CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST As of 01/06/13 Application Deadline Scholarship Name Filed Under Possible Amount Qualifications Specifics Web Address 5/31/13 Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program $1,000 High school senior who intends to pursue an accounting degree, academic success, enroll in 4 year college/university Application on line, 500-1000 word essay 2/6/13 American Council of Engineering Companies of Scholarship American Council of Engineering Companies of Scholarship (4) $2,000 High School Senior, SAT – 600 Math, 550 Critical , ACT 25, 3.0 GPA, Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter or recommendation from Math or Science teacher, 1 letter of recommendation from teacher, pastor, co-worker, etc., Essay 750 words Please return this scholarship to Ms. Bechly in the Counselor’s office for submission. 2/1/13 APS Minority Scholarship APS Minority Scholarship (40) $2,000 High School Senior of African American, Hispanic American or Native American descent, U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, will major in Physics Application on line, Official Transcript, 1/31/13 Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program Baylor – Carr P. Collins Scholars Program $4,750 per year renewable Incoming Freshman, Resident of Texas, top 25% of their class, Min CR & Math SAT score 1250, ACT min. 28, will graduate on the recommended high plan, selection is based on leadership, academics and commitment to community service. Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, Resume, Personal Essay (500 wds), nomination from teacher, counselor or principal. 6/21/13 Big Sun Athletics Scholarship Big Sun Athletics Scholarship $500 awards High school senior athletes, regardless of their sport. Essay
Write an essay “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them? 1/10/13 Burger King Scholars Burger King Scholars From $1,000 - $50,000 High school seniors, U.S. Citizen, 2.5 GPA, enroll in fall of 2013 in 2 or 4 year college or university, community activities, academics, Application, Official Transcript, Application will be available Nov. 15th 1/10/13 Burger King Scholars – Employee Burger King Scholars – Employee From $1,000 - $50, 000 Burger King Employee or spouse, children of employee, U.S. Citizen, graduating High School seniors, will enroll in a 2 or 4 year university/college. Application, Official Transcript Application will be available Nov. 15th 3/29/13 Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship $5,000 per year, renewable High School Citizen, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 4 year university. Applicants do not have to attend . Application must be completed on line, Official Transcript, FAFSA and essay 4/5/13 Dallas County Community Colleges – Erin Tierney Dallas County Community Colleges - Recipients will receive tuition & Books for up to 4 semesters and if they maintain requirements, the scholarship will follow for additional 4 semesters at a 4 year college Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, who have faced debilitating illness, physical disability, drug addiction, tragic accident and loss, or extreme poverty, domestic violence and parental abandonment. Scholars Program Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship application, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, photo. 4/5/13 Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program Recipients will receive tuition, supplies and fees for up to 6 Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, Muse Scholars Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship
service, income verification Education is Freedom Scholarship Education is Freedom Scholarship $250 High school Senior in DISD. Application can be picked up from Ms. Vega, Ms. Bechly or Mr. Bonilla 1/16/13 Gates Millennium Scholars Gates Millennium Scholars Tuition, books, expenses, mentoring through Graduating African Americans, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American students pursuing a degree in mathematics, science, engineering, education, public health or library science. 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale, US Citizen or Legal Resident, leadership & community service. Nominator form, application, Official Transcript 1/31/13 Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship Immigrant Journey Awards Scholarship (3) $500 High school senior attending a DFW high school, 1st generation immigrant to the , 3.0 GPA, financial need and verification documents, list of community service hours, candidates goals. Complete scholarship application, Essay (1,000 words), Official Transcript, verification documents to show student lives in DFW area, list of colleges, student intends to apply to, resume, Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 2/15/13 Jack Robinson Foundation Scholarship Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Up to $7,500 per year renewable for 3 years, mentoring, internships, leadership development Citizen, attend a 4 year college/university, leadership, community service, financial need, Min. SAT 1000(Math & CR), ACT 21 Application (available on Nov. 1st), Official Transcript, 4 essays, Application available on Nov. 1st. Sample copies in scholarship drawer. 2/24/12 Terry Foundation/Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Jason Terry (2) $5,000 (2) $2,500 (2) $1,800 High School senior, U.S. Citizen, attend a 2 or 4 years college, 3.0 GPA, Application, Official Transcript, This a paper application and can be found in the
21 Mike Bowman, Inc. participate in extracurricular activities, Essay 2 pgs or less on “What is the most important lesson you have learned up to this point and how will you apply that lesson moving forward?” or “What does attending college mean to you?” 2 pgs or less, 3 letters of recommendation – 2 must come from teachers and/or administrators, Copy of 2010 or 2011 tax records, college acceptance letter. Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner. See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. 2/15/13 Jewish Community Foundation – Higher Education Scholarship Program Jewish Community Foundation – Higher Education Scholarship Program $10,000 - $400,000 Scholarships High School students of ALL faiths, SAT/ACT scores, Application must be completed online, complete FAFSA after Jan. 1st, then get SAR to send, Official Transcript List of scholarships in Scholarship Drawer in College Corner Academic Recognition Award $18,000 over 4 years Award to out state students admitted to this university that rank in top 25%. Admissions application, Official Transcript, FAFSA for Competitive Excellence – ACE 1 $28,000 over 4 years Out of Entering Freshman with math through Calculus, 3 sciences, 3 yrs in a foreign language(same language), 3.30 GPA, ACT 28/SAT 1240(Critical Reading & Math) Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA Award for Competitive Excellence – Level 2 $11,000 over 4 years Out of State Entering Freshman with 4 yrs. Math, 3 yrs science, 2 yrs foreign language, GPA 3.00, ACT 26 or SAT 1170 (Crit. Reading & Math) Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA Non Resident Initiative to Commend Excellence $12,000 over 4 years Out of State Entering Freshmen, 3.00 GPA, can be combined with other scholarships and awards. Admission application, Official Transcript, FAFSA 2/15/13 National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities National Scholarship Program for (20) $5,000 High School Senior must be physically challenged and may be “chair-confines”. Application, Official Transcript,
1/31/13 Student Housing Scholarship Student Housing Scholarship $2,500/year to assist with housing costs high school and community college students off campus housing scholarships. Students must be accepted to or attending , and . Application, Official Transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, paper applications in Scholarship Drawer – College Corner 4/1/13 Tech Alumni Scholarships Tech Alumni Scholarships Various Amounts Enrolling freshmen, there is one application for several scholarships. Review the qualifications and indicate which scholarship you are applying to. GPA’s are 2.5 to 3.0, SAT/ACT Scores, Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, letters of recommendation, essay. Scholarship application must be completed on line. Paper copies of application will be in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions. 1/18/13 Tale of Scholarship – Express Yourself Tale of Scholarship – Express yourself $500 Write, Paint, Sing, etc, about your life in Submit your work for a chance to win one of two Scholarships 3/01/13 The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship The Guide Right Foundation of Dallas, Inc. – Dr. Emmett J. Conrad Scholarship (4) Various amounts scholarships high school senior, good academic standing, Scholarship application, 3 letters of recommendation (1-school, reference), description of career goals, description of extracurricular objectives, 2 essays ( 1 pg) Copies of this application is in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 5/31/13 The Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships The Interscholastic League Various Scholarships Must have competed in the UIL Academic State Meet any year of their high school Scholarship Application, Official transcript,
Foundation Scholarships career (CX debaters must have advanced to the second day of competition OR be a TSSEC Outstanding Soloistm graduating this year from high school. SAT/ACT scores, letter of recommendation from superintendent, principal, assistant principal, UIL coach or counselor, copy of your parents 1st two pages of their IRS 1040 form. 3/1/13 of @ Diversity Scholarship Program of @ Diversity Scholarship Program $2,500 per semester up to 8 semesters, Entering Freshmen to University of @ Dallas in Fall of 2013, good academic record, financial need, essay (1 to 2 pg) on “How do you define diversity, and how can you help make UT Dallas a more diverse university?” Admissions & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. 1/15/13 Crossing Foundation Scholarship Crossing Foundation Scholarship $500 - $5,000 Awards High School Seniors, Citizens, will pursue a career of service to the in local, state or federal government. Students entering any of the Armed Forces colleges are eligible for one year awards. Application, 1 pg essay, letter of recommendation from principal or guidance counselor, Official Transcripts with SAT/ACT scores, resume. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue Various Amounts High School Girls, 4 to 5 months in length, including volunteer opportunities, cultural opportunities, fundraising activities, leadership seminars. Application or contact Sylvia Perry at