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The Senior Scoop: February 2020 Edition
February Tasks:
Check your email (colleges will begin emailing you!)
Complete the FAFSA!
Retake SAT/ACT **Fee waivers from Ms. Kneblik
Apply to Colleges **Application fee waivers from Ms. Kneblik
Ask a counselor and teacher for a recommendation letter
**If required for your college(s)
College Resources:
1.College Resources Bank https://padlet.com/ckneblik/pm0gx7vuoepy 2. Apply to Colleges https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX 3. SAT Registration https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register 4. ACT Registration http://www.act.org/
Help pay for College with the FAFSA! (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
**Priority deadline is January 15, 2020** Money is first come first serve!
1. Create an FSA ID (1 parent and 1 student)
a. https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm 2. Locate 1040 and W-2 documents for both parents and student
a. Who are my parents for FAFSA? https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/parent-info 3. Complete the FAFSA application online
a. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa
Scholarship Criteria & Application Website Deadline & Amount
College Greenlight Scholarship Bank
We connect first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges, generous scholarships, and life-changing counselors and mentors.
Online application: https://www.collegegreenlight.com/
Varies
National Honors Society Scholarship Program **NHS MEMBERS**
Scholarship database for National Honor Society Members
Online application: https://www.nhs.us/students/college-admission-planning/scholarship-search/
$ Varies
Deadlines: Throughout year
Association for Women in Mathematics Essay Scholarship
9th-12th grader
Must interview a women in mathematics (teacher, engineer,
statistician, physicist, etc.)
Write a 500-1000 word essay based upon the responses to the
following questions:
Suggested Interview Questions. The following questions are suggestions for what ask your interviewee about during the interview:
1. What motivated your interviewee to pursue a career in the mathematical sciences?
2. What is your interviewee’s educational, family and cultural background? 3. What kind of work does she do? 4. Does she have any advice to students who are interested in pursuing a
career in the mathematical sciences? 5. What are your interviewee’s hobbies?
Include a short (approximately 100 words) biographical sketch of the
student contestant including name, grade level, school, and
mathematical interests
Online application: https://awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest/
Monetary prize and publication Deadline: February 1, 2020
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Be a graduating high school senior;
Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States;
Show leadership potential;
Demonstrate a dedication to community service;
Present evidence of financial need;
Be a United States citizen;
Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21;
Online Application: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/
Up to $30,000 over four years
Deadline: February 1, 2020 by 5 PM
McDonald’s® HACER® National Scholarship
You’re a high school senior
You’re a legal U.S. resident
You’re younger than 21 years old
You carry a minimum 3.0 GPA
You’re eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full-time course of study
You’ll disclose other scholarship programs that you’ve applied for
You’ll enroll and attend an accredited institution in the academic year after your selection (verification needed, as scholarship funds are paid directly to the schools)
You have at least one parent of Hispanic heritage
Online application: https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html
Up to $100,000
Deadline:
February 5, 2020
Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Spirit of Achievement Scholarship
African-American female high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas:
Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Going to attend a two-year or four year college or university Online application: https://form.jotform.com/xtoforms/bowscholarship
$3,000
Deadline:
February 14, 2020
Honorable Elzie Odom Leadership of Tomorrow Scholarship
African-American male high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie
Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Going to attend a two-year or four year college or university Online Application: https://form.jotform.com/xtoforms/eolscholarship
$3,000
Deadline:
February 14, 2020
Take a Page Out of James Clemons’s Book Scholarship
African-American high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas
Major in Education
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale Online application: https://form.jotform.com/xtoforms/jcbscholarship
$1,000
Deadline:
February 14, 2020
When Jade Smiles Scholarship
African-American high school senior attending school in Tarrant County or Grand Prairie, Texas who has a deceased parent
Minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale
Online application: https://form.jotform.com/xtoforms/wjsscholarship
$2,000
Deadline:
February 14, 2020
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship
Must be of Hispanic heritage
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale s
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year)
US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
Complete FAFSA or TASFA application
Online application: https://www.hsf.net/en_US/scholarship
$500 to $5,000
Deadline:
February 15, 2020
Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation (Fort Worth Local Scholarship)
High school senior
Plan to attend 2-year or 4-year college
Demonstration of strong academic, extracurricular, and civic efforts
Strong SAT/ACT scores
Two letters of recommendation from high school faculty
Two personal letters of recommendation not from high school faculty or family members
Online Application: https://fortworthscottishrite.org/scholarships/
$1,500
Deadline:
February 28, 2020
UNIGO Simple and Sweet Scholarship **FUN ESSAY**
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Not every gift has to be expensive or extravagant. In fact, sometimes it's the sweet and simple things that make a real difference in our lives. Think back and tell us about something you received as a gift and why it meant so much to you." (250 words or less)
Online Application: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/sweet-and-simple-scholarship
$1,500
Deadline:
February 29, 2020
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships **UIL MEMBER** **ONE-ACT PLAY PARTICIPANT** **ROBOTICS**
Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet, Congressional Debate State Meet, One-Act Play State Meet, or Theatrical Design State Meet OR must have advanced to the second day of the Cross Examination Debate State Meet OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, the Latino History Essay Competition, or the Young Filmmakers Festival OR must have been a member of one of the top 10 teams per competition group at the BEST or FIRST state robotics contests
Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas
Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs)
Must have taken either the SAT or the ACT
Must be graduating from high school
Online Application: http://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/
Opens:
March 1, 2020
Deadline:
May 5, 2020
TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award **ASTHMA**
Seniors attending a Texas high school during the 2019-2020 school year
Suffer from Asthma
Plan to go to college after high school graduation
The award will be payable directly to the college or university of choice in the student’s name.
Online Application: https://taais.org/scholarship/
$3,000 (5 winners)
Deadline:
March 1, 2020
Eddleman-McFarland Fund Scholarship
High school seniors or full-time college students up to age 30
Enroll in Texas college, university, or trade school by fall 2019
US citizen (Resident of Parker or Tarrant County for at least one year prior to college)
Demonstrate financial need
Good character and academic ability are considered
250 word personal essay
Three letters of recommendation (at least one from teacher/counselor and at least one from employer, minister, or activity leader)
Online application: http://st-andrew.com/outreach/scholarship-funds
Amount Varies
Deadline:
March 1, 2020
ACS Scholars Program
Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent U.S. resident
Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science
Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)
Online application: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html
$5,000 per year
Deadline:
March 1, 2020
Tri-County Electric Cooperative Scholarship
Be a current senior in high school
Reside in a home powered by Tri-County Electric Cooperative
Essay, 300- 500 words topic: What is the importance of the electric cooperative business model?
Online application: https://tcectexas.com/scholarship
$2,000 - $4,000
Deadline:
March 6, 2020
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship **ENGINEERING MAJORS**
U.S. Citizens
GPA - 3.5 or above
Planning to enroll full-time at four-year college or university in the U.S.
Majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Math, Physics, Information Systems/Management Information Systems or Information Assurance
Demonstrate financial need.
Be willing to consider a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding. (Note: The internship is not required to receive a scholarship.)
Preference to applicants who: Have taken Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes in high school; Have demonstrated leadership capabilities (evidenced by volunteerism, mentoring younger students, STEM-focused extracurricular activities, work experience); Have a compelling personal story and/or family circumstances (i.e. military family).
Online application: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/communities/stem-education/lm-scholarship-program.html
$10,000 – renewable each year Deadline: March 12, 2020
Doodle For Google **ARTWORK**
This year’s Doodle for Google theme is: “I SHOW KINDNESS BY...”
Doodle: Artists create their Doodles using any materials they want. From crayons to clay to found objects.
Write: Artist’s statement - Tell us about what you have drawn and how it represents kindness to you.
Fill out the rest of the required information and sign the entry form.
Online Application: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works/
$5,000 – $30,000 (multiple winners)
Deadline:
March 13, 2020 at 8:00pm
The Nicholas A. Virgilio Memorial Haiku and Senryu Competition **POETRY**
Enter up to 3 haikus
All haiku or senryu must be previously unpublished, original work, and not entered in any other contest or submitted elsewhere for publication.
Online Application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddxopuNdqIkwS2cOWDTnVv39VpKHiNU9brNk9GUFoDud8yhw/viewform
$100 (6 winners)
Deadline:
March 23, 2020
Texas Association Foundation Scholarship
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Planning to attend a Texas college or university in Fall 2019
Special consideration will be given to students planning to pursue a degree in fields of study related to telecommunications such as math, business, education, technology, engineering and computer science.
High school coursework and financial needs also are considered.
Online application: https://www.tta.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/TTAF-
Application-and-Letter-1.pdf
$2,000 for 4 years
Deadline:
March 29, 2020
UNIGO Superhero Scholarship **FUN ESSAY**
Be thirteen (13) years of age or older at the time of application
Be legal residents of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia
Be currently enrolled (or enroll no later than the fall of 2026) in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education
Submit an online written response to the question:
"Which superhero or villain would you want to change places with for a day and why?" (250 words or less)
Online Application: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship
$2,500
Deadline:
March 31, 2020
Texas Future Farmers of America (FFA) Scholarships **FFA MEMBERS**
High School Senior FFA Members
Awarded based on academic and FFA achievements as well as the member's performance in an interview process
Online Application: https://www.texasffa.org/ffa-scholarships
Varies
Deadline:
April 2020
Goodwill Empowerment Scholarship
Be enrolling as a first time student in college or returning student with fewer than 90 commutative college credit hours attempted.
Pursuing an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree at an accredited college or university.
Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits per semester
Have and maintain a satisfactory GPA (2.00-4.00)
U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Be a resident of Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth service area.
Have a documented disability and/or demonstrate a financial need.
Not be related to any of the Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth Board Members.
Online Application: https://www.goodwillfortworth.org/goodwill-empowerment-scholarship-application/
$1,300
Deadline
April 15, 2020
Bob Gainey Honorary Scholarship – Dallas Stars **ATHLETES**
Applicant must be a legal U.S. citizen and Texas resident
Applicant must be a high school senior who is an active member on one or more of his/her school's athletic teams
Applicant must plan to attend an accredited 2- or 4- year U.S. college/university as a full- time student (minimum 12 hours per semester) beginning the summer or fall immediately following high school graduation
Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or better (based on 4.0 scale)
Applicant must have an SAT score of 1000 or better, or an ACT score of 24 or better
Online Application: https://www.nhl.com/stars/community/foundation-scholarships
$2,500 (per year for up to four college years - as long as certain grade and conduct standards are maintained)
Deadline:
May 1, 2020
UNIGO Fifth Month of the Year **SHORT RESPONSE**
Prompt: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." (250 words or less)
Online Application: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/fifth-
month-scholarship
$1,500
Deadline:
May 31, 2020
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship **ANIMATION MAJOR**
The scholarship is limited to high school seniors in the US pursuing an animation related degree program at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
Applicant must demonstrate record of academic success
Must have a passion for animation and/or a design related field
Online Application: https://www.animationcareerreview.com/animation-career-review-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-application
$1,000
Deadline:
June 1, 2020
"Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship Program **FASHION MAJORS**
Intend to pursue a fashion related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college (Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Management, Fashion Retailing)
Have a demonstrable record of academic success.
Have a passion and drive for a fashion related career.
Applicants must submit an original 250-500 word original essay on the following topic with name and contact information included:
What specific skill do you most want to develop?
Online Application: https://www.fashion-schools.org/aspiring-fashion-professional-scholarship-application
$1,000
Deadline:
June 1, 2020
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship **ATHLETE**
Applicant must be a high school senior or college student who is a current or former athlete.
Essay between 400 and 500 words required on this topic: "Describe how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education."
Email Essay to: [email protected]
Online Application: https://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
$1,000
Deadline:
June 1, 2020
Other Scholarship Resources:
Search “FWISD Scholarships”
Search Scholarships for (insert characteristic)
Scholarship Database Websites:
https://www.cappex.com/scholarships
https://www.raise.me/
https://www.fastweb.com/
https://www.scholarships.com/ https://www.finaid.org/ Scholarships for women: AAUW www.aauw.org Zonta International www.zonta.org Engineer Girl Writing Contest https://www.engineergirl.org/127874/2020-contest
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship https://rankinfoundation.org/for-students
Scholarships for minorities: GE and LuLac www.lulac.org Hispanic College Fund www.hispanicfund.org Hispanic Scholarship Fund www.hsf.net Hispanic Scholarship Guide www.hispanicscholarship.com Minority Health Program www.ahcpr.gov Ron Brown Scholarship www.ronbrown.org Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org United Negro College Fund www.uncf.org Scholarship for children of military personnel: AFCEA International www.afcea.org/awards/scholarships.htm Air Force Aid Society www.afas.org American Legion www.legion.org Army Emergency Relief www.aerhq.org Fisher House www.fisherhouse.org Marine Corps Scholarships www.mcsf.scholarshipapps.org/index.cfm Navy Marine Corps Relief www.nmcrs.org ROTC Scholarship www.todaysmilitary.com
