Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015
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Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015 Students are responsible for meeting deadlines, required documentations and mailing. If a student has a need, please see the counselor. Don’t forget the official transcript. Don’t forget to read each application thoroughly. REMEMBER TO MEET DEADLINES! SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY DEADLINE Scholarship programs are subject to Please check the application for more detailed (subject to change at any time and without notice. instructions. Several applications require on-line change with notification submission only. from provider) PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Abbott & Fenner Business Apply at: June 15, http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm 2015 AES Engineers Apply at: October 6, http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm 2014 Answer one essay question Al’s Formal Wear To be eligible seniors must be at least 17 years of Spring 2015 http://www.alsformalwear.com/ age and be registered and currently attending an scholarship.asp accredited high school in Texas. 1) No purchase is necessary to enter the contest. 2) One entry per person. The application is available online. American Legion The American Legion offers a variety of Deadlines www.legion.org/scholarships scholarships to provide resources for a vary range of educational opportunities. Application processes, eligibility criteria and deadlines vary among individual scholarships. AXA Achievement Scholarship Apply at: Opens Oct. www.axa-achievement.com (only first 10,000 2014 applications accepted) Closes December 2015 B. Davis Scholarship Apply at: May 25, 2015 http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.h tm BigSun Scholarship….2012 All student athletes are eligible regardless of the June 19, http://www.bigsunathletics. sport they are engaged in. The student must be a 2015 com high school senior or be attending a post secondary institution. All essay submissions should be sent to: [email protected] How to Apply Please send us a short essay answering the following question: Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015 How did your participation in sports during your high school years influence you? Has your participation influenced your career goals? Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family? Carr P. Collins Scholars Program Baylor To be eligible applicants must: Jan. 31, 2015 University 1) Meet requirements for admission www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins 2) Minimum combined Reading and Math score of 1250 on the SAT or a minimum of 28 on the ACT 3) Be in the top quarter of the graduating class 4) Texas Resident Coastal Bend College Scholarships Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring Checklist includes: 1) one page essay on career goals 2) 2 letters of recommendation 3) official high school transcript 4) completed scholarship application 5) completed CBC admissions requirements College for Texans Scholarships and admissions information Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring 1) Member of a Farm Bureau family 2) Attended the Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference 3) Junior/Senior in high school Dove Country Classic Scholarship Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring Eligibility criteria: 1) 30% emphasis on grades and academic standing 2) 50% on extracurricular activities 3) 20% emphasis on financial need 4) Member in good standing of 4-H or FFA Evergreen Underground Water Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Conservation spring Students must submit to the District an essay of 750-1000 words. Topic will be announced in spring. Gamma Omicron Chapter of Delta Applications available in counselor office in February 20, Kappa Gamma spring 2015 2 book grants awarded to senior area girls planning on entering the field of education FAFSA Apply for aid online and get all the information you http://www.fafsa.ed.gov need from just one place. FastWeb Informational website for high school seniors. http://sss.fastweb.com/ Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015 GEO Scholarship Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring Eligibility criteria: 1) be a high school senior with an acceptance letter from an accredited college or university 2) GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a transcript 3) 3 letter of reference 4) write a 200 word essay demonstrating financial need and expressing reasons for deserving the scholarship Got Chosen Got Chosen random drawing scholarship August 31, http://www.gotchosen.com/ 2014 Hazelwood Exemption Information is available in counselor office Must be a dependent child or spouse of an honorably discharged Texas veteran Hispanic Scholarship Fund Complete list at the end of the scholarship Scholarship http://www.hsf.net database deadlines Scholarship Eligibility Requirements vary HSF-offers a variety of scholarship programs for Latino students. Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent) Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 Be pursuing or plan to pursue your first undergraduate or graduate degree Must apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student in a degree seeking program at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S. in the upcoming academic year. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Apply at: www.rodeohouston.com beginning November February 9, Technical Scholarship 2013 2015 www.rodeohouston.com To be eligible: 1) Be a graduating during the 2013-2014 school year from a public high school 2) Be a citizen of the United States and a Texas Resident 3) Attend an accredited Texas Public High School 4) Pursue an Associate’s Degree in a technical field 5) Attend a not-for-profit trade school or college Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015 James Bader Scholarship Fund Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring 1) Minimum GPA of 3.0 2) Be sponsored by a high school teacher or counselor (recommendation letters needed) 3) Majoring in Engineering, Public Administration, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Business, Computer Technology, and other Public Service fields Jonathan L. Hackney Memorial Applications available in counselor office in May 11, 2015 Scholarship spring Eligibility criteria: 1) Graduate of a Karnes county school in 2014-2015 2) Must be enrolling in a two, technical, or four year college 3) Must have been influenced by some type of “hardship” including either medical, economical, or social Joseph Kotara Memorial Scholarship Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 spring Eligibility criteria; 1) pursue and explore interest in a math, engineering or science field 2) write an essay 3) teacher recommendation Karnes County Electric Cooperative Applications available in counselor office in April 1, 2015 spring Scholarships awarded on the following criteria: 1) Legal dependent of an active member receiving electric services from Karnes Electric Cooperative. Karnes County Farm Bureau Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Scholarship Grant spring Scholarships awarded on the following criteria: 1) graduate of Karnes County 2) member of Farm Bureau Karnes County Junior Golf Association Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Scholarship spring Participation in Runge HS golf program and planning on pursuing a degree of higher education Karnes County National Bank Applications available in counselor office in March 15, “Scholarship Management Services” spring 2015 Eligibility criteria: 1) high school senior 2) enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the fall following graduation Karnes City Rotary Club Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Lonesome Dove Fest Scholarship spring Runge High School Scholarship Bulletin 2014-2015 Scholarships awarded on the following criteria: 1) service to community 2) service to school 3) academic standing 4) economic need Karnes County Retired Teachers’ Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Association’s Scholarship spring Scholarships awarded on the following criteria: 1) pursue a degree in education Karnes County Wildlife Management Applications available in counselor office in Spring 2015 Co-Op Scholarship spring Eligibility criteria: 1) pursuing a baccalaureate degree in one of the Wildlife Sciences or Agriscience Kay Krause Hemby Scholarship Applications available in counselor office in May 1, 2015 spring Eligibility criteria: 1) 2014-2015 graduate 2) Include two recommendation letters from non-family members 3) Attach an essay about why creativity is important to our society. Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 9189 Application available in counselor office Spring 2015 Eligibility Criteria: 1) Should have a parent, grandparent, brother, sister, or other relative that has served or is currently serving in the military. Texas Medical Association Young Application available in counselor office in Fall January Physician “Rural Science Scholarship” Eligibility Criteria 2015 1) Rural high school senior who excels in science 2) Interested in pursuing a degree in the field of medicine Merit Aid Scholarships A comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country. Miss Texas Teen USA Miss Texas Teen USA offers several opportunities