Scholarship Opportunities

 

 

 

Complex Community Federal Credit Union (CCFCU) Scholarship

Criteria: Must be members of CCFCU, Scholarship is for OC, UTPB or Midland College Only

Deadline: First Come, Firs Served

Applications Available from/at: Counseling Office

Submit Application to: Complex Community Federal Credit Union

West Texas Press Association

Criteria: Planning to Pursue a Career in Print Media Journalism

Deadline: June 19, 2007

Applications Available from/at: www.wtpa.org 

Submit Application to:

Bob Dillard

WTPA Scholarship Chairman

Apple Scholars Program

Essay question: "How you used technology to solve a problem creatively."

Deadline: May 15, 2007;Applications available at: www.apple.com/education/students/scholars

Submit Application to: www.apple.com/education/students/scholars 

Texas Tech Clark Scholars Program

The Texas Tech Clark Scholars Program is offering a seven-week research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors. Students will receive a $750 tax-free stipend plus room and board. The program will take place June 18 to August 4. For additional information, please see www.clarkscholars.ttu.edu

Name of Scholarship

School Where Honored

Amount

Student Eligibility

Information

International Right of Way Association (Chapter 35)

 

 

Criteria: Academic Achievement, Character, Leadership, Financial Need (will be a consideration.

Deadline: April 25, 2007

Application available at Counseling Office

Submit application to Counseling Office

2006 All-USA High School Academic Team

Any accredited college

Varies

High School Senior or Jr. graduating 2006 Official Transcript

Judges consider grades, honors, leadership and how nominees apply their intellectual skills beyond the classroom. Submit 2 letters of recommendation & essay to www.allstars.usatoday.com 

American Legion Auxiliary Medical & General Education Scholarships

Any accredited college

$500

Texas resident & a child of a veteran

Follow application instructions. For application go to www.txlegion.org  or email: alatexas@txlegion.org

American Legion Dept of Texas Oratorical Contest

Any accredited college

1stplace $1,000 2ndplace $750 3rdplace $500 4th place $250

Texas resident 18 yrs or younger

For application go to www.txlegion.org  or email: programs@txlegion.org

Angelo State University Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Angelo State University

Up to $15,000 per year. Tuition, books, $250-$400 mo. for 4 years

Minimum of 1100 SAT 24 ACT

Scholarship is merit based not need based. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should visit www.afrotc.com 

Angelo State University Carr

Academic Scholarship

Angelo State University

Varies

High School Senior Top 15% class SAT 1140+ ACT 25+ Extracurricular Important

Consideration given to academic record, honesty, integrity, leadership, initiative/motivation, moral character, special talents/abilities. For application & more information go to www.angelo.edu  or carr@angelo.edu

Angelo State University Special

Academic Scholarship

Angelo State University

Up to $9000 per yr

 

For students interested in physics, biology, math, biochemistry and German. For more information go to www.angelo.edu/pstudent/scholarships.htm

Balanced Man Scholarship

Texas Mu Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon

Texas A&M

$2,000

Graduating Male

Full-time freshman male. No obligation to join Sigma Phi epsilon. For more information go to www.texasmu.org  under the scholarship tab

Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes

Any accredited college

(5) $1000

High school senior Undergraduate

For your chance to win, simply register at www.bankofamerica.com/studentsweeps 

Best Buy

Any accredited college

$2,000,000 awarded to 1300 students annually

High School Senior Community Service & Academic Achievement Important

Transcript Required

List of community service, school and work experience. Enroll as a full-time student in fall 2006. Three students chosen from each U.S. Congressional District. For more application/information go to www.communication.bestbuy.com 

Bunton (Judge Lucius) Memorial Law Scholarship

Any accredited law school in U. S.

Graduate from 1 of 23 counties in W. Texas

 

Required to submit 250-word essay on a selected topic. For application/information and complete list go to www.pbaf.org

Campbell Family Scholarship (Della & Tom)

Howard College Midland College Odessa College

Varies

Graduating Senior

Pursuing nursing or health care career. www.pbaf.org 

 

Carr P. Collins Scholarship Program

Baylor University

$3,900 renewable for 4 yrs

Top 25% of Class SAT 1250+– ACT 28+ Texas Resident 1 yr community service important

Balanced college prep program. Requires essay, teacher nomination and personal interview upon request. For application & more information go to www.baylor.edu/admissions/carrpcollins 

 

Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship

Any accredited college

Varies

 

For information go to www.monsanto.com   or www.nafb.com 

 

Davis (Katherine Rose) Memorial Scholarship

Any accredited college

Varies

Need Important Grades Important Extracurricular Important

Must be a female graduating from Midland or Ector County in Texas or Cheatham County in Tennessee. Pursue a career medicine or health care. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Delta Upsilon

Any accredited college

 

 

U. T. Austin - males

www.duef.org  

 

Deloitte & Touche USA LLP “Excellance through Ethics” Essay Contest

Any accredited college

$5000

High School Senior

Read the ethical dilemma and compose an original 500-word essay in response. Submit to www.ja.org/ethics 

 

Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship

Texas college or university

Varies

High School Senior 2 Letters of Recommendation

Essay. Demonstrate a leadership role in preventing litter in the school/community. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Edfinancial Services, Scholarship Giveaway

Any accredited college

(10) $1000

U. S. Citizen

Winners selected in a random drawing. For more information go to www.ecampustours.com 

 

Elder & Leemaur Publishers Scholarships

Any accredited college

Up to $10,000 each year

Recipients of scholarships will be based on quality of work (essay) submitted

Require topics per deadline entry. For complete details www.elpublishers.com/content/uwsotherscholarships.php   To submit essay go to www.elpublishers.com/content/univsubmit.php    

 

FFA Scholarships

Any accredited college

Varies

High School senior

Demonstrate Leadership

Current FFA Member. Short essay. For more

Information go to www.ffa.org 

 

Fasken Foundation

Any accredited college in Texas. Tuition, books, fees only at Midland College, UTPB & Odessa College

Up to but not to exceed $1650 per semester Renewable for 4 yrs on a semester by semester program.

Need Important

Grades Important 3.0/4.0 scale Extracurricular Major factor

Must be a U.S. citizen and unmarried. Letter of acceptance to a public Texas university or college. Provide transcript and be selected by the sponsoring school based on scholastic achievement, citizenship. See counselor for more information.

 

Gates Millennium Scholars

Any accredited college

Varies

High School Senior GPA 3.3+/4.0 Extracurricular Important

Meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria. Be of African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American ethnicity. Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service. For application & more information go to www.gmsp.org 

 

Got Milk? (Sammy 2006 Award Program) Scholar Athletic Milk Mustache of the Year

Any accredited college

$7500 25 winners

Academic 35% athletic experience 35% leadership 15% community service 10% milk experience 5%

Winners also receive an invitation to attend an awards weekend at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex and the opportunity to be pictured in a national milk mustache advertisement. www.whymilk.com   and click on Sammy

 

Hall (Marie) Scholarship

See list of eligible colleges

 

Need Major Factor Extracurricular Important

For complete list go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Harris (Dick) Scholarship

Any accredited college

Varies

Male Hispanic Native Midland resident Graduating senior MISD

Active in Boy Scouting. Pursing career in elementary education. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Healy Memorial Scholarship (John & Rose Marie)

Priority to Midland College

Varies

Need Important Good Character

Graduate of a Midland County high school. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Herd (Daniel Parker) Memorial Scholarship

Any Texas accredited college

Varies

Need Important Good character Academics Desire, dedication & leadership

Graduate of a Midland County high school. Emphasis giving to student pursuing degree in the field of agriculture. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Heritage USA Community

Federal Credit Union

Any

$500.00

GPA 3.6

Extracurricular important

Graduating senior, good citizenship. Desire for advanced education. No record of a conviction of a felony or Class A or Class B misdemeanor. Application in Senior office

 

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition 2006-2007

Any accredited college

1st Prize - $2,500

2nd Prize - $1,500

3rd Prize - $1,000

Texas high school students in Grades 9-12

Sponsored by the University of Texas at Austin and HEB. Develop essay on: “The African American in Texas: Past & Present” For application & more information go to www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/ 

 

Keppra Family Epilepsy Scholarship

Any accredited college

$5000

2007 Graduate Legal U. S. Resident Official Transcript Grades/Academics/ Extracurricular Very Important

Be an epilepsy patient or a family member/caregiver of an epilepsy patient. Submit essay or give artistic presentation explaining why he/she should be selected & how epilepsy has impacted their life. Three letters of recommendation, current photo. For application/information go to www.keppra.com 

 

Landon Scholarship Trust

Texas A & M College Station

Varies 1 time award Fall semester 2006

Need Considered Extracurricular Important Transcript

Scholarship awarded on academic achievement & involvement in school & community activities. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

Any accredited college

Varies

 

For students desiring to attend a public Historically Black college or university. www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org 

 

Micron Science & Technology Scholars

Any accredited college

Varies

High School Senior Grades 3.5/4.0 scale SAT 1350+ ACT 30+

Major in physics, chemistry, computer or material science or electrical, computer, chemical, or mechanical engineering. For application go to www.micronscholarshipamerica.org 

 

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2006 Scholarship

Any accredited college

Varies

Need Major factor Grades Important 2.75+ /4.0 GPA Extracurricular Important List of activities

Two letters of recommendation. Acceptance letter from college/university, transcript, essay, copy of most current IRS tax return. Midland County resident for 12 months or more. For more information go to www.midlandhcc.com 

 

Midland Teen Court Scholarship

Any accredited college or trade school

Amount & number vary Awarded in May

Need Considered Grades Important Extracurricular most important

Must have been a volunteer at Teen Court. Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation and photo required, resume showing activities/honors. Typed statement describing the impact your Teen Court experience has had on your life & what you see as the value of Teen Court. For more information go to www.midlandteencourt.org

 

Mims Memorial Scholarship (Bill)

Any Texas accredited college or university

Varies

Need Major factor Grades Important

Graduate of any Midland County high school. For application/information go to www.pbaf.orgb 

 

Ratliff (Samuel) Memorial Scholarship (West Texas Amateur Golf)

Texas state school only senior colleges only

 

Need Important Grades 2.0+ GPA Extracurricular Very Important

Military service requirement. Be unmarried. For application/information go to www.pbaf.org 

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities National Scholarship Program

Any accredited college

Varies

Extracurricular Major factor Copy of parents W-2 form

Personal statement about community service, career goals & desire to contribute to your community. One letter of recommendation, certified official transcript, complete application. For application go to www.rmhc.org 

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities - Permian Basin

Any Permian Basin college

Varies

Need Important Grades 3.0/4.0 GPA

www.rmhc.org  

 

San Angelo Stock Show Foundation