Scholarships 2008-2009   January Gates Millenium Scholars   Due: January 12, 2009 The Gates Millennium Scholars program, established in 1999, was initially funded by a 1 billion dollar grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. Simon Youth Foundation   Due: January 31, 2009 The Simon Youth Foundation (SYF) has established the Community Scholarship Program to meet the financial needs of students in communities that host Simon regional shopping centers. HSF/Valley Alliance of Mentors Opportunities & Scholarships   Due: January 31, 2009 The HSF/VAMOS Scholarship Program is designed to assist high school seniors of Hispanic heritage from Hidalgo County in Texas obtain a bachelor's degree. Selected students may receive up to $5,000 for four academic years for a possible total award of $20,000. Ethel W. Spears Scholarship   Due: January 31, 2009 February Ford Salute To Education   Due: February 3, 2009 Eligibility: *Good academic standing *Senior at an accredited high school in a participating area *Planning to pursue post secondary education/training Best Buy Scholarship   Due: February 15, 2009 A great education is the foundation for success. At Best Buy, we believe academic achievement and volunteerism are equally important. That’s why the Best Buy Scholarship Program rewards students for all of their homework; inside and outside of the classroom. KFC Colonel's Scholars   Due: February 10, 2009 The KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program is about you, your dreams and aspirations, and the perseverance to succeed. This program is offered to high school seniors planning to attend a public in-state college or university. Students who meet the criteria may apply online to become a KFC’s Colonel’s Scholar. Students selected for this scholarship are eligible to receive up to $20,000 to complete a bachelor’s degree program. Burger King Scholars Program   Due Date: February 2, 2009 Burger King, Scholars awards are $1,000 each and may be used for educational expenses such as tuition fees and books, during the first year of college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. UTPA University Scholars   Due: February 1, 2009 ONCE STUDENT QUALIFIES, HE/SHE WILL BE SENT USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO APPLY ONLINE; Must have 12hrs. AP credit and/or CE credit from UTPA; "B" or better in each course; Credit must include ENG 1301 or higher and MATH 1340 (or higher); Must have 22+ ACT composite/ 1030+SAT composite. Girls Going Places College Scholarship   Due: February 27, 2009 Must be NOMINATED and provide an essay demonstrating your own "budding entrepreneurship"; Students 12-18 years old can participate. Baylor University: Undergraduate Scholarships   Due: February 1, 2009 Applying to Baylor University; ADMISSION APPLICATION IS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. March South Texas Fedral Credit   Due Date: March 16, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP Hidalgo County Retired Teacher   Due Date: March 30, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SCHOLARSHIP. Rio Grande Valley Chapter   Due Date: March 30, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP. The University of Texas - Pan American Music Department   Audition Date: March 29, 2008 Want to pursue a career in music? Cosider UTPA! The UTPA Music Department will be holding scholaship audtions on 02/23 - 03/29/2008 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the UTPA Fine Arts Recital Hall room 103. If special accomodations are necessary, please call the Music Office at V/TDD 381-3471 at least 3 days prior to event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Hewlett Packard Diversity in Education Scholarship Program   Due Date: March 15, 2008 The HP Scholar Award is a scholarship opportunity for students interested in engineering. The total value of the four-year cash scholarship, HP Scholar Productivity Package and the three paid internships will exceed $40,000 per student. Slough Foundation Scholarship   Due: March 7, 2008 3.0 GPA (A or B average); Texas Resident; Financial need; Involvement in School and Community Activities NCOA Scholarship   Due: March 7, 2008 Must be CHILD or SPOUSE of a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Association; Involvement in School Activities Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship   Due: March 7, 2008 US Citizen; Must be a member of a minority group; 1000 SAT/21 ACT; Involvemetn in School and Community Activities; Leadership; Financial need International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association Scholarships   Due: March 7, 2008 Must work for a SUPERMARKET dairy, deli, or bakery OR for a company that sells to those departments (must be a member of the IDDBA); Major in food-related field, business, marketing; 2.5 GPA (A,B, or C+ average) Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship   Due: March 7, 2008 Major in AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY Ashley Marie Easterbrook Scholarship Fund   Due: March 7, 2008 3.0 GPA (A or B average); Involvement in School and Community Activities; Must attend a 4-year university Division of Homeland Ministries Scholarships   Due: March 15, 2008 Member of the CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ); Plan to enter ordained ministry; C+ average; Financial need April Don't Mess With Texas   Due: April 4, 2008 Graduating high-school seniors can earn college money through our scholarship program; businesses and organizations can reach a powerful audience segment while helping the environment by partnering with us; colleges and universities can promote their school spirit with a Campus Cleanup event; and communities across the state can have fun learning about litter through our summer Road Tour outreach program. IBC   Due: April IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP Jorge Rolando Gutierrez   Due: April 20, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION. Hidalgo Permanent Scholarship Fund   Due: April IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION Vamos   Due: April 1, 2008 Provides renewable scholarships to all deserving Hispanic students in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties for the purpose of completing a post secondary education. University of the Incarnate Word Scholarships   Due: April 1, 2008 ADMISSION APPLICATION IS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Oakseed MInistries International Essay Contest   Due: April 4, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION JASNA Essay Contest   Due: April 4, 2008 9th-12th graders; Write an essay regarding Jane Austen's work Annual Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay   Due: April 4, 2008 IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT THE COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION Ayn Rand Essay Contest   Due: April 11, 2008 Open to 11th-12th graders; Write an 800-1600 word essay on Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead ATCA Buckingham Memorial Scholarship   Due: April 11, 2008 US Citizen; Must be the child (natural or adopted) of a person serving, or having served as an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (with the Government, Military, or private facility); Will attend college or university and receive a Bachelor's degree ASFA National Scholarship Essay Contest   Due: April 11, 2008 Will attend a college, university or certified trade school ASFA National HIgh School Essay Contest   Due: April 15, 2008 9th-12th graders are eligible NBPA- Alponse Deal Scholarship Award   Due April 18, 2008 Major in LAW ENFORCEMENT/CRIMINAL JUSTICE, US Citizen; Must attend a 2 or 4-year institution National Sculpture Society Scholarship   Due: April 18, 2008 Must provide photographs of student's works of sculpture; Demonstrate financial need Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship   Due: April 18, 2008 Have an interest in an AUTOMOTIVE career Al's Formal Wear Scholarship   Due: April 18, 2008 STUDENT MUST PICK UP APPLICATION AT AL'S FORMAL WEAR - McAllen; Involvement in School and Community Activities; Will attend a 2 or 4-year college/university May Hidalgo Chamber of Commerce   Due: May IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship   Due: May 31, 2008 Write in 1000 words or less write to define diversity including an experience in which diversity has effected your life in a positive or negative aspect Texas Lutheran University Freshman Scholarships   Open Applying to Texas Lutheran University; ADMISSION APPLICATION IS USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS; Apply EARLY! Teacher Scholarship   Open Must be majoring in EDUCATION and planning to TEACH TAMU Corps of Cadets Scholarship   Open Applying to Texas A&M University; Will participate in Corps of Cadets; APPLY EARLY! Straight Forward Media Minority Scholarship   Open Must be a MINORITY student; Will attend community college, university, technical school, or continuing education program Straight Forward Media Engineering Program   Open Must be planning to study ENGINEERING; Will attend community college, university, technical school, or continuing education program State Farm Texas Scholar Athlete Award   Open IMPORTANT: PLEASE CONTACT COUNSELORS FOR MORE INFORMATION Imagine America Scholarship   Open Will attend vocational/technical school; 2.5 GPA (A, B, or C+ average); Will attend a 2 or $-year college; Financial need Hubson's College View Sweepstakes Scholarship   Open All seniors are encouraged to apply Get Out of Debt Scholarship   Open Elder & Leemaur Scholarship   Open Open to 11th and 12th graders Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship   Open Will attend a 2 or 4-year institution; Write 2 essays (listed on the website) CoSTEP Free Money Scholarship   Open All seniors encouraged to apply! College Prowler Essay Contest   Open Students in grades 10-12 can apply Career Fitter.com Scholarship   Open Write a 200-350 word essay on "What is the perfect career for you and why?" CarDonors.com Scholarship   Open 3.0 GPA (A or B average) NFFA ARTS Scholarships   Varies US Citizen/ Permanent Resident; Audition in areas of performing, literary, or visual arts; Boys & Girls Club-CLUBService Scholarship   Open Must be 17 years old; Must have completed 900 hours of community service over 1 year (portion of it must have been done with Boys & Girls Club); INGQUIRE AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AnyCollege.com Scholarship   Open All Seniors are encouraged to apply Art Institues Scholarships   Varies Various scholarships for various disciplines