October
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
Deadline: Rolling, but opens October 1
Award: $8,000 to $10,000 a year for four years
https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/foundation/raising-texas-teachers/charles-butt-scholarship
AES Engineering Scholarship
Deadline: October 8
Award: $500
Eligibility:
Students must submit an essay of between 500-1000 words in answer to the following prompt:
When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?
Make sure to email the final copy of your essay to scholarships@aesengineers.com, and include your full name, the school you currently attend (SMHS), and your plans for next year!
http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
United States Senate Youth Program
Deadline: October 14
Award: All-expense paid week in Washington + $10,000
Eligibility:
For high school junior or senior students who demonstrate leadership and an interest in government.
Must be nominated by principal and part of a student government, civic, or educational organization.
https://ussenateyouth.org/selection_process_qualify/
National Young Arts Foundation
Deadline: October 15, 10:59 PM
Award: Up to $10,000 cash + invitation to national Young Arts Week (or regional YA event) and more scholarship opportunities
Eligibility:
Be a young artist 15-18 years old, and in grades 10-12.
Prepare your audition or portfolio.
Apply for one of the areas listed.
$35 non-refundable fee is required, but can be waived.
https://www.youngarts.org/apply
Philanthropic Educational Organization International - STAR Scholarship
Deadline: October 15
Award: $2,500
Eligibility:
A woman must exhibit excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success.
She must be in her senior year and 20 years of age or younger.
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada.
Must plan to attend an accredited post-secondary education institution in the United States or Canada, full-time or part-time, in the fall of the academic year following high school graduation.
Recommended by and receives the vote of a local P.E.O. chapter
https://www.peointernational.org/about-star
College JumpStart Scholarship
Deadline: October 17
Award: $1,000
Eligibility:
High school 10th-12th grader.
U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Attend or plan to attend an accredited 2-year, 4-year or vocational/trade school.
Be committed to using education to better your life and that of your family.
http://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/
Heisman High School Scholarship
Deadline: October 18, 5 PM
Award: $1,000 - $10,000
Eligibility:
1. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Participated in one of the following sports listed (https://heismanscholarship.com/application/are-you-eligible/)
3.Be a leader in the school and the community and serve as a role model for underclassmen
https://heismanscholarship.com/
NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing
Deadline: October 20, 10:59 PM
Award: $500 + laptop and more...
Eligibility:
High school women, genderqueer, or non-binary in grades 9-12 who are active and interested in computing and technology.
Attends high school in the U.S.
Is a U.S. citizen
Sphinx Competition for String Players
Deadline: October 20
Award:
Seniors
1st Prize $50,000
2nd Prize $20,000
3rd Prize $10,000
Audience Choice $5000
Juniors
1st Prize $10,000
2nd Prize $5,000
3rd Prize $3,000
Audience Choice $1,000
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all junior high, high school and college age Black or Latino string players.
Must reside in the U.S.
All semi-finalists are eligible for scholarships in partner music schools, summer music camps and quality instruments.
See website for full list of requirements.
http://www.sphinxmusic.org/sphinx-competition/
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
Award: $20,000
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a current high school senior attending school in the United States.
U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees
Must be anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application.
Must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
Carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.
http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/
National Rice Month Scholarship
Deadline: October 31
Award:
1st Place - $5,000
2nd Place - $3,000
3rd Place: $2,000
Eligibility:
High school graduating students (2022-2023 school year) in rice-growing states (Arkansas, California, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas) are eligible.
https://www.thinkrice.com/scholarship/
VFW Voice of Democracy Contest
Deadline: October 31
Award: Grand Prize $35,000 - other prizes and scholarships
Eligibility:
A national audio essay contest where participants record their essays on an announced patriotic theme.
Open to all students in grades 9-12.
Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund
Deadline: October 31
Eligibility:
Academic transcript (official or unofficial)
Resume -please include:
School activities and honors
Extracurricular and community activities, including volunteer roles, arts, and/or activism
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4USC_2aCqHuhWXPwp_kkMcf0h8-WsLETaUCOg2behsnjSFA/viewform