The American Legion Oratorical Contest
Due: November
Amount: varies
Speaking subjects must be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. Speeches are eight to 10 minutes long; three- to five-minute speeches on an assigned topic also are part of the contest. Interested students please email Mrs. Garza at jgarza@fshsid.net.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award
Due: November 3
Amount: $1,000
The award is for students in grades 5-12, legal resident of any U.S. State, who have engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred during the 12 months prior to the application.
Rengeron Science Talent Search
Due: November 9
Amount: Varies - $250,000
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in their final year of high school.
B) Submit original research in a critically important scientific field of study.
Amount: $250,000
Elks National Foundation Scholarship
Due: November 14
Amount: Varies - $4,000 to $50,000
The Most Valuable Student Scholarship is open to high school seniors who are US citizens with academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and financial need.
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2023.
B) Submit a response to the sponsor’s essay prompt.
Amount: $1,000
Due: November 15
National Space Club Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school.
B) Have the intention of pursuing a career in the STEM fields.
Amount: $15,000
Due: November 15
Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be between the ages of 16 and 25.
B) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Amount: $500
Due: November 15
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program -
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high-achieving high school senior.
B) Have financial need and plan to attend a four-year college.
C) Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Amount: $220,000
Due: November 17
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2023.
B) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Amount: $10,000
Due: November 30
Legacy Scholarship - for Juniors - this is a new scholarship opportunity
Due: November 30 ( application opens on Sept. 27)
Amount: $10,000 renewable for 4 years
Legacy Scholarship applicants must be high school juniors living in Bexar or Webb counties with proven leadership qualities, demonstrated community involvement and a competitive transcript.
Scholarship students must attend a Texas college or university, public or private.
There is no income requirement to be eligible for the scholarship.
Due: November 30
Amount: 600 awards $3,200 to $25,000 (1)
The National Honor Society Scholarship is for high school seniors who are active NHS members in good standing, with scholarship, leadership, service, character, and financial need.
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Awards Available: 12
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2022
To be eligible for the "No Essay" Nitro Scholarship you must be:
A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
B) A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;
C) A parent who currently has a child enrolled as a high school senior located within the United States;
D) A student or a parent whose child has graduated from an accredited undergraduate school (a "School) and who is currently paying back a student or parent loan for his/her/child's educational expenses for such School ("Entrant").
Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 20
Award Deadline: Nov 30, 2022
Since 1982, USHLI has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships and internships to students from disenfranchised groups. Most notably, the Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for young Hispanic Leaders seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership. Application deadline November 30, 2022 @ 11:59 PM CT
Recipients will receive a non-renewable scholarship:
An academic scholarship ($1,000 for a 4-year institution or $500 for a 2-year institution) for undergraduate students.
A complimentary registration to attend the 2023 USHLI National Conference
Scholarship Qualifications
Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students, in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories, and demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support. At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or Undocumented). Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students for the Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 academic year. This includes high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors up to age 25.
Scholarship Requirements
Essay Questions
(Must complete both background & leadership essays)
Tell us about your background – In 500-1,000 words, submit a self-description including your family history (parents/guardian, siblings), life, and/or work experiences that have influenced you. Finally, describe your most significant achievement? Did you overcome any obstacles or challenges? If so, how?
Leadership Essay – Submit a 500-1,000 word essay on the future of Latinx (Hispanics) in America, the kind of leadership needed, and any role you hope to play in providing such leadership. How will this benefit your community? What can USHLI do to help you achieve your goals?
Optional Essay – What else would you like to share with us, relevant to your application being selected for this scholarship?
Required Documents
Portrait Picture – Applicants must submit a recent photograph (high-resolution, color, size: 2.5 x 3.5 ratios, PNG, JPG, or GIF). The picture should be suitable (headshot) for use in any printed literature announcing the recipients. Selfies are not accepted.
Resume – Applicants must submit a one-page resume in PDF format of their work experience, academic accomplishments, and other relevant information.
Unofficial Transcript – Applicants must submit the most updated transcript (College freshmen please submit your high school transcript). All transcripts must be uploaded as a PDF document in the application.