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
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http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
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Events
WHAT:
DATE: October 7, 2009
FOR: All students and parents.
LOCATION: Bastrop High School (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
INFO: Contact the Bastrop High School Career Center at 772-7217.
WHAT: Greater
FOR:
AWARD: $500
CRITERIA: Students will need to complete a GTFCU
scholarship application, submit a copy of their transcript, a letter of
recommendation, and a typed essay.
DEADLINE: Scholarship applications are due on October
7, 2009 and must be submitted during the 2009
* Scholarships applications
are available in the
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
INFO: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/
WHAT:
Wendy’s High School Heisman Recognition Program
FOR:
Graduating high school seniors
CRITERIA:
This award honors male and female athletes who excel in
academics, athletics and leadership. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
and participate in a school-sponsored sport.
DEADLINE:
The online application must be completed by the student no later
than 5:00pm (Central Time) on October 1,
2009. Each student applicant must have their online application reviewed and
confirmed by a school representative. The reviewer must submit by 5:00pm
(Central Time) on October 6, 2009. Thus,
the students must complete their application early to allow time for school
personnel to review and confirm the accuracy of the data provided.
INFO and APPLICATION: www.wendysheisman.com
WHAT:
Danforth Scholars Program –
FOR:
Graduating high school seniors
CRITERIA:
The University is seeking students who have exhibited a capacity for
service and leadership as well as
academic excellence. This is a
merit-based program, but financial need will be considered as part of the award
process.
AWARD:
Full or partial-tuition scholarships to the University
DEADLINE:
October 1, 2009
APPLY:
Visit the Guidance Office to get the application form.
WHAT:
Goizueta Scholars Program –
FOR:
High school seniors, interested in majoring in Business.
CRITERIA:
Excellent academic credentials, demonstrated interest in business.
AWARD:
2/3 Tuition – Full Tuition Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 1, 2009
INFO and APPLICATION: Visit the Guidance Office to get the
application form.
WHAT:
Emory Scholars Program
FOR:
High school seniors
CRITERIA:
Academic achievement, contributions to class, school and/or community
involvement
AWARD:
2/3 Tuition – Full Tuition Scholarship
DEADLINE:
October 1, 2010
APPLY:
Visit the Guidance Office to get the application form.
WHAT:
Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program
FOR:
Current high school juniors
CRITERIA:
Applicants must illustrate an interest in studying Business at
AWARD:
$48,000 (4-year)
APPLY:
Visit the Guidance Office for additional information.
WHAT:
Miss
FOR:
Female students, ages 14-19
CRITERIA:
Scholarships available to
INFO:
Visit the Guidance Office and pick up the information sheet.
WHAT:
Coca-Cola Scholarship
FOR:
High school seniors
CRITERIA:
U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary
Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian
Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees; anticipating completion of high school
diploma at the time of application; planning to pursue a degree at an
accredited U.S. post-secondary institution; carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the
end of their junior year of high school.
AWARD:
Varies
DEADLINE: October
31, 2009
INFO:
www.coca-colascholars.org
WHAT: Texas A&M University Incoming Freshmen Scholarships
FOR: Graduating seniors planning to attend Texas A&M University in the fall of 2010
AWARD: Varies
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must complete the online scholarship application online via the ApplyTexas application and submit any requested documentation. Applicants will be considered for University based scholarships including: TAMU Opportunity Award, State Engineering Scholarship Program, Top 10% Scholarship Program, Terry Scholarship, Honors Programs & Academic Scholarships, Corps of Cadets Scholarships, and University Colleges/ Departments Scholarships.
WEBSITE: https://scholarships.tamu.edu
DEADLINE: December 1, 2009
WHAT: University of Texas at Austin Freshmen Scholarships
FOR: Graduating seniors planning to attend UT Austin in the fall of 2010
AWARD: Varies
CRITERIA: Complete an ApplyTexas application for admission, and select UT Austin as your target university. Submit the admission, scholarship, and essay sections of the application by the deadline. Some scholarships require special essays or letters of recommendation. Specific details about scholarship requirements are available online on the scholarship application.
WEBSITE: http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/freshmen/scholarships/index.html
DEADLINE: December 1, 2009
WHAT: GAR (Gordon A. Rich)
College Scholarship
FOR: High School graduating
seniors
CRITERIA: 3.5 GPA; Must
demonstrate Financial need; Dependent children of
employees who have or had a career in the financial services
industry.
AWARD: $12,500 per year (4 years)
DEADLINE: Applications
will be accepted from Dec. 1, 2009 – Feb. 15, 2010
INFO: www.gordonrich.org
WHAT:
FOR: Graduating high school seniors planning to
attend the
AWARD: Varies from $2500 to $6500 annually.
CRITERIA: Entering college freshmen who rank in the top
20% of their high school graduating class and who score 1100 or above on the
SAT, or 24 and above on the ACT. No
application for this scholarship is necessary.
All students are automatically reviewed for eligibility upon admission
to the university.
DEADLINE: Please note that awards are subject to funds
available and students should be admitted by early January 2010.
INFO: http://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/academic-excellence.php
WHAT:
FOR: Graduating high school seniors planning to
attend
AWARD: $20,000/ $5000 annually
CRITERIA: This is an assured scholarship awarded on the
basis of a student’s academic credentials (i.e., test scores and high school
rank or IB diploma). To be eligible for these awards, applicants must submit an
admission application, official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT
scores. These scholarships are awarded beginning in October and are guaranteed provided
the student is admitted to
DEADLINE: December 15, 2009
INFO: http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/assured.html
WHAT:
FOR: Graduating high school seniors planning to
attend
CRITERIA: This is an assured scholarship awarded on the
basis of a student’s academic credentials (i.e., test scores and high school
rank or IB diploma). To be eligible for these awards, applicants must submit an
admission application, official high school transcript and official SAT or ACT
scores. These scholarships are awarded beginning in October and are guaranteed provided
the student is admitted to
DEADLINE: December 15, 2009
INFO: http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman/assured.html
WHAT: Oh, The Places You’ll Go College Scholarship
FOR: High school seniors
AWARD: $5,000
DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2010
INFO: Visit the Guidance Office for an application
or go to www.ohtheplaces.org
WHAT: UTSA – Rising Roadrunner Scholarship
FOR: Graduating high school senior that will be an incoming
first-time freshman at UTSA.
AWARD: $1500
CRITERIA: Applicants must complete the ApplyTexas online
application; must submit a FAFSA application by March 31, 2010; must attend a mandatory
Scholarship Welcome Ceremony; must be a
DEADLINE: February 15, 2010
WHAT:
FOR: Admitted
Incoming UT
AWARD: $8,000/
Annually - Scholarship is renewable for up to four years assuming student
maintains required GPA.
CRITERIA: 1300 SAT/ 29
ACT AND High School Top 10% or 3.5 GPA
DEADLINE: Must be
admitted to UT Arlington by February 15.
INFO: www.uta.edu/scholarships
WHAT: UTA
Outstanding Freshman Scholarship
FOR: Admitted
Incoming UT
AWARD: Amount: $6,000
per year/ $24,000 over four years
CRITERIA: Criteria:
1200 SAT/ 26 ACT AND High School Top 10% or 3.2 GPA. Scholarship is renewable for up to four years
assuming student maintains required GPA.
DEADLINE: Must be
admitted to UT Arlington by February 15.
INFO: www.uta.edu/scholarships
WHAT: UTA Freshman
Honors Scholarship
FOR: Admitted
Incoming UT
AWARD: $4,000 per
year/ $16,000 over four years - Scholarship is renewable for up to four years
assuming student maintains required GPA.
CRITERIA: 1100 SAT/ 24
ACT AND High School Top 20%
DEADLINE: Must be
admitted to UT Arlington by February 15.
INFO: www.uta.edu/scholarships
FOR: Seniors
CRITERIA: Maintain a cumulative grade point average of
2.5 or higher; work part-time an average of 15 hours per week; demonstrate
participation in community service activities; demonstrate financial need; please
note that students DO NOT have to be employed at a BURGER KING restaurant to be
eligible for a scholarship.
AWARD: $1,000
DEADLINE: February 1, 2010
INFO: www.applyists.com
For more information,
visit: http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
WHAT: Catholic Life Insurance - All American
Scholar Program
FOR: High school seniors
CRITERIA: Must be Catholic Life Insurance Member,
scholastic achievement, demonstration of leadership qualities and community
service.
AWARD: $1,000 (35 scholarships will be given out)
DEADLINE: March 1, 2010
INFO: Visit the Guidance Office and pick up the
application. Not a member? Call Lorie Graham at (800) 828-2548, ext. 141
for more information