Outstanding Students of America The scholarships are open to any current senior with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and active in community service and school activities.  Outstanding Students of America is seeking a well rounded, intelligent student as a recipient.  Each winner receives $1,000 scholarship that may be used at the college of the student’s choice.
              *Available: September
              Website:  http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com

              Deadline:  October 10th

Ozarka – Every Drop Counts Candidates must be planning to pursuer higher education in the Earth/Environmental Sciences at an accredited four-year college or university, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be a US citizen.
              **Available:  February
              Website: 
              Deadline:  March 31

Pacesetter Award for College Excellence at Texas Lutheran University All qualified applicants are expected to take part in a competitive event on the TLU campus Sunday, February 18, 2007.  This “Day of Exchange and Excellence” will include an opportunity for each applicant to demonstrate writing skills, interact with faculty as well as current and former Pacesetter Scholars, and engage in a personal interview.  Each eligible applicant who participates in the campus event is guaranteed the minimum scholarship amount.
              ***Available:  November
              Website:  http://www.tlu.edu/financial_aid/scholarships/
              Deadline:  February 1

PacifiCare Health Systems  Pacificare Health Systems is offering 25 $2,000 scholarships for Spanish-speaking, bicultural high school students interested in pursuing careers in the health care industry.  High school seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who are fluent in Spanish are eligible to apply.  Applicants must show proof of acceptance into a community college or an accredited technical college and must be enrolled in an approved health care program at the time they receive their scholarship.
              Available: September
              Website:  http://www.pacificarelatino.com

              Deadline:  June 30th

Papa John's Scholars Program This program will award hundreds of $1,000 scholarships this spring.  One national winner will get a $5,000 scholarship.  Judges will look at community involvement, creative ability, leadership skills and athletic achievement.
              Website:
              Deadline:  January 31

Paul and Mary Keller Scholarship & TSPE Scholarship Students interested in earning a degree in engineering are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.  The Texas Society of Professional Engineers encourages women to apply for these scholarships, as well as entering the college of engineering at UT - Austin.
              Website:  http://www.tspe.org
              Deadline:  January 15

 

RHMC Future Achievers Scholarship Program  High school seniors who have at least one parent of African American, Asian or Hispanic heritage and are eligible to attend a two-or-four year college with a full course of study may apply.  Most scholarship awards are a minimum of $1,000.  Students must submit a 2-page statement with the application.
              *Available: November
              Website:  http://www.rmhc.org

              Deadline:  February 15

RMHC National Scholarship program -  RMHC is proud to be able to help students who dream of going to college, but may not have the finances necessary to realize this dream. 
                  ***Available:  January
                     Website:  http://www.rmhc.org
                     Deadline:  Feb 15

Rice University Merit Scholarships for Minority Students All applicants to Rice University of African-American or Hispanic- American descent are eligible to apply for the RICE-TMS  scholarship program.
              *Available:  December
              Website:  http://www.rice.edu/admission
              Deadline:  January 10

Ron Brown Scholarship  African American student who shows academic excellence, leadership potential and volunteer activities.
                  *Available:  Ocotober
                   Website:  http://www.ronbrown.org

                    Deadline:  January      
 

ROTC Opportunity Scholarship  See Local Armed Forces Recruiter for more information.
              Deadline:  Varies

RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth  Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, financial need, commitment to a college education and involvement in school and community activities.
                **Available:  February
                 Website:  www.rbffy.com
                 Deadline:  April 11

SAE Engineering Scholarship Program  These are corporate sponsored scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $10,000.  Applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering or a related science and must be a senior.  This program includes both undesignated scholarships and University sponsored scholarships.
             **Available: September
              Website:  http://www.sae.org/students/engschlr.htm

              Deadline:  December 1st

 

Sam Houston State University Scholarship programs  SHSU offers academic scholarship opportunities for beginning freshman that excel in areas of academic achievement and leadership.  Scholarships range from $1,000 to $125 per semester.  Students applying must be intending to attend school in the fall of 2005.
              *Available: September
              Website:  http://www.shsu.edu/scholarship

              Deadline:  February 1st

Sam Houston State University - Smith Hutson College of Business Administration Scholarships  These scholarships are for up to $11,000 per year with a four-year commitment.  These are for students is rural schools, who have established need and academic potential.
              *Available:  January
                Deadline:  March 3

Sam Walton Community Scholarship This is a non-renewable $1,000 award for the student's first year of undergraduate study at an accredited  college or university.  To qualify, the student must be a graduating high school senior and may no be a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associate, or be the child or legal dependent of a Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associate
                  ***Available:  November 1
                     Website:  http://www.walmartfoundation.org
                    
Deadline:  January 12 

SAMMY 2007 Award Program The purpose of the SAMMY 2007 award program is to recognize outstanding scholar athlete in grade 12.  There will be 25 winners in the United States who will receive a $7,500 college scholarship from milk.  Applications will only be accepted online.
              ***
Available: February

              Website: 
http://www.bodybymilk.com

              Deadline:  March 9

Savannah College of Art and Design  Students must apply and be accepted to the college in order to be eligible to receive a scholarship.
             
Website:  http://www.scad.edu/scholarships
              Deadline:  Feb 1, 2004

Schreiner University, Schreiner Scholars  Student must have an 100 on SAT or 24 on ACT, GPA of 3.5, Top 1/2 of class and pursuing a recommended diploma.  Scholars receive a $36,000 academic scholarship over four years. 
              Website:  www.schreiner.edu
              Deadline:  Feb 1

Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Award Any male high school senior with plans to attend Sam Houston State University in the Fall of 2003 is eligible for these two scholarships.
              Website:  http://www.
             
Deadline:  April 2

Slough Foundation This offers both a recurring and a one-time scholarship.  Recipients are chosen on the basis of need through the FAFSA, and academic achievement.  These awards may be used at the college of the students’ choice.  All applicants must provide a one page essay or letter concerning their need.
              ***Available:  January
            
 
Website:  http://www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
              Deadline:  documents must be received by the Slough Foundation on April 1

Student View Scholarship Program - $8,000 worth of scholarships offered to high school seniors who plan to attend college.  Just log on and complete a 15 - 20 minute survey about colleges in your area.  The scholarship will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications.
             Website:  www.student-view.com
              Deadline:  April 22

Society of Petroleum Engineers The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage high caliber math and science students to choose a college major leading to a career in the petroleum industry.  The student must have a GPA of 3.0, a minimum SAT of 1100, and be applying to the science or engineering program of a university.
              ***Available:  October

              Website: 
 
http://www.spegcs.org

              Deadline:
  February 15  

Society of Women Engineers  There are two scholarships available.  First Scholarship $1,000 must be pursuing an education in engineering.  Freshman Scholarship student must plan to major in science or engineering.
                 Available:  December
                  Website:  www.swehouston.org

                  Deadline:  March 1

South Texas Press Association Scholarship  This is a $1,500 scholarship for a graduating high school student in a South Texas area high school who is committed to a career in newspaper journalism.
                 *Available:  February
                   Deadline:  April 15

Southern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship Application The STPGA Foundation is offering up to 17 scholarships worth an estimated $36,500 for the Fall 2003 and Spring 2004 college semesters.  All applications are available online.
              *
Website:  http://www.stpga.com
              Deadline:  April 2

St. Edwards University Holy Cross Scholarship Student must score at least a 1250 SAT or 28 ACT and be ranked in the top 10 percent of their class.  The selection of a recipient is also based on demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to community service, and the content of both the application for admission and the Holy Cross Scholarship application.
                  **Available:  December
                   Deadline:  Feburary 1

St. Edwards University Trustees Scholar Award  Student must score at least a 1200 SAT or 27 ACT and be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class.  The selection of a recipient is also based on demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to community service and the content of both the application for admission and the Holy Cross Scholarship application.  Award is $9,000 per year.
             ***Available:  October
              Website:  http://www.stedwards.edu/admssns/scholar
             Deadline:  Feb 1, 2004

Steinhardt School of Education Scholarship  New York University is interested in reaching students who excel academically and demonstrate a dedication to serving others.  They will award merit and need based Education Scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $15,000 annually to selected students who are accepted into one of the teacher education curricula that lead to certification at the early childhood, childhood or secondary level.  Student must be nominated.
               *Available:  September
                Websites:  http://www.nyu.edu/ugadmissions
                Deadline:  September 20

Suntrust off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes - Free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need.  Apply online.
                 *Available:  September
                  Website:  http://www.offtocollege.info
                  Deadline:  one winner every two weeks from October to May

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - accepting scholarship application from stuents who have lost a parent to breast cancer.  Up to seven four-year scholarships will be awarded.  Applicants must live in Harris, Fort Bend, Chambers, Montgomery, Brazoris, or Galveston Counties, exhibit financial need, and plan to attend a state-supported college in Texas.
                    *Available:  September
                     Website:  www.lomen.org
                     Deadline:  November 1

    
TABE Scholarship for future bilingual educators TABE is offering a $1,000 scholarship to students planning to pursue a teaching career in bilingual education.  Access application from the website.
              ***Available:  January
              Website:  http://www.tabe.org/forms.htm
             Deadline:  March 15

Target All Around Scholarship  Emphasis placed on community and volunteer activities.  Student must be a US citizen and have a GPA of 2.0
                  *Available:  November
                   Website:  http://www.target.com

                   Deadline:  November

TCU Texas Youth Entrepreneur of the Year Award Program Six students will receive scholarships to any school that they choose: One $5,000 scholarship and five $1,000 scholarships.  If the student attends TCU, these scholarships will be doubled.  Students do not have to be seniors to apply.
                ***Available:  September
                 Website:  http://www.nep.tcu.edu
                  Deadline:  November 1 

Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE)  provides $1,000 scholarships for students planning to pursue a teaching career in bilingual education.
                 Website:  www.tabe.org
                  Deadline:  March 15 

Texas A&M Opportunity Awards The Opportunity Award, which encompasses approximately 600 highly competitive scholarships, was established to reward students who have excelled in high school and to assist them with the financial burden of earning a college degree.
              Available: January

              Website: 
http://faid.tamu.edu/

              Deadline:  January 10 online app

Texas Department of Transportation The conditional grant is available to qualified female and minority students who are graduating high school seniors or current college students.  Applicants must be a Texas resident, and plan to attend a Texas four-year public college or university.  Applications will be considered for the following majors:  Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems.
             
             
Website:  http://www.dot.state.tx.us/
               Deadline:  March 1

Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program  The grant will provide financial assistance to eligible economically disadvantaged students majoring in civil engineering, computer science, management information systems or computer information systems.  Student must be a Texas resident and plant to attend a four-year Texas public college or university.
              **Available: January
               Website:  www.txdot.gov/Careers/Recruitment/Conditional Grants
               Deadline:  March 1

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