SENIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS #5
January, 2016
Seniors, if you or your parents would like help in paying for college, you need to read this! Read about the scholarships below. They are in order of deadline dates. * Indicates that this is new information that has been added. I will send out a “REMIND” text every time I update scholarship information.
ONGOING…
1. Generic Scholarship: Get from your counselor
2. Varsity Tutors: $1000; a monthly scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the Varsity Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for entries. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
3. Go to your chosen college’s website and look for Scholarships or Financial Aid that they offer.
JANUARY, 2016
Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarships – Must be majoring in engineering and enroll in an ABET accredited engineering program. Get information and application from Mrs. Willeford or go to
www.tspe.org/programs/scholarships
Deadline: 01/08/16
National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship- $500-$5000; Must be planning a career in government service. Requires a 300-word essay. Go to www.gwcf.org for application.
Deadline: 01/15/16
10 Words or Less Scholarship - $500; Application can be found at
http://studentscholarships.org/easy.php
*Right to Life of East Texas Scholarship: $1000 (4 awards); Must write an essay; Get application from Mrs. Willeford or go to
www.righttolifeofeasttexas.org
Deadline: 01/30/16
Carr P. Collins Scholarship for Baylor University Students - $5000+, renewable for 3 years; Must be admitted to Baylor University and have a minimum score of 1250 on SAT (Critical Reading and Math) or a
composite of 28 on ACT. Go to www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
for more information and application.
Deadline: 01/31/16
Texas Student Housing Scholarship – Will award full or partial cost of an off-campus room for 1 academic year in Austin, College Station or Denton, Texas. This scholarship rewards academic and leadership excellence. Get application from Mrs. Willeford.
Deadline: 01/31/16
*Eastman Chemical Company Scholarship: Eastman will pay tuition for at least 2 semesters if applicant studies Process Technology,
Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation or Welding. Mrs. Willeford has the application.
Deadline: 01/31/16
FEBRUARY, 2016
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation - $500-$10,000; A variety of scholarships can be found at this website. You only fill out one
application and you can qualify for several scholarships. Students of all faiths are welcome to submit an application. Go to www.DJCF.org
Deadline: 02/10/16
Playing with Purpose Scholarship - $2000; Open to varsity athletes who maintain a minimum of a “C” average and are a committed follower of Jesus Christ. Apply at www.playingwithpurpose.org
4-H Opportunity Scholarship - $1000; Must be a 4-H member. Find out more information at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu
Deadline: 02/01/16
You Deserve It Scholarship - $1000; Application can be found at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php
Deadline: 02/15/16
National Honor Society Scholarships - $1500-$15,500; Go to the National Association of Secondary School Principals website and look for “NHS Scholarship”. Mrs. Aldredge might have a copy of the
application….
Deadline: 02/16/16
Austin Bank Scholarship - $500-$2500 (27 awards); This is a great scholarship for GHS students! You will have to write an essay. Get application from Mrs. Willeford.
Deadline: 02/26/16
*Stephen F. Austin State University: “Smith-Hutson Schoalrships”;
$17,500 a year for 4 years; for incoming freshmen who have financial need and academic potential. Ask Mrs. Willeford for the application.
Deadline: 02/26/16
Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation - Interest-free loans; Must be in top 10% or have a minimum 1500 SAT or 22 ACT score. Call 409-770-5665 for more information.
Deadline: 02/28/16
East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) – Does not specify the $$ amount, but says there is money available for students who want to major in mathematics. Get the application from Mrs. Willeford.
Deadline: 02/28/16
* Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Scholarship: $1000 (30 awards); Must be a child of a person currently receiving electric service from Cherokee County Electric Cooperative. Can get application from Mrs. Willeford or www.cceca.net
MARCH, 2016
*East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships: This website has a multitude of different scholarships. Go to www.ETCF.org
(Click on Scholarships, Students, Student Guide & Available
Scholarships). Click on the scholarship name, read the instructions and determine if you are eligible to apply. If you want to apply, click Access Application to be taken to the online application system. You will be asked to create a log in and password. Write down this information so you will remember it.
Deadline: 03/01/16
T. J. C. Scholarships: Tyler Junior College has several scholarship including general scholarships, performance –based scholarships and the Presidential Honors Scholarship. First, you have to apply to TJC and obtain a student ID#. Then apply for these scholarships at
www.tjc.edu/scholarships
Deadline: 03/01/16
East Texas Professional Credit Union McLauchlin Scholarship:
$2000; Must be pursuing a degree in education. The applicant or
immediate family member must have an account at this credit union. To join the credit union, a minimum $5 deposit into a savings account is required. Get scholarship from Mrs. Willeford or go to www.etpcu.org
Deadline: 03/01/16
East Texas Professional Credit Union Presidential Scholarship:
$1000; Open to graduating seniors pursuing a degree in any field. The applicant or immediate family member must have an account at this credit union. To join the credit union, a minimum $5 deposit into a savings account is required. Get scholarship from Mrs. Willeford or go to www.etpcu.org
Deadline: 03/01/16
*Texas Telephone Association Scholarship: Go to www.tta.org
for application.
North & East Texas Press Association 2016 Scholarship - $1500; Must major in journalism/communications/photojournalism. This is a local scholarship and someone from GHS should get this! For
information and application, either get this from Mrs. Willeford or find it on GHS website under “Scholarship Information”.
Deadline: 03/21/16
Career and Technology Association of Texas Scholarship: Students must have completed at least 3 credits in CTE courses and currently enrolled in a CTE course for the fall or spring semester. For application,
http://ctat.secure-platform.com/a
Deadline: 03/31/16
APRIL, 2016
*Stephen F. Austin State University: “SFA STEM Scholarship”;
$10,000 per year;Must major in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. Download the application at www.science.sfasu.edu
Deadline: 04/01/16
*Gladewater Round-Up Rodeo Scholarship: $500- $2000; Multiple scholarships that will be awarded to Gladewater seniors if you will apply. Get application from Mrs. Willeford.
Deadline: 04/01/16
*The Learning Academy Preschool Scholarship: $500; Must have attended The Learning Academy Preschool in Gladewater. Get application from Mrs. Willeford.
Deadline: 04/15/16
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COLLEGE EVENTS
*Lift & Move USA Career Event: February 10, Houston, TX; A one-day event to showcase career opportunities in the crane, rigging and specialized transport industry. If you are not interested in going to college, yet desire a career path with income potential, this may be of interest to you. Also, there is a Crane and Safety
Training Academy in Gladewater, TX. If you are interested in getting more information concerning either opportunity, see Mrs. Willeford.
Kilgore College
“Preview Day” - Saturday, February 20, 2016. Tour the campus, meet current students, talk with faculty & staff, visit the bookstore, and get a free T-shirt. For
more information, call (903)983-8209 or go to www.kilgore.edu
*Kilgore College
“Electric Power Technology Certificate” – for high school graduates who are not ready to pursue the academic route, the Electric Power Technology Certificate offers a college alternative which can result in a lineworker career with a beginning salary of $11-$20 per hour. If you are interested in the program, call Julie Allee at
903-983-8290 or e-mail her at jallee@kilgore.edu You can check the website:
http//www.kilgore.edu/electric power technology.asp for information and photographs.
UT Tyler
“Fall Patriot Preview Day” – April 9, 2016
This is a day where prospective students and their parents can visit the campus and explore what life is like at UT Tyler. Students can tour the campus, meet the
professors, talk to counselors and eat lunch. Register at
www.uttyler.edu/previewday/
East Texas Baptist University (ETBU)
“Premier Monday” – February 15, March 28, April 11 and May 16. Explore the campus, experience college life, and ask questions about ETBU. Register at
https://etbu/admissions/premiere-friday-registration/
“Tiger Day” – March 5, (Saturdays). Includes academic meetings, lunch and a campus tour. Register at https://etbu/admissions/tiger-day-registration/
“Shadow Day” – January 21-22. Spend a night in our residence hall, socialize with current students, breakfast with professors, attend classes and have lunch. Cost is $20. Register at https://etbu.edu/admissions/shadow-day-registration/
SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITES
www.fastweb.com www.latinocollegedollars.org www.collegeforalltexans.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.schoolsoup.com www.hsf.net www.thurgoodmarshallfund.net www.unf.org www.cksf.org www.gmsp.org www.scholarships.com www.collegefund.org www.meritaid.com www.christianconnector.com www.zinch.com www.fafsa.ed.gov ************************************************************************GENERIC SCHOLARSHIP
One of the most important scholarship forms that you need to fill out is the Gladewater High School Generic Scholarship application. You can get this from your English teacher or from Mrs. Willeford. The
application will make you eligible for all the local financial help that our community offers through businesses, organizations, clubs and
individuals. This is how most of our students receive money, so don’t miss out!!
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