Counseling Center

Credit by Exam

La Porte ISD will conduct Credit by Exams (without prior instruction) at the student's campus during the following weeks:

 November 10-13, 2020

March 24-26, 2021

June 1-3, 2021

  Please see your counselor for more information.

 

 

 

 

Scholarship and Grant Search Sites

Following are links to scholarship and grant search sites. If you find that a link is broken or incorrect, please let us know so that we may update this page.

 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. 

*Filling out all of those scholarship applications can be time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be. With Scholar Snapp, apply in a fraction of the time — it’s fast, easy, and free! https://www.scholarsnapp.org/

 

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

NSHSS Foundation Scholarships - There are several opportunities with different deadlines.

NSHSS Foundation scholarships have been created to help reduce financial barriers for high school students as they prepare for upcoming careers in STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability. The Foundation seeks to engage these future leaders in order to help fuel the global economy, stimulate innovation and creativity, and yield a strong ethical foundation for decision-making. We seek to support higher education to enable our future leaders to achieve their dreams.

The NSHSS Foundation scholarships are targeted toward high school seniors, or rising college freshmen, who belong to groups generally under-represented in these careers.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.nshssfoundation.org/scholarships/stem-scholarships/

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

PRETTY PHOTOSHOP ACTIONS ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline: October 15^th of every year

Pretty Photoshop Actions recognizes the importance of higher education and the role it plays in our personal and professional fulfillment.   That’s why we are so excited to continue our Pretty Photoshop Actions $500 annual scholarship.  This ongoing scholarship provides college and university students an opportunity to earn money to further their education and achieve their goals!

The requirements for eligible student entries are:

 

·         You should presently be a senior in high school;

·         Or be transitioning from high school to a college or university;

·         Or be already enrolled in a college or university inside the United States or Canada.

·         Employees and their immediate family members of PhotoshopActions.com are not eligible to participate.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program

Alma Exley Scholarship Program – Deadline: October 31^st of very year

The program awards one scholarship annually to a person of color who is enrolled in a teacher-preparation program at a college or university in Connecticut. Those eligible include African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans.

Students may apply after having been admitted into a teacher-preparation program in Connecticut. Applicants may be in their junior or senior year or pursuing a master’s degree.

There are two ways to get an application: Contact the director of your teacher-preparation program in September to get an application. Or click on the image or link below to download the application. Then you can fill in the application online, print it and mail it. Or you can print the application, fill it in by hand, and mail it.

*Pre-printed applications are located in the counseling center.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://almaexleyscholarship.org/application-process/

Travis W Watkins Scholarship – Deadline: Last day in April or the last day in December of every year

The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award for any current or soon-to-be student. The Travis W. Watkins Scholarship has a brief and 100% confidential submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the importance of tax compliance as well as the journey of those challenges.

·         Must be interested in tax controversies studies.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.traviswatkins.com/scholarship/

Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship – Deadline: December 5^th of every year.

The Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who have had their life altered due to a bodily injury from an automotive or pedestrian accident, be it their own injury, that of a loved one, or an influential individual. The Certa Law Scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the lasting effect an accident has had on their life.

Students applying must submit an essay where you explain, present, inspire, or otherwise convince us as to why you deserve to win this scholarship. There are no conditions or requirements for this essay. Please keep submissions to 5 paragraphs and 600 words at the absolute maximum. This is not a standardized test. While spelling, punctuation, and general cohesiveness will make your essay easier to read, and therefore judge, you are not being graded. The winning submission will be one which clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.certalaw.com/certa-law-personal-injury-wrongful-death-scholarship/

ARMY ROTC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021- 2022 – Deadline: December 21, 2020

The National Board of the ROCKS, Inc. gives out several annual monetary scholarships in recognition of the late Retired Lieutenant General Edward Honor and the late Retired Brigadier General Roscoe C. Cartwright, to Army ROTC Cadets throughout the United States. 

Requirements:

·         Be between the ages of 17 and 26

·         Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50

·         Have a high school diploma or equivalent

·         Score a minimum of 1000 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT (excluding the required writing test scores)

·         Meet Physical Standards

·         Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or Active Duty in a Reserve Component (Army Reserve or Army National Guard)

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html

Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship – Deadline: December 31^st of every year

At Comedy Defensive Driving, we believe that quality education is too damn expensive for many students and should be obtainable for everyone. So, if you are up for trying something meaningful to help achieve your goal of a quality college education, continue reading.

Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship: Design an advertisement that will educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, and convince them with a clear call to action not to text and drive, drink and drive, eat and drive, or any other distraction you choose to focus on. You may focus on distracted driving as a whole, or pick a specific kind of distracted driving, but the message/focus of your advertisement must be clear. You will be judged based on the quality of the content, it’s usability as an ad (billboard, commercial, PSA, poster, radio ad, etc.) and how it effectively convinces drivers to stay focused on the road. We are looking for creative, and helpful ads with maybe a bit of humor or irony.

Requirements:

·         Open to students planning on or currently attending an accredited college, university or continuing education program.

·         No GPA Requirement, financial requirement, or any other kind of requirement – Just knowing you are making the effort to get out of bed and do something positive before noon qualifies.

·         Take the pledge to not use your phone while driving, and definitely not to drive while you’re buzzed.. And definitely don’t use your phone if driving (see footnote 2)

·         All forms of ads accepted including: PSA, commercial, music, billboards, media, graphics, etc. MUST BE AN ADVERTISEMENT WITH CLEAR CALL-TO-ACTION

·         No time restraints, however, keep in mind that you are making an advertisement, not a Ridley Scott movie

·         No overt profanity

·         Nudity will not be allowed.

·         Plagiarism automatically disqualified.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://comedydefensivedriving.com/scholarships/

2021 Horatio Alger Scholarship Application – Deadline: October 26, 2020

As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs in the country, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. While many programs are directed primarily to recognizing academic achievement or leadership potential, the Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need.

To be eligible to apply for any of the Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarships, applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

·         Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States no later than the fall following graduation

·         Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

·         Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)

·         Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

·         Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

·         Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

·         Be a United States citizen

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/66358-Horatio-Alger-Association

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation – Deadline: October 31, 2020

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 32nd class in 2020, the Foundation has provided over 6,300 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $72 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship

Requirements:

• Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year
• U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility
• Will receive high school diploma during current academic year
• Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/

2020 PERSEVERING THROUGH INJURY SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline: October 31, 2020

Champlain Valley Law is excited to announce the 2020 Persevering Through Injury Scholarship. At Champlain Valley Law, we understand what it is like to deal with serious injuries, and we work daily with individuals who have suffered them. The perseverance, mental fortitude, and resilience required to overcome such a challenge are some of the most admirable qualities that can be possessed.

Eligibility

• This scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is currently enrolled in a two- to five- year post-secondary institution or will be the semester following the scholarship deadline.
• All applicants must legally reside in the United States in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
• Candidates for this scholarship must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher while keeping good overall academic standing within their school
• Immediate family members of Champlain Valley Law employees and those living in the same household as them are not allowed to submit entries for this scholarship

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://champlainvalleylaw.com/2020-persevering-through-injury-scholarship/

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing – Deadline: November 5, 2020

This scholarship is available for U.S. female high school students who have a demonstrated outstanding aptitude and interest in IT/computing. Students must have a good academic history, typically a grade point average of 3.0 or better.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

·         This award is for U.S. students.

·         Must reside in the United States of America.

·         Must have a valid Social Security or tax ID number for tax purposes.

·         Must be female.

·         Must be currently enrolled in high school (grades 9-12).

·         Must have a good academic history, typically a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

·         Must have a demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology/computing.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.aspirations.org/user/register

Park University Presidential Scholarship- Deadline: November 30, 2020

The Presidential Honors Scholarship is a full tuition and room and board scholarship for one to two incoming first-time freshmen. It is considered the most prestigious academic award for incoming first-time freshmen. Application for this award is available from August 1st – first Friday of November of the academic year before the student’s freshman year.

·         Two letters of reference from high school teachers

·         GPA 3.8+

·         ACT 32/SAT 1450

·         300–500 word personal statement on what they would like to accomplish with their degree and
how Park University will be the ideal place to help them achieve their goals.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.park.edu/academics/honors-academy/scholarships/

*There are many other scholarships on this link for Park University

GEORGE AND MARY JOSEPHINE HAMMAN FOUNDATION – Deadline: February 16, 2021

Each Spring, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards seventy (70) scholarships to Houston area high school seniors for undergraduate study. The award is $20,000., disbursed over four years (or until the student graduates, if earlier), provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award. The recipient may select any major at any four year college or university in the United States.

ELIGIBILITY:

• High School Seniors after the start of their senior year.
• Houston area high school seniors who attend schools or are homeschooled in the following eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery or Waller.
• Students who are citizens of the United States. Students with Permanent Resident status are not eligible.
• The Scholarships are awarded based on academics and financial need.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://hammanfoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/