Abilene Education Foundation: Scholarship Info

OPTIMIST CLUB UNLIMITED “FACE OF OPTIMISM” AWARDS

Directions:

This student will be chosen by the counselor, given to a student who has overcome various difficult individual or educational obstacles to reach high school graduation.

Award:

$250 will be given to one senior from each of 12 local and area high schools.

Application:

An information sheet is available in the Counseling Office.

Deadline:

Deadline to Mr. Martin is March 26.

KOHL’S KIDS WHO CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Directions:

To recognize and reward young volunteers.

Award:

More than $410,000 total scholarship and prize money will be awarded.

Application:

Visit www.kohlskids.com for rules.

Deadline:

Deadline is March 15.

ROBERT BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Directions:

Your counselor can select up to 3 nominees for this scholarship.

Award:

Up to $1,500

Application:

Program fact sheets, applications, and instructions can be viewed and downloaded from their website at www.collegeforalltexans.com.

Deadline:

Deadline to them is March 15.

TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Directions:

You must have a GPA of 3.0 and plan to attend a Texas college or university next year. Special consideration will be given to students who will pursue a college degree in fields of study which are of particular interest to telecommunications, such as math, business, education, technology, engineering, and computer science.

Award:

Five four-year scholarships in the amount of $1,500 per year.

Application:

Mr. Martin can recommend two seniors.

Deadline:

March 5 if you want to be nominated.

LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT MERIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP from the West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Directions:

Will be awarded to a senior who is a member of a 4-H club or FFA chapter. You must have participated in activities or contests in the Livestock Dept. of the West Texas Fair & Rodeo.

Award:

$1,000

Application:

Applications are in the Counseling Office.

Deadline:

Completed application is due March 1 to them.

MODERN LIVING MALL MERIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP from the West Texas Fair & Rodeo

Directions:

will be awarded to a senior who has participated in activities or contests in the Modern Living Mall Youth Department of the West Texas Fair & Rodeo. You do not have to be a member of an FHA chapter.

Award:

$1,000

Application:

Applications are in the Counseling Office

Deadline:

Due to them March 1.

Many Freshman scholarships are available for South Plains College in Levelland, Tx. We have applications. Due March 1, 2010.

MERIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP – MODERN LIVING MALL DEPARTMENT

AMOUNT: $1,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Have an interest in study and show evidence of probable success in his or her own field of endeavor; does not have to be a member of an FHA Chapter; must be a high school senior with good grades and attendance average for a two-year period; have demonstrated a willingness to be of service to his school, community and home by his or her involvement; have participated in activities or contests in the Modern Living Mall Youth Department of the West Texas Fair and Rodeo.

APPLICATION: Counseling Office

DEADLINE: March 1, 2009

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MERIT AWARD SCHOLARSHIP – LIVESTOCK DEPARTMENT

AMOUNT: $1,000.00

QUALIFICATIONS: Have an interest in study and show evidence of probable success in his or her own field of endeavor and a member of a 4-H or FFA Chapter; high school senior with good grades and attendance for a two-year period; have demonstrated a willingness to be of service to his school, community and home by his or her involvement; have participated in activities or contests in the Livestock Department of the West Texas Fair & Rodeo.

APPLICATION: Counseling Office

DEADLINE: March 1, 2009

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONAL GRANT PROGRAM

AMOUNT: $3,000.00

ELIGIBILITY: Graduating senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, computer science, and management information or computer information systems. Must be considered economically disadvantage and attend a Texas four-year public college or university as a full-time student.

APPLICATION: www.txdot.gov/careers

DEADLINE: March 1, 2009

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Flying J Scholarship Program (CANCELLED FOR 2009 - 2/13 J.M.)

AMOUNT: $2,000.00

CRITERIA: Students must be high school seniors who reside in or attend school in communities where Flying J Travel Plazas are located (eligible high schools are determined by Flying J Inc.); be planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in fall following the announcement of awards; and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.

APPLICATION: In the Counseling Office

DEADLINE: March 2, 2009

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THE ASSOCIATION FOR COMPENSATORY EDUCATORS OF TEXAS

AMOUNT: A total of 20 $1,000.00 scholarships across the state

ELIGIBILITY: students who participate in compensatory education programs (Title 1, Bilingual education/ESL, State Compensatory Education, Migrant and Homeless).

APPLICATION: www.acetx.org

DEADLINE: March 6, 2009

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HISPANIC YOUTH HERITAGE AWARDS

CRITERIA:

To participate in the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards you must be:

A graduating high school senior
Planning to enroll in college in the fall
A citizen or permanent resident of the US
Of Hispanic/Latino descent (at least one parent)
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or 7.5 (on a 10.0 scale)
Willing to travel to the awards ceremony in your selected region

APPLICATION: Hispanic Youth Heritage Awards website

AWARDS:

GOLD MEDALLION: $3,000 educational grant
SILVER MEDALLION: $2,000 educational grant
BRONZE MEDALLION: $1,000 educational grant
NATIONAL HHYA RECIPIENTS RECEIVE an additional $5,000 educational grant and a laptop computer

MAIL TO:

Hispanic Heritage Foundation
Your YA ID #
2600 Virginia Ave. NW, Suite 406
Washington, DC.20037

DEADLINE: Friday, March 6, 2009

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SAMMY 2009

CONTEST PERIOD: The Contest begins on November 19, 2008 and ends on March 6, 2009. Nominations may be submitted beginning at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time on November 19, 2008 and must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 6, 2009.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicant Eligibility: Person being nominated (“Applicant”) must be a legal resident of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia, who, as of November 6, 2008, is enrolled as full-time student in a state-accredited private or public high school, in good standing in grade 12, and who participates in a high school sport or club sport during the 2008-2009 school year, as determined by Sponsors in their sole discretion. Applicants cannot be on suspension or other disciplinary program imposed by the school or school system at any time in the 2008-2009 school year. Applicants cannot have been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime. Sponsors may, in their sole discretion, complete a background check of Applicant including civil, financial, driver-history, any drug or alcohol dependency or treatment, criminal arrests or convictions, or law suits – either settled or still pending. If selected as a potential winner, in order to avail himself/herself of the prize, Applicant must graduate at the end of the regular 2008-2009 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited college or university, approved by Sponsors, carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2009 Fall semester. Trade and vocational colleges are not eligible.

NOMINATOR: Nominator Eligibility: Must be a legal resident of the fifty (50) United States or the District of Columbia and at least 18 years old at the time of nomination submission. An applicant may self-nominate. Sponsors’ decisions with respect to whether any Applicant or Nominator meets the eligibility requirements set forth herein are final and binding. Employees, officers, directors and agents of National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board, and USA TODAY (collectively, the “Sponsors”), Gannett Co., Inc., Weber Shandwick, Lowe WorldWide, the contest judges affiliates, subsidiaries, retailers, distributors, advertising and promotional agencies, web masters and web suppliers (collectively, the “Released Parties”), and their immediate family (spouse, parents, children, and siblings and their respective spouses, regardless of where they reside) or members of the same household of each, whether or not related, are not eligible to submit a nomination or to be nominated.

DEADLINE: March 6, 2009

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DYESS OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB

CRITERIA: A spouse or dependent son or daughter of an active duty, retired or deceased military member assigned to Dyess AFB or from the Dyess AFB area; a high school senior or current college student enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university in the summer or fall of 2009; and you have not previously received a scholarship from the Dyess OSC.

APPLICATION: Counselors office

DEADLINE: March 13, 2009

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FORT WORTH SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION SCHOLARHIP

AMOUNT: $1,000.00

CRITERIA: Graduating high school senior; merit/student achievement based.

APPLICATION: Counselors office

DEADLINE: March 15, 2009

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CATHERINE AILEEN SMITH-JONES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: $500.00

CRITERIA: Graduating seniors from Taylor County high schools who are members of the Holy Family Catholic Church, Abilene, Texas.

APPLICATION: www.cfabilene.org

DEADLINE: March 17, 2009

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OZARKA “EVERY DROP COUNTS” EARTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: $10,000

CRITERIA: Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must be a current United States citizen and a resident of Texas; must have acceptance in a four year, accredited college or university with the intention of studying earth/environmental sciences.

APPLICATION: Counselors office

DEADLINE: March 17, 2009

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NELSON SCHOLARSHIP - Abilene Woman’s Club

AMOUNT: $1,000 or more will be awarded to several area seniors.

CRITERIA: This is a great opportunity for both male and female students. Applications are in the Counseling Office.

DEADLINE: March 20, 2009

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YMCA SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA: They have set aside a number of scholarships for AHS and Cooper senior students who have demonstrated excellent work ethic and have been actively engaged in volunteering in the community. We have applications, or download from www.abileneymca.org.

DEADLINE: Due to them March 26.

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Aversion Scholarship

Criteria: AVerMedia will award $5,000 to one senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement, participates in extracurricular activities, and has a desire to impact the world around them. Requires a one-page essay describing how you have impacted the environment and plan to contribute to a sustainable future.

Application: Apply online at www.avermedia-usa.com.

Deadline: March 27, 2009

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HISPANIC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

CRITERIA: Be Hispanic and/or of Hispanic descent and a U.S. citizen or a legal resident. Be enrolled or admitted to an accredited college, university or trade school at the time of the
application. Be a full-time student (a minimum of 12 hours per semester) Have earned at least a 2.5 GPA Reside in a county serviced by Region 14 Service Center.

AWARD: Four $1,000 incoming freshman scholarships, one $1,000 current traditional college student scholarship, and several university scholarships will be awarded.

APPLICATION: www.hispanicabilene.com

DEADLINE: March 27, 2009

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2009 MARCUS FERNANDEZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: $1000.00

ELIGIBILTY: Graduating senior who is or has been a military dependent and who will attend Hardin-Simmons University. Must have a GPA of 85 or better

APPLICATION: Available in the Counselor’s Office

DEADLINE: March 30, 2009

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JANICE M. SCOTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.

CRITERIA: Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident; GPA 2.5 or higher; high school senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during school year 2009-2010; have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community service, extra curricular or other activities.

APPLICATION: Counselors office

DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

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JUNETEENTH WEST TEXAS ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED’S - YOUTH ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: No less than $250.00 per year (depending on available funds)

CRITERIA: Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen under state residency requirements; final G.P.A. of at least 3.0.; based on “financial need” and “scholastic” ability”; enroll full-time (12 hours minimum) in an accredited college or university.

APPLICATON: www.juneteenthwesttexas.org

DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

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LULAC COUNCIL 605 SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards:

National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000 and higher)
• The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman,
• The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test.
Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000)
• The student has a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman,
• The student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test.
General Awards ($250 to $1,000)

Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered.

CRITERIA: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year
colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree
• A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council
President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council

APPLICATION: LULAC Council 605 website

DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

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AAFES RETIRED EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (AREA) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GENERAL CRITERIA

2. Eligibility for AREA scholarships is outlined in the PERSONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA and STUDENT ACADEMIC CRITERIA sections below. Once eligibility is met, five factors listed on the Application for Scholarship form are scored to determine the ranking for scholarship awards.

The five factors are:

Scholastic Honors & Other Recognition Received. (Section III-1)
School Activity Participation. (Section III-2)
Outside Activities, Hobbies and Special Talents. (Section III-3)
Essay: Tell us why you feel you should be awarded a scholarship. (Section IV)
Letters of Recommendation. (Section V)

3. The completed Application for Scholarship form with all requested information must be received by AREA via email or postmarked not later than March 31, 2009, the application deadline. Email the application and attachments to gall.tom@verizon.net or mail the documents to: AREA Scholarship Committee, 7045 Rembrandt Dr. Plano, TX 75093. Email is the preferred method.

PERSONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
(Must be met on January 1, 2009)

4. Applicants must be permanent U.S. residents and be less than 21 years of age. Other requirements are:

They must be natural, legally adopted children or custodial stepchildren of active, retired or deceased AAFES or assigned military personnel.
Military retirees must have retired while on assignment with AAFES.
A deceased parent must have died while an active or retired AAFES employee or military assignee.
One of the parents must have had at least twelve consecutive months of AAFES employment, or in the case of military personnel, AAFES assignment. For a deceased parent, the twelve-month employment requirement must have been met at the time of death.
Twelve consecutive months of AAFES employment, if applying on their own behalf.
Active membership in AREA, if retired. An active member is one who is a member of the national AREA organization (not just a member of an AREA Chapter) and whose dues payments are current.
Click here for AREA membership information.

STUDENT ACADEMIC CRITERIA:

5. Students must...

Be in their senior year of high school and scheduled to graduate in calendar year 2009.
Have a score of at least 1,750 on the SAT or 25 on the ACT.

Plan on attending an accredited college, university, or one of the U.S. military academies for undergraduate studies in calendar year 2009. AREA scholarships are not awarded for participation in non-academic and certificate programs.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:

6. Each year, the Scholarship Committee recommends the number of awards and their amounts to the AREA Board of Directors based upon available funds. For calendar year 2009, the AREA Board approved up to 12 scholarships for a program total of $36,500. Individual scholarship amounts are 2/$5,000, 1/$4,000 and 9/$2,500.

7. Scholarship amounts can be used to offset costs for academic related expenditures only. Such expenditures include tuition, fees, books, computers and software, and other expenses. The money cannot be used for personal expenses, housing or transportation. Any balance left at the end of the term may be carried over and used to offset similar expenses during subsequent terms.

AREA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: CALENDAR YEAR 2009

1. The purpose of this program is to provide freshman year college scholarships to high school graduating students who (a) Are related to active, retired or deceased AAFES employees and assigned military personnel, or (b) Work for AAFES themselves. This program is consistent with the AREA objective of community involvement.

Click here for a listing of scholarship awards since program initiation.
Click here for the AREA APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP form.

GENERAL CRITERIA

The five factors are:

Scholastic Honors & Other Recognition Received. (Section III-1)
School Activity Participation. (Section III-2)
Outside Activities, Hobbies and Special Talents. (Section III-3)
Essay: Tell us why you feel you should be awarded a scholarship. (Section IV)
Letters of Recommendation. (Section V)

PERSONAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
(Must be met on January 1, 2009)

4. Applicants must be permanent U.S. residents and be less than 21 years of age. Other requirements are:

They must be natural, legally adopted children or custodial stepchildren of active, retired or deceased AAFES or assigned military personnel.
Military retirees must have retired while on assignment with AAFES.
A deceased parent must have died while an active or retired AAFES employee or military assignee.
One of the parents must have had at least twelve consecutive months of AAFES employment, or in the case of military personnel, AAFES assignment. For a deceased parent, the twelve-month employment requirement must have been met at the time of death.
Twelve consecutive months of AAFES employment, if applying on their own behalf.
Active membership in AREA, if retired. An active member is one who is a member of the national AREA organization (not just a member of an AREA Chapter) and whose dues payments are current.
Click here for AREA membership information.

STUDENT ACADEMIC CRITERIA:

5. Students must...

Be in their senior year of high school and scheduled to graduate in calendar year 2009.
Have a score of at least 1,750 on the SAT or 25 on the ACT.
Plan on attending an accredited college, university, or one of the U.S. military academies for undergraduate studies in calendar year 2009. AREA scholarships are not awarded for participation in non-academic and certificate programs.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

8. The Scholarship Committee consists of seven members who are responsible for:

Publicizing the availability of the scholarships through the Exchange Post, AREA Newsletter and other media.
Administering the scholarship program by processing all applications, and identifying those which are eligible or ineligible.
Evaluating and scoring the eligible applications.
Making award recommendations to the AREA Board.
Announcing scholarship awardees in the Exchange Post, AREA Newsletter and other media.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
9. You may obtain an application form by clicking here or send a written request to the Scholarship Committee, 7045 Rembrandt Dr. Plano, TX 75093. You can also send an e-mail request to gall.tom@verizon.net . The application submittal period begins January 1, 2009 and ends March 31, 2009.

10. Completed applications with required documentation must be submitted to the Scholarship Committee by email (Preferred Method) or by mail to one of the addresses in paragraph 9, above, and received or postmarked no later than March 31, 2009, the application deadline. Time extensions are not normally made. The eligibility of each applicant will be reviewed and validated. It is the responsibility of each applicant to make sure that all required information is received by the application deadline.

DEADLINE: March 31, 2009

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