| Deadline |
Scholarship |
Amount |
Requirements |
Eligibility |
Notes/Contact |
| NO |
University of Texas at Tyler "Pathways To Success" |
Free Tuition |
Incoming freshman who's family earns less than $25,000/yr |
You must meet UT Tyler admissions requirements & enroll in a min. or 12 credit hrs each semester |
Read more about the progream and find out how to apply to UT Tyler at: http://www.uttyler.edu/pathway/faq.html |
| NO |
Texas A & M "Guaranteed Tuition Program" |
Free Tuition |
Incoming student who's family income is less than $60,000. |
You must otherwise meet the enrollment criteria for Texas A & M |
Read all about the new Aggie Assurance Program at http://www.financialaid.tamu.edu/
|
| NO |
Angelo State University "Blue & Gold Guarantee" |
Full Tuition & fees |
Incoming 2010 Freshman coming from Texas families with a combined adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less |
You must meet Angelo State's admission requirements to be eligible. |
Log on to their website for all the details: www.angelo.edu/services/financial_aid
|
| NO |
"Everyone Can Afford Duke" new free tuition program |
free tuition |
Families with incomes of $60,000/yr or less no longer have to contribute financially to their child's education |
Student Loans are now Eliminated for students who's family has a yearly income of $40,000 or less |
Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina.
Log on to: www.dukefinancialaid.duke.edu/newsupport
for more information or call: (919)684-6225
|
| NO |
Cornell University issues "sweeping new financial aid initiatives"
|
free tuition
|
Family must earn less than $75,000 per year starting with this 08/09 freshman class |
This plan will make it possible for new students to graduate debt free |
Learn all about this exciting new program on the Cornell University website at: http://finaid.cornell.edu/
|
| NO |
Wellesley Woman's College |
free tuition |
Must show financial need with a family income under $60,000/yr |
Reduced loans program with a family income between $60,000 - $100,000. |
For More information, contact Wellesley Admissions at 781-283-2270 or visit their website at: www.wellesley.edu/Admissions or email their financial aid office at finaid@wellesley.edu
|
| NO |
Harvard University The "ZERO to 10% STANDARD" program |
Free Tuition |
Families with a yearly income of $60,000 AND BELOW are eligible |
This is their new "NO LOANS" policy, students will not have to take out student loans to attend |
THIS IS AN AWESOME OPPORTUNITY!!!!
Log on to: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/
|
| varying deadlines |
Scholarship Directory for African American Students ONLY |
|
This is a wonderful resource book with hundreds of Scholarships listed |
African American students ONLY |
www.blackcollegedollars.org
|
| varying deadlines |
Scholarship Directory for Latino Students ONLY |
|
A fabulous book with hundreds of scholarships listed |
Latino students ONLY |
www.latinocollegedollars.org
|
| varying deadlines |
Tribal College Scholarship Programs |
various amounts awarded |
American Indian students only |
There are many scholarship programs offered under the Tribal College program. |
For information, contact Bridget Skenadore at 1-800-776-3863, or go online: www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
|
| 11/30/09 |
High School Football RUDY awards |
1 $10,000 2 - $5,000 |
MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM MEMBER. |
Do you demonstrate Exemplary Character? Courage? Have you shown Contribution & Commitment to your team? |
YOU MUST ASK YOUR COACH TO NOMINATE YOU online at: www.HighSchoolRudyAwards.com
|
| 11/30/09 |
Hispanic Heritage Foundation "MAKE THE U |
1 $10,000 15 - $1,000 |
ANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT aged 16 or older can apply |
Must have at least one biological parent who is Hispanic |
THIS IS VERY EASY TO APPLY!! Write a short essay, 500 words or less, on a topic that is supplied online, and submit online at: www.colgate.com/hazlau . See Ms. Francis for the address if you need to submit via U.S.Mail. For more info, call 1-888-528-5188 tollfree.
See Posters in the 3000 Hallway and purple stairway of HHS; Postcards announcing the contest can be found in the College Room (1014) Registrar's Office (3003) and your Counselors Office.
|
| 12/01/09 |
Children's Defense Fund "Beat The Odds" Scholarship |
$5,000 |
You will need an adult who is willing to nominate you and fill out the Nomination Form in collaboration with you. |
Must be a senior in a Harris County school; must graduate by July 2010; min. 3.0 GPA on a 4 pt scale. Top 25% class rank; community service, leadership abilities. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCED AND OVERCOME ADVERSITY |
Examples of overcoming adversity (but not limited to) include poverty, disability, homelessness, abuse. See the website for other qualifiying events. Read all the rules regarding the Award plus download your application and the nomination form at: www.cdftexas.org or see Ms. Francis for the original application and instructions
|
| 12/01/09 |
Haraldson Foundation UT at Austin Award |
$8,400 a year, renewable |
If you have applied and been admitted to UT Austin before this deadline, you can apply |
MUST BE IN TOP 10% of your high school senior class; high SAT or ACT score, demonstrate leadership in activities, community service with high moral character. |
See Ms. Francis for the application, or log on to: www.haraldsonfoundation.org
|
| 12/01/09 |
Iona College Presidential & Dean's Scholarship |
Ranges from FULL TUITION to 3/4 Tuition award |
Must have a 3.5 GPA Must have a combined score of 1300 on MATH & CR sections of SAT; or, 29 on your ACT |
Iona College is in New Rochelle, New York. |
For more information on this prestigious Honors Program, call the Office of Admissions toll free at 1-800-231-IONA or log on to: www.iona.edu
|
| 12/15/09 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund-General |
$1,000 - $5,000 |
Must be of Hispanic heritage; U.S.citizen or legal resident |
Min. GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; must enroll in college full time at a 2 or 4 yr college Fall 2010 |
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY. Log on to http://www.hsf.net, click on High School senior, chose Scholarships;, scroll down to HSF/General College. Ms. Francis has Program Description sheets if needed |
| 01/09/10 |
Ron Brown Scholars |
varying amounts; several awards |
mustexcel academically, exceptional leadership, service to community and others |
U.S. citizen, Black & African-American only; high school senior only |
See Ms. Francis for the application or log on to: www.ronbrown.org
|
| 01/11/10 |
Gates Millennium Scholars |
based on your cost of tuition, books, fees |
Must be African-American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic American ONLY. Must have 3.3 or higher GPA, entering college for the first time |
You will need a Nominator who is a teacher, and a Recommender who is familiar with your leadership skills & community service. MUST meet FAFSA Pell Grant eligibility |
Humble ISD can have UNLIMITED nominations. To read all the rules, regulations and eligibility rules, and to find the Nominee, Recommender forms, & application, log on to: www.gmsp.org. You can also see Ms. Francis for the book with the Nomination and Application forms. |
| 01/15/10 |
Lamar University Mirabeau Scholar |
$60,000 (4 year full scholarship) |
SAT score of 1250 on Math/CR or higher; or an ACT score of 28 or higher. Academic excellence in high school;leadership, service/volunteer |
To remain a Scholarship winner all 4 yrs, you must keep a 3.5 or higher GPA |
To apply, each student must submit a Letter of Interest; current Resume, a copy of your Lamar U. Application for Admissions that you already submitted; 3 Letters of Recommendation. Read all about this http://dept.lamar.edu/advancement/scholarships/mirabeau/intro/htm or see Ms. Francis Room 3003 for a printout.
|
| 01/23/10 |
Tom Joyner Foundation "Full Ride" Scholarship |
tuition, room & board |
Must be a 2010 Senior who will be entering a HBCU (Historically Black College) as a Freshman in Fall 2010 |
U.S. citizen; min. GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0. Min SAT of 1300 combined Math & verbal OR a ACT score of 28 or higher. |
Must have applied and been accepted into an HBCU by July 1, 2010. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular & other activities. Application can be picked up in Room #3003 from Ms. Francis, HHS OR, log on to: www.blackamericaweb.com |
| 01/30/10 |
E.H.L. Foundation of Texas |
$1,000 |
Must be a senior in any Humble ISD high school; plan to attend a 4 yr college. |
Must be available to attend Awards Banquet if chosen as a Scholarship Recipient |
Must have your taken an SAT or ACT test BEFORE end of December, 2009. Application can be picked up from Ms. Francis, Room #3003 of HHS or download your application at: www.ehlylefoundationoftexas.org
|
| 01/30/10 |
ACT Poster Contest |
$5,000 1st place; $2500 2nd place; 3rd place $1000 |
Design a poster including visuals & tag line that will encourage students to attend college & take the ACT |
|
Log on to: http://www.actstudent.org/postercontest/index.html for all the rules, regulations & applications. Or see Ms. Francis, Room 3003 |
| 01/31/10 |
Princeton Prize in Race Relations |
$1,000 |
OPEN TO ANY STUDENT GRADES 9 thru 12th LIVING WITHIN THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA |
Must have been actively involved in a Volunteer activity in the last year that has had a SIGNIFICANT positve impact on race relations in your school or community |
Application available from Ms. Francis Room 3003 or from the website: www.princeton.edu/princetonprize
You can call for more info: 1-800-742-1036
SEE POSTERS IN HHS 3000 Hallway for details as well
|
| 01/31/10 |
Texas Student Housing Award |
Award for cost of Off Campus Housing |
Must have taken an ACT or SAT before application deadline |
Scholarship is for seniors accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station or Denton that have NOT signed off campus housing leases yet |
Application available from Ms. Francis, Registar's Office, Room 3003, or call 1-817-490-5744 to have one mailed to you, or email your request to: TSHA@westlake-tx.org
|
| 02/01/10 |
SPWP Scholarship |
1 yr of tuition/fees at any Texas college |
MUST BE FEMALE; a senior in a Houston-area high school |
Application judged on Academic standing; Financial need, school & community involvement, essay content |
Application can be picked up from Ms. Francis, or download your copy at: www.spwp.org |
| 02/01/10 |
Lamar University Engineering Scholarship |
Various amounts |
Must apply to Lamar for Admission before submitting this scholarship application |
Requires Resume |
See Ms. Francis for the application or log on to: www.lamar.edu/engineering/scholarships
|
| 02/01/10 |
St. Edwards U~ Austin Trustees Scholarship |
$40,000 (4 year award) |
You are GUARANTEED this award if you rank in the Top 20% of your class and score a 1200 or higher on Math & CR combined sections of SAT or a 27 or higher on ACT. |
You must apply for Admission to St. Edwards before February 1st to be considered for this Award. Higher SAT or ACT scores & class rank could result in additional scholarships! |
For an application, log on to www.gotostedwards.com/meritawards.xml
See Poster advertising this Scholarship, in the 3000 Hallway of HHS
|
| 02/01/10 |
UT Austin "Texas Exes" Houston Chapter Scholarship |
multi-year tuition award |
Must have applied and been admitted before this deadline |
must submit proof of income at time of applcation; must be academically in the top part of your class; with honors and extgracurricular activities |
See Ms. Francis for the application |
| 02/12/10 |
Texas A&M Spirit & Mind Foundation Excellence Award |
multi-year Tuition award |
If you have been admitted to Texas A&M before this deadline, if you are a Minority and from an economically disadvantaged household, you can apply for this |
Must have the academic qualifications to meet Admission requirements and be involved w/ extracurricular activities in and out of school |
See Ms. Francis for the application, Room #3003 or log on to the Texas A&M website and search for "FEA Application" |
| 02/16/10 |
RMHC Scholarships |
$1,000 |
There are MANY awards available, through 4 separate Scholarships. |
Must be a high school senior younger than 21; must attend a 2 or 4 yr college; legal U.S. resident w/ a 2.7 GPA or higher |
Ask Ms. Francis for one of the following: 1. RMHC/Asia (must have one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage). 2. HACER Hispanic (must have one parent of Hispanic heritage) 3. RMHC African-American (must have one parent of African-American or Black Caribbean heritage). 4. RMHC Scholars (everyone else who is not in the first 3 categories)
All other high schools, download your application at: www.rmhc.org
|
| 02/26/10 |
George & Mary Hamman Foundation |
$15,000 |
70 awards for the Houston area. Must have taken your SAT or ACT BEFORE END OF THIS YEAR |
SAT combined Math/Cr must be 900 or higher; ACT score of 19 or higher. |
See Ms. Francis for the application. Application also available for download (but must be printed and mailed) at: www.hammanfoundation.org
|
| 02/26/10 |
Linda Lorelle Scholarship |
$15,000 |
JUNIORS ONLY! Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, must plan on attending college Fall 2010 |
Any 11th grader in HUmble ISD is eligible. You do NOT have to be a U.S. citizen to apply. |
See Ms. Francis, Room #3003 for an application, or download yours at: www.lindalorelle.org The Mission of the Linda Lorelle Scholarship fund is to provide college scholarships, support and guidance to high school students in need of financial assistance, whose academic and personal potential may be unfulfilled due to circumstances beyond their control.
|
| 02/28/10 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund P&G |
$2,500 |
Must choose a degree field of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math; U.S. citizen or perm resident. Must reside in Texas |
Must be of Hispanic heritage; GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale |
ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY. Log on to http://www.shf.net. Cick on High school senior, chose Scholarships, scroll down to HSF/Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship. See Ms. Francis for Program Description. |
| 03/01/10 |
Zach Jones Memorial Fund |
$5,000 |
Must be an Humble ISD senior; can be used at a 2 yr, 4 yr or vocational- training college |
Community service, involved in your school; |
Student from HHS may pick up their application from Room #3003,Ms. Francis, other high schools may download their copy from the Humble ISD website, front home page. |
| 03/01/10 |
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center "Power of Life" Essay Scholarship |
8 awards of $2,000 |
GPA min of 2.5 on a 4.0 to apply |
Any student in Humble ISD can apply; however, you must make sure your school will have AT LEAST 2 BLOOD DRIVES this year, otherwise, you cannot apply. |
HHS has met the criteria and will have 3 blood drives this year. Log on to: www.giveblood.org/scholarship for the application and Essay subjects, or see Ms. Francis, Room #3003. Make sure you click on: Houston Area" to download the proper application for Humble ISD.
|
| 03/12/10 |
Vinson & Elkins Scholarship |
$10,000 |
African-American Hispanic, Asian, Native American seniors with a Financial need, from the Houston area are eligible |
MUST BE INTERESTED IN A LAW DEGREE & CAREER. Top 20% of class, 1650 or higher SAT score; US citizen or residency in Houston for 6 continuous years, Valid social security # |
See Ms. Francis for application, and turn in to same. Other Humble ISD students can log on to: www.velaw.com for the application, and find out who will be collecting the applications at your high school |
