Serving students in the communities of Bastrop, Cedar Creek, Red Rock, Rockne, and Paige
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 and Cedar Creek High School students can learn about state-based, school specific, and local Bastrop County scholarship opportunities by visiting the high school College & Career Center or Counselor’s Office.
Scholarship/ Useful 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.)
http://www.aie.org/Scholarships/advanced.cfm
http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/aid/faidalpha.html
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
The University of Texas at Austin
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Austin Community College
Texas State University
St. Edward's University
Texas A&M University
Huston-Tillotson University
Concordia University
Blinn College
Texas State Technical College
Texas Lutheran University
Additional information:
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2011 - 2012 College Entrance Exam Test Dates
PSAT - Wednesday October 12, 2011 (BHS & CCHS)
ACT
Saturday September 10, 2011 (BHS) CANCELED/ It will be re-scheduled at a later date.
Saturday December 10, 2011 (BHS)
Saturday February 11, 2012 (BHS)
SAT
Saturday October 1, 2011 (BHS) Saturday May 5, 2012 (BHS)
Saturday November 5, 2012 (BHS) Saturday June 2, 2012 (BHS)
Saturday January 28, 2012 (BHS)
Upcoming Events
EVENT: ACC Financial Aid Help Night
FOR: Graduating high school seniors, current college students, and parents
LOCATION: Bastrop High School College & Career Center
DATE: Tuesday February 7, 2012
TIME: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Staff from ACC will be on hand providing one-on-one assistance with FAFSA, TASFA, and completion of ACC specific financial aid forms.
EVENT: FINANCIAL AID SATURDAY
FOR: Graduating high school seniors, current college students, and parents
LOCATION: Bastrop High School Library
DATE: Saturday March 3, 2012
TIME: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
WEBSITE: http://www.austinchamber.com/education-talent/college-ready-now/financial-aid-saturdays.php
Students and parents are invited to the BHS Library on Saturday March 3rd to receive help in completing the FAFSA and TASFA. Financial aid representatives from local higher education institutions will be available to help and answer specific questions.
FOR: All high school students interested in learning more about Texas State University.
CRITERIA: Attendance is free (except meals). Registration is not required but we do encourage you to pre-register for the Bobcat Day you would like to attend.
DATES: Fall - October 8, 2011 & November 19, 2011 / Spring – February 25, 2012 & April 21, 2012
WEBSITE & REGISTRATION: http://www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit/bobcat-days.html
EVENT: Saturdays@SAM – Sam Houston State University
FOR: Students interested in touring and learning more about Sam Houston State University are encouraged to sign up online to participate in Saturdays@SAM. Saturdays@SAM is designed to supply answers to all of your questions and provide you with a sample of what Sam Houston has to offer.
DATES: November 19, 2011 & March 31, 2012
WEBSITE & REGISTRATION: http://www.shsu.edu/~visitor/saturday.html
EVENT: University of Texas at Austin - Explore UT
FOR: Open house event for prospective students parents and community members. With nearly 400 events and activities happening across campus, there is something for everyone. The University of Texas at Austin is hosting its12th annual Explore UT, a
day of events, performances, exhibits, lectures and activities for the
entire family. We offer you an introduction to university life in our
classrooms and laboratories, studios and performance halls, museums and
extensive library collections.
DATES: Saturday, March 3, 2012
WEBSITE & INFO: http://www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut/
EVENT: Prairie View A&M University Open House
FOR: Prospective students interested in learning more about Prairie View University. Prairie View A&M invites students and parents to explore the campus, meet with current students and staff, and see the panther spirit for yourself.
DATES: April 21, 2012
TIME: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
WEBSITE & INFO: Visit the following link for additional information www.pvamu.edu
WHAT: Sam Houston State Univ. Criminal Justice Summer Camp
FOR: High School students aged 15 - 17 interested in careers in the criminal justice field. SHSU has created a summer camp program that allows high school students the opportunity to meet with criminal justice professionals, tour facilities, attend hands-on workshops, and explore careers.
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must complete and submit a camper application, education & sponsor information, personal statement, medical release form, and two letters of recommendation.
COST: $600
CAMP DATES: Session I - July 8-12; Session II - July 22-26; Session III - July 29 - August 2
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 13, 2012
WEBSITE & INFO: www.cjcenter.org/camps/camps.html
SHSU Contact: Fabia Mendez (936) 294-1702/ fbristow@shsu.edu
Current Scholarship Opportunities
WHAT: The University of Texas - MD Anderson High School Research Program
FOR: High School juniors and seniors
CRITERIA: The purpose of the High School Research Program is to afford academically talented high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge scientific research. Students can intern during the academic school year and earn one year of science credit OR students can intern during the summer and earn a stipend. Interested students must complete and submit a program application for consideration in this program.
INFO: For additional program details please contact: (512) 237-9513 or coep@mdanderson.org
WEBSITE: http://sciencepark.mdanderson.org/outreach/students/hs/
* Students may also visit the CCHS/ BHS Career Center for additional information
WHAT: HSF/ General College Scholarships
FOR: Graduating High School Seniors
CRITERIA: Be of Hispanic heritage; Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551 (not expired); Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Have plans to enroll FULL-TIME at a two or four year U.S.
accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2012-2013 academic year; Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Be pursuing first undergraduate or graduate degree.
AWARD: Award amounts generally range from $1,000 to $5,000.
DEADLINE: December 15, 2011
WEBSITE & INFO: http://www.hsf.net
WHAT: Huston-Tillotson University – W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program
FOR: Graduating high school seniors interested in attending Huston-Tillotson University.
CRITERIA: Admission is determined by the following: Examination scores from SAT (combined 1,000 on Math and Reading) or ACT (22); High school GPA of a 3.5 or higher; Letter of recommendation from high school teachers or counselor; Writing sample; Telephone interview.
AWARD: Full tuition and fees ($12, 430/ year) are paid for participants in the Honors Program.
WEBSITE: http://htu.edu/academics/special-programs/dubois-honors-program/
* Visit the Career Center for additional details.
WHAT: Austin Legal Professionals Association Scholarship
FOR: Graduating high school seniors interested in studying and pursuing a career in the legal field; Austin LPA and Texas LPA members or their children are not eligible for the scholarships.
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must submit a completed LPA Scholarship Application prior to the deadline.
DEADLINE: January 6, 2012
INFO: For additional information contact: Karen Mallinos & Yvette Lara at (512) 322-5800
* Students may visit the Career Center to get a copy of the scholarship application.
WHAT: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program
FOR: Graduating high school seniors
CRITERIA: Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they meet all of the following criteria: Are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; Are a citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the United States; Have attained a cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale; Will enroll for the first time at a U.S. located, accredited college or university in the fall of 2012 as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student. Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities; Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; Have completed and submitted all three required forms by the deadline.
AWARD: GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST
INFO: https://nominations.gmsp.org/GMSP_App/
WHAT: Frontier Fiesta Association Scholarships for University of Houston Undergraduate Students
FOR: Graduating high school seniors interested in attending the University of Houston in the fall of 2012
CRITERIA: There are two scholarship categories - Academic & Community Involvement; Interested applicants in the Academic Achievement Scholarship will need to submit a completed application, high school transcript, resume of extracurricular activities and achievements, and 2 letters of recommendation. Applicants interested in applying to the Community Involvement Scholarship must submit a completed scholarship application, a 500-word essay describing your activities in the community, resume of extracurricular activities and achievements, and 2 letters of recommendation.
AWARD: $1000.00 one-time award
DEADLINE: All applications & supporting materials must be received by February 1, 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.
WEBSITE & INFO: http://www.uh.edu/fiesta/scholarship.html
WHAT: A+FCU Scholarship
FOR: Graduating high school seniors that are current A+FCU members, or an immediate family member of an A+FCU member.
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must plan to attend a Texas college or university. All applicants must complete and submit the 2011-2012 A+FCU Scholarship Application. Two letters of recommendation are required.
AWARD: A+FCU will award six $1000 scholarships to high school students.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2012
WEBSITE: https://aplusfcu.org/scholarship
APPLICATION: https://aplusfcu.org/assets/2011/10/14/HS_app_2011_2012.pdf
* Students may visit the Career Center for additional information.
WHAT: Texas Guaranteed $500 Scholarship - Monthly Drawing
FOR: Graduating high school seniors or graduates
CRITERIA: Any student that enters the monthly drawing must be eligible to receive federal student aid funding; Are a high school senior or graduate, or GED recipient; Plan to enroll or are already enrolled at least half time in an undergraduate degree- or certificate-seeking program, or a non-degree program for teacher certification at an approved 4-year college; Are not a TG employee or a dependent of a TG employee.
Award: $500
WEBSITE & INFO: http://www.aie.org/milt-wright-scholarship/
WHAT: Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
FOR: Open to all high school students grades 9-12.
CRITERIA: The theme for the 2011-2012 contest is "African Americans in Texas: Past and Present." You may download and print the entry form above or via the website: http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/. The full contest guide can be found on the website. Title page is REQUIRED and must include: your name, your grade, your school and the title of your essay; Entry Form; Essay (1,500 to 2,500 words), and Annotated Bibliography (should contain all sources that provided usable information and separated primary and secondary sources). Submit seven (7) copies of the essay must be submitted with one (1) Entry Form. All essays must be POSTMARKED no later than Monday, January 31st. Papers must be typed or computer printed on plain, white 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper with 1 inch margins on all sides. Pages must be numbered consecutively and double spaced with text on one side. Papers must be stapled in the top left corner and should not be enclosed in any cover or binder.
AWARD: $1,000 - $2,500
DEADLINE: February 3, 2012
INFORMATION: All entries must be mailed prior to the deadline to: The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition University Interscholastic League The University of Texas at Austin PO Box 8028 Austin, TX 78713-8028
WEBSITE: http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/pdf/BJHEC-Contest-Guide-2011-12.pdf
WHAT: Amigos en Azul Scholarship
FOR: Graduating high school seniors who live within fifty miles of the Austin Police Department at 715 E. 8th Street are eligible.
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must submit an online application prior to the deadline. Applicants must mail in their official high school transcript along with three letters of recommendation. All materials must be mailed to: Amigos En Azul, Scholarship Committee Chair P.O. BOX 653 Austin, Texas 78767-0653
AWARD: $1000
DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
WEBSITE: http://www.amigosenazul.com/
WHAT: Alpha Kappa Alpha Academic Scholarship Award
FOR: Graduating African American female seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA
CRITERIA: Interested applicants must graduate in May/ June 2012. Interested applicants must submit a completed scholarship application, an official high school transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Completed applications must be mailed to Ms. Reshanta Johnson-Stewart.
AWARD: Maximum award $1908
DEADLINE: March 30, 2012 - Completed applications must be mailed prior to the deadline. Applications should be mailed to Ms. Reshanta Johnson-Stewart, Scholarship Chair - 918 Point Run Drive Pflugerville, Texas 78660
INFORMATION: Students may visit the Career Center for the application
WHAT: WiseChoice Brands, LLC
FOR: High school students in 2012-2015
CRITERIA: Must be a current high school student graduating from high school in 2012-2015; Must be a U.S. citizen; To apply, the student must first register on the WiseChoice website and complete college planning tasks online at WiseChoice.com to earn eligible points.
AWARD: $2,500 annually, non-renewable.
DEADLINE: Thursday, May 31, 2012
INFO: http://www.wisechoice.com/scholarship
WHAT: American Chemical Society Scholars Program
FOR: High School Seniors
CRITERIA: High school seniors entering college and planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field; college freshmen, sophomores or juniors currently pursuing or planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically related field; community college students majoring in a two-year chemical technology program or planning to transfer to a four-year school. Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.
AWARD: $5,000 per year. Scholarship awards are renewable.
DEADLINE: See website
INFO: http://www.acs.org/scholars
WHAT: Scholarships for Military Children
FOR: Dependent unmarried children under age 23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members, or survivors of service members who died while on active duty or survivors of individuals who died while receiving retired pay from the military.
CRITERIA: Applicants must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a full-time undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall term of the year 2012; All applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 basis to be eligible to apply; Complete a two page application; Submit a transcript indicating a cumulative un-weighted GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale; A short typed essay.
AWARD: Minimum of one $1,500
DEADLINE: Scholarship opens December 2011 see website for deadline.
INFO: http://www.militaryscholar.org/sfmc/index.html
WHAT: ELKS National Foundation / Most Valuable Student Scholarship
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Any high school senior who is a citizen of the United States is eligible to apply. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. College students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are signed; permanent legal resident status does not qualify. Male and female students compete separately. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award
conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
AWARD: Ranging from $1,000 per year to $15,000 per year
DEADLINE: December 2, 2011
INFO: http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm
WHAT: Ronald McDonald House Charities /HACER National Scholarship
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Be a high school senior; Be younger than 21 years old; Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study; Be a legal U.S. resident; Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area; Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application; Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship
program; Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-secondary institution.
AWARD: minimum of $1,000
DEADLINE: January 27, 2012
INFO: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
WHAT: RMHC®/African-American Future Achievers
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Be a high school senior; Be younger than 21 years old; Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study; Be a legal U.S. resident; Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area; Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application; Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program; Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-
secondary institution.
AWARD: minimum of $1,000
DEADLINE: January 27, 2012
INFO: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
WHAT: RMHC®/ ASIA Students Increasing Achievements
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Be a high school senior; Be younger than 21 years old; Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study; Be a legal U.S. resident; Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic
area; Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application; Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program; Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-
secondary institution.
AWARD: minimum of $1,000
DEADLINE: January 27, 2012
INFO: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
WHAT: RMHC®/ Scholars
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Be a high school senior; Be younger than 21 years old; Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college, university or technical school with a full course of study; Be a legal U.S. resident; Live in a participating RMHC Chapter’s geographic area; Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline on the application; Meet any additional eligibility requirements outlined by each scholarship program; Provide verification of enrollment each year at respective accredited post-
secondary institution.
AWARD: minimum of $1,000
DEADLINE: January 27, 2012
INFO: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
WHAT: ELKS National Foundation / Most Valuable Student Scholarship
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order on or before April 1, 2009, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2009, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2012. Great-grandchildren are not eligible. The applicant must be a high school senior. The applicant must apply online only. If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply
through the parent's Elks Lodge. Students may apply for more than one ENF scholarship; however, they may win only one. In cases where the student qualifies for more than one, we will award the scholarship with the greater value. Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. Applicants must take the SAT or the ACT by December 31, 2011.
AWARD: $4,000 scholarships ($1,000 year for four years)
DEADLINE: February 1, 2012
INFO: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/
WHAT: KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/11 and 8/31/12); Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75; Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/12); Be a US citizen or permanent resident; Demonstrate financial need; Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program
AWARD: $5,000 per year
DEADLINE: February 8, 2012
INFO: http://www.kfcscholars.org/default.asp
WHAT: The Jackie Robinson Foundation
FOR: High School Senior
CRITERIA: Be a graduating, minority high school senior; Plan to attend an accredited and approved four–year institution within the United States; Show leadership potential; Demonstrate a dedication to community service; Present evidence of financial need; Be a United States citizen; A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22;
and Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
AWARD: up to $7,500 annually
DEADLINE: March 3, 2012
INFO: www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php
WHAT: Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship
FOR: High School Seniors
CRITERIA: Must be a Texas resident & U.S. citizen at the time of application; Only complete applications are accepted (complete means all items filled in and all documents attached); Must demonstrate need through the FAFSA and required essay; Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0; Must enroll as a full-time student for the term of scholarship eligibility (12 semester hours or more each term). May not have accumulated more than a total of 136 college credit hours or 36 credits.
AWARD: $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester, fall & spring only) for a total of five years
DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by March 29
INFO: http://www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
WHAT: Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship Program
FOR: High School Seniors
CRITERIA: Download the Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship opens in new window and mail it to address listed on the form Plan to enroll full-time in one of the following majors (geology, geophysics, physics, chemical, civil, electrical, geological,
geophysical, mechanical or petroleum engineering) at a specified institution. Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States.
AWARD: 20 one-year awards of $2,500
DEADLINE: See website for deadline
INFO: http://www.shell.us/home/content/usa/aboutshell/careers/students_and_graduates/development/scholarships/
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