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AVOID SCAMS!
NEVER PAY TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP!!!!
The Secret to Getting the Best Scholarships: Look to Your School
The Secret to Getting the Best Scholarships: Look to Your School
Most of the largest and most reliable scholarships come directly from the universities you apply to — not random websites. Here's why:
✅ They already have your info from your application
✅ Many offer automatic merit scholarships based on GPA or test scores
✅ Need-based aid is often combined with scholarships
✅ You can stack awards/scholarships
📝 What to do:
1️⃣ Research the scholarship/financial aid page of each college you apply to
2️⃣ Look for priority deadlines (some merit aid apps close early!)
3️⃣ Ask: Do they offer automatic awards, separate applications, or both?
Example: Tarleton Scholarships
Local Scholarships
Local Scholarships
Stop by the Counselor's Office to pick up applications
Stop by the Counselor's Office to pick up applications
Kiwanis Sophomore of the Year (Due Oct. 17)
Coming Soon:
Joseph Lee Tharp Memorial Scholarship
Texas Bank Doss Family Scholarship
Mary Michaels Memorial Scholarship
Caden Boyle-Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Longhorn Award
Wills Setzler Memorial Scholarship
Early Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship
Mid-Tex Federal Credit Union
Brownwood Garden Club
OES Scholarship
Keith Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Early Booster Club Scholarship
Heart of Texas Crime Stoppers Scholarship
American Legion Scholarships
This is a free platform where high school students can earn micro-scholarships from participating colleges for achievements like good grades, extracurriculars, or community service — starting as early as 9th grade. The money adds up and is awarded only if you apply to and attend that college.
This is is a free scholarship platform that lets students apply to multiple scholarships using one application. It also helps with finding financial aid and organizing applications in one place.
This online resource provides Texas high school seniors with helpful tools to aid in their pursuit of higher education. It contains information on Texas colleges and scholarships/financial aid.
The Sallie Mae $2,000 No Essay Scholarship is a monthly sweepstakes open to high school and college students. It’s free to enter, takes less than 2 minutes, and doesn’t require an essay, GPA, or financial info. One winner is selected each month.
The Appily Scholarship is a $1,000 no-essay scholarship open to high school and college students. It's free to apply through the Appily website, which also offers college search and planning tools. One winner is chosen each month.
The College Board BigFuture Scholarship is a program that awards $500 to $40,000 to students who complete key steps in the college planning process — like building a college list, practicing for the SAT, or applying for financial aid. It’s open to U.S. high school juniors and seniors, and no essay, GPA, or test scores are required to be eligible. The more steps you complete, the more chances you have to win.
The Niche Scholarship is a $2,000 no-essay scholarship open to high school and college students, as well as anyone planning to attend college soon. It’s free to apply on the Niche.com website, and a new winner is selected each month. No GPA, test scores, or financial info required.
The Horatio Alger Scholarship is a need-based scholarship for high school juniors and seniors in the U.S. who have faced significant adversity and demonstrate perseverance, integrity, and a strong commitment to education. Award amounts range from $10,000 to $25,000. Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree and must demonstrate financial need (family income under $65,000). It’s one of the largest college scholarship programs in the country.
The Central Texas Farm Credit Scholarship is a scholarship program aimed at students in Central Texas who are pursuing education related to agriculture, rural development, or similar fields.
Typically awarded to high school seniors or college students
Focuses on applicants from agricultural backgrounds or those planning careers in agriculture or rural industries
Amounts and eligibility criteria may vary each year
FastWeb Scholarship Search is a popular free online platform that helps students find scholarships, internships, and financial aid opportunities tailored to their profile.
Students create a profile with their background, interests, and academic info
FastWeb matches them with relevant scholarships and sends alerts
It also offers college and career resources
Juniors and Seniors 🎓 Rise & Teach Scholarships
The Rise & Teach Scholarship is offered by ESC Region 15, Howard College, and H‑E‑B. The scholarships are for students interested in pursuing a career in education (includes coaching). The Howard College Scholarship is for seniors only. The ESC Region 15 and H-E-B Scholarships are for juniors and seniors.
Scholarship Details:
Award Amount: $500 per recipient.
Sponsors: ESC Region 15, Howard College, and H‑E‑B.
Applicants must be interested in the teaching profession.
To apply:
If interested, click on this link or the one to the left. There are separate QR codes for the ESC Region 15/H-E-B Scholarships and the Howard College Scholarship. Rise Up and Teach Scholarship Applications
The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character and financial need.
To JUNIORS: The Association awards $25,000 National Scholarships and $10,000 state scholarships. For 2025, Texas earned 5 National Scholarships and 35 State Scholarships. Deadline March 1st.
To SENIORS: The Association awards $10,000-52,000 Scholarships to those attending specific colleges across the United States (see website for details). Deadline Feb. 15th.
Key criteria for qualification:
1. Enrolled as a full-time high school junior
2. Demonstrate critical financial need - $100,000 or lower AGI required)
3. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
4. At least a 2.0 GPA
5. Be a United States Citizen
StudentScholarships.org is an online scholarship search resource that helps students find financial awards for college and other educational programs. The site lists a wide variety of scholarships with details on award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility, and lets users search or browse opportunities that may fit their goals. In addition to scholarship listings, the website includes career information and related resources to support students in planning their education and future careers
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