Scholarships in High School Senior

Chiropractic Education Assistance Scholarship

Award: $6,000, Deadline: August 15

Applicants must have been Oklahoma residents for at least five years and be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited chiropractic school. They must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.

 

Texas A&M University at Galveston - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

West Texas A&M University - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Vernon T. Swain, P.E./Robert E. Chute, P.E. Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 3

Applicants must be Maine residents who are graduating high school seniors. They must have plans to enroll in an ABETEAC-accredited degree program in engineering and to pursue a career in engineering. Applicants have to have applied to at least one school that offers engineering degrees. These are the minimum acceptable standardized test scores: SAT Math 600, SAT Writing 500, SAT Critical Reading 500, ACT Math 29, ACT English 25, PAA Quantitative 750 and PAA Verbal 640. Selection is based on standardized test scores, GPA, personal essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities and work experience.

 

University of Houston - Clear Lake - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

University of Houston - Downtown - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Student Activist Awards

Award: $1,000, Deadline: Varies

Selection is based on activism for free thought or separation of church and state.

 

University of Houston - Victoria - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Youth Program

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 20

Applicants must be members of the Appaloosa Youth Association or the Appaloosa Horse Club and must attend or plan to attend an institute of higher learning. Students may also be the son or daughter of Appaloosa Horse Club members.

 

Association of Flight Attendants Annual Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 10

Applicants must be the dependents of AFA members in good standing. Applicants must also be in the top 15 percent of their class, have or expect to have excellent SAT/ACT scores, demonstrate financial need and provide a 300-word essay along with the completed application.

 

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

University of Texas - Brownsville - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Active Life Scholarship to Tackle Your Weakness

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 31

Applicants must be high school or college students age 15 years old or older. Applicants must be able to identify a weakness and willing to take action to improve it. This award may be used at any college to study any subject as well as for books and room and board.

 

Spirit of Anne Frank Awards

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 19

Students should be high school seniors, be U.S. citizens and plan on attending a four-year college or university in the fall of the upcoming academic year. Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay characterizing their efforts and dedication toward achieving lasting change with regards to prejudice and intolerance.

 

University of Texas at Dallas - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Larry Williams Photography and AYA Photo Contest

Award: $100, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must submit multiple photographs in two divisions: 13 and under and 14 to 18.

 

The University of Texas - Pan American - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

University of Texas at Tyler - Texas Public Educational Grant

Award: $15,000, Deadline: March 15

This program provides assistance to Texas students with financial need. Applicants must be Texas residents, non-residents or foreign students and show financial need. Applicants must be registered with the Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement. Public colleges or universities in Texas make TPEG awards from their own resources. No individual award may be more than the student's financial need. Each institution sets its own maximum award amounts. To apply, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The financial aid office will notify the applicant of eligibility.

 

Appaloosa Youth Association Speech Contest

Award: $100, Deadline: May 15

Applicants should be 18 and under and can enter two divisions: a speech on a pre-determined topic or an impromptu speech. Age groups are 13 and under and 14 to 18. The speech is given at the World Championship Appaloosa Youth World Show.

 

Joel Abromson Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must be Maine high school seniors, and they must be accepted to an institution of higher learning.

 

National Ten Minute Play Contest

Award: $1,000, Deadline: November 1

Each playwright may only submit one script no more than 10 pages in length that has not been previously submitted. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

Chairscholars Foundation National Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: April 15

Applicants must have major disabilities and serious financial difficulties that would prevent them from going to college without financial aid. They must have a B+ or higher average. They must be high school seniors or college freshmen age 21 or younger, and they must have participated in some form of major community service or other social contribution.

 

TEXAS Grant for Lamar University

Award: $8,480, Deadline: March 15

This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.

 

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program

Award: $25,000, Deadline: October 25

Applicants must enter college the fall following their high school graduation, have at least a 2.0 GPA, be in need of financial aid ($55,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred) and be involved in extracurricular and community activities. Students applying from Louisiana, Montana and Idaho have additional state specific requirements.

 

TEXAS Grant for Sam Houston State University

Award: $8,480, Deadline: March 15

This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.

 

TEXAS Grant for Texas State University - San Marcos

Award: $8,480, Deadline: March 15

This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.

 

TEXAS Grant for Stephen F. Austin State University

Award: $8,480, Deadline: March 15

This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.

 

Michigan Engineering Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: February 3

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of Michigan and high school seniors. They must be accepted at an ABET-accredited college or university in Michigan and must have plans to pursue a degree in engineering. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher for both the 10th and 11th grade years and a minimum composite ACT score of 26 or higher. Selection is based on GPA, ACT score, personal essay, extracurricular activities, any college-level coursework completed and honors received.

 

TEXAS Grant for Texas A&M University - College Station

Award: $8,480, Deadline: March 15

This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.

 

Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: March 31

Applicants must be dependents of enlisted Air Force members, either on active duty or retired. They must meet the eligibility requirements and participate in the Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program. An unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher is required. Extenuating circumstances are considered.