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1. Austin Rotary Club Foundation — DUE 12/7/07
Website: http://www.rotary-austin.org
Each Austin ISD high school may submit 2 applications.
Graduating seniors are eligible. Selection will be based on
financial need, personal integrity, academic achievement,
individual character, and demonstrated citizenship.
2. Elks 2008 Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition — DUE 1/11/08
Website: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm
Any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen is eligible. Applicants
need NOT be related to a member of the Elks. Applicants will
be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
In addition to the application . . . there is a Counselor’s Report
that is required. I am attaching it below.
3. The Gates Millennium Scholars Program — DUE 1/11/08
Website: http://www.gmsp.org
Minority seniors who are citizens, legal permanent residents or nationals
of the U.S. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted)
or have a GED and will entering as a full-time student in the fall of 2008.
Applicants must meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria and have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service,
extracurricular or other activities.
4. Wal-Mart Associate Scholarship — DUE 1/14/08
Website: http://www.walmartfoundation.org
Online application: https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net (Access Key: WMAS)
High school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and
July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED. Applicant must have been
employed by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and have worked for at least 6 consecutive
months as of April 25, 2008 OR may be a dependent of a Wal-Mart associate
who does not qualify for the Walton Family Foundation Scholarship due to the
Associate-parent’s part-time status or actively employed less than 12 consecutive
months. Applicant must have scored at least an 18 on the composite ACT or
800 on the SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal + Math).
5. Sam Walton Community Scholarship — DUE 1/14/08
Online application: https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net (Access Key: SWCS)
High school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and
July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED and who are not Associates
of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. or the children/dependents of an Associate of Wal-Mart.
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 unweighted scale
and have taken either the ACT or SAT tests.
6. Walton Family Foundation Scholarship — DUE 1/14/08
Online application: https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net (Access Key: WFFS)
High school/home school seniors graduating between August 1, 2007 and
July 31, 2008 or students who have obtained their GED. The parent/legal guardian
of the applicant is employed full-time with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and has worked
for at least 12 consecutive months as of April 25, 2008. Applicants must have
scored at least 22 composite ACT or 1030 SAT (Critical Reading or Verbal + Math).
Applicant must be enrolling full-time (at least 12 college credit hours).
7. Colorado College Scholars Program — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu/Admission
Graduating seniors from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas planning
to attend Colorado College and have families with adjusted gross income of less than
$150,000 annually. There is no GPA or SAT/ACT minimum to be considered and
most competitive applicants rank in the top 10% of their class. The award is based
on academic merit and personal character.
8. Dell Scholars Program — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http://www.dellscholars.org/HowToApply.aspx
On-line application
Graduating seniors who have participated in a Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
approved college readiness program for a minimum of 2 years and are planning
to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education
institution in the fall of 2008. Must have a minimum 2.4 GPA and have U.S.
citizenship or permanent residency. Must also demonstrate need for
financial assistance.
9. Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http://www.lsm.us.mensa.org/sships.htm
Graduating seniors residing in the area including Austin, Waco, Bryan/College Station,
Temple/Belton, Llano and Marble Falls are eligible. Contestants DO NOT have to
be members of Mensa. If the student IS an American Mensa member . . . there
is a different application that must be completed.
10. Skidmore College - Filene Music Scholarship Competition — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http://www.skidmore.edu/academics/music/scholarships/Schlrshp.htm
High school seniors who meet the criteria for admission to Skidmore College
and who apply for admission by Jan. 15th. Filene Scholars are not required to
major in music but are expected to continue to develop their skills through
private instruction in the Music Dept. each semester and to participate in
department ensembles each semester as determined by the department chair.
11. Southwestern University - Bishop T. Dixon Scholarship — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http:///www.southwestern.edu/admission-finaid/
Two types of scholarship: full-tuition scholarship and $5,000 scholarship
Graduating minority seniors who rank in the top 10% of their class, have a
minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
12. Southwestern University Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http:///www.southwestern.edu/admission-finaid/
Many different scholarship opportunities are available to incoming freshmen.
See website for scholarship guidelines.
13. Washington University - Annika Rodriguez Scholars Program — DUE 1/15/08
Website: http://admission.wustl.edu/admissions/us.nsf
Graduating seniors who demonstrate exceptional academic and leadership
achievements and who have engaged in or shown a commitment to community
service. Applicants should also demonstrate their commitment to or
a history of bringing diverse groups together and celebrating the cultures
of diverse people.
14. American Planning Association’s 2007-2008 High School Essay Contest — DUE 1/18/08
Website: http://www.planning.org/institutions/hsessay.htm
Contest is open to high school juniors or seniors during the
2007-2008 academic year who are enrolled in a public or private
high school, in a high school equivalency program, or in a program of
of home schooling. Must be residents of the U.S. or a U.S. Territory,
or who are U.S. citizens living abroad.
15. W. Neal Kocurek Scholarship — DUE 1/21/08
Website: http://www.stdavidsfoundation.org/scholarships_info.html
2008 graduating seniors within the ISD’s of Travis, Williamson or
Hays Counties. Applicants must have been accepted to an accredited
higher education college or university to pursue a degree in a health-
care related discipline. Must attend an accredited Texas-based
college or university as a full-time student.
16. Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship — DUE 1/21/08
Website: http://www.tspe.org
High school seniors who are U.S. citizens with at least a 3.0 GPA,
entering college in 2008, and will be enrolling full-time in an
ABET-accredited engineering program at a Texas university.
Must have scored at least a 600 in math, a 550 in critical reading
and a 500 in writing on the SAT, or a 29 in math and a 25
in English on the ACT.
17. Carr P. Collins Scholars Program — DUE 1/31/08
Website: http://www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Graduating seniors who meet all Baylor University requirements
for unconditional admission; have a minimum combined Critical
Reading and Math score of 1250 SAT or minimum score of 28
on the ACT; have completed a balance college preparatory
program including history, science, and a foreign language;
be in the top quarter of the graduating class; and a resident
of the State of Texas.
18. Texas Student Housing Authority Scholarships — DUE 1/31/08
Website: http://www.westlake-tx.org
Graduating high school seniors accepted to or attending college
in Austin, College Station, Denton or San Marcos, Texas that have
NOT signed off campus housing leases with a TSH facility managed
by Asset Campus Housing. Scholarships are awarded for the partial
cost of a room for one academic year at the Ballpark in Austin,
Town Lake in Austin, the Ridge at North Texas, the Ridge at
San Marcos and the Cambridge in College Station.
19. Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship — DUE 1/31/08
Website: http://www.texasaflcio.org
Graduating seniors planning to attend a university, college or
technical institute in the summer or fall term of 2008. Applicants
must be members or children of members of local unions or children
whose legal guardians are members of local unions that are affiliated
with the Texas AFL-CIO AND the local Central Labor Council.
20. Statesman 2008 Excellence in Writing Scholarship Competition — DUE 3/5/08
Website: http://www.statesman.com/nie
All high school juniors and seniors who live in the Austin American-
Statesman home subscription area (with the exception of students
whose parents or guardians are employees of the competition
sponsors — the Austin American-Statesman, AMD and 3M).
Students may submit an editorial cartoon or editorial on the
topic: Technology and the 2008 Election. See the website
for a complete description of the topic.
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