6. February
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Below are the scholarships listed that are due for this month. If the entry is gray, then the current year scholarship has not yet arrived.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FEBRUARY
Women with Heart Scholarship
Deadline: February 2
Award Amount: $5,000, $2,500, $1,500
Selection Guidelines:
Create a short video (max 2 min) about the importance of heart health in women
For more information and details, visit: https://www.christushealth.org/connect/ministries/trinity-mother-frances/women-with-heart
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Houston Livestock and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship - multiple scholarships available
Deadline: February 7 (online due date)
Award Amount: 79, $20,000; more than 800 scholarships totally more than $500 million
Selection Guidelines:
U.S. citizen
950+ SAT or 19+ ACT
Rank in top 1/3 of graduating class at end of senior fall semester (7 semesters)
Complete FAFSA or a downloaded PDF of results from FAFSA Estimator (for 2024 only)
Applied to accredited Texas college/university
Apply online and also give proof of submission to Mr Gorka (A100-AHS)
For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com under the Educational Support Area. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.rodeohouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Area-Go-Texan-Guidelines.pdf
There are numerous additional scholarship opportunities here. https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholars/Apply
Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/hlsrscholarship2024
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Texas Exes Named Scholarships (UT Austin)-Chapter, Network, Named, Opportunity and Forty Acres scholarships (click on each type of scholarship under "Scholarships" tab across the top to apply)
Deadline: February 7
Award Amount: varies
Selection Guidelines:
Acceptance to University of Texas in Austin
For more information , visit https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships and to apply, visit https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/chapter-scholarships
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ACET Scholarship
Deadline: February 8
Award Amount: 20, $1,000; $500 additional to #1
Selection Guidelines:
Senior who has experienced difficulty in language, economic or other barrier
For more information, visit: https://acetx.org/student-scholarship-application/?doing_wp_cron=1706901167.9192969799041748046875
Apply here: https://acetx.org/student-scholarship-application/?doing_wp_cron=1706901128.4956839084625244140625
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University of Texas at Tyler Scholarships - multiple
Deadline: February 8
Award Amount: varies per scholarship
Selection Guidelines:
UTT listed on FAFSA
Admitted to UTT
List of merit & talent-based awards & to apply, visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/scholarships/
List of general scholarships & to apply visit: https://uttyler.academicworks.com/
=================================================================Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)
Deadline: February 9
Award Amount: $500 - $5,000.00 to 10,000 students
Selection Guidelines:
Hispanic heritage
US citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
3.0+ GPA
Applying to college as full time student
Complete FAFSA
Apply to HSF scholarships at https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
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Henderson County Black History Committee Scholarship- LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 12 by 8:00 a.m.. to A100. Scholarship will be collected at that time on that date by donors.- No applications accepted after this deadline.
Selection Guidelines:
All ethnic groups
Wallet sized photo
70-90+ GPA
No arrest or conviction of a felony
2 letters of recommendation
Additional requirements and essay topic are noted on the application (see below)..
Return it to A100.
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Scout of the Year National Scholarship
Deadline: February 13
Award Amount: $5,000 (1st), $3,000 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd)
Selection Guidelines:
Recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award
Registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troup, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship at time award is received
Demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, scouting and community
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - 2-4 year college
Deadline: February 14
Award Amount: varies; 2,760 scholarships awarded totaling $10.8M
Selection Guidelines:
Child or step-child of active duty, reserve, or veteran US Marine; a Marine killed while serving in the US Marine Corps; or active duty, reserve or veteran US Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is was attached to a US Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a US Marine Corps unit
Or grandchild of grandparent who was member of 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association, Marines' Memorial Association, or USMC/Combat Helicopter Association
2.0+ GPA
Financial need (adjusted gross income of $117,000 or less for 2022 tax year)
For more information, visit https://www.mcsf.org/apply/eligibility/
Frequently asked questions: https://www.mcsf.org/apply/scholarship-faqs/
To apply, visit :https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Career & Technical Education
Deadline: February 14
Award Amount: varies; 2,760 scholarships awarded totaling $10.8M
Selection Guidelines:
Child or step-child of active duty, reserve, or veteran US Marine; a Marine killed while serving in the US Marine Corps; or active duty, reserve or veteran US Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is was attached to a US Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a US Marine Corps unit
Or grandchild of grandparent who was member of 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association, Marines' Memorial Association, or USMC/Combat Helicopter Association
2.0+ GPA
Financial need (adjusted gross income of $117,000 or less for 2022 tax year)
For more information, visit https://www.mcsf.org/apply/eligibility/
Frequently asked questions: https://www.mcsf.org/apply/scholarship-faqs/
To apply, visit :https://www.mcsf.org/apply/
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TJC (Tyler Junior College) Scholarships - over 50 available
Deadline: February 16
Award Amount: multiple amounts totally more than $3.5 million; Presidential covers full tuition and fees for 2 years
Selection Guidelines:
Attending TJC in the fall
Have created a TJC student ID and password, received via email 24-48 hours after acceptance
To apply, visit https://tjc.academicworks.com/users/sign_in
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Texas Fairs & Events Association Scholarships (4 different scholarships)
Deadline: February 16, dependent on scholarship
Award Amount: dependent on scholarship
Selection Guidelines:
Been involved with the East Texas State Fair or Academic Rodeo
Apply at http://www.etstatefair.com/p/About/149 .
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SEG Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: February 18
Award Amount: 118 awards from $500 - $10,000 each
Selection Guidelines:
Above average grades
Intention to pursue a career in applied geophysics or closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environment.
To apply, visit https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/scholarship/scseg.php
https://seg.org/programs/student-programs/scholarships/
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The Dream.US National Scholarship (known as the Pell Grant for Dreamers)
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: up to $33,000 for 4 yr; possible $6000 for books - renewable
Selection Guidelines:
motivated senior who is an undocumented immigrant senior with or without DACA or TPS who came to US before the age of 16 and before 11/1/18
For more information, visit: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Apply here: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/
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Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarships
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: 100, $2000
Selection Guidelines:
Played at least one year in a Dixie Youth Baseball Program when 12 years or younger
Complete application and mail: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://dybusa.org/MediaContent//2023/12/04/07/2024%20Youth%20Scholarship%20Application_239496.pdf
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Lake Fork Fishing Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Must participate in fishing team senior year
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Owens Marmion Varke Clinical Mental Health Counseling Scholarship - UTT
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: unavailable
Selection Guidelines:
Attending UT Tyler
Admitted to the clinical health program at UTT
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================TJC Sisterhood Legacy Scholarship - TJC
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500
Selection Guidelines:
Attending Tyler Junior College
Senior Girl
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: TBD - renewable
Selection Guidelines:
2.5+ GPA
Pursuing degree in special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, applied behavior analyst
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Peace Officers & Firefighters Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: TBD
Selection Guidelines:
Any field of study
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: TBD, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
2.5+ GPA
Majoring in a field related to ministerial studies
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================USPAACC Scholarships
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: 15-20, $3,000 to $5000
Selection Guidelines:
Asian Pacific Island heritage
3.3+ GPA
Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
To apply, visit: https://fs25.formsite.com/i42EXM/dztvp3z4xi/index
=================================================================Reuland & Barnhart Orthodontics Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in healthcare, biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, biomedical engineering, public health, pre-dental, medical laboratory technology, ophthalmic medical assisting, vision care technology, health sciences, pre med, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, sonography, surgical technology, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, respiratory care, dental assistant, dental hygiene
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Christopher Lyon Memorial Scholarship - UTT
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in art
Attending UTT
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================David G & Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, & Biotechnology
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $3,000, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in biology, math, engineering, etc. to prepare for career as doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or biotechnologist
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in career in an aspect f estate planning, such as accounting, law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financial planning, philanthropic planning
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================East Texas Geological Society Scholarship - ECHS (at least a sophomore in college)
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $2,000, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in geology, geosciences
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Edna Haberie Visual Arts Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500
Selection Guidelines:
2.5+ GPA
Majoring in visual arts
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Gladys & Thomas "T.B." Stewart Texas College Scholarship - Texas College
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,250.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Helen Elbert Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in music: preference for piano majors
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Hugh P. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $2,500.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Majoring in automotive technology or related field
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Jackson Huse Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,500
Selection Guidelines:
2.0+ GPA
Must have experienced the loss of a sibling to a terminal illness or accident
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Jacqueline Braithwaite Scholarship for Nursing at TJC - TJC
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in nursing
Attending TJC
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Kenny Ponder Master Woodcraft Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $5,000 renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Majoring in wood technology or related field
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Leslie Reid Memorial Scholarship - Henderson, Smith & Van Zandt counties only
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,250
Selection Guidelines:
Female
Is currently or has previously been involved in horse show activities
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship - ECHS (for sophomores or higher in college)
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount:$1,000
Selection Guidelines:
2.75+ GPA
Majoring in engineering, geosciences
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assoc Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
2.5+ GPA
Child of Tyler PD employee
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Betty & Roy Erickson Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
4.0+ GPA
Minimal score of 1400 on SAT or 31 on ACT
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Glenn and Vivian Prater Memorial Scholarship - Texas A&M
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Acceptance to Texas A&M University
Achieved rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Jean & Jim Gulley Texas Tech Scholarship - Texas Tech
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $5,000
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Planning on attending Texas Tech University
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Mark W. Allen Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
2.0+ GPA
Planning on attending a University of Texas System University
Planning on majoring in journalism, English, creative writing, photography, or radio-television-film
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
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Nickolas-Truszkowska Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500
Selection Guidelines:
Recovering from addiction
US citizen
Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs
=================================================================Tatum Music Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $500 renewable
Selection Guidelines:
2.8+ GPA
Majoring in instrumental music education
For more information and to apply, create an account with email and password and apply: Create account & apply
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Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships
Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship -completed Texas Farm Bureau Leadership Conference or Youth Student Success Series Thrive experience
Young Farmer & Rancher High School - pursuing a career in agriculture
3. District Scholarship Program - senior
4. TSTC Scholarship - attending TSTC - https://www.tstc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: DM = 1, $1000
District = 39, $1000; 13, $1500
F&R = 13, $1000
TSTC - 25, $1000
Selection Guidelines: see above
For more information, visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://texasfarmbureau.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ScholarshipRequirementsInstructions-HS-CollegeCombinedForWebsite.pdf
To set up an account and apply, visit: https://my.texasfarmbureau.org/
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BMW Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: February 21
Award Amount: $1500 renewable to $6000
Selection Guidelines:
US citizen
GPA 3.75+
2 Letters of Recommendation
Pursue engineering or related science degree
Participation on a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) related extracurricular activity/club or employment/shadowing that relates to your intended engineering major
Apply here: BMW Engineering Scholarship app
=========================================================================================East Texas Professional Community Credit Union - 2 Scholarships
#1 McLauchlin Scholarship
Deadline: February 22
Award Amount: $3,000
Selection Guidelines:
Senior pursuing a degree in education
Have an immediate family member with an East Texas Professional Credit Union account*
#2 Presidential Scholarship
Deadline: February 22
Award Amount: $1,500
Selection Guidelines:
Senior pursuing a degree in any field
Have an immediate family member with an East Texas Professional Credit Union account*
To apply, visit: https://www.etpcu.org/connect/resources/scholarship-application . Turn in completed applications to Mr. Gorka in A100.
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TxDOT Conditional Grant Program
Award Amount: $6,000 per academic year for tuition, based on financial need
3.0+ GPA
900+ SAT or 21+ ACT
To apply, visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot-info/hrd/cgp-application.pdf
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Bridging the Dream Scholarship
Deadline: February 22
Award Amount: 75, $10,000
Selection Guidelines:
Minority or other historically underserved communities
Applies to college or vocational-technical school
To apply, visit https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/
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Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship
Deadline: February 23
Award Amount: $1,000 per semester up to $6,000 for 6 semesters
Selection Guidelines:
Family member is Vietnam Veteran or Vietnam-era Veteran who served on active military duty (not training) between 8/5/64-May 75
Resident of Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Freestone, Houston, Leon or Limestone county
Complete application at: https://vva.org/news/chapter-991-invites-scholarship-applications/
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Academic Scholarship Henderson County Area Go Texan Academic Scholarship
Deadline: February 23
Award Amount: up to $1500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Living in Henderson County
U. S. Citizen
Rank 1/3 or higher in senior class
950+ SAT or 19+ ACT
Active member of local FFA/4H a minimum of 3 of the 4 years in high school
Accepted to a Texas college or university
Complete application, add required documents, and deliver to Mr. Gorka (A100-AHS): Application
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Tommy Barnett Vocational Scholarship
Deadline: February 24
Award Amount: up to $1500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Living in Henderson County
Member of local FFA/4H a minimum of 3 of the 4 years in high school
Accepted to a Texas vocational/technical school accredited by S.A.C.S
Complete application, add required documents, and deliver to Mr Gorka (A100 - AHS): Application
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Greater Texas Foundation Aggies Scholars (Texas A&M plus other universities; check with your specific university) - PINNACLE
Deadline: February 25
Award Amount: $2,000 (varies per university)
Selection Guidelines: (varies per university)
Graduate of Texas ECHS
For more information, see