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2022-2023 Scholarship information

 

 

The Heisman High School Scholarship

 Website: heismanscholarship.com 

Deadline: October 18, 2022 deadline. 

 

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation

Website: https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/ccsf

Deadline: October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern. 

*Note-Students need a 3.0 GPA and to fill out an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcripts by October 31, 2022, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

 

Bandera Electric Cooperative Scholarships- (10) $2,500

Deadline: DEADLINE: February 15 2023 at 11:59 PM CST (Midnight)

Website: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/82663-New-Braunfels-Community-Foundation

*Note-* Parents/legal guardians/or student must be members of Bandera Electric Cooperative or receive BEC service at their residence and provide written verification from the member-owner of the account. * Graduating high school seniors must have maintained at least 80 percent on a 100 percent scale.

 

TEXAS EXES SCHOLARSHIPS 

Website: https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships

Scholarships for entering students… A few scholarships to choose from go visit the website.

 

TEXAS FARM CREDIT

Website: https://www.texasfcs.com/news/scholarship-programs

Due Date:

All applications are due by 11:59 pm on January 15, 2023. All winners will be announced by May 2023.

Eligibility:

To qualify, an applicant must:

  • Be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2023 (Children of employees or directors are not eligible)
  • Be a member of FFA or 4-H
  • Reside in Texas Farm Credit's 100-county territory
  • Submit a current high school transcript (official or unofficial)
  • Submit a 2023 application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Submit a resume
  • Submit an essay (see application for essay topic)
  • Completed applications must be received by January 15, 2023

 

McDermott Scholars Program at UT Dallas:

Application Opening Soon!

Website: https://provost.utdallas.edu/mcdermott-scholars/apply

The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at The University of Texas at Dallas is recruiting a new class! Your students with outstanding grades* and a proven passion for leadership and service might find their fit with us.

This full-ride scholarship includes tuition, stipends and enrichment resources, including study abroad funding. While a generous merit award, it is a serious commitment requiring students to excel academically and demonstrably contribute through leadership and service on campus and beyond.

Within our top-ranked public university, McDermott Scholars find community and dynamic peers, and a landscape of personal and professional growth opportunities.

Deadlines

For more information, visit the Eugene McDermott Scholars Program website.

*The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program application does not consider standardized test scores.

 

KPUB

WEBSITE: https://www.kpub.com/community/scholarships/

As you all know, KPUB offers a scholarship program each year. We have two scholarships that we award each year to graduating seniors in our service area that are up to $6,000 each ($1500 a year, renewable for up to 4 years).

 We also have a newer scholarship we added in the last few years for vocational/tech/trade students that we haven’t had any qualified applicants for yet since it was launched in 2020.

https://www.kpub.com/community/scholarships/

 Awards 

• Two (2) $1,500 per year renewable scholarships for a total of up to $6,000 overall Eligible students may receive $1,500 per year for up to four years

 • One (1) $1,000 one-time scholarship Eligible students may receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship that is exclusively for accredited trade school or technical students Eligibility

• Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling for the first time in a full time course of study at an accredited technical school, trade school, public or private college or university in the State of Texas.

 • Applicants must be able to meet the requirements of the school, college or university selected.

 • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) while in high school and, if seeking renewal of the scholarship, a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) while in college.

 • Upon initial award, the primary residence of the applicant’s parents/guardians must be served by KPUB. 

• The applicant must submit a completed KPUB Scholarship Application, an official high school transcript, two letters of recommendation from teachers, principals, counselors, etc. from the high school that is currently being attended, and a current Student Aid Report (SAR). Incomplete packets will not be considered.

 • Students applying for renewal of the scholarship will have to prove continuing eligibility by submitting official college transcripts each year

 

Deadline: Completed application packets must be received by 5 p.m. CST, Friday, February 25, 2022, in the KPUB office located at: 2250 Memorial Boulevard, Kerrville, Texas 78028.

 

CAPITAL FARM CREDIT

PHYSICAL PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE IN MRS. NEWCOMBS OFFICE COME BY TO PICK ONE UP. 

Ten $1,000 one-time scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a degree in:

· Agriculture or natural resources (may include ag communications, ag economics/business, ag education, ecosystem science & management, animal science, viticulture, etc.) 

· Technical vocation supporting agriculture and rural communities and industries

Students must attend school or reside in one of the following counties: Bandera, Blanco, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Llano, Mason, Menard, McCulloch.

Please see the attached application due by March 3, 2023

 

DAR Daughters of the American Revolution

Website: https://dar.academicworks.com

Scholarship Applications are accepted: Nov 1, 2022- January 31, 2023 

Applicants must be citizens of the USA

Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the USA

Scholarships provided are:

  • Merit Scholarships

  • Political Science, History, Government, and Economics Scholarships

  • Medical and Nursing Scholarships

  • Specific Area of Study Scholarships

Additional Information is available at: www.dar.org

 

McLAUGHLIN DOTY FOUNDATION

Website: https://www.grantinterface.com/doty/Common/LogOn.aspx

Deadline: March 1, 2023

Up to $30,000 dollars for 4 years!!

 

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY

WEBSITE: https://www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships/

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 8,2023

 

KERR COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

WEBSITE: http://www.kerrcountyswcd.com/

DEADLINE: THURSDAY MARCH 30, 2023 BY 3PM

 

Daughters of the Republic of Texas JDB chapter Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a student, residing within the Kerrville area, with his/her
education towards an associate or bachelor’s degree at a Texas college or university or trade school. A child,
grandchild, niece or nephew of a Joshua D. Brown chapter member, living anywhere, is also eligible to apply
for this scholarship.
Application must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2023. The scholarship amount this year is $1000.

Eligibility 

1. Applicants must be scheduled to graduate by June 2023. 

2. Applicants must be a resident of Texas. 

3. Applicants must complete the application form. 

4. Applicants must have a recommendation from a school counselor.

 

*Note - Physical Application are in Mrs. Segura’s office please come by and pick one up.

 

Hill Country Retired School Employees Association Scholarship

Deadline- March 8,2023

*Must be pursing a career in education.

Note* Physical Application Forms are in Mrs. Segura’s Office please stop by and pick one up. 

 

 

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICANS, INC. SCHOLARSHIP

WEBSITE: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for a Horatio Alger State Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria*:

  • Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States
  • Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)
  • Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
  • Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
  • Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
  • Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
  • Be a United States citizen

The undergraduate application is available annually from December 1 to March 15.

 

2022-2023 KERRVILLE ROTARY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Applicant must:
 be a graduating senior from a Kerr County High School or,
 be attending or accepted to a college or vocational school, and
 have an academic average of 3.0 GPA or higher,
 complete the Rotary Club of Kerrville scholarship application,
 demonstrate involvement in civic, church and/or community related services,
 exemplify exceptional character, integrity, responsibility, and leadership,
 be attending or accepted to attend an accredited college or vocational school prior to funds
being disbursed to the institution,
 be a full-time student at his/her college/university or vocational school before scholarship
funds are released to the college/vocational school.
2. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, boarding expenses, or related fees.
3. The scholarship may be used for any accredited field of study.
4. The applicant must be a Kerr County resident.
5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS APRIL 14, 2023

If you are a graduating senior, please return your completed applications to your high school counselor;
OR, you may mail your completed application directly to:

Rotary Club of Kerrville
Attn: Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 295335
Kerrville, TX 78029
OR, email to: boudreauxr@aol.com

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(Please note: applications must be postmarked no later than 4/14/2023)

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2023

*NOTE - Physical applications will be in Counseling Office. 

 

TASB Texas Association of School Boards

Deadline for $1500 TASB Student Voice Scholarship applications is 5 p.m. January 13, 2023

WEBSITE: https://www.tasb.org/services/board-development-services/events/governance-camp/student-voices.aspx?utm_source=postcard+magazine&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=gc+2020&utm_term=student-voice

 

HCTC SCHOLARSHIP

Graduating students are eligible to apply for $1,500 scholarships

Website: http://www.hctc.net/scholarship

 

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas-$2500 Scholarship

High School Seniors

MCFS Offers $2.500 

Deadline: April 30,2023

WEBSITE: http://www.masonichometx.org

 

TEXAS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS PROGRAM

WEBSITE: https://unt.tfaforms.net/218150

Application:

The application will remain open until February 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. Please share the application link below with students you believe would be a great fit. We are looking for students who meet the following criteria:

  • TEXAS Grant eligible

  • Top 10% of their graduating class

  • Graduated from an accredited high school in Texas

  • Accepted into one of our participating institutions

 

 

THE DREAM. US SCHOLARSHIP

WEBSITE: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 28,2023

 

  1. Are undocumented and came to the United States before November 1, 2017, and have continuously lived in the United States since then or have DACA or TPS;

  2. Came to the United States before the age of 16 (if you were born in the U.S. – you are not eligible for our scholarship);

  3. Have significant unmet financial need;

  4. Have graduated or will graduate from a United States high school (or have earned or will earn a high school equivalency diploma) before the Fall of 2023;

  5. Graduated or will graduate with a high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or have a cumulative college GPA of 2.5 or better;

  6. Intend to enroll full-time in an associate or bachelor’s degree program at a Partner College in your state in the Fall of 2023 or Spring of 2024; and

  7. Are eligible for in-state tuition at the Partner College you want to attend (not applicable if it is a private Partner College in your state).

 

ELEVATION SCHOLARSHIP

WEBSITE:https://ellevationeducation.com/blog/2023-ellevation-scholarship-application-now-open 

Eligibility:

-Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during your K-12 education.  

-Plan to enroll in a full time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university or vocational -technical school for the entire 2023-2024 academic year. 

Applicants will be considered based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, and a statement of educational and career goals. Deadline: March 2nd, 2023 at 3 PM Central Time

 

HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIP FUND 

Website: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

Deadline: Feb 15, 2023

Eligibility:

  • Must be of Hispanic heritage

  • U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 

  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students

  • Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the 2023-2024 academic year

  • Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER HENRY KEMPER COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GRADUATING SENIOR 2023

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP-$ 5,000.00

DEADLINE: MARCH 29TH

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

1. Students must be a graduating Senior with plans to attend a University, a 2-year College, or Technical Trade School.

2. Students planning to attend a four-year University must have a minimum High School GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Students planning on attending a two-year College or Trade School must have a Minimum High School GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

4. On-Line Universities are not eligible for the Scholarship.

NOTE* THE PHYSICAL APPLICATION IS PRINTED FOR YOU, PLEASE COME THE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE AND PICK ONE UP IF INTERESTED.

 

2023 Executive Women’s Club Scholarship

Due Date: Apr 20, 2023

Eligibility:

-A Female graduating from a Kerr County High School or GED certificate. 

-Must be Pursuing a higher education. 

NOTE: PHYSICAL COPIES ARE IN COUNSELING OFFICE.

 

RESTORE SCHOLARSHIP

Due Date: Apr 15, 2023

Multiple $1,000.00 Scholarships will be awarded. 

Qualifications:

 A) Fully completed Application

 B) Graduating High School Senior

 C) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a 80% or better

 D) Include a copy of your high school transcript

 E) Attend a School District that is an Emergency Preparedness Partner of Gerloff Company, Inc.

 F) Include two letters of recommendation from persons not related to the applicant (clergy, teacher, Superintendent, employer, etc.)

 G) Include an brief autobiography and statement of career plan (maximum of 2 pages)

 H) Must be a Texas resident 

I) Student must be attending a College, University, or Trade School

 

NOTE* PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE, PLEASE COME BY AND PICK ONE UP!

 

American Legion Legacy Scholarship

Website:https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy

Deadline: April 1st. 2023

Eligibility:

1-High School Senior & accepted to institutions of higher learning. 

2-Is your Institution of Education nonprofit and regionally accredited?

3-Does at least one of the following apply to you? 

A- Legal parent died while serving post 9/11/2001. Does not have to be out of the country, nor in combat. 

B- Legal parent post 9/11 Veteran of U.S. Military, given a disability rating of 50% or higher by V.A.

 

KERRVILLE BOARD OF REALTORS SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: APRIL 5TH 2023

NOTE* PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE IN THE COUNSELING OFFICE. 

 

TREA Student Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 9,2023

Website:https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/TREAStudentScholarshipApplication2023

Eligibility:  Any graduating senior from a TREA member school district who will attend a post graduate program, technical school, or is enlisting in the military the following school year.

Note: CPISD is a TREA member.

 

Kerrville Junior Service Guild 2023 Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 3rd, 2023

Eligibility:

-Applicant is a female high school senior with an expected graduation date in spring of 2023 or currently enrolled in a post-secondary education institution.

-Applicant resides in Kerr County full time and/ or permanent address is located in Kerr County. 

 

*NOTE Physical Applications are in the Counselor's Office.

 

KERR COUNTY A&M CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

WEBSITE: https://kerr.aggienetwork.com/kerr-county-scholarship-and-application/

DEADLINE: Mar 17, 2023

Eligibility: 

-Must be accepted to Texas A&M College Station

 

TILF SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline March 1- May 26, 2023

Website: https://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/apply/

There are a few different scholarships available. 

Primary eligibility requirements are that a student must compete at the state level in a UIL Academic Contest at some point of their high school career and must plan to attend a Texas college or university.

Keep in mind that participation only in a UIL athletics, music, or on  honor crew DOES NOT qualify a student to apply for a scholarship, but that these activities may enhance a students application.

 

Center Point Lions Club Scholarship (for college or trade school)

Deadline: Mar 24, 2023

Physical Applications are in the Counseling Office.

 

Delta Kappa Gamma Eta Xi Chapter Future Educator Scholarship

At least one $500 scholarship will be awarded

This scholarship is offered to a student who fits the

following criteria:

-Female

-High School Senior

-Attends school in Kerr or Kendall counties

-Currently accepted at 4-year university

-Intend to major in education

-Must send the completed attached application and

-one letter of reference to

-pamela.nentwich@kerrvilleisd.net

-NO LATER THAN, April 17, 2023

-Must be able to participate in a face to face interview

-Scholarship will be awarded on May 8, 2023

*Physical applications in Counselors Office.

 

EXOTIC WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION -DON TARPEY AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1ST

The Don Tarpey Agricultural Scholarship is a one-time scholarship of

$1,500.00. This scholarship is awarded based on financial need, character,

academics, citizenship and work history. This scholarship is provided for

graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a Texas State

College or University with a major in Agriculture.

The following are qualifying criteria:

1. The student does not have the means to attend college without financial assistance.

2. The student must have been accepted in a Texas State College or University with a

major in Agriculture.

3. Student must complete the Scholarship Application with brief resume attached including

work history.

4. Attach recent Income Tax Returns, W-2’s or 1099’s for student, mother and father where

applicable.

5. Student is required to submit an application and a 250 to 500 word typed essay entitled

“Why I Need & Deserve This Scholarship” to the EWA Scholarship Committee.

6. A Principal’s letter and four letters of recommendation must be obtained from

relationships other than family members.

7. Attach a State of Texas Academic Achievement Report

8. Based on the essays and qualifications students will be selected for interviews. Interview

dates and times will be sent to the students and counselors.

9. A member or members of the EWA Scholarship Committee will interview candidates

and make final selections.

10. Scholarship recipients will be announced at graduation ceremonies if possible.

11. A Thank You Note is required after the Don Tarpey Agricultural Scholarship is awarded.

All notes should be sent to the EWA Board of Directors c/o the EWA Scholarship

Committee, 231 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028.

12. Student must start school no later than the fall semester after being awarded the

scholarship.

13. Student must agree to be bound by these Guidelines and to meet all reporting

Requirements.

*PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS ARE IN COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

 

EXOTICE WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION-2023 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

DEADLINE:POSTMARKED BY APRIL 1ST

The amount of the scholarship will total $8000.00; $1,000.00 per semester

for 8 consecutive semesters. These scholarships are awarded based on

financial need, character, academics, citizenship and work history.

Scholarships are provided for graduating high school seniors who have been

accepted in a Texas State College, University of Vocational Institution.

The following are qualifying criteria:

1. The student does not have the means to attend college without financial assistance.

2. The student must have been accepted in a Texas State College, University or Vocational

Institution.

3. Student must complete the Scholarship Application with brief resume attached

including work history.

4. Attach recent Income Tax Returns, W-2’s or 1099’s for student, mother and father where

applicable.

5. Student is required to submit an application and a 250 to 500 word typed essay entitled

“Why I Need & Deserve This Scholarship” to the EWA Scholarship Committee.

6. A Principal’s letter and four letters of recommendation must be obtained from

relationships other than family members

7. Attach a State of Texas Academic Achievement Report

8. Based on the essays and qualifications students will be selected for interviews. Interview

dates and times will be sent to the counselors.

9. A member or members of the EWA Scholarship Committee will interview candidates

and make final selections.

10. Scholarship recipients will be announced at graduation ceremonies if possible.

11. A Thank You Note is required after the scholarship is awarded. All notes should be sent to

the EWA Board of Directors c/o the EWA Scholarship Committee, 231 Thompson

Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028.

12. Student must start school no later than the fall semester after being awarded the

scholarship.

13. Student must agree to be bound by these Guidelines and to meet all reporting

Requirements.

*PHYSICAL APPLICATIONS ARE IN COUNSELOR'S OFFICE.

 

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

DEADLINE: APRIL 14, 2023 

1. Applicant must:

• be a graduating senior from a Kerr County High School or,

• be attending or accepted to a college or vocational school, and

• have an academic average of 3.0 GPA or higher,

• complete the Rotary Club of Kerrville scholarship application,

• demonstrate involvement in civic, church and/or community related services,

• exemplify exceptional character, integrity, responsibility, and leadership,

• be attending or accepted to attend an accredited college or vocational school prior to funds being disbursed to the institution,

• be a full-time student at his/her college/university or vocational school before scholarship funds are released to the college/vocational school.

2. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, boarding expenses, or related fees.

3. The scholarship may be used for any accredited field of study.

4. The applicant must be a Kerr County resident.

5. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

*Physical Applications are in the Counselor's Office.

 

Scholarship Application for Future Texas Teachers Sponsored by the Alamo Area Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development 

Deadline for applications: Mar 17, 2023

It is a $1000 scholarship (one-time award) presented to two graduating high school seniors who plan to major in the field of education and pursue a teaching career in Texas public schools.

Any graduating high school student from campuses in Region 20 in which an active AAASCD member is employed who: 

● is a Texas resident; 

● has a minimum overall (cumulative) high school grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale [to be considered for this scholarship, your overall (cumulative) grade point average must be computed on a four-point scale and on an unweighted basis];

● plans to attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 semester hours); 

● plans to seek a baccalaureate degree in the field of education and teaching in the Texas Public Schools.

 *Physical Applications in the Counselor’s Office.

 

KERR COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: Must be Postmarked by APRIL 1ST!

Eligibility:

  • Students must be seeking an Agricultural Degree

  • Students (Parents) must be apart of the Kerr County Farm Bureau

*Physical Applications are in the Counselor's Office.

 

Vester Joiner Memorial Scholarship

 Deadline: Postmarked no later than APRIL 1ST.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

 

1.  Be a graduating High School Senior.

2.  Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 system.

3.  All applicants must have participated in 4-H and/or FFA for all 4 years of high school.

4.  All applicants must attend a Texas college or University in the fall of 2023.

 

*Physical Applications are in the Counseling Office. 

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