Scholarships
Financial Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
The form required to begin the financial aid process (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
www.finaid.org
FREE comprehensive guide to student financial aid
www.salliemae.com
College loans and financial aid information
Frost Bank Student Loan Division
Frost Bank in Galveston has several student loans at zero interest that students may appy for. High school seniors may contact our office AFTER November 1st to request an application packet. For more information or to request an application, call the Frost Bank office at 409-770-5665.
Available Zero Interest Loans
Abe & Annie Seibel Foundation
Applicants must be a resident of Texas, graduate from a Texas HS and attend a Texas College full time. Max loan amt: $6000. Deadline: 2/28/10
Vandal and Winifred Mercer TAMU Foundation
Resident of Texas and enrolled full time at Texas A&M University at College Station or Galveston. Maximum loan amt: $2500. Deadline: 3/31/10
http://universityofhouston.financialaidtv.com/
Overview of financial aid concepts. Very helpful!
Websites with scholarships and other information:
Top 10% Scholarship Program
http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php
www.fastweb.com
www.schoolsoup.com
www.scholarships4school.com
www.cappex.com/scholarships
www.needalift.org
http://www.findtuition.com
www.applytexas.org
www.commonapp.org
http://www.finaidfacts.org/scholarships.htm
Please check websites listed for deadline dates and details. Most are recurring scholarships that are available from year to year for senior (and in some cases all) students.
Apply for NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
No, you don't have to wait until you are a high school senior to be recognized for your achievements in computer science! The NCWIT (National Center for Women and Information Technology) Award for Aspirations in Computing recognizes young women at the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and interests. The award process encourages continued interest in computing, attracts the attention and support of educational and corporate institutions, and emphasizes at a personal level the importance of women's participation in science and technology.
This is a national recognition. 2009 is the first year that affiliate award programs will also take place in Texas, Illinois & Florida. These local awards are possible through generous grants from the Motorola Foundation and Google. The application period is the same for state and national awards and students who apply from these states will be entered into both the local and national competitions. Affiliate award prize packages will vary. National prize packages include $500 in cash, a laptop computer, provided by Bank of America, a trip to attend the Bank of America Technology Showcase and Awards Ceremony held in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 27, 2010 and an engraved award for both the student and the student's school.
Applications are submitted online. The deadline is November 15, 2009. Visit www.ncwit.org/award for a complete list of qualifications and for more information.
Email any questions to aspirations@ncwit.org
Texas Right to Life, "Generation Now" Pro-Life Leader Scholarship Program
For a complete list of requirements please visit the website: www.TexasRightToLife.com/StudentCentral
Every applicant must meet each of the following requirements for the scholarship program:
-Recognize that human life begins at fertilization and ends at natural death.
-Have at least three years left in collegiate undergraduate education
-Commit to meet all requirements of the scholarship program during the remainder of college education
www.zonta.org
Zonta Club of Houston is proud to announce its annual Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship award. The local club is able to award $1250 to a deserving young, pre-university student, 16 to 21 years of age. Usually, it is granted to a graduating senior, however, juniors are eligible.
We invite ALL qualifying young women to apply. Please feel free to download the application. Additionally, students may want to visit the web site, in order to learn more about the organization and the Young Women in Public Affairs award. Due Feb. 28, 2010
FIAOGHI Scholarship - Recipients are chosen by the Scholarship Committee based on scholarship, leadership and financial need. The organization awards annual $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who are of Italian descent, to any degree on either side of paretange. The recipient may apply for a renewal of the scholarship every spring. The committee also determines the students SAT/ACT scores, class rank, high school GPA, the top 10 percentile of graduating class, awards and honors, extra curricular activities, community involvement, letters of recommendations and the narrative essay. The applicant's demonstrated financial need is considered which may include: the parent's and student's income, assets, trust funds, financial obligations and any other documented financial circumstances. Two scholarships are available: one for Federation Members only and one for any students of Italian descent.
To complete an application, please see Mrs. Novak or visit the ICCC website.
www.sammy.bodybymilk.com
Consider applying for the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards. If you want to star in a Milk Mustache ad and you excel at school, in sports and in your community then you should check it out!
25 student-athletes will win a $7,500 scholarship, an all-expense paid trip to Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. and a spot in a special Milk Mustache ad to run in USA TODAY.
www.jackierobinson.org
Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,500 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
www.aclutx.org
The ACLU of Texas is proud to present the Youth Activist Scholarship Program.
If you know a student activist working to protect the civil rights afforded by our constitution, check out our scholarship program. The ACLU will be providing $12,500 to 16 high school seniors across the country who have demonstrated a dedication to civil liberties activism. To qualify a student must fill out the application online at www.aclutx.org.
The Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Program is dedicated to assisting students who have proven the ability to do college level work, yet may not be able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. These true-need-based scholarships of $1000 each are awarded to high school seniors statewide. Go to www.ttla.com for the 2010 Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Application Packet. For more information, contact mfults@ttla.com.
www.comcast.com/scholarships
Each year, Comcast works with high school principals, guidance counselors, and school administrators to select the scholarship recipients. The program is managed by Scholarship Program Administrators -- an independent, not-for-profit organization that manages corporate and corporate foundation scholarship programs.
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/FAQ.jsp#CCSPAP
Coca-Cola awards merit-based scholarships to seniors. The scholarship amount ranges from $2500-$5000.
http://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.aspx
There are 28 $5,000 scholarships awarded annually in Texas. The Program provides financial assistance to students in the state of Texas who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education. Eligibility requirements apply.
http://www.youthlaunch.org
YouthLaunch is an Austin-based nonprofit organization that promotes the empowerment of young people through service. The YouthLaunch Scholarship for Outstanding Service is a non-renewable $3,000 scholarship that honors young Texans who lead and serve in their community and who inspire and activate their peers. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating or recently graduated high school students who have attended high school in the state of Texas. Scholarship checks will be made out to the college or university of the recipient's choice and may be applied to any direct education expense, including tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, or books and supplies. For more information contact info@youthlaunch.org. For the scholarship application go to http://youthlaunch.org/programs/scholarship.php
http://www.coca-colasharethedream.com
Open to all students grades 9-12. Beginning February 1st, students may submit their essays addressing the theme "Change is inevitable. How will it impact you? More importantly, how will you impact change?" Application forms are available at Kroger stores or online. 24 prizes will be given - ranging from the grand prize of $2,500 scholarship and personal computer to twenty finalists who receive $500 scholarships.
http://www.cat-lift.com
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding seniors who plan to major in mechanical engineering or a business-related field. Applicants must be ranked in the upper half of her class and have minimum overal GPA of a B or better. Applicants must plan to enroll in a university within the confines of Texas. For more information and an application please visit the website. DUE April 2, 2010
www.scholarshipamerica.org
Scholarships through three major programs: Dollars for Scholars®, Scholarship Management Services® and ScholarShop®
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www.scholarships.com
Search Engine of Scholarship database, 3,000+ sources for scholarship opportunities
www.fastweb.com
FREE scholarship search that can be saved and updated
*Please check back for 2007 Scholarship Opportunities as they become available*
www.TexasScholarships.org
Scholarships for Freshmen/Transfer/Continuing students at the University of Texas
Students are encouraged to check the Counselor bulletin board for more information on scholarships and opportunities.
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