5. January
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 JANUARY
Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
Deadline: January 5
Award Amount: $1,500
Selection Guidelines:
Pursuing a career in an area of agriculture
2.5+ GPA
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
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Built Ford Tough Scholarship
Deadline: January 5
Award Amount: $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
FFA member
Obtain a Ford Dealer electronic signature
For more information and to apply, visit:https://www.ffa.org/participate/grants-and-scholarships/scholarships/
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Marsha Martin Scholarship
Deadline: January 5
Award Amount: 10, $5,000
Selection Guidelines:
Member of FFA or 4-H
Pursuing a career in agriculture-related field such as agricultural business, animal science, agricultural economics, etc.
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.texasfcs.com/news/scholarship-programs
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Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Ag Champs Scholarship
Deadline: January 6
Award Amount: $1,000 plus $1,000 contribution to your FFA chapter or 4-H club
Selection Guidelines:
Member of FFA or 4-H
Plan to pursue an agriculture-related college degree (for example: agriculture business, ag economics or animal science)
Apply online at https://www.texasfcs.com/about-us/scholarship-form
For more information, visit: https://www.texasfcs.com/news/scholarship-programs
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Live Mas Scholarship - Taco Bell employee
Deadline: January 7
Award Amount: $5000-$25,000 (total of $500,000)
Selection Guidelines:
Employee of Taco Bell minimum of 6 months
Create an original 2 minute or less video telling the story of your life's passion
Application is available at https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship-for-restaurant-employees/
For more information, visit https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship-for-restaurant-employees/eligibility-faqs/
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Live Mas Scholarship - not a Taco Bell employee
Deadline: January 7
Award Amount: varying amounts (total of $1,000,000)
Selection Guidelines:
Legal resident of US
Create an original 2 minute or less video telling the story of your life's passion
Application is available at https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
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NAFEPA Student Scholarship
Deadline: January 7 extended to 12th
Award Amount: 4, $2,500, nonrenewable
Selection Guidelines:
2 scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education
2 scholarships for students pursuing any degree
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Nancy Ann & Ray L. Hunt Leadership Scholars Program SMU
Deadline: January 8
Award Amount: full tuition and fees for up to 8 semesters or until graduation
Selection Guidelines:
Extraordinary leadership in high school
Rank top 25%
29+ ACT or 1330+ SAT
Apply online at https://www.smu.edu/EnrollmentServices/financialaid/TypesOfAid/Scholarships/Academic/HuntScholars
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Northeast Texas Chapter 416 Air Force Association - Earle North Parker Essay Contest
Deadline: January 8
Award Amount: 1st place - $2,000, 2nd - $1,500, 3rd - $1,000
Selection Guidelines:
Senior in the state of Texas
Write an essay on the required topic using the format described in the application.
2021-2022 Essay Topic: "in_Air Refueling: Why Is It Important??"
For more information and for a copy of the application, visit: http://netxafa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-22-AFA416-Essay-Contest-Entry-Form-Final.docx.pdf
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Mensa Foundation College Scholarship
Deadline: January 9 (submission due 1/15)
Award Amount: up to $175,000
Selection Guidelines: up to 550 word original essay
Apply at: https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/scholarship-application-form/
For more information, visit::https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/
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Velma Lemons Future Teachers Scholarship
Deadline: January 9
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Pursuing a degree in education
Planning on attending Texas college
East Texas resident
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assoc. Scholarship
Deadline: January 9
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Selection Guidelines:
Child of Tyler PD employee
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Kenneth Lewis & Robert Miles Memorial JBBA Scholarship
Deadline: January 11
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
Member in good standing of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
=================================================================Christopher Lyon Memorial UTT Art Scholarship
Deadline: January 11
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Accepted by the University of Texas at Tyler
Pursuing a degree in art
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Betty and Roy Erickson Scholarship
Deadline: January 12
Award Amount: historically $1,000.00
Selection Guidelines:
4.0 GPA
1400+ SAT or 31+ ACT composite score
Planning on attending college in Texas
East Texas resident
Financial need is not considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
=================================================================Mark W. Allen Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 13
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Selection Guidelines:
2.0+ GPA
Majoring in journalism, English, creative writing, photography, radio-TV-film
Admitted to a University of Texas system university
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
=================================================================Tatum Music Scholarship
Deadline: January 14
Award Amount: $500.00 renewable
Selection Guidelines:
2.8+ GPA
Majoring in instrumental music education
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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D. G. & J. M. Braithwaite for Medical, Veterinary Medicine, and Biotechnology
Deadline: January 15
Award Amount: $3000.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Pursuing major in biology, math, engineering, etc. to prepare for a career as a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or biotechnologist
Financial need is not considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarship in memory of J. Walker Field, David W. Hancock, Harry S. Himmel, Andrew Reardon, Stephen A. Sapaugh, Florence Skomba and Robert Thal
Deadlines: January 16
Award Amounts: 2, $2,500+
Selection Guidelines
Key Club member
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.kiwanis.org/childrens-fund/grants/scholarship-opportunities#keyclub
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Braithwaite Vocational/Technical Scholarship in Medical-Related Field
Deadline: January 17
Award Amount: $1,500.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Pursuing a vocational/technical associate's degree or certificate in a medically related field (not a 4 year degree) such as radiology, sonography, surgical technology, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, respiratory care, EMT, wellness, etc.
East Texas resident
No minimum GPA
Financial need is not considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Martha Critchfield Women in Finance Scholarship
Deadline: January 17
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Female
Pursuing a degree in business with a preference to those majoring in finance or accounting
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
=================================================================East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship
Deadline: January 17
Award Amount: $500.00
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
East Texas resident
Plan on majoring in law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financial planning and/or philanthropic planning
Financial need will be considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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David G. & Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship in Chemistry
Deadline: January 18
Award Amount: $3000.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Pursuing career in field of chemistry or biochemistry
East Texas resident
Financial need is not considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Hugh P. Brown Automotive Scholarship
Deadline: January 18
Award Amount: $2,500.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
East Texas resident
Plan on earning certification or associate's degree (2 yr) in automotive technology or related field, such as diesel technology
Financial need will be considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
================================================================= Retail Merchants Association of Tyler Scholarship
Deadline: January 19
Award Amount: $1,000.00
Selection Guidelines:
East Texas resident
3.0+ GPA
Pursuing a major in business
Financial need will be considered
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Deadline: January 19
Award Amount: 4-year scholarship of $30,000 plus support services
Selection Guidelines:
African American student
For more information and to apply, visit:
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Peace Officers Scholarships
US Deputy Sheriff's Association Scholarship
America's 911 Foundation, Inc. Scholarship
Peace Officer's Memorial Foundation Scholarship (Texas Peace officer)
Operation Thank an Officer
Darius Quimby Memorial Scholarship
Operation Thank an Officer Scholarship - High School
Federal Resources' Warrior's Legacy Scholarship Fund
Children of Disabled or Deceased Public Servants Scholarship - Texas
The Silver Shield Foundation
Deadline: January 20 (varies per scholarship)
Award Amount: Varies per scholarship
Selection Guidelines:
Child of peace officer
For more information and to apply, visit: https://proudpolicewife.com/scholarships-for-children-of-law-enforcement-and-police-families/
=================================================================Brookshire's Focus on the Future Scholarship
Deadline: January 20 - dates vary
Award Amount: amounts vary based on $1+ million donation
Selection Guidelines:
Attending 40+ universities that offer the scholarship (list located below)
Check the college website for more information. https://www.freshbybrookshires.com/scholarship
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Carr P. Collins Scholars Program - Baylor University
Deadline: January 21
Award Amount: minimum of $5200 freshman year, renewable for possibly 3 additional years
Selection Guidelines:
Admitted to Baylor University
Rank is in top quarter of senior class
28+ ACT or 1310+ on combined critical reading and math SAT (not required)
Selection based on leadership, academic ability, community service
For more information and to apply, visit: www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
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Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies
Deadline: January 21
Award Amount: TBD (to be determined); renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Pursuing career in special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, applied behavior analyst
3.0+ GPA
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
================================================================= Jean and Jim Gulley Texas Tech Scholarship
Deadline: January 21
Award Amount: $5000.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
East Texas resident
Financial need
Planning on attending Texas Tech University
For more information and to apply, visit: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/52648-East-Texas-Communities-Foundation
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Christus Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital Scholarship
Deadline: January 22
Award Amount: 3 awards - 1st = $5,000; 2nd = $2,500; 3rd = $1,500
Selection Guidelines:
Senior who plans to attend college or seek higher education after graduation
Prepare a 2 minute video per instructions below
For more information and to apply, visit: CHRISTUStmf.org/WomenWithHeart
https://www.christushealth.org/trinity/heart-hospital/patient-resources/women-with-heart
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Jackson Huse Scholarship
Deadline: January 22
Award Amount: $1,500.00
Selection Guidelines:
2.0+ GPA
East Texas resident
Experienced the loss of a sibling to terminal illness or accident
Planning on attending Texas university
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Sons of the Republic of Texas History Essay Contest
Deadline: January 22
Award Amount: $4,000 -1st; $3,000 - 2nd; $2,000 - 3rd place
Selection Guidelines:
Submit an original plus 4 photo copies of 1500-2500 word essay
CD or thumb drive with student name, address, phone #, and date
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.collegexpress.com/scholarships/texas-history-essay-contest/7481/
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Lone Star Republican Club of Henderson County, Texas First Responder Scholarship
Deadline: January 23
Award Amount: 3, $1,000 (if attending TVCC next fall, then the amount is doubled to $2,000)
Selection Guidelines:
Pursuing a career/training in an area of law enforcement, fire services, or medical support
Legal resident of US
Resident of Henderson County (reserved for Athens senior)
3.0+ GPA
For more information and to apply, visit: Get application here
=================================================================Leslie Reid Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: January 23
Award Amount:$1,250.00
Selection Guidelines:
Female senior
Currently or previously involved in horse show activities
Residing in Henderson, Smith or Van Zandt county
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship for Nursing at TJC (Tyler Junior College)
Deadline: January 24
Award Amount: $1000.00, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Pursuing career in nursing
Planning on attending Tyler Junior College
East Texas resident
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Texas Student Housing
Deadline: January 25
Award Amount: partial or full cost of an off-campus room for 1 academic year, possible renew
Selection Guidelines:
Accepted to colleges in Austin or College Station and not signed off-campus housing leases
ACT or SAT score
For more information and to apply, visit http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Application-Form-for-HS-Grads-21-22-Final-Fillable.pdf
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Dixie Youth Softball Scholarship
Deadline: January 25
Award Amount: 100, $2000 and 8, $1000
Selection Guidelines:
Female softball players
Complete application and mail: https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/dixiesoftball; https://dt5602vnjxv0c.cloudfront.net/portals/2106/docs/new%20dixie%20softball%20scholarship%20application.pdf
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Smith-Hutson Scholarship-SFA
Deadline: January 25
Award Amount: up to $78,000 per recipient
Selection Guidelines:
Applied or been accepted for admission from Stephen F. Austin University (SFA)
Financial need
For more information and to apply, visit:http://www.sfasu.edu/studentsuccess/115.asp
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Helen Elbert Music Scholarship
Deadline: January 26
Award Amount: $500
Selection Guidelines:
3.0+ GPA
Majoring in music, with a preference for piano majors
Financial need is not a consideration
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
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Kenny Ponder Master WoodCraft Scholarship
Deadline: January 26
Award Amount: $5,000, renewable
Selection Guidelines:
Pursuing a 2 or 4 year college degree in wood technology or related fields, such as wood technology, architectural manufacturing management, wood product management, wood processing
For more information and to apply, visit: https://etcf.org/scholarships/. ETCF offers one general application that matches you to all the scholarships for which you qualify. If additional materials are needed, you will be directed to those sections.
=================================================================Houston Livestock and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship
Deadline: January 27
Award Amount: 79, 4 year, $20,000
Selection Guidelines:
U.S. citizen
Rank in top 1/3 of graduating class at end of senior fall semester (7 semesters)
Apply online and also turn in copy of application to (A100-AHS)
For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com under the Educational Support Area. https://www.rodeohouston.com/Portals/0/Content/EducationalSupport/Scholars/Guidelines/Area-Go-Texan-Guidelines.pdf
There are numerous additional scholarship opportunities here. https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholars/Apply
Apply online at https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholarships/Apply