Counseling Center

Credit Recovery:

After school credit recovery will begin Tuesday, January 21^st from 3:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m.  If you have failed classes needed for graduation, please see your counselor for a Credit Recovery application. The late bus will be available for students who need transportation.

Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association:

CLAPA (Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association) will hosts its annual information event for all area Senior girls planning to go through college sorority recruitment. This informative event will help prepare the potential new members for recruitment.  The CLAPA Recruitment Information Meeting will take place Sunday, February 16^th from 2-4 p.m., at the Bay Oaks Country Club, 14545 Bay Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77059. For more information visit, www.clearlakepanhel.org/recruitment.  

Scholarship and Grant Search Sites

 www.collegeforalltexans.com

www.everychanceeverytexan.org

www.thecb.state.tx.us

www.findtuition.com

www.tuitionfundingsources.com

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarships.com

www.studentscholarships.org

 Financial Aid for college: www.fafsa.ed.gov.

It is free to receive assistance with completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at any college campus' financial aid department. 

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 College Board Opportunity - There are several opportunities with different deadlines.

The Scholarship Program is open to students in high school, beginning in their junior year, who meet all eligibility requirements stated below, and encourages them to complete six key college planning steps during their junior and senior years of high school.

There are a total of seven scholarships to be awarded. By completing each step, students become eligible for the scholarship associated with that step. Students who complete all six steps are also eligible for the seventh Complete Your Journey scholarship.

Eligibility includes:

·         Attend a public, private, or home school, located in one of the fifty (50) United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, or any other U.S. territories and possessions;

·         Are, as of December 5, 2018, juniors in high school, i.e., students in their third year of secondary school; and

·         Have a College Board online account.

For more information and details on each scholarship opportunity, please visit: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/about/official-rules

SCAD Scholarships – Deadlines: Multiple opportunities. Dates may vary.

Most undergraduate scholarships are awarded to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed annually through completion of a bachelor’s degree (or up to 225 attempted hours) as long as the recipient remains enrolled and maintains a GPA of at least 3.0. Students may qualify for more than one scholarship and may receive a combined total up to the cost of tuition. Students who plan to pursue a double major or multiple minors should meet with a staff adviser to determine if aid is sufficient.

Graduate awards are offered to degree-seeking students, are applied quarterly, and may be renewed annually until completion of a graduate degree at SCAD, as long as the recipient remains enrolled at SCAD and maintains a GPA average of at least 3.25.

Annual awards for undergraduate and graduate students are intended to be disbursed over 45 hours of credit earned in three quarters at SCAD.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/entering-students

Gettysburg College: Eisenhower Scholarship – Deadline: January 15, 2020

Students who are not recipients of the Eisenhower Scholarship will be automatically considered for the College’s four academic merit scholarships as part of the admissions review process:

•             Abraham Lincoln Scholarships- $32,000 annually

•             Presidential Scholarships- $27,000 annually

•             David Wills Scholarships- $24,000 annually

•             1832 Founders Scholarships- $15,000 annually

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.gettysburg.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid-options/eisenhower-scholarship

Profile in Courage Essay Contest – Deadline: January 17, 2020

In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage.

The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools.

For morning information and to apply, please visit: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/getting-started

Terry Scholars Award – FTIC – Deadline: January 25, 2020

Students who exhibit leadership skills, have strong academic abilities and have financial need are eligible to apply for the Terry Scholarship. Terry Scholarship recipients receive a full ride to Texas Woman's University without accumulating any debt. The amount of the Terry Scholarship award is determined annually based on the cost of attendance here at TWU, including tuition, fees, books, on-campus housing, meal plans and personal expenses. The actual amount of the award will vary for each scholar, depending on other scholarship awards and federal aid received.

Qualifications Include:

·         Have all required admission applications and academic transcripts in the TWU Admission's Office or Graduate Admission's Office by the application deadline.

·         Enroll full-time (minimum of 12 hours for undergraduates; minimum 9 hours for graduate students and 6 hours for graduate assistants). EXCEPTIONS: You are graduating the semester of the award or your degree program requires less than full-time enrollment (Example: clinicals, student teaching, thesis, dissertation, or professional paper) or the scholarship description permits part-time enrollment.

·         Declare a major if you are an undergraduate student and have attempted at least 24 semester hours, or you are a graduate student and have attempted at least 12 semester hours.

For more information, please visit: https://twu.edu/finaid/types-of-aid/scholarships/

YDI Scholarship – Deadline: January 29, 2020

If you created an Account on or after December 30th, 2019 you will automatically have a single application submitted on your behalf to apply to enter the Sweepstakes. You may subsequently apply to enter the Scholarship Sweepstakes up to once every seven days during the Sweepstakes Period.

Qualifications include:

·         You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories

·         You must be 16 years of age or older

·         You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school

·         You must be located within the United States

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://scholarshipowl.com/awards/you-deserve-it-scholarship?transaction_id=102eeed4eb2eae40112f1ed2505f55&offer_id=24&affiliate_id=1085&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&aff_sub3=&aff_sub4=&aff_sub5=

Texas History Essay Contest - Deadline: January 31, 2020

The authors of the threes best essays submitted will be the scholarship winners if the essays warrant. In the event of a tie, the winners will be determined based on academic achievements. The winners will be recognized by The Sons of the Republic of Texas at the Annual San Jacinto Day Celebration at the San Jacinto Monument. The Awards will be scholarships to attend the college of each winners' choice.

First Award: $4,000.00

Second Award: $3,000.00

Third Award: $2,000.00

For more information and to get an application, please stop by the counseling center.

Courageous Persuaders Scholarship – Deadline: January 31, 2020. Many opportunities available.  

A high school scholarship competition unlike any other.  Enter your 30-second TV commercial about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving.  Middle school classrooms gauge the commercials persuasiveness and ultimately determine winners.

Qualifications include:

·         Your commercial must be 30 seconds long or less, and your message must be about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving. Students can enter separate videos in both categories. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity and persuasiveness.

·         There are two ways you may enter your commercial: (a) Upload video entry to the Internet (i.e., YouTube, Vimeo, or SchoolTube) along with the completion of the online entry form; or (b) you can mail the entry form and DVD to Courageous Persuaders, 1900 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 100, Troy MI 48084.

·         More than one commercial may be submitted by one student.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://courageouspersuaders.com/official-rules/?rules=open

$1,000 De Novo Scholarship – Deadline: January 31, 2020

Qualifications include:

1. You must be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

2. You must be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15376/1_000_ad_lib_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.SgcsSl02.dpbs

SP Scholarship – Deadline: January 31, 2020

The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.

Qualifications Include:

A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13400/sp_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.3nO8Z2z2.dpbs

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards – Deadline: January 31, 2020

Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members.

·         For the 2020 contest, 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, 2017, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2017, is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2020. Great-grandchildren are not eligible.

·         The applicant must be a high school senior.

·         The applicant must apply online only. The 2020 Legacy Awards application deadline is January 31, 2020 at 11:59 a.m. Central Time.

·         If the applicant's parent and grandparent are both Elk members, the applicant must apply through the parent's Elks Lodge.

·         Applicants must take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) in time to received their scores before the application deadline by December 31, 2019.

·         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. Students can accept local and state scholarships, which are separate from the awards at the national level.

·         Legacy Awards may only be applied to accredited US American schools, colleges or universities. (Note: Applicants from Guam, Panama, Puerto Rico and the Philippines may apply Legacy Awards toward schools, colleges or universities in their respective homes.)

·         If you are selected as a 2020 Legacy Awards recipient, you will be required to perform service once a year with an Elks Lodge during the four years you are receiving the scholarship. Click here for more information about serving with the Elks.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm

Courageous Persuaders Scholarship – Deadline: January 31, 2020. Many opportunities available.  

A high school scholarship competition unlike any other.  Enter your 30-second TV commercial about the dangers of underage drinking or texting while driving.  Middle school classrooms gauge the commercials persuasiveness and ultimately determine winners.

Qualifications include:

·         Your commercial must be 30 seconds long or less, and your message must be about the dangers of underage drinking or the dangers of texting while driving. Students can enter separate videos in both categories. Middle School classrooms are your target audience. Videos will be judged on originality, creativity and persuasiveness.

·         There are two ways you may enter your commercial: (a) Upload video entry to the Internet (i.e., YouTube, Vimeo, or SchoolTube) along with the completion of the online entry form; or (b) you can mail the entry form and DVD to Courageous Persuaders, 1900 West Big Beaver Road, Suite 100, Troy MI 48084.

·         More than one commercial may be submitted by one student.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://courageouspersuaders.com/official-rules/?rules=open

Wings Over America – Deadline: February 1, 2020

The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation is sponsoring over 50 scholarships to further the post secondary education of Navy dependents from the aviation community. Most scholarships are $3,800 and some are renewable. Scholarships can only be used for tuition charged by the college. This is for undergraduate work only and Reserve Officer Candidate Programs (full scholarship students including service academies) or any other full scholarship recipients are not eligible.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://wingsoveramerica.us/app

Women's Army Corps Veterans' Association – Army Women United – Deadline: February 2, 2020

The Women's Army Corps Veterans Association Scholarship has been established to recognize relatives of Army Service Women. This scholarship is based upon academic achievement and leadership as expressed through co-curricular activities and community involvement.

A $1500.00 scholarship will be given annually. The recipient will be notified by mail or email. The check will be forwarded to the acceptance institution.

Eligibility includes:

·         Is a high school Graduating Senior, showing academic promise, with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Include a letter from the high school

·         attending, with transcripts.

·         Submit a biographical sketch and letter stating goals and how the scholarship will be used.

·         Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States in pursuit of a degree course of study.

·         Applicants must be a child, grandchild, niece or nephew of an Army Service Woman, and must submit documentation of sponsor's military service.

This application can be picked up in the counseling center.

McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship – Deadline: February 5, 2020

McDonald’s HACER® National Scholarship, which counts on the exclusive support of McDonald’s Corporation and McDonald’s Hispanic owner/operators, awarded a total of $500,000 to 30 outstanding Hispanic high school seniors to help finance their tuition.

The HACER scholarship winners are selected based on their academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need. The rigorous selection process includes a completed application, a personal questionnaire and interviews with a distinguished panel of judges representing academia, business, media, and McDonald’s.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://news.mcdonalds.com/hacer-scholarship-recipients-2019

ExploraVision Student Awards – Deadline: February 10, 2020

The ExploraVision competition for K-12 students engages the next generation in real world problem solving with a strong emphasis on STEM. ExploraVision challenges students envision and communicate new technology 20 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology.

Qualifications include:

·         All entrants must be United States or Canadian citizens and living within the United States, U.S. Territories or Canada and enrolled full-time in a public, private or home school

·         Students must be no older than 21 years of age

·         National Science Teachers Association employees, NSTA board members, ExploraVision judges and their respective families are not eligible to enter the competition

·         Any project previously awarded a prize in another competition may not be submitted

·         G) Students enter as a team of 2-4 students with a teacher/coach and optional mentor (no individual entries)

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9625/exploravision_awards_scholarship.php#sthash.kWDHyuLV.dpbs

HSF Scholarship – Deadline: February 15, 2020

The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected.

·         Must be of Hispanic heritage

·         Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students

·         Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate students

·         Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, during the fall of a scholarship cycle (year)

·         US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

·         Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

(ISC)² Women in Information Security Scholarship – Deadline: February 17, 2020

The (ISC)² Women's Scholarship, administered by the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, offers students scholarships from $1,000 to $8,000 per recipient.

·         Applicants must be female and pursuing or planning to pursue a degree with a focus on cybersecurity, information assurance or related field

·         Be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student.

·         A minimum 3.3 GPA is required.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/academic-major/cybersecurity/isc%C2%B2-women-in-information-security-scholarship#

Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship – Deadline: February 20, 2020

Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $20,000 in college scholarship money to graduating U.S. high school students who have promoted vegetarianism in their schools and/or communities. Vegetarians do not eat meat, fish, or fowl. Vegans are vegetarians who do not use other animal products such as dairy or eggs.

Applicants will be judged on having shown compassion, courage, and a strong commitment to promoting a peaceful world through a vegetarian diet/lifestyle. Payment will be made to the student's college (U.S. based only). Winners of the scholarships give permission to release their names to the media. Applications and essays become property of The Vegetarian Resource Group. We may ask finalists for more information. Scholarship winners are contacted by e-mail or telephone.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm

Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: February 20, 2020

GAR's mission is to award grants to support the higher education goals of its recipients. The recipients of GAR scholarships are exceptionally qualified high school students with demonstrated financial need whose parents or guardians have, or had, a career in the financial services industry. The GAR Foundation awards a maximum of seven scholarships a year, the amount of each awards is up to $12,500.00 renewable for four years.

Qualifications include:

·         Applicants must be dependent children of full-time employees in the financial services industry (commercial banks, investment banks, securities brokerage firms, insurance companies, fund and asset management companies, credit card and finance companies and similar businesses as determined by the Foundation). Employees must be presently employed with five years of experience OR no longer employed in this field but had ten years of experience which ended no longer than five years prior to the GAR Scholarship application closing date (which is located on the top of the application).

·         Students must be graduating high school seniors who are enrolling as full time first year students in pursuit of a four-year bachelor's degree at an accredited college/university in the United States.

·         Students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and rank in the top 20% of their class.

·         Students must demonstrate financial need.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.gordonrich.org/html/req.html

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – Deadline: February 21, 2020

Qualifications Include:

·         Completed three (3) years of science and mathematics with distinction

·         May also be awarded for other outstanding accomplishments in math or science

·         Submission is limited to two names per school

·         Applied for and granted acceptance into a 4-year, accredited university.

·         A desire to pursue a degree in chemical engineering.

·         Candidates must attend the annual SWE-HA Scholarship Awards Banquet.

For more information, please visit: http://www.houstonswe.org/scholarships-782568.html.

2020 Capital Farm Credit $1,000.00 Scholarship – Deadline: February 24, 2020

The Capital Farm Credit Dayton Office is currently accepting applications for our 2020 Capital Farm Credit $1,000.00 Scholarship. Capital Farm Credit is proud to support rural communities and agriculture, as well as invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout rural Texas through our scholarship program.

Qualifications Include:

·         Have educational goals/plans related to the fields of agriculture, education, or natural resources

·         Must complete a short application and write a 100-200 word essay

For more information and an application, please come to the counseling center.

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union – Deadline: February 28, 2020

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union will present scholarships annually in the amount of $500.00 per semester for 4 years – a total of $4,000.00 – to four qualified students selected from applicants within our field of membership who meet the following eligibility requirements:

·         Applicant must be a high school senior.

·         Student must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU and parent/legal guardian must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU

·         Two scholarships may be awarded to students who express the intent to pursue a course of study that will allow him or her to enter the teaching field. Two scholarships may be awarded to applicants outside the field of education. However, the Committee reserves the right to award scholarships solely based on the areas of consideration listed (#7).

·         Recipient of the scholarship funds must maintain a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and earn at least twelve hours minimum each semester. A transcript must be received after each semester to show the recipient is within the requirements as set forth by the Board. Failure to comply will result in permanent forfeiture.

This application can be picked up in the counseling center.

Coast Guard Exchange Scholarship – Deadline: February 28, 2020.

Recognizing the value of education and the benefits it brings to the Coast Guard Family, the Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) Scholarship Program was established to provide additional financial resources to dependent children of Coast Guard personnel embarking on undergraduate college/university studies.  Annually a $2,000 scholarship is awarded to the outstanding applicants on a one-time basis.   Eligibility includes:  ·         Students Must be a dependent of Coast Guard active duty, reserve, and military retired members, current civilian NAF and APF employees, and current Coast Guard Auxiliarists. ·         The applicant must be in the last year of high school or home schooling and scheduled to graduate and attend college full-time during the subsequent year.  Those who have already graduated are not eligible to apply. ·         Students must plan to attend an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies.  Scholarships will not be awarded for participation in nonacademic and/or certified programs.  Students accepting appointments to USAFA, USNA, USMA, USCGA, or USMMA are not eligible. This application can be picked up in the counseling center. For more information, visit: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Community-Services-Command-CSC/MWR/CGX-Scholarship-Program/ CLEAR LAKE AREA PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION - Deadline: March 1, 2020 ·         If a scholarship recipient either accepts more than $10,000 in the Freshman year or more than $40,000 total for four years from additional scholarships, federal or state grants, then the Crawford-Zbanek Scholarship will not be awarded and will be given to the first runner-up.  ·         The recipient must attend four consecutive years at a 4-year Texas college or university.  A year constitutes fall and spring semesters.   Scholarship funds are not awarded for study outside the state of Texas.  ·         Scholarship funds are not awarded for post graduate studies. ·         The recipient must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 in the Freshman year.  For every semester thereafter, she must achieve a 3.0 cumulative or better. ·         The recipient must be a full-time female student, carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. ·         Each year when the Crawford-Zbanek Scholarship is initially awarded to an incoming first year collegian, one recipient will be named the Lyla Nettles Memorial Scholarship designee.  Lyla Nettles was a long-time member and past President of Clear Lake Area Panhellenic Association, and her family has setup a memorial scholarship in her honor.  If selected as the Lyla Nettles Memorial Scholarship designee, the recipient agrees for her name, high school, college, and major to be released in connection with this scholarship.  For more information and to apply, please visit the counseling center.  Texas Coastal Cattle Women - Deadline: March 1, 2020 Texas Coastal Cattle Women awards annually, a minimum of two (2) college scholarships in the amount of $4,000 per scholarship. Also awarded are Memorial and/or Honor Scholarships in honor or in memory of a members, friends or loved ones from funds collected throughout the TCCW calendar year.  A scholarship or scholarships of $500 or more will be awarded to an eligible applicant(s) when available A unique scholarship opportunity has been provided by one of our members and is designed to assist a high school graduate to further his or her education while living at home. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://texascoastalcattlewomen.com/scholarships Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation – Deadline: March 1, 2020 We’re committed to supporting Marine children in pursuit of their educational goals and there’s no more versatile educational path than through Career and Technical Education (CTE). From health sciences to finance, IT to manufacturing, CTE professionals are on the cutting edge of today’s most hands-on careers. This scholarship is for undergraduate students, including those pursuing non-degree certificate programs that are longer than 12 months. Apply for this scholarship if you are: ·         An incoming college freshman or currently in college ·         Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, associates, or certificate For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.mcsf.org/scholarship/

American Chemical Society Scholars Program – Deadline: March 1, 2020

The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program.

Qualifications Include:

·         Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent U.S. resident

·         Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (please see below for more details)

·         Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.

·         Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plant to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)

·         Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college

·         Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html

Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships – Deadline: May 8, 2020

The TILF has over $14 million in endowed funds and receives direct scholarship grants each year of more than $600,000 from foundations, individuals and corporate sponsors throughout the state. TILF anticipates disbursing approximately $1 million during the 2019-20 academic year.

Eligibility includes: 

·         A)Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet, Congressional Debate State Meet, One-Act Play State Meet, or Theatrical Design State Meet OR must have advanced to the second day of the Cross Examination Debate State Meet OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, the Latino History Essay Competition, or the Young Filmmakers Festival OR must have been a member of one of the top 10 teams per competition group at the BEST or FIRST state robotics contests

·         B)Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas

·         C)Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs)

·         D)Must have taken either the SAT or the ACT

Must be graduating from high school during the current academic year.

To apply please visit: https://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/

TWU President’s Leadership Council (PLC) – Deadline: March 15, 2020

Students who rank in the top 15% of their graduating class* and display strong leadership are encouraged to apply for the President’s Leadership Council. Students in the council are provided unique opportunities to interact with TWU’s Chancellor and explore their own leadership. Students admitted to this program will receive a $1,500 scholarship, renewable for up to four years.

Qualifications Include:

·         Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident

·         A record of leadership in school and/or community

·         Strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades (3.0 GPA minimum)

·         Class rank

·         Test scores (SAT – 1130 minimum or ACT – 23 minimum)

·         Demonstrate financial need, to be determined by FAFSA and/or committee

For information and to apply, please visit https://twu.academicworks.com/opportunities/11112

The Tuition Contest - Deadline: March 17, 2020

This is an opportunity for a student who is struggling to pay for college or technical school to enter an essay contest and have the opportunity to be provided with up to $25,000 through a crowd-sourced scholarship award. 

The Tuition Contest is open to high school seniors, college students (community college, undergraduate, and post-graduate), and those accepted to or enrolled in technical schools. 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.tuitioncontest.com/

Hope Scholarship – Deadline: March 17, 2020

Project Joy and Hope proudly continues its mission to provide college scholarships to senior students throughout our state who value education, believe in service to others, and have worked hard to overcome obstacles as they complete their high school careers. Since 2001, PJH has provided scholarships totaling nearly $800,000 to area high school seniors.

 Eligibility:  To be eligible for a 2020 HOPE SCHOLARSHIP, student must have experienced the death of a parent or a sibling. We cannot consider other extended family members, such as grandparents or step-parents. Each eligible applicant must complete the enclosed packet.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://joyandhope.org/hope-scholarship-program/

Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship – Deadline: March 30, 2020

The Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship is designed for students who are between the ages of 16 and 25 who have maintained a 2.5 GPA or greater in the most recent year completed.

Qualifications Include:

·         Be between the ages of 16 and 25 on the day of the deadline.

·         Submit answers to the essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the deadline.

·         Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award. (Current High School Students are also eligible.)

·         Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

·         Be a citizen of the United States or Canada

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.odenzascholarships.com/marketingscholarship.php

GOG: Unpublished Writer's Award - Deadline: March 31, 2020

The winner of this award receives $1,000, an invitation to accept the award at our annual awards ceremony, promotion on our website, and a feature of their work in our Magajournal and quarterly newsletter.

Eligibility includes:

·         Applicant must email an original, unpublished fiction work (short story or novel excerpt) not to exceed 2,000 typed words on double-spaced pages; and

·         Applicant must include a cover sheet with the following information: applicant's name, address, telephone number and email; 250-word biographical profile, including your writing goals and current status, and a photograph.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.goongirl.org/scholarships/unpublished-writer-award

GenM Scholarship – Deadline: March 31, 2020

GenM helps students learn digital marketing through free courses and remote apprenticeships. Our mission is to enable anyone, anywhere to acquire the skills, experience, and relationships they need to succeed in the job market. The time commitment of an apprenticeship is 3 months for 10 hours a week.

Every 3 months we hand out a $5,000 USD scholarship to one student.

Qualifications Include:

A) Complete at least one apprenticeship*

B) Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.

C) Must be a resident of the United States.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16080/genm_5_000_scholarship_scholarship.php#sthash.TwwbZzG3.dpbs

GOG: Aspiring Writer's Award – Deadline: March 31, 2020

The winner of this award receives $1,000, an invitation to accept the award at our annual awards ceremony, promotion on our website, and a feature of their work in our Magajournal and quarterly newsletter.

·         Candidate must be a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior student attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU);

·         Candidate must possess a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 or better; and

·         Candidate must submit an essay not to exceed 800 words on the topic "The Power of The Written Word."

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.goongirl.org/scholarships/aspiring-writer

He Parts Express Scholarship – Deadline: April 1, 2020

Every year HE Parts Express offers a scholarship to students.  The deadline is April 1.  To be eligible to apply, please read the eligibility guidelines below and then submit an application along with the essay, which can be found on the application page.

Qualifications Include:

·         Must currently be in high school, college, or university.

·         Must be at least 16 years of age on the day of the deadline.

·         Must be a resident of the United States or Canada.

·         Must complete the application before 11:59 PM ET on April 1.

·         Submit an answer to the essay question, which can be found on the application page

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://excavatorpartsalabama.com/dozer

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship Foundation – Deadline: April 1, 2020

The Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship Foundation will award $10,000 scholarships with paid summer internship opportunities to achieving high school seniors who are members of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (Black/African American, Asian (including South Asian), Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander and/or identify as a member of the LGBTQ community in the greater Austin, Dallas and Houston areas.

Qualifications Include:

·         Be in the top 20% standing in their class

·         Minimum combined SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 22

·         Demonstrate a financial need to attend college

For more information and an application, please come to the counseling center.

The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship – Deadline: April 15, 2020

The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation provides annually, renewable college scholarships to students beginning their undergraduate studies of up to $10,000 to be used toward tuition, student fees, and books. Scholarships are renewable for up to a maximum of four years for any one recipient based on completing the renewal requirements.

·         High School Senior

·         Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes

·         Successfully managing diabetes with proper medication, exercise and diet

·         Commitment to education by maintaining in excess of a 3.0 grade point average

·         Commitment to participating in athletics by actively participating on an organized team

·         United States Citizen

·         Completion of application with supporting documentation and endorsements

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://verplankfoundation.com/scholarships/

Student-View Scholarship Program – Deadline: April 22, 2020

Student insights is once again sponsoring a scholarship contest for high school seniors. The 2020 Student-View Scholarship Program is offering $12,000 worth of scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, community/junior College or career school.

·         NO minimum SAT or ACT score

·         NO minimum grade point average

·         NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork

·         NO essays

·         NO application fees

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html

Review It Scholarship- Deadline: April 30, 2020

Dr. Gabriel and Christine Chiu are active philanthropists who avidly support a variety of organizations such as: Children Mending Hearts, Cedars Sinai, the American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, John Wayne Cancer Institute, Children's Action Network, GenArt, AVIVA, Project Angel Food, Center Dance Arts, Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Obesity, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Help for Orphans, the American Red Cross, P.S. Arts, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Art of Elysium, Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis, Children's Action Network and the Music Center.

Qualifications Include:

·         ) Be attending college or university no later than September of 2020.

·         2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.

·         3) Be attending or planning to attend a school in the US.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.chiubeverlyhillsreviews.com/reviews.php

LM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Deadline: May 31, 2020

Write an Essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.

Qualifications Include:

·         Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.

·         Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.

·         Be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.

For more information and to apply, Please visit: https://forklifttraininggrandeprairie.com/apply.php.

Global Lift Equipment Texas Scholarship - Deadline: June 15, 2020

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

To be considered eligible for the Global Lift Equipment Scholarship you must:

·         Be currently attending or planning on attending a post-secondary institution in Canada or the US by no later than the Fall of 2020.

·         Submit a short story. Detailed instructions can be found on the application page.

·         Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

·         Be a resident of the United States or Canada.

To access this application visit: https://usedforkliftcalifornia.com/used_inventory/77814/used_hyundai_forklifts_inventory_california.php

Lift Parts Express Texas Scholarship – Deadline: June 30, 2020

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards Available: 1

·         A Current Senior in High School or

·         A Freshman or Sophomore in College/University

·         Be a legal resident of the United States

·         Enrolled or expected to be enrolled by the Fall of 2020

·         E)Submit a completed online application form prior to the deadline.

To access this application visit: https://forkliftpartswashington.com/forkliftparts.php

 

ACT Prep Course
 This is a collection of ACT review tutorials and free practice questions. It has over 5 hours of free ACT tutorials. Best ACT Prep Course by the Mometrix Academy https://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-study-guide/

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SAT, ACT, AP, GRE, GMAT, and MCAT Test Prep Courses: 
Test Preparation with Free Practice Tests

HOW DO YOU REGISTER FOR THE SAT OR ACT TEST?

Register for the SAT at www.sat.collegeboard.org/register Cost $49.50 WITHOUT ESSAY PORTION, $64.50 WITH ESSAY (Fee waiver applies if applicable, ask your Counselor if you are eligible)

Photo I.D. required to register and must be shown at test site.

(School Code-444025)
 

ACT Registration & Test Dates (School Code-444025)
Register at www.actstudent.org

Sign up for ACT WITHOUT WRITING PORTION $52.00, ACT WITH WRITING PORTION $68.00 (Fee waiver applies where applicable, ask your Counselor)

This site has a nice review for the ACT test and has a bunch of free practice questions and tutorials:
http://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-test/

www.act.org/onlineprep

ATHLETES: REGISTER @ www.eligibililtycenter.org Cost $70.00 (School Code 444025)

(Fee waiver applies where applicable, Talk to Associate Principal, Dr. Mitchell to see if you are eligible)

Note: Credit recovery and correspondence courses do not count for NCAA core.

Give a copy to the school registrar!

CREDIT RECOVERY

If you have failed a class or if you fail a class in the fall (which you should not) you need to register for credit recovery with your Counselor right away. The cost is $70.00 per class and it takes place after school.

 STAAR/EOC RE-TEST dates:

If you have failed any portion of the STAAR/EOC, re-testing will take place in December, the spring semester, and July of each year.

REGISTRAR –Mrs. Carter 281-604-7515

Things to request from the Registrar:

• Official and unofficial transcripts
• transcripts sent to colleges and universities
• class rank and G.P.A.

 

HELPFUL WEBSITES

www.applytexas.org Application for All Texas Public Colleges and Universities

www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Financial Aid Website

www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars/ Grant and Scholarship Information

www.fastweb.com Scholarship Information

www.lpisd.org campus-La Porte HS-Counseling Center- Gina Brunson-281-604-7717

 

Kaplan TRAINING information for SAT

The Kaplan Team
1-800-KAP-TEST (527-8378)
kaptest.com/college

LAST CHANCE: Free SAT and ACT Crams online:  Kaplan Test Prep is providing free cram sessions for the SAT and ACT. Students who attend will learn their 10 Top Score-Raising Strategies and review tips for time management during the test.  For complete dates and times and to register, go to www.kaptest.com/freecram.

FREE Practice SAT/ACT test at Sylvan Learning Center of Baytown!!  Call 281-421-4169 for an appointment today. 

FREE PRACTICE TESTS on the website KhanAcademy
http://www.educationnews.org/technology/college-board-khan-app-helps-students-prepare-for-new-sat/

College Board, Khan App Helps Students Prepare for New SAT The Daily Practice for the New SAT app, a joint effort by the College Board and Khan Academy, offers kids with smartphones a free SAT prep option. Read

  
 Juniors: Need help on the Spring #SAT & #ACT? Kaplan will host FREE online cram sessions! Sign up @ http://www.kaptest.com/freecram
  

SAT Apps: An Overview

As mobile apps have become more popular, the College Board, SAT prep companies, educational app companies, and individuals have created their own apps to help students prepare for the SAT. Those who have created the apps are trying to capitalize on the popularity of mobile apps, and they want to make SAT prep material more accessible for students.

If you have an SAT prep app on your phone or tablet, you can conveniently do some SAT studying wherever you’re at, whether you’re at home, school, or a boring family function.  Also, studying on an app is more enjoyable and interactive for some students than using a traditional SAT prep book.

Most SAT prep apps are free, but there are some that cost money to purchase.

 

Why SAT Prep Apps Are Not Enough

SAT apps can be a good study tool, but you probably won’t be able to solely rely on them to reach your target score. You should check out our articles on how to get a perfect score on the SAT and the best ways to study for the SAT.

Most of the apps don't have adequate practice questions. There are either too few of them, or they're not representative of the questions you'll get on the SAT. You may need more real SAT questions or realistic practice questions to sufficiently drill your knowledge and improve your content weaknesses.

Also, the apps don’t teach you SAT test-taking strategies that can help you. Most don’t cover test-taking strategies like how to read the SAT Reading and Writing passages.

Additionally, the majority aren’t customized to your skill level. To improve your SAT score, you need to focus your time on improving your weaknesses. You may need to get better with your time management on the Reading section. Or you may need help with linear equations.

Generally, these apps aren’t effective at determining where you’re weak, and they’re not designed to help you focus on the areas in which your skills need to improve.

Once registration is complete, students paying at school will need to print a copy of the confirmation page and return it with payment attached to Mrs. JoAnn Ayala in the Business Office by the deadline.  Please make checks payable to La Porte High School.

Registrations that are not paid by the deadline will be cancelled and exams will not be ordered.  There will be no refunds after the deadline.

To obtain more information see Mr. Stewart, Testing Coordinator. To register for the test, please click on the following website: 

https://user.totalregistration.net/AP/444025 

• Explore Rice, (for seniors only), Sept. 15th or Sept. 22nd
• Preview Rice, (for 10th-11th graders only, November 25th
• UNT Preview, October 19th 
• San Jacinto College Influencer Expo, October 25th 
• Texas State Technical College Engineering and Tech Day, November 8th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Register online at bit.ly/FBTechDay19
• LPHS Shared College Fair, November 13th, Deer Park South Campus, 6-8 p.m.

MyRoad Individual Account Registration
La Porte High School

To create your individual MyRoad account, please follow these instructions:

GO to the MyRoad Website: http://www.myroad.com/

1. CLICK the "Sign Up Today" button, located at the bottom of the homepage:
2. A new "Subscribe" page will appear. Find the "School Programs" option on the page. TYPE your school code 444025 into the "School Programs" box and HIT "Go."
3. A "Sign In" page will appear, and you will see two options: "Already a Member?" and "Not a Member Yet."
4. If you already have a CollegeBoard.com educator or student account, simply enter your username and password under the "Already a Member?" option. Your MyRoad account will be automatically created and you will see a confirmation page stating that your MyRoad account registration is complete. Then, choose your School Level and you're done!
5. If you do NOT have a CollegeBoard.com educator or student account**, click "Sign In" at the bottom of the "Not a Member Yet" option.
6. Answer the first question: "Tell us About Yourself," and then click "Submit".
7. Complete the second registration page and click "Submit." Your MyRoad account will be automatically created and you will see a confirmation page stating that your MyRoad account registration is complete. Then, choose your School Level and you're done!

* All students must be at least 13 years old in order to register for a MyRoad account.

** The CollegeBoard.com account registration process requires an email address, asks that you create a unique username (6 character minimum), unique password (7 character minimum) and date of birth. If you do not want to enter your date of birth, we recommend that you enter January 1, 1990.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with your questions or concerns: 1-888-331-8300, email: myroad@collegeboard.org

Athletes:

You cannot take credit recovery to make up a failed course. You MUST retake the class.

Athletes need to register their information online. In the spring of your Junior year, athletes need to register information online at: www.eligibilitycenter.org
 

If you are in need of a fee waiver and are on free or reduced lunch, register first, then let Dr. Mitchell know so that he can complete the fee waiver to waive the fee.

Please read the attachments below concerning Texas Education Agency requirements for Automatic Admission into Texas colleges.

Please read the attachment for automatic admissions to University of Texas- Austin as they have different percentages.

Auto College Admit University of Texas TEA Auto Admissions University of Texas Student AcceptanceUniversity of Texas Acceptance LetterLetter University of Texas Student Acceptance Letter 2021-22

TSI Remote Testing Procedures

Start by contacting the Testing Center of the college or university that you wish to attend. Inform them that you would like to set up a remote testing voucher for San Jacinto College (Central, North, or South campus).

The college or university that you wish to attend will generate a voucher through Accuplacer. Once the voucher is generated, the college or university that you wish to attend, you, and the San Jacinto College Testing Coordinator will be notified that the voucher has been created.

Once you receive the voucher from Accuplacer, you will need to contact San Jacinto College Testing Center to schedule an appointment (walk-ins are not guaranteed seating).

After appointment has been made, please arrive at the Testing Center with a valid photo identification card, the email containing the voucher information, and the $20.00 testing fee.

After testing is complete, the college or university that you wish to attend will receive your test scores automatically.

TSI Remote Testing is available Mondays – Thursday from 9am – 7pm (Testing Centers close at 7pm). TSI Remote Testing is not available on Fridays during the summer and also during peak registration times (January and August).

San Jacinto College Locations:

SJC Central is located at 8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena, TX 77505

SJC North is located at 4800 Uvalde, Houston, TX 77049

SJC South is located at 13735 Beamer, Houston, TX 77089