Scholarships in High School Senior

Tuition Equalization Grant for University of the Incarnate Word

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Lubbock Christian University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Award: $20,000, Deadline: October 31

Applicants must be high school seniors in the U.S. and must use the awards at an accredited U.S. college or university. Selection is based on character, personal merit and commitment. Merit is shown through leadership, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Northwood University - Texas Campus

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Utility Workers Union of America Scholarships

Award: $2,000, Deadline: December 31

Applicants must be the sons or daughters of active Utility Workers Union members. Recipients are selected from those who participate in the National Merit Scholarship Competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT as high school juniors, complete high school and are enrolled in a regionally accredited college in the United States.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Parker University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

VSA International Young Soloists Awards

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 8

Applicants must be instrumentalists or vocalists between the ages of 14 and 25 years of age and have physical or mental disabilities that limit one or more of their major life activities. Applicants need to include audio or videocassette recordings of three musical selections along with a one-page biography explaining why they feel they should be selected for the award. Awards are based on technique, tone, intonation, rhythm and interpretation from the taped performances.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Rice University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Davidson Fellows Scholarships

Award: $50,000, Deadline: February 12

Applicants must be under the age of 18 and be able to attend the awards reception in Washington, DC. In addition to the monetary award, the institute will pay for travel and lodging expenses. Three nominator forms, three copies of a 15-minute DVD and additional materials are required.

 

Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

Award: $2,000, Deadline: March 31

Applicants must be dependents of Air Force enlisted personnel who are attending high school or college. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and be accepted to the college of their choice.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Southwestern Adventist University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for St. Edward's University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Eve Kraft Education and College Scholarship

Award: $2,500, Deadline: February 27

Applicants must be high school seniors who have participated in an organized youth tennis program and who reside in an economically disadvantaged community. Selection is based on academic excellence and community service.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Texas Lutheran University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

Dwight Mosley Scholarship Award

Award: $10,000, Deadline: February 27

Applicants must be USTA ranked high school seniors who are of an ethnically diverse background and who have participated extensively in an organized youth community tennis program. Selection is based on academic excellence and exemplary sportsmanship on and off the court.

 

Tuition Equalization Grant for Texas Wesleyan University

Award: $3,364, Deadline: March 15

This program provides grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Applicants must be Texas residents or non-resident National Merit Finalists who are receiving at least $1,000 in competitive scholarships. Applicants must show financial need and earn and maintain an overall college GPA of at least 2.5. Students may not be receiving athletic scholarships. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 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.

 

School-Age Financial Aid Program

Award: -, Deadline: June 2

Applicants must be students with pre-lingual hearing loss between the ages of 6 and 21 who are enrolled in parochial, independent or private schools.

 

Eastern Orthodox Scouting Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must be high school seniors who are registered and active members of a Boy or Girl Scout unit and who are accepted to a four-year college or university. Students must have received the Alpha Omega Religious Scout award and must demonstrate practical citizenship in their Scouting unit, school, community and church.

 

Trapshooting Hall of Fame College Scholarships

Award: $5,000, Deadline: June 15

Applicants must be high school seniors and members of Amateur Trapshooting Association. Selection is based on an essay explaining the need for the scholarship, prior shooting experience and accomplishments.

 

Aaron Michael Powell Youth Shooting Memorial Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 15

Applicants must be high school seniors and be involved in a shooting sport discipline in Georgia or South Carolina. Selection is based on letters of recommendation, an essay explaining what shooting sports has meant to you and a letter explaining future goals and financial need.

 

City University of New York, The College of Staten Island - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

CMP Scholarships

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 20

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, represent good moral character, have a 3.0 or higher GPA and participate in rifle or pistol marksmanship competitions. Selection is based on academic achievement, a letter of recommendation and a personal letter to the committee explaining how the scholarship will help you to reach your goals and marksmanship participation and success.

 

City University of New York, Queens College - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

SASS Scholarship Foundation Scholarships

Award: -, Deadline: March 20

Applicants must be a high school senior or college undergraduate, have at least a 2.0 GPA and have been active in SASS for at least one year. Selection is based on academic achievement, leadership, character, extracurricular activities and commitment to cowboy action shooting.

 

City University of New York, Baruch College - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

Nationwide Scholar Program

Award: -, Deadline: September 1

Applicants must be enrolled at a mountain school or high school with a competitive snowboarding team and have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Selection is based on athletic commitment and financial need.

 

City University of New York, Brooklyn College - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

Cornell University - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

Fashion Institute of Technology - Achievement and Investment in Merit Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: June 30

This program is a merit-based award to New York high school graduates who have achieved academic excellence as a high school student and who enroll or plan to enroll in a public or private New York college or university. Applicants must be legal residents of New York and U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens. Students must graduate from a New York high school with two of the following: a minimum 3.3 GPA; designation 'with honors' on a New York State Regents diploma or a score of three or higher on two or more Advanced Placement examinations; or ranked within the top 15 percent of their high school class. An annual award of $500 is given to up to 5,000 recipients.

 

Mary Gunther Memorial Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: May 1

Applicants must be female rising undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors who intend to major in engineering at an ABET-accredited school. They must be full-time students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale. Preference will be given to students majoring in architectural engineering or environmental engineering. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.