Scholarships
Gandy Ink Scholarship -Deadline April 15th
Candidates must be high school seniors planning to attend a college or university during the immediate Fall Semester.
Click the link to apply Gandy Ink Scholarship
Creating Pathways by One Objective Scholarship- Deadline April 26
Scholarship Amount: ($5,000) one time award
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must have completed Foundation with Endorsement high school plan.
2. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on the 4.0 scale.
3. Applicant must provide documentation stating he/she has been accepted into a community college
or a 4-year University for the 2024-25 school year.
Completed applications must be submitted online by April 26, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be notified before May 18, 2024.
Applications not meeting all requirements will NOT be considered.
Click here to complete the application and submit to either Ms. Perkins or Ms. Green prior to the deadline.
Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship- Deadline April 15th
ONE OF THE MOST WORTHWHILE ENDEAVORS OF THE TEXAS TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND LOCAL CHAPTERS IS AWARDING ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS.
THE TTAA OFFERS HUNDREDS OF SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE AND CURRENT RED RAIDERS. IN ADDITION, TTAA CHAPTERS ALSO PROVIDE AREA SCHOLARSHIPS TO INCOMING FRESHMEN. THESE AWARDS ARE BASED ON HOMETOWN, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, HONORS, ACTIVITIES, AND TO SOME DEGREE, FINANCIAL NEED.
APPLICANTS MUST APPLY AT THE LINK ATTACHED.
GO RED RAIDERS!!! TEXAS TECH ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
2024 Young Women Energized Scholarship- Deadline- May 7, 2024
Scholarship for female high school Seniors planning to pursue a degree in STEM.
OVER 30,000 dollars to be awarded on May 16th!
Student View Scholarship Program
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
Student Insights will award the following prizes:
One (1) individual prize of a $10,000 scholarship.
Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship.
Five (5) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
Click the following link to apply:
https://student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html
Masonic Children & Family Scholarship- Deadline: April 30th
MCFS offers $2500.00 scholarship to help ensure your future is bright!
May be used for College or Trade School
All Seniors are encouraged to apply MCFS Scholarship Application
Grande Memorial Scholarship- Deadline May 1st
Seniors must complete the application, essay requirement, and submit 2 Letters of Recommendation. The deadline is May 1st. All documents must be submitted to the following: Grande Communications Attention: Grande Cares-Gems 401 Carlson Circle San Marcos, Texas 78666.
All Seniors are encouraged to apply Grande Memorial Scholarship Application or Complete the Grande Memorial Scholarship Paper Application
JC Landon scholarship- Deadline May 7, 2024
Eligibility requirements Applicants must:
Plan to attend full-time Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas in pursuit of an undergraduate degree.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Demonstrate financial need
Eligible applicants can apply at the link below:
McDonalds Hacer National Scholarship- March 1
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply to any of the scholarships offered through this program.
Must be a current high school senior who is eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
Must be a legal U.S. resident or a DREAMer/DACA recipient
Must be less than 21 years of age.
Must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Must be of Hispanic/Latino heritage.
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnic category, not a racial category; student applicants may be of any race. Applicants must be from a family that came from at least one of these countries: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Spain, Uruguay, or Venezuela.
Click the following link to apply to the Hacer National Scholarship
Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Deadline March 1
Eligibility Requirements
1. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. Must attend a traditional public high school located in the U.S. that is governed by a school district.
3. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
4. Must enroll at an Eligible Four-Year College or University the first semester following high school graduation.
5. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college.
6. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2024 until commencement of the 2024 fall semester in college. Work can be performed at recipient discretion. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Most recipients work during the summer months. However, all paid employment counts, including part-time employment during this time period.
7. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2022 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $85,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
8. Applicants selected as Finalists in early 2024 must provide a copy of their FAFSA SAR.
9. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
10. Must not have a felony conviction.
The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.
Click the following link to apply for the Hagan Scholarship Foundation
Mojo Spirit Scholarship- Deadline March 8
All PHS Students involved in extracurricular activities at PHS are encouraged to apply for this ONE TIME $1000 award! Please submit these applications via email or in-person DIRECTLY to your College & Career Advisor, Ms. Perkins or Ms. Green.
Click the following link to download the form and apply:
ECISD Memorial Scholarship- Deadline March 8
Applicant must have completed Foundation with Endorsement high school plan and applicant must provide documentation stating he/she has been accepted into a 2-year college, 4-year university, or a technical institute for the 2024-25 school year. Please submit these applications via email or in-person DIRECTLY to your College & Career Advisor, Ms. Perkins or Ms. Green.
Please click the following link to apply: https://www.ectorcountyisd.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=7847&dataid=14051&FileName=PHS%20Memorial%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf
Deadline March Horatio Alger Scholarships- Deadline March 15
Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.
You must be a U.S. citizen
You must have a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Your family income must be under $55k/year
Applications open December 1st and are due March 15
Visit the Horatio Alger website for more information.
Permian Basin Area Foundation: Due 03/31/24
Thanks to our generous donors, Permian Basin Area Foundation offers scholarships to those pursuing higher education and vocational opportunities. While most Foundation scholarships are available to students originating from the Permian Basin region, each scholarship is unique in its focus and criteria. However, these scholarships share the common goal of helping to make a difference in the lives of others. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $1.1 million in scholarships.
We invite seniors graduating from high school, current undergraduate and graduate college students to apply for a scholarship at Permian Basin Area Foundation.
Please click on the link Scholarship Application
West Texas AGC Scholarship: Due 03/31/24
A. Eligibility
1. Applicant shall have graduated from high school, be a current college undergraduate, or be working in the West Texas Chapter territory. Scholarships are for individuals pursuing two-year or four-year degree plans or an approved technical trades school in a construction related field.
2. Applicant shall be a U. S. citizen or be a documented permanent resident of the United States.
3. Preference shall be given to a relative or member of the West Texas AGC Chapter or an employee of a member; and further, that such Member shall have been an active member of the Chapter for two years prior to the application.
Application: West Texas Chapter AGC Application
Permian Basin Area Foundation Scholarships- Deadline March 31
Permian Basin Area Foundation offers scholarships to those pursuing higher education and vocational opportunities. We invite seniors graduating from high school, current undergraduate and graduate college students to apply for a scholarship at Permian Basin Area Foundation.
Our online scholarship application process assists with matching qualified applicants to our numerous scholarships which have varying criteria. Eligibility criteria may include financial need, merit, geographic area, school of choice, field of study or employment. Upon completion of the application, each applicant will be automatically matched with all of the awards they are best qualified for. Applications open January 1st.
Click the following link to apply for the Permian Basin Area Foundation Scholarships.
Actuarial Diversity Scholarship - Deadline June 1, 2023
The Actuarial Diversity Scholarship promotes diversity within the profession through an annual scholarship program for Black/African American, Latinx, Native North American, and Pacific Islander students. The scholarship award recognizes an encourages the academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree that may lead to a career in the actuarial profession. Scholarships range from $1,000-$4,000. Each applicant must fulfill all the requirements listed below:
• Must have at least one birth parent who is a member of one of the following minority groups:
Black/African American
Latinx
Native North American
Pacific Islander
• Enrolling as or enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited educational institution.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), emphasis on math or actuarial courses.
• Entering college freshmen must have a minimum ACT math score of 28 or SAT math score of 620.
• Intent on pursuing a career in the actuarial profession.
APPLY NOW:
The Actuarial Foundation Application Manager - Actuarial Diversity Scholarship (submittable.com)
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation-
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation awards need-based scholarships to the children of Marines attending accredited colleges, community colleges, and career technical education programs. It’s the nation’s oldest and largest provider of need-based scholarships to military families, and its mission is to offer scholarship support to every eligible child of a Marine.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Child or step-child of one of the following:
Active duty, Reserve, or veteran* U.S. Marine
A Marine killed while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
Active duty, reserve, or veteran U.S. Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is or was attached to a U.S. Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a U.S. Marine Corps unit*
Minimum 2.00 GPA
Demonstrate financial need through a family adjusted gross income of $109,000 or less for the 2021 tax year
Attending or planning to attend a school listed on the National Center for Education Statistic’s College Navigator website for the upcoming academic year
Submit a completed application with all required documents by the deadline
* Veterans must have received an honorable discharge.
Please select the link to access the online scholarship application: Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Do you know a passionate aspiring educator seeking to make a difference for public school students? The Charles Butt Scholarship supports extraordinary students entering the teaching profession by providing $8,000-$10,000 in annual funding for up to four years, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network. The scholarship is open to applicants who believe in the importance of public education, are leaders in their communities, and reflect the diversity of the state of Texas. To be eligible, applicants must be committed to teaching in a majority-economically disadvantaged school or in a shortage subject area in a Texas public school. This year, approximately 100 scholarships will be awarded through teacher preparation programs at 10 partner universities. The application opens each fall for seniors in high school to juniors in college.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO APPLY:
Collegeboard Scholarships- OPEN NOW- Start building your College List
The College Board has launched a new scholarship program with $5 million of scholarships each year, beginning with the class of 2020.
Please visit the website opportunity.collegeboard.org/
Other Safe Scholarship Search Engines-
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships.php
https://www.goldendoorscholars.org/faq (Undocumented Students)