Scholarships

Scholarships are funds awarded to students for college expenses that do not have to be re-paid. Scholarships may be awarded based on special qualifications such as academic accomplishments, athletic talent, community service, or artistic talent.  Scholarships are also awarded to students that show interest in specific fields of study in college, individuals that belong to certain underrepresented groups, students that may live in specific areas of the country, or students that demonstrate financial hardship.  Other scholarships may be available for students based on merit.  Merit awards include receiving scholarships based on community service and participation in civil and service organizations within your community.

Be careful for scholarship scams!  According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), many questionable organizations make guarantees or unrealistic promises in exchange for advance fees, monthly payments, or personal information.  If an organization is requesting information such as checking account numbers or credit card numbers in order to provide scholarship assistance, it is probably a scam!  It is important to remember that there may be legitimate companies or services that require a sign up fee, no company can guarantee or promise a scholarship! The Scholarship Fraud Prevention Act of 2000 created a fraud-awareness partnership between the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  For information about scholarship scams or to report a scam, call the FTC toll free 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357).

Bastrop High School students can learn about state-based, school specific, and local Bastrop County scholarship opportunities by visiting the high school Career Center or Counselor’s Office.

Scholarship Links

(If you click on a link below, you will be directed outside of the Bastrop ISD website. We are not responsible for the content of any pages outside of www.bastrop.isd.tenet.edu.)

www.collegeforalltexans.com

www.everychangeeverytexan.org

www.texascollegemoney.org

www.careersandcolleges.com

www.fastweb.com

www.texasscholarships.org

www.scholarships.com

http://uncf.org/

www.latinocollegedollars.org

www.meritaid.com

www.hsf.net

www.schoolsoup.com

www.supercollege.com

http://studentaid.ed.gov

www.scholarshiphunter.com

http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

www.college.gov

www.finaid.org

www.hispanicfund.org

www.thesalliemaefund.org

You are about to leave the BISD Web site and visit the Scholarships site on the Bastrop High School site. The link provided here will open a new browser window.

Events

WHAT:  Texas A&M University’s Student Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Conference

FOR:  High School Juniors and Seniors

WHEN:  February 12-14, 2010

DETAILS:  Build your leadership skills during this weekend at Texas A&M.  Students will experience

residence hall life, network with fellow leaders from across the state and region, listen to extraordinary

speakers.  Come have fun and enjoy what the A&M community has to offer.

REGISTER:  ONLINE at http://slot.tamu.edu

FEE:  $90 – includes meals, room and board, t-shirt

DEADLINE:  January 12, 2010

* Visit the Counselor’s Office for additional information.

WHAT:  Summer Leaders Seminar 2010 – West Point

FOR:  Juniors

WHEN:  There are two sessions:  May 29- June 4 or June 5 – June 11

DETAILS:  The Summer Leaders Seminar provides outstanding high school juniors the exciting

opportunity to gain a better understanding of the academic, physical, military and leadership

development programs at a service academy that features small classes, a caring faculty,

professional career preparation and a foundation for future graduate study.

APPLY:  www.Admissions.WestPoint.edu (The Guidance Office has brochures)

FEE:  $350 (excluding travel)

DEADLINE:  April 1, 2010 (there is a rolling admissions process, so you are urged to complete the

online application as soon as possible). West Point was recently named the “Best College in the County,” according to Forbes Magazine, so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

WHAT:  Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Contest

FOR:  All high school students

AWARD:  Grand Prize - $10,000 (Plus 18 National Awards and Regional and Local Prizes)

THEME:  “What Memorial Day Means to Me” – 350 words or less (this must be your title and theme).

APPLY:  www.fra.org/essay or come by Guidance Office

DEADLINE:  December 1, 2009

* Visit the Counselor’s Office for additional information.

WHAT:  Angelo State University – Carr Academic Scholarships

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Rank in top 45% of graduating class; SAT – 1020 (combined math and critical reading);

ACT – 22

AWARD:  $1,000-$4,500/year for 4 years

APPLY:  ONLINE APPLICATION – www.angelo.edu

DEADLINE:  December 1, 2009

WHAT:  Sam Houston State – Elliot T. Bowers Scholarship

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Each student admitted to the Honors Program will receive the Elliott T. Bowers

Scholarship. Eligible students will be considered for additional competitive academic scholarships.  To

apply for the SHSU Honors Program, students must meet at least one of the following criteria: SAT

Composite Score of 1200 (critical reading and math) or above ACT Composite Score of 27 or above;

Ranked in the top

10% of their high school graduation class.

AWARD:  up to $2,800

DEADLINE:  December 1, 2009 (February 1 is the extended deadline, but all slots could potentially be

full by this time).

WHAT:  Sam Houston State – University Scholars Scholarship

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Applicants must score at least 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT and be in the top 20%

of their class.

AWARD:  $1,000

APPLY:  http://www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/scholarships/ 

WHAT:  Sam Houston State – President’s Endowed Scholarships

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Applicants must score at least 1340 on the SAT or 30 on the ACT and be in the top 10%

of their class.

AWARD:  $4,000 ($1,000/yr for 4 years)

APPLY:  http://www.shsu.edu/~fao_www/scholarships/ 

DEADLINE:  Automatic Awards: - Dec. 1 (if you meet requirements above and are accepted by

WHAT:  Baylor University– Carr P. Collins Scholars Program

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Meet all University requirements for unconditional admission; Be in the top quarter of

graduating class; SAT – 1250 (combined Critical Reading and Math)/ ACT – 28; Resident of Texas for

at least a year.

AWARD:  $4350 a year for 4 years

APPLY:  ONLINE APPLICATION            

http://www3.baylor.edu/finaid/forms/CPC_Application.pdf

DEADLINE:  January 31, 2010

WHAT:  St. Edward’s University Guaranteed Trustees Scholar Award

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Students are guaranteed this award if you rank in the top 20% of your class and score at

least a 1200 on the SAT or 27 on the ACT (writing sections not included in scores).  Students with

higher test scores and class ranks often receive additional scholarship money.

AWARD:  $40,000 ($10,000 per year for 4 years)

APPLY:  Complete the St. Edward’s admission application by February 1, 2010

WEBSITE:  www.gotostedwards.com

WHAT:  St. Edward’s University Holy Cross Scholar Award

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  You must be ranked in the top 10% of your class and score at least 1250 on the SAT and

28 on the ACT (writing sections not included in scores).  Holy Cross winners demonstrate an outstanding

commitment to leadership, service and academics.

AWARD:  Full tuition covered for four academic years

APPLY:  www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml

WHAT:  Texas Student Housing Scholarship

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Open to students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station or Denton, TX

AWARD:  Full or partial cost of an off-campus room for one academic year

APPLY:  Come by the Guidance Office for application

DEADLINE:  January 31, 2010

WHAT:  KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Students must be:

Graduating from high school this academic year (Class of 2010); Maintaining a minimum high school

cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university; Pursuing

bachelor’s degree; A U.S. citizen or permanent resident

AWARD:  Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year for 4 years)

APPLY:  www.kfcscholars.org

DEADLINE:  ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE Dec. 1, 2009-February 10, 2010

You can see the Guidance Office with any questions, but this scholarship has an ONLINE

APPLICATION ONLY.

WHAT:  Belinda & Anthony Mays High School Achievement Scholarship

FOR:  High School seniors planning to enroll in a university or institution of higher education.

CRITERIA:  Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant's academic achievements, extra

curricular activities, leadership, and service.  The minimum G.P.A. requirement to apply is a 2.5 on a

4.0 scale.

AWARD:  $500

DEADLINE:  January 2, 2010

WEBSITE:  The online application is available by visiting:

http://fs12.formsite.com/centraltexasstampede/form626766472/index.html

* Visit the Career Center for additional information.

WHAT:  Time Warner Cable Rising Hero Award

FOR:  High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  This award honors “unsung heroes” in our communities who exhibit extraordinary

community service.  A Rising Hero is someone who has pledged to support and drive the efforts within

their communities to help our future generation and our neighbors excel in today’s world.

AWARD:  This year Time Warner Cable will honor at least three Rising Heroes with a $2,500

scholarship. Two additional $2,500 scholarships will be given to Rising Heroes who not only give back to their communities but who are also seeking degrees in technology, science, engineering and math.

APPLY:  Come by Guidance Office for nomination form.  Students can self-nominate, nominate others

or teachers/counselors may nominate

DEADLINE:  February 1, 2010

WHAT:  Central Texas Branch of the American Public Works Association

FOR: Graduating High School Seniors

AWARD:  $1000 ($500 for 2 semesters)

APPLY:  Request application from Guidance Office

DEADLINE:  January 31, 2010

WHAT:  Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program RMHC Scholars

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Must be U.S. resident; Minimum GPA of 2.7

AWARD:  $1000

APPLY:  http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

DEADLINE:  February 16, 2010

*Students may only apply for one of the four Ronald McDonald House scholarships.

WHAT:  Ronald McDonald House Charities Asia Scholarship Program

FOR:  Seniors

CRITERIA:  Must have at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage; Must be U.S. resident; Minimum

GPA of 2.7

AWARD:  $1000

APPLY:  http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

DEADLINE:  February 16, 2010

*Students may only apply for one of the four Ronald McDonald House scholarships.

WHAT:  Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program RMHC/

African-American Future Achievers

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Must have one parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage; Must be U.S.

resident; Minimum GPA of 2.7

AWARD:  $1000

APPLY:  http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

DEADLINE:  February 16, 2010

*Students may only apply for one of the four Ronald McDonald House scholarships.

WHAT:  Ronald McDonald House Charities U.S. Scholarship Program RMHC/HACER

FOR:  Graduating High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  Must have one parent of Hispanic heritage; Must be U.S. resident; Minimum GPA of 2.7

AWARD:  $1000

APPLY:  http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

DEADLINE:  February 16, 2010

*Students may only apply for one of the four Ronald McDonald House scholarships.

WHAT: Tom Joyner Foundation Scholarship

FOR:  African American High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  A United States Citizen; Current high school seniors attending school in the United States

(applicant must be anticipating completion of high school degree in the spring of 2010); Minimum high

school grade point average of 3.50 and a minimum SAT score of 1300 – combined math and verbal

score/ or ACT score of 28; Applicants must have applied and accepted to an HBCU by July 1, 2010;

Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service,

extracurricular, or other activities.

AWARD:  Full ride scholarship that will cover all the expenses of one student planning to attend a

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) in the fall of 2010

APPLY:  www.blackamericaweb.com  OR you can pick up application in the Guidance Office

DEADLINE:  January 23, 2010

WHAT:  Scholarships to Marist College (NY)

FOR:  High School Seniors

CRITERIA:  1. Strength of curriculum and academic performance throughout high school

2. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT)

3. Supplemental essay describing why the student would be a good candidate for this program and

Marist College

4. Interview with the dean and/or faculty from the School of Computer Science and Mathematics

5. Meeting demonstrated financial need requirements (Federal PELL eligibility)

6. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

7. Declaration of Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems as program of study

8. Full-time enrollment at Marist starting Fall 2010

AWARD:  12 full tuition, room and board scholarships to students who choose to major in Computer

Science or Information Technology and Systems.

APPLY:  The application is online at www.marist.edu/admissions (on the

application, check the box labeled “National Science Foundation Scholarship Program”). In the

meantime, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Undergraduate Admission

Office at 1-800-436-5483 or admission@marist.edu.

DEADLINE:  February 1, 2010

   .  

WHAT:  Top 10% Scholarship Program

FOR:  Graduating high school seniors in the top 10% of their graduating class.

AWARD:  $2000/ renewable annually.

CRITERIA:  The 80th Texas legislature created the Top 10 Percent Scholarship to encourage students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class to attend a Texas public institution of higher education. Qualifying students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) by April 1, 2010.  Be a Texas resident; Demonstrate financial need (to be determined by the college or university financial aid office); Complete Recommended or Distinguished Achievement HS curriculum; Rank in the top 10 percent (as of his/her 7th semester or 6th if the college uses that semester for admissions); Graduate from an accredited high school in Texas; Plan to enroll fulltime in a Texas public 2-year or 4-year college.

INFO:  http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/

WHAT:  Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program

FOR:  Current high school juniors

CRITERIA:  Applicants must illustrate an interest in studying Business at Sam Houston State University.

AWARD:  $48,000 (4-year)

APPLY:  Visit the Guidance Office for additional information.

WHAT:  Miss Texas Teen USA Pageant and Scholarship

FOR:  Female students, ages 14-19

CRITERIA:  Scholarships available to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO for winner and runners-up.

INFO:  Visit the Guidance Office and pick up the information sheet.