Guidance and Counseling - Scholarships

Scholarship

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http://www.fastweb.com         

http://www.hrsa.gov  (Nursing)

http://collegeboard.com

www.SchoolSoup.com

http://www.collegeanswer.com/scholarships/

www.scholarships.com

http://www.legion.org/needalift/

http://www.wisemantech.com/guidance/scholarship.htm

http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships

www.findtuition.com

Al's Formal Wear offers two $1000 college scholarships.  Entry essays (describing themselves and their aspirations) are accepted through May 31, 2013.  Visit www.alsformalwear.com/schoolapp for an application.  

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships that are highlighted are those that we have forms for currently in the office. Come get one!

Bartlett Electric Coop "Lawrence Karl Memorial Scholarship Fund" --

                deadline: April 5, 2013

Amount: $1,500
Eligibility: Dependent of an active BEC member (your family must obtain their electricity from the Co-op), reside full-time in the home of a parent who is a full-time resident in BEC's service area, have applied for admission as a full time student at a state university, junior college or technical school, and have a high school GPA of 90 or higher.

For more information go to:   www.bartlettec.coop or call 254-527-3551

Becky Dent Scholarship                   Due: May 3, 2013

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility:  Senior who is taking/completed Spanish III with an overall B average.  Must be planning on attending College or Trade School.  Must write an essay “The Most Important Thing I Learned in Spanish”.

Scholarship information in High School office.

Charlie Martin/Milano Alumni Assoc.                Due: May 10, 2013

Amount: $1000

Eligibility: Senior attending 2-4 yr college upon approval by the scholarship committee will be awarded annually ($500 per semester).  The Charlie Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of former Milano ISD Superintendent Charlie Martin. 

Gause Community Improvement Scholarship       Due: April 26, 2013

Amount:  $200.00

Eligibility:  Seniors from the Gause Community entering any accredited two or four year college, university, vocational/technical school.  Applications will be judged on the basis of Community Service, Leadership and academics.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo    Due: April 1, 2013

Amount:  $15,000 4 yr scholarship award to an eligible, outstanding student representing each of the counties recognized participants in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texas Program.  Any Senior in the top third of their class can enter, even if they have never participated in Go Texan or Houston Livestock.

Eligibility: See online application for more information                                  

For more information go to:  www.rodeohouston.com

Owen & Dorothy Knight Scholarship        Due May 3, 2013

The scholarship can be used at any accredited two or four year college or university.  The scholarship will be based on need, academics, leadership, and community service.  The application should be completed in ink.

See Mrs. Honeycutt for more information.

Milano Evening Lions Club Scholarship   Due: May 2013

Requirements:  Graduating Seniors from Milano ISD.  Must be attending a 2-4 yr college /university/vocational school.  The scholarship will be based on need, academics, leadership, and community service. Application must be in ink/typed written.

Linwood Acres Garden Club                             Due:  April 5, 2013

Amount:  $750.00

Eligibility:  Senior planning to pursue study in the field of agriculture, horticulture, land and water management or any similarly related field.  "B" average, SAT of 800 (verbal & math) or ACT of 15.

****Forms are in High School Office/ contact Diane Fishero at 512-446-0989 or dfishero@hughes.net 

Little River Healthcare System               Due: April 1, 2013                    

Amount:  Two $500 installments

Established to enable interested persons located in Milam Co. to continue or pursue an education in healthcare. 

Requirements:  remain a full-time undergraduate level student, continue enrollment at an accredited US institution, per the Higher Education Directory, demonstrate academic progress in a healthcare related field, maintain a "C" average (2.0 on 4.0 scale)

Applications can be obtained by visiting Mrs. Todd or go to:  http://www.lrhealthcare.com

Milam Co. Go Texan Scholarship                 Due May 2013

Amount: 

Eligibility:  Graduating Senior, a member of a Milam County 4-H or FFA for at least two years.  Student must show proof of enrollment-paid tuition- from the University or Trade School to which they are enrolled.  Proof must be presented to the Go Texan Scholarship chairperson by October 1 or scholarship will be forfeited.  3 references, SAT/ACT scores and transcript.

***For more information, see Mrs. Todd

Milano Athletic Booster Club            Due:  April 26, 2013

Milano Masonic Lodge 605                           Due:  May 1, 2013

Amount:  $1,000

***For more information, pick up an application in the HS office.

Milano Opry Scholarship                                 Due:  May 10, 2013

Amount:  $1,000

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Holchheim Prairie Br. 142 Scholarship                Due: April 1, 2013

Amount:  determined by directors

Eligibility:  Parent/grand parents must be insured by Hochheim Prairie Farm Insurance.  A High school Senior and must be used at any accredited 2 or 4 year college/university or vocational/technical school.

 Heart of Texas Electric Coop Scholarship             due: March 30, 2013      Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative will be awarding five scholarships in the amount of $1000 each.  Applications are now being accepted until March 30.  An applicant must be a graduating senior or have graduated within two years of the application deadline.  They must reside in the household of a HOTEC member.  The recipient must be enrolled in an accredited program, either full or part time, and be an undergraduate.  The scholarship will be $1000 to each scholarship winner and must be used within one year of issuance.  The application must be completed and returned to HOTEC no later than March 30.  For an application, visit them online at hotec.coop or see Mrs. Todd.  

Rockdale Fair Association Scholarship                  Due:  April 2013

Amount:  $500 (Fall Semester)  $500 (Spring Semester)

Eligibility:  Milam County senior, must have exhibited at least one livestock project at the Rockdale Fair during grades 9-12.  Reference letters required

***For more information, see Mrs. Todd

Amount:  $1,500

This memorial scholarship is given in memory of Oleta Modesett Wise a long-time elementary teacher in Milano ISD.

Student must provide proof of enrollment to the school or university they will be attending, must maintain a 2. GPA +

Southern Texas PGA Foundation Scholarship            Due: April 2, 2013

Applicants must have completed high school by September 1, 2013 and must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full time student. Cumulative GPA must be at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Application

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Blinn College - Trustee Scholarship                 Due: May 1, 2013

Applicants must be in the top 5% of their class, when excluding the valedictorian/salutatorian. 

 Blinn College:  Students awarded the Exemplary Student Scholarship must:

• Have graduated high school between September 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013 on the Recommended or Distinguished High School Graduation Plan;
• Have a high school Grade Point Average (GPA) 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or higher;
• Have displayed leadership qualities while in high school (active in the community, officer of a club or organization, participated in athletics, etc.);
• Reside in the Brenham on-campus student housing facilities;
• Register for classes on the Brenham Campus;
• Enroll full-time per semester (12 hours); and
• Maintain a 3.00 GPA to receive the scholarship for a second semester.

The application can be found at the following website:

http://www.blinn.edu/recruiting/scholarship.html

STATE AND NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS