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Scholarships |
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Waller High School Test Code 447335 |
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Applications are available in the WHS College Prep and Career Center. Please pay close attention to the deadline dates listed. It is important that students return applications on or before the due date to allow time for review and processing of applications. For any questions, visit the College Prep and Career Center or call Alice Stewart at 936-931-4032 ext. 234. |
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2004 Scholarships Awarded - "WHS graduates offered almost $1.7 million in scholarships" |
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME |
REQUIREMENTS |
DUE DATE
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Scholarship Search Web Sites |
www.fastweb.com |
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| Cappex.com Scholarships |
cappex.com/scholarships |
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| FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
SENIOR STUDENTS: January you will begin doing your student aid. If you decided to do the fafsa online, please stop by Mrs. Stewart's office for a fafsa worksheet. I SUGGEST TO COMPLETE THE FINANCIAL AID ONLINE, FOR RESULTS ARE QUICKER!!!!!! |
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Backyard Scholarship |
Check: Credit Unions, Parent’s Organizations, Parent’s Employer, Church or Religious Organizations, Community Organizations, Local City Council Members and State Representatives Might Have a Scholarship Fund, Bookstores, Librarian |
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Texas Grant Certification |
Completed the Recommended or Distinguished Program, Financial Need, has Applied for Financial Aid, Enrolls at least ¼ Time in an Undergraduate Degree or Certificate Program, Enrolled at Lease 12 Hours a Semester |
Check with the Financial Aid Office of the institution you which you are applying. |
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Grant II Certification |
For Texas Residents, Must Demonstrate Financial Need, Must Register for the Selective Service or be Exempt From This Requirement, Must not be Eligible for an Award Through the Original TEXAS Grant Program, Must be Enrolled at Least ½ Time (6 semester credit hours) in an Associate’s Degree or Certificate Program at a Public Two-Year College in Texas, Must not Have Been Granted an Associate’s or a Baccalaureate Degree, Must Not Have Been Convicted of a Felony or a Crime Involving a Controlled Substance, Amount of Award Varies Based on the Student’s Tuition and Fees |
Obtain
information through the Office of the Director of Financial Aid at
any public two-year college in Texas or visit the web site: |
| Academic Competitive Grant | Complete the FAFSA - January of the student's senior year of high school. To be eligible, please stop by the Counseling Center for the requirements | |
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Tuition Exemption Program |
A New Program Permitting Certain Students to Attend Texas Public Colleges and Universities and Not Pay for Tuition and Fees, Room and Board, and Textbooks was Added for the Surviving Spouse and Dependent Children of Certain Deceased public Employees. The Exemption |
The
list is in the College Prep and Career Center or obtain information
through the Office of the Registrar at any public college or
university in Texas or visit the website: |
| 10 Scholarship Scam Warning Signs |
Knowing the Warning Signs Can Keep You From Being a Scholarship Scam Victim 1. Fees 2. Credit card or bank account information 3. Scholarship guarantee 4. No work involved 5. No contact information 6. Un-solicited scholarships 7 Pressure tactics 8. Claims of "exclusive" scholarships 9. Sponsor goes out of their way to sound official 10 Your questions aren't answered directly More information is located in the Counseling Center |
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| Scholarships | Stop by Mrs. Stewart's office for a list of different scholarships | |
| List of Miscellaneous Scholarship | Stop by Mrs. Stewart's office for a the list | |
| Scholarship's for America's Latino Students | www.latincollegedollars.org | |
| QuestBridge - College Match Scholarship | This is an opportunity for outstanding low-income students to gain admission and full four-year scholarship to some of the nations top-ranked colleges. Qualified low-income students who are not awarded College Match scholarships can also apply to QuestBridge partner colleges for free through their regular admissions processes. QuestBridge College Match application is free of charge - due on October 1, 2006 - available at www.questbridge.org | |
| "Call Me Mister" Program | Senior black male who would like to go to college for free! Several Black Colleges are looking for future black male teachers - for more details and online application www.callmemister.clemson,edu | |
| University of Houston Scholarships | Various Scholarships and Deadline Dates www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarship | |
| Blinn College Exemplary Student Scholarship Program | Senior, GPA of 3.25 or higher, displayed leadership qualities (volunteer/community service, clubs, organizations, offices held, etc), reside in the Brenham on -campus student housing facilities, submit a housing application and turn in a deposit, register for classes on the Brenham campus, enroll fulltime per semester, maintain a GPA of 3.0 to receive the scholarship for the 2nd semester www.blinn.edu/discover | First Come First Serve |
| Waller Association for School Nutrition Scholarship | Senior, funds used to further his/her education, overall passing grade | April 16, 2008 |
| Career Training Foundation "Imagine America" Scholarship | Senior, planning to attend a Technical/Trade School (three scholarships available) | April 16, 2008 |
| Career Colleges & Schools of Texas Scholarship | Senior, planning to attend a Technical / Trade School (four scholarships available) | April 16, 2008 |
| Richie Robertson Athletic Scholarship | Senior, participated in athletics at Waller High School, must demonstrate well-balanced achievement in both academic and extracurricular activities, emphasis on student's loyalty, character, responsibility, conduct and personal values | April 18, 2008 |
| Waller County Farm Bureau Scholarship | Senior, son/daughter of Waller County Farm Bureau Member, ranked in the upper half of his/her graduating class, must enroll in college/university/trade or technical school leading to a degree or certification | April 18, 2008 |
| Knights of Columbus Council 12672 "Doug Stpehan Memorial" Scholarship | Senior, a member of a family registered at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church or a member of the Knight of Columbus Council #12672, planning to attend college in the fall of 2008 as a fulltime student | April 22, 2008 |
| Student-View Scholarship Program | Senior, plan to attend a college/university/ or career school www.student-view.com to complete the survey | April 22, 2008 |
| The College of Agriculture and Human Sciences Scholarship - Prairie View A&M University | Senior, GPA of 3.0 or higher, must be a Texas citizen | April 24, 2008 |
| Gloria Lovell Memorial Scholarship Sponsored by the Women's Club of Waller | Senior, plan to attend a college, trade/technical school in the fall, follow directions on the application | April 25, 2008 |
| The Waller County Fair Memorial Scholarship | Senior, participated in the Waller County Fair at least 3 years (4-H and or FFA), but one year must have been his/her senior year, show documentation that he/she is enrolled in a college/university/technical, and have taken a college entrance exam | April 28, 2008 |
| Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest | 9th - 12th, residents of either the US or Mexico, follow directions www.holocaust.hklaw.com | April 30, 2008 |
| The Goss-Michael Foundation Texas Scholarship | Senior, must pursue a fine arts degree | May 1, 2008 |
| AES Consultants Scholarship | Senior, awarded on the basis of character, different fields of study, not required to be taking Engineering courses | May 2008 |
| Al's Formal Wear "Salute to Education Scholarship Program" | Senior, follow the contest rules, application must be picked up at an Al's Formal Wear store | September 28, 2007 - May 2, 2008 |
| Abbott & Fenner Scholarship | Junior and Seniors, write an essay on one of two topics given, essay must be sent by email - scholarships@abbottandfenner.com | June 20, 2008 |
| BigSun Scholarship for Athletic High School Students | Senior, high school student athlete, email your 500 word or less essay "describing why you should be the winner of this award" to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com | June 20, 2008 |
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