high

school physics

*U.S. citizen

$2,000

Renewable

for 4 years

12/01/19

American Quarter Horse Foundation (AQHA) – one application qualifies students for all scholarships

General Application available at https://aqhfoundation.smapply.io/prog/aqhf_scholarship_program/ for the following scholarships:

AQHF Youth Scholarship ($8,000 four-year scholarship

Boon San Kitty Scholarship ($7,500 four-year scholarship)

Dogwood Scholarship ($5,000 two-year scholarship)

Shawn Maree Vaillant Memorial Scholarship ($1,500 one-year scholarship)

Excellence in Equine & Agricultural Involvement Scholarship ($25,000 four-year scholarship)

Amy D. Bell “Pay It Forward” Memorial Scholarship ($12,500 four-year scholarship

Farm & Ranch Heritage Scholarship ($12,500 four-year scholarship)

Journalism or Communications Scholarship ($8,000 four-year scholarship)

Jay Pumphrey Animal Sciences Scholarship ($6,000 four-year scholarship

Guy Stoops Professional Horsemen's Family Scholarship ($3,000 two-year scholarship)

*Must be a current member

of AQHA

Individual eligibility criteria

and requirements exist for

each scholarship… Required

documentation: Financial

info, transcript, 3 appraisals

or rec letters

Varies

√ 12/05/19 Women Techmakers Scholars Program

Applications available at https://www.womentechmakers.com/scholars

If a counselor letter of recommendation is required the deadline to request is 11/07/19

*Graduating female

senior who will be

enrolled as a full time

student at a U.S.

university 2020-2021

*will study computer

science, computer

engineering or closely

related technical field.

*strong academic record

Exemplify leadership and

demonstrate passion for

increasing the

involvement of women in

computer science

$10,000

12/06/19 at 5:00

pm EST

Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program

Applications available at https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/leadersandachievers/

*Graduating senior with

GPA of 3.0 or higher

*Financial need

*Demonstrated leadership

in school and work

*Strong commitment and involvement in

community service

*Plan to attend an

accredited, nonprofit

college, university, or

vocational/technical

school in the US

$2,500

12/06/19- 2/21/20

See university

specific deadlines

Charles Butt Scholarship – for aspiring teachers

Application available at https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/foundation/raising-texas-

teachers/charles-butt-scholarship/

Participating universities and deadlines:

University Close Date

Our Lady of the Lake University

(Residency program) January 17, 2020

Rice University March 15, 2020

University of Houston January 06, 2020

Southern Methodist University Feburary 21, 2020

Texas A&M University- Special

Education program January 7, 2020

Texas Tech University December 6, 2019

*Graduating senior who

will enroll in a program

leading to a teaching

certificate at one of the

participating universities.

(listed)

*

$8,000 -

$10,000

Per year for

up to 4 years

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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Trinity University January 24, 2020

University of North Texas-Dallas January 6, 2020

UTeach Natural Sciences at UT Austin February 21, 2020

UT Austin College of Education February 3, 2020

UT-Rio Grande Valley (STEP UP) January 21, 2020

12/09/19 Chinese Professional Club Scholarship

**If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to counselor with complete

documentation is 11/11

www.cpchouston.net http://cpchouston.net/scholarship-overview/scholarship-application/

*Graduating senior of

Chinese descent

(minimum 1/4 );

*A resident of Greater

Houston Area;

*Enroll as a full-time

undergraduate studies in

an accredited college,

university, or an

institution of higher

learning in Texas and

majoring in Education

*Family income must

not exceed 300% of the

current poverty

guidelines. *

$1,000 and

up

Some awards are

designated

for financial

need but not

all,

12/09/19 Science Ambassador Scholarship

Application and scholarship information available at http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org

*Graduating senior

woman seeking an

undergrad degree in a

STEM (science,

engineering, or math)

field. You must submit a

3 min. video of yourself

explaining a topic in

science that you are

passionate about in order

to be considered for this

award.

Full tuition

For 4 yrs

12/09/19 Military Child of the Year Awards

For more information and Nomination go to http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/

*This award is for legal

military dependents age

13-18 at the time of

application

*Based on scholarship,

volunteerism, leadership

and extracurricular

involvement.

$10,000

12/09/19 Military Child of the Year Innovation Award

Presented by Operation Homefront and Booz Allen Hamilton

For the Application and more information go to

http://www.militarychildoftheyear.org/

This Award will go to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local, regional, or global challenge. *Must be between the ages of 13 and 18, at the time of the application

$10,000

Submit

application No

later than 12/13/19

University of Houston – Terry Scholarship

Applications are available only online at:

https://www.uh.edu/honors/students/prospective-students/paying-college/terry-foundation-scholarship/

**If counselor recommendation is needed, the deadline to request is 11/18/19

*Graduating senior who

has been accepted to the

University of Houston

by December 13th;

*financial need

*record of leadership in

school and community

*strong academic

abilities

*Meet U.S. and Texas

residency and citizenship

requirements sufficient

to qualify for federal aid

Varies-up to

full tuition

And

renewable

for 4 years

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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√ 12/15/19

received by

University of Texas

The Haraldson Foundation https://www.haraldsonfoundation.org/apply.html *Graduating in top 10%

of class;

*Demonstrate leadership

in extra curricular

activities, community

service, & moral

character;

*Financial need is

considered Required Documentation:

Official Transcript, two

letters of recommendation,

two essays

$5,000 per

year

12/15/19 North American Van Lines Logistic Scholarship

https://www.northamerican.com/scholarship

*graduating senior

planning to major in

Logistics at an

accredited college or

university

*U.S. Citizen or

permanent resident

$1,000

12/15/19

Or when 10,000

applications are

received.

AXA Achievement Scholarship Program

https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

The first 10,000 applications received, will be considered.

*U.S. citizen or legal

resident;

*Current high school

senior planning to enroll

full-time in an accredited

two- or four-year college

or university in the U.S.

by fall

*Demonstrate ambition

and self-drive as

evidenced by outstanding

achievement in school,

community or work-

related activities.

*Be recommended by an

unrelated adult

professional who can

attest to your

achievement.

(52)@

$10,000 –

(10)

@$25,000

And 300

will receive

$2,500

12/15/19

Burger King Scholars

Applications available at https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/programs/burger-

king-scholars-program/application-information/

*Recipients are selected

based on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and/or community service. *Demonstrate financial

need;

*Plan to enroll in an

accredited two- or four-

year college, university,

or vocational/technical

school no later than fall

*2.5 min. GPA

$1,000

12/27/19

03/27/20

6/26/20

Boomer Esiason foundation’s General Cystic Fibrosis Academic Scholarships

Applications and information available at http://www.esiason.org/cf-living/scholarships

*graduating senior with

cystic fibrosis or

students who are the

children of parents with

cystic fibrosis.

*selection based on

scholastic ability,

character, leadership

potential, community

service and financial

need

$500 -

$2,500

12/31/19 Students Affected by Cancer

Application and information available at https://www.anytimehvac.com/about-us/cancer-scholarship/

Graduating senior who

has been diagnosed with

cancer or a loved one

has.

*will enroll full time in

the fall after graduation

*U.S. Citizen

$1,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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√ 12/31/19 Swami Dayanand Education Foundation

Applications available at www.swamidayanand.org/scholarship

Outstanding academic

achievements (top 25%

or equivalent of the high

school graduating class)

• A commitment to

learning and community

service.

• Success in the face of

adversity

• Significant financial

need

• Preference will be

given to students whose

parents have not

graduated from

accredited American

four-year colleges or

universities.

• Applicants must be

citizens or permanent

residents of the U.S

$2,000 -

$10,000

12/31/19 Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship

Applications available at https://www.ushli.org/2018/09/01/2018-dennys-scholarship-

application/

*Graduating senior

*U.S. Citizen or

permanent resident of

the U.S.

*GPA 2.5 or higher

*Must provide an essay

on how Denny’s can

impact childhood hunger

in the U.S.

$1,000

01/01/20 National Wild Turkey Federation

Academic Scholarship Program

Application available http://www.nwtfhouston.org/index.html

*if counselor recommendation is needed, please turn in request by 12/02

*Graduating senior with

a min. 3 GPA

*Pursuing a degree at an

accredited Junior

College, Community

College, Technical

College, College or

University

*Must support the

preservation of the

hunting tradition

*Must be involved in

school activities

*Demonstrated

leadership Required Documentation :

Copy of current hunting

license, NWTF membership,

essay, 3 letters of

recommendation

$2,000 to

$10,000

01/03/20 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

Apply online https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship-program/

*Graduating seniors who

demonstrate exemplary

leadership, drive,

integrity, and citizenship

*strong academics

*US citizen

*plans to enroll full time

in an accredited four

year college

$10,000

renewable –

up to

$40,000 per

student

01/03/20

5pm EST

Footlocker Scholar Athlete Scholarship

Application available at https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/about

*Graduating senior

entering a 4 yr accredited

US College/University

*A member (in good

standing) of a high

school sports team or in

after school sports

*Min. unweighted GPA

3.0

*US citizen or perm

legal resident

$20,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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01/05/20

Or when the first

200 applications

are received

American Business Women’s Association

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF)

in Memory of Kris Ann Martin

Apply at http://www.sbmef.org/scholarship

*female graduating

senior attending Texas A

& M in the fall

* must be a U.S. Citizen

*min. 3.0 GPA

$2,500

01/05/20

Or when the first

200 applications

are received

American Business Women’s Association

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF)

In memory of Betty Burns

Apply at http://www.sbmef.org/scholarship

*female graduating

senior attending Kansas

University school of

business in the fall

*U.S. Citizen

*Min. 3.0 GPA

$3,000

01/05/20

Or when the first

200 applications

are received

American Business Women’s Association

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF)

In Memory of Jane Nicklay

*female graduating

senior who will study

teaching at an accredited

U.S. school

*U.S. Citizen

*3.0 min. GPA

$2,500

01/05/20

Or when the first

200 applications

are received

American Business Women’s Association

Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund (SBMEF)

In Honor of Carlene Brown

Apply at http://www.sbmef.org/scholarship

*graduating female who

will attend an accredited

U.S. College/University

*3.0 min. GPA

*U.S. Citizen

$2,500

01/06/20

University of Houston Legacy scholarship for Freshmen

**If counselor recommendation is needed, deadline to request is 12/02

https://houstonalumni.com/for-students/scholarships/

Graduating senior

eligible for admission

without waiver on an

unconditional basis and

must enroll at UH

*At least one parent or

grandparent must be an

active member of the

UHAA.

* Academic

performance, leadership,

community service,

honors and career goals

will be considered. Required documentation:

Official transcript, 2 letters of

recommendation

$1,500

Renewable 3

yrs.

01/11/20

First Community Credit Union Scholarship

Applications are also available online at

https://www.fccu.org/General/Scholarship

*Must be a Primary

member for at least 90

days prior to the

application

deadline(savings accounts

can be opened for $5);

* (Open an account )

* minimum GPA of 3.2

*Graduating senior that

will attend college in the

fall

*Academic achievement,

character, leadership and

community involvement

(7) $4,000

√ 01/15/20

Submit online by

11:59 pm central

time

Gulf Coast Mensa Scholarships

Rules, guidelines and application available at

https://gcmensa.org/scholarships

*Must be enrolled in an

accredited US institution

fall

* Must be US citizen or

legal resident

*Applicants are NOT

required to be members

of Mensa.

*Awards are based

solely on an essay that

describes the applicant’s

career, vocational, or

academic goals.

$500-$1,500

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

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01/15/20 University of Aberdeen, Scotland North American Merit Scholarships

For more information go to www.abdn.ac.uk/study/finding

1st year merit scholarships for students from the United States:

Bishop James Blair Scholarship – 50% tuition discount with Min. SAT 1320 or ACT 29

Justice Bertha Wilson Scholarship – 25% tuition discount with min. SAT1290 or ACT28

Dr. William Thornton Scholarship – 10% tuition discount with min. SAT 1270 or ACT 27

Qualified seniors should

apply through the

Common Application by

the Jan. 15th deadline

10% - 50%

discount

01/15/20

Postmarked by

Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship information is available at www.gwcf.org

If you need the counselor to do the letter of recommendation, you must request it by

12/10/19

*Graduating seniors who

are US Citizens,

planning careers in

government service

$500 -

$5,000

√ 01/15/20

University of Texas at San Antonio

Terry Foundation Freshman Scholarship

Application available at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars

If a counselor recommendation is needed, submit request by 12/10/19

*Has a record of

leadership and service

*strong academic

abilities, as evidenced by

grades and test scores

* be a citizen or

permanent resident of US

Apply for admission to

UTSA by 01/01/20

Apply for financial aid

(FAFSA) by 01/01/20

Complete Terry

Foundation freshmen

scholarship questions and

essays on apply Texas Required Documentation:

Essays, recommendation letters,

official transcripts

Awards

average

$64,000

over a four-

year period

01/17/20

Baer Reintegration Scholarship

Application available at http://www.reintegration.com/

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor the deadline for making that

request is 12/09/19

*students who are currently receiving medical treatment for a documented diagnosis with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder. *Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens, be 18 years of age or older by Sept.2020, enroll in an accredited on-campus credit program, show active involvement in rehabilitative efforts, submit three letters of reference, and demonstrate success in dealing with disease *Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident

$1,000

01/17/20

Application closes

Air Force ROTC

College Scholarship Programs

Go to www.afrotc.com for more information and the scholarship application

Contact Houston@afrotcadmission.com

*U.S. Citzenship (17 yrs

& older)

*Min 3.0 GPA

ACT – 26 or SAT –1240

Good moral character

and demonstrate

leadership

4 year

tuition/fees

01/17/20 Anne Ford Scholarship

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Applications available online at https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards

If you need a recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in completed

application with documentation for the request is 12/12/19

*Graduating senior with

a documented learning

disability and/or ADHD

who will be enrolled in a

full-time bachelor’s

degree program in the

fall. *GPA of 3.0 or higher

*US Citizen

*Demonstrate financial

need

$10,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

01/17/20

Allegra Ford Thomas Scholarship

National Center for Learning Disabilities

Applications available online https://www.ncld.org/scholarships-and-awards

If you need a recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in completed

application with documentation for the request is 12/12/19

*Graduating senior with

a documented learning

disability (LD) and/or

ADHD

*Will be attending a

two-year community

college, a

vocational/technical

training program, or

specialized program for

students with LD and/or

ADHD in the fall

*Participates in school

and community

activities.

*Demonstrate financial

need

$2,500

1/22/20

@ 5pm Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship (APIASF)

One application to be considered for numerous opportunities-

Application available at https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in

completed application with documentation for the request is December 13th

*Be Asian and/or Pacific

Islander ethnicity

*Be a citizen, national or

legal permanent resident

*Be enrolling in a US

accredited

college/university in the

fall

*Must apply for aid

using the FAFSA

GPA min of 2.7

$2,500 -

$20,000

1/30/20 Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

Application and more information available at

http://www.digitalresponsibility.org/technology-addiction-awareness-scholarship

Current high school

student

U.S. Citizen or legal

resident

Essay

$1,000

01/31/20

postmarked by

Sons of the Republic of Texas

History Essay Contest

For more information go to: http://www.srttexas.org/community.html

*Graduating senior. Required documentation:

1,500-2,500 Word Essay on

“The Life of Mirabeau B.

Lamar 1798-1859: The

Father of Texas Education”

$2,000 -

$4,000

01/31/20 Elks Nation Foundation Legacy Award

Application available at:

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/

*A senior who is a child

or grandchild of an Elk

*must have taken the

SAT or ACT

*Must plan to attend an

accredited US American

college/university

*judging based on

academics,charity,

community, integrity

$4,000

√ 02/01/20 Fort Bend Junior Service League

Application available at https://www.fbjsl.org/scholarship-programs/

*Applicant must be a

female graduating from a

Ft Bend County school

who is an outstanding

volunteer and planning to

attend an accredited two

or four year college or

university

* Min. GPA 2.5

* must have completed

100 hrs of volunteer

service during high school

years.

$1,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

02/07/20 American Meteorological Society Freshman Scholarship (AMS)

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn request is

01/17/20

Application available at:

https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-freshman-undergraduate-scholarship/

*Open to high school

seniors who will pursue

an undergraduate degree

in atmospheric related

sciences.

*U.S. citizens or

permanent residents.

*Entering college in the

fall as a full time student,

majoring in the

atmospheric or related

oceanic or hydrologic

sciences.

*Min. 3.0 GPA

$5,000

02/07/20 American Meteorological Society Minority Scholarship

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn request is

01/17/20

Application available at: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/information-

for/students/ams-scholarships-and-fellowships/ams-minority-scholarships/

*Open to graduating

minority seniors who

will pursue an

undergraduate degree in

atmospheric or related

oceanic or hydrologic

sciences.

*U.S. citizens or

permanent residents.

* 3.0 min. GPA

$6,000

02/14/20

at 4:00 pm

received by

foundation

George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship

Download Applications and Financial Qualification Statement online at

http://hammanfoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/

Follow the directions carefully…if you do not understand and instruction call the

Foundation (713-521-4601)

*Graduating Senior

planning to attend a 4 year

college/university in the

US

*US Citizen ; if your

place of birth is other than

the U.S., proof of

citizenship must be

furnished with this

application (permanent

residents are not eligible)

*Must show financial

need and scholastic

ability;

*SAT of1000, or ACT of

21 Required Documentation:

Unofficial Transcript, Proof of

ACT and/or SAT Scores,

Complete copy of parents’/

guardians’ and student’s most

recent federal income tax

return., photo

$20,000

(70 will be

given this

year)

02/15/20 Houston Saengerbund – German Music and Language Scholarship Competition

Details and the application are available at http://www.houstonsaengerbund.org/scholarship-

program.html

*Graduating senior who

will attend college next

year

*US Citizen or

permanent legal resident

*Singers submit a scan

of their German vocal

solo

*Language applicants

submit a typed transcript

of their original German

language essay

$1,500 for

music

competition

$1,500 for

oration

02/15/20

George Foundation High School Scholarship

Application available at http://www.thegeorgefoundation.org/scholarships/high-school-scholarships/

*Graduating high school

senior from a Fort Bend

County public school

(CRHS is in Ft. Bend)

*Fort Bend County

residents who are citizens

or permanent residents of

the US or have been

granted deferred action

status under DACA

*GPA 2.5 or higher

*Must be able to

demonstrate financial

need and complete a

FAFSA

(http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/)

*Plan to enroll for the first

time in a full time

undergraduate course of

study at an accredited 2 or

4 year public college or

$22,000

(30

scholarships

will be

given)

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

university in Texas Required Documentation:

Official transcript, Parents

most recent W-2 forms and

tax returns

2/15/20

Daughters of the American Revolution (membership is not required)

Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 1/24/20

Application available at https://dar.academicworks.com/

*Graduating senior

planning to attend an

accredited

college/university in the

US

*Based on academic

merit, with an initial

min. GPA 4.0

*awarded without

regard to gender, race,

color, religion, national

origin or disability. Required Documentation:

transcript, 2 letters of rec,

personal statement

$5,000

(renewable

for 4 years)

2/15/20

Daughters of the American Revolution (membership is not required)

Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 1/24

https://dar.academicworks.com/

*Graduating senior

who will pursue and

undergrad degree with

a concentrated study in

American History and

American Government.

*awarded without

regard to gender, race,

color, religion, national

origin or disability, but

applicants must be U.S.

Citizens Required

Documentation: transcript,

2 letters of rec, personal

statement

$2,000

(renewable

for 4 years)

2/15/20

Daughters of the American Revolution (membership is not required)

The Lucinda Beneventi Findley History Scholarship

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 1/24/20

https://dar.academicworks.com/

*Graduating senior

that have demonstrated

advance interest in

history and are

planning to major in or

pursue the study of

history in a full-time

accredited college or

university in the US.

*Min. GPA 3.25 Required Documentation:

transcript, 2 letters of rec,

personal statement

$2,000

One time

award

2/15/20

Daughters of the American Revolution (membership is not required)

American Indian Scholarship

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 1/24/20

https://dar.academicworks.com/

*US Citizen

*This scholarship is

awarded to help Native

American students of

any age, any tribe and

in any state striving to

get an education at the

undergraduate level. Required Documentation:

transcript, family history,

financial status, and

education objectives, 3

letters of rec, proof of

American Indian blood

$4,000

One time

award

2/15/20

Daughters of the American Revolution (membership is not required)

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 1/24/20

https://dar.academicworks.com/

* Graduating senior

who will pursue an

approved course of

study to become a

medical doctor at a

college/university.

*Must be a US citizen

$5,000

Can

reapply for

up to 4

years

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

02/20/20 Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship

Application available at https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor, the last day to request is 01/30/20.

*Graduating senior who

have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle.

(1) $10,000

(2) $5,000

2/21/20 Texas Elks State Association TESA)

4-Year Scholarship Award

Applications available at

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/

** Scholarship Tips- Follow the directions exactly.

*Graduating senior;

*Must attend an

accredited junior college,

college or university in

the State of Texas;

*Applicants must be US

citizens

*Applicants will be

judged on financial need,

scholastics,

leadership/extra curricular

activities & strength of

character. Required Documentation:

Official Transcript, 300 Word

Statement, 200 Word Parent

Statement, Copy of SAT or

ACT Student Score Report,

Copies of

Achievement/Awards.

$5,000

Over 4 years

(3 male and

3 female

high school

graduates in

Texas will

receive

02/21/20

Received at

Katy Elks Lodge

1050 Katy-Ft

Bend Rd,

Katy, TX 77493

Texas Elks State Association

Teenager of the Year Scholarship

Applications available at

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/

** Scholarship Tips- Follow the directions exactly.

*Graduating seniors who

are US Citizens and Texas

Residents

*Applicants will be

selected based on

scholastics, honors and

awards, leadership and

extracurricular activities

*Plan to attend a TX

college, university or

trade/vocation Required

Documentation: Official

transcript, application per

instructions, copy of SAT or

ACT score reports

$1,000 -

$2,500

CRHS

students

have

received this

scholarship

in the past

02/21/20

Received at

Katy Elks Lodge

1050 Katy-Ft

Bend Rd,

Katy, TX 77493

Texas Elks State Association

Annual Essay Contest

Entry Forms are available https://texaselks.org/scholarships/

*Grades 9 – 12 who are

citizens of the U.S. and

residents of Texas Required Documentation:

1,000 – 1,500 Essay on “What

the Pledge of Allegiance

Means to Me”, Letter of

Certification from Counselor

$500 -

$1,000

√ 02/28/2020 BVSCU “Funding the Future” Scholarship

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union

Applications in the counselors’ office or visit:

https://www.bvscu.org/youth-clubs/funding-the-future-scholarship

*Graduating senior

*Attending accredited

university in the fall

*Minimum GPA 3.0

*U. S. citizen or

permanent resident

*Current member of

BVSCU or join by

2/28/20

$2,000

03/13/20

Received at

Katy Elks Lodge

1050 Katy-Ft

Bend Rd,

Katy, TX 77493

(no later than)

Texas Elks State Association Eagle Scout scholarship

Applications available in the Counselors’ office or at

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/ If you want a counselor’s letter of recommendation,

you must submit the complete application & supporting documentation by 2/14/20

*Graduating seniors who

are Eagle Scouts

*citizens of U.S.,

residents of Texas

Required Documentation:

Official Transcript, copies of

awards, 2 letters of

recommendation, copy of

Eagle Scout certificate

$2,500

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

03/13/20

Received at

Katy Elks Lodge

1050 Katy-Ft

Bend Rd,

Katy, TX 77493

(no later than)

Texas Elks State Association

Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship

Applications available at

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/ FOLLOW directions carefully

If you want a counselor’s letter of recommendation, you must submit the complete

application & supporting documentation by 2/14/20

*Be a graduating senior

Girl Scout who needs

financial assistance

*Earn the Girl Scout Gold

Award and provide proof

of final approval of Gold

Award project

*Plan to attend a TX

college, university or

trade/vocation school Required documentation: sealed

copy of transcript,3 letters of

recommendation, copy of Girl

Scout Gold Award final report

$2,500

3/16/20

Postmarked by

Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship

Application available at https://www.dmpministries.org/servants-heart-scholarship/

*If counselor recommendation is needed, the request deadline is 2/14/20

*senior graduating from

a Harris County school

who will be a full-time

student in an accredited

college, vocational or

technical school in the

fall

* Member of the

Christian faith

*legal U.S. resident

*min. 2.75 GPA

*documented service

hours

$2,000

03/31/20 British American Foundation of Texas Undergraduate Scholarship

Application available at https://www.baftx.org/undergraduate-scholarship/

*Must be a resident of

Texas or the United

Kingdom

*will enroll full time in

TX or UK

*major in science,

technology, engineering,

math or business

*come from a low

income household

*3.25 or above GPA

$4,000

(10) will be

given

03/27/20 Received

at

Katy Elks Lodge

1050 Katy-Ft

Bend Rd,

Katy, TX 77493

Texas Elks State Association

Vocational Grant Program

Applications available in the Counselors’ office or at

https://texaselks.org/scholarships/ If you want a counselor’s letter of recommendation, you must submit the complete

application & supporting documentation by 3/02/20

*Anyone 18 years or

older who is a US

citizen, planning to

pursue an eligible

vocational/technical

(VOC/TECH) course (2-

yr or less vocational or

technical program)

Up to

$3,000

03/31/20 Guildscholar College Scholarships

https://www.lighthouseguild.org/patients-families/scholarships/

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor the deadline to request is

03/04

A student profile packet must have been submitted by this date as well

*Legally blind

graduating senior with

strong academic

accomplishments

*US Citizen Required Documentation:

proof of legal blindness and

citizenship, transcript, 3 rec

letters, 2 essays

Up to

$15,000

04/01/20 Mexican American School Boards Association

Application available at: https://masbatx.org/scholarships/

ALL seniors of MASBA

member districts are

eligible for these

scholarships. (Katy ISD

is a member)

varies

04/01/20 Air Line Pilots Association Scholarship

For more information go to

https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/scholarship/sc.alpa.php

*Graduating senior who

is a son or daughter of a

medically retired, long-

term disabled or

deceased pilot member

of the Air Line Pilots

Asooc.

$12,000

Mayde Creek High School 2019 - 2020

“√” indicates new posting Revised: 1/30/2020

05/31/20 Weisinger Law Community Involvement Scholarship

Get more information and Apply at: https://weisingerlawfirm.com/scholarship/

*Graduating senior who

has been involved in the

community in a

significant way

$1,000

04/01/20

Received by

American Medical Technologists

Applications are available in the Counselors Office or online at

http: https://www.americanmedtech.org/Schools/Scholarships-Awards

If you need a letter of recommendation from the counselor your deadline to turn in

completed application with documentation for the request is 03/04/20

*Graduating senior;

*Course of study must

lead to a career in either

Medical Assisting,

Medical Administrative

Specialist, Medical

Technologists, Medical

Laboratory Technicians,

Phlebotomy Technicians,

Office Laboratory

Technicians, or Dental

Assistants;

*Must provide evidence

of financial need or

career goals.

$500

√ 05/01/20 University of Arizona – Merit / Tuition Awards

For more information –

https://financialaid.arizona.edu/types-of-aid/scholarships/freshman-transfer#incomingfall2020freshmannon-residentawards

*Must be admitted by

and submit ACT or SAT

scores submitted by 5/01

*2.75

GPA(core/unweighted)

*U.S. citizens or

permanent residents

$2,000 -

$35,000

6/30/20

Postmarked by

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

Application available at http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships

Graduating senior with a

Min. GPA of 3.0

*Sincere interest in an

automotive career

Accepted to a 2 or 4 year

program

US Citizen or on a

student visa

Amount

varies based

on need