Counseling Center

 

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2021 Summer School Information 

2021 Summer school information and registration form

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Link for Recording of the Financial Aid Parent/Student Meeting:

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Recording password: Bulldog2021

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Dual Enrollment Meeting Information:

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Important Dates and information:

If you did not pick up a Commitment Letter Packet,  please see Mrs. Hawthorne or Mrs. Brunson to pick up a packet.

March 4, 2021--Dual Enrollment Student Meeting in Lecture Hall during 3rd period

• During 3rd period, there will be a Dual Enrollment student meeting in the lecture hall for students to turn in commitment letters.

 

March 23 & 24, 2021--Assistance with completing Apply Texas application during 5th period in the Lecture Hall

• If any students need help completing their Apply Texas application for dual enrollment, there will be assistance available in the Lecture Hall during 5th period.  Please make sure the student brings their laptop.

 

March 31, 2021--Deadline for Apply Texas 

• Deadline for students to complete the Apply Texas application.

 

March 31, 2021--Meningitis and Enrollment forms due for Dual Enrollment

• Students need to make sure they have submitted their meningitis and enrollment forms.  They are due today.

ACE Meeting Information:

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Important Dates:

If you did not pick up a Commitment Letter Packet,  please see Mrs. Hawthorne or Mrs. Brunson to pick up a packet.

 

February 19, 2021--ACE Commitment Letters due--The time period to return commitment letters will be extended.

 

February 23 & 24, 2021--Assistance with completing Apply Texas application during 5th period in the Lecture Hall

• If any  students need help completing their Apply Texas application for ACE, there will be assistance available in the Lecture Hall during 5th period.  Please make sure the student brings their laptop.

 

March 31, 2021--Meningitis and Enrollment forms due for ACE

• Students need to make sure they have submitted their meningitis and enrollment forms.  They are due today.

 

Attention seniors:

All thank you notes and local scholarship forms are due in the counseling center on Thursday, May 20, 2021 for local scholarship recipients.  

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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/

Tzu Chi USA Scholars Program- Deadline: 4/30/21

Award Amount: $1,000

The Tzu Chi USA Scholars Program is available to graduating high school seniors and continuing undergraduate students. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Selection will be based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

April 2021 Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes - Deadline: 4/30/21

Award Amount: $500

The Fastweb Invite a Friend Sweepstakes is open to registered Fastweb members who are legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and who are at least sixteen (16) years of age. You must log into your Fastweb account to obtain your personal referral link. For each person who registers for Fastweb via your personal referral link during the Promotion Period, you and your referral will entered as a pair into the monthly drawing.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

The $25,000 "Be Bold" No-Essay Scholarship - Deadline: 4/30/2021

Award Amount: $25,000

Build a profile at Bold.org to showcase your goals, achievements, and drive. The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. To us, boldest does not mean “best”, or “most accomplished”. Being bold means being: Earnest, Determined and Moving. The scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is the most bold, according to these characteristics.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Anthem Essay Contest - Deadline: 4/29/21

Award Amount: $2,000

The Anthem Essay Contest is open to students in 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade. You must submit an essay of between 600 and 1,200 words based on Ayn Rand's "Anthem" You must choose on one of the three topics provided on the sponsor's website. Essays will be judged on style and content.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Paradigm Challenge - Deadline: 5/01/21

Award Amount: $100,000

The Paradigm Challenge is open to students up to the age of 18. You may work in a team or alone in creating an original and creative way to help solve real-life problems in homes, schools, communities, and/or around the world. Entries may come in the form of posters, videos, inventions, messages, community events, websites, mobile apps, or anything else that will help save lives. Additionally, you must submit a brief statement of your idea (140 characters or less) in order to qualify for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Safe Driving Scholarship - Deadline: 5/31/21

Award Amount: $1,000

The Safe Driving Scholarship is open to high school and college students. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit a 750 word essay that responds to the prompt: "Discuss the current texting and driving laws in your state and what could be improved to promote safety on the roads" in order to be considered for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

The Earnest Scholarship Fund -  Deadline: 6/30/21

Award Amount: $5,000

At Earnest, we believe in helping people realize their hopes and dreams through further education. To give back to the community, Earnest launched a scholarship fund that will help 50 students take on less debt. For every student loan we refinance, we put a percentage of our profits towards the scholarship fund. The Earnest Scholarship Fund awards $5,000 to 50 deserving students. There are no essays to write and no fees, to ensure every student has the opportunity to enter the scholarship. Who can enter: Applicants must be enrolled, or soon be enrolled, as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2021. There are no minimum GPA, residency, or major requirements. Applicants can be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (including DACA students).

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Digital Privacy Scholarship - Deadline: 6/30/21

Award Amount: $1,500

The Digital Privacy Scholarship is available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. You must be U.S. citizen or legal resident and submit a brief message about digital privacy to qualify for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

$2,000 Minecraft Scholarship - Deadline: 7/31/21

Award Amount: $2,000

The $2,000 Minecraft Scholarship is open to high school and college students. You must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and submit an essay of at least 500 words that details your opinion on how Minecraft can be a positive influence on education and career development in order to be considered for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Spirit of Giving Scholarship - Deadline: 7/31/2021

Award Amount: $1,000

The Spirit of Giving Scholarship is available to high school seniors and current college students. You must submit an essay of between 500 and 750 words on one of the following three topics in order to be considered for this award: How have you advanced the spirit of giving in your community or abroad either through service or in giving? How has the spirit of giving affected you personally? How will your college or post-secondary education allow you to be of service to others or give to others?

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Mrs. Prindables, Future Educator Scholarship - Deadline: 8/19/21

Award Amount: $1,000

The Future Educator Scholarship is available to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students. You must be pursuing a degree in education to be eligible for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

AES Engineers Scholarship - Deadline: 10/08/2021

Award Amount: $500

The AES Engineers Scholarship is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You must submit a required essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in answer to the following question: "When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?" You need not be majoring in engineering to qualify for this award. Selection is based on character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: $2,000

The George S. and Stella M. Knight Essay Contest is open to high school students. You must submit an 800 - to 1200 - word essay discussing an event, person, philosophy, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United States Constitution. Essays will be judged on historical accuracy, clarity of thought, organization and proven topic, grammar and spelling, and documentation.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Silver Medal with Distinction Portfolio Award - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: $1,000

The Silver Medal with Distinction Portfolio Award is open to graduating high school seniors whose works have received national recognition. You must submit a portfolio of eight distinct art or written works that exemplify originality, technical skill and personal voice in order to be considered for this award. Art portfolios must communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation and written portfolios must demonstrate versatility and diversity in writing technique and style.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarship - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: 8 awards of $5,000

The O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who plan to enroll full - time in a four - year undergraduate program. You must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: Varies

The Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship is available to high school and college students. To be considered, you must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250 - word essay focusing on how you are currently making a difference in your community and why you believe you have the #pulseofperseverance. You must also submit a 60 - second video on why you possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to you.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Prom Pics Contest - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: $250

The Prom Pics Contest is open to high school students. To be eligible, you must submit a high resolution photo from your prom event. Prizes will be awarded in each of the following categories: promposal, pre-prom, prom dance, and post-prom.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Gold Medal Portfolio Award - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: 16 awards of $510,000

The Gold Medal Portfolio Award is open to graduating high school seniors. You must submit a portfolio of eight distinct art or written works that exemplify originality, technical skill and personal voice in order to be considered for this award. Art portfolios must communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation and written portfolios must demonstrate versatility and diversity in writing technique and style.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

American Legion National Oratorical Contest - Deadline: Rolling

Award Amount: From $14,000 - $18,000

The National High School Oratorical Contest is open to junior high and high school students who are under the age of 20 and citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. You must prepare an oration on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with some emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to our government. A complete list of topics are available on the Legion's Web site. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives an additional $1,500 scholarship.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Optimist International Oratorical Contest - Deadline: Varies

Award Amount: $2,500

The Optimist International Oratorical Contest is open to students under the age of 19. To be considered for this award, you must prepare a 4 to 5 minute speech on the topic, "How My Passions Impact the World" to be presented at your local Optimist Club's contest.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-for-the-class-of-2021

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship – Deadline: April 1, 2021

The Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship Foundation will award $10,000 scholarships with paid summer internship opportunities, if the Firm hosts an intern program, 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. These seniors must be interested in a career in law, be in the top 20% standing in their class with a minimum combined SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 22, and demonstrate a financial need to attend college.

For more information and to apply, please e-mail: ScholarshipFoundation@velaw.com

Lockheed Martin Scholarship – Deadline: April 1, 2021

There are 200 Renewable $10,000 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarships Available for High School Students! Awards are open to individuals that will be studying eligible engineering or computer science majors, who demonstrate financial need and come from underrepresented or underserved communities. 

Please spread the word about this great scholarship opportunity to your students! 

Applicants must: 

·     Be U.S. Citizens 

·     Be high school seniors, freshman or sophomore undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 

·     Be majoring or planning to major in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics  

·     Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the upcoming academic year 

·     Demonstrate financial need 

·     Be willing to consider internship opportunities with Lockheed Martin  

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship

Houston Area College Freshman Scholarships – Deadline: April 9, 2021

SWE-HA and Sponsors award Freshman/Sophomore Scholarships to female students who plan to attend an ABET accredited 4-year college or university and pursue an engineering or engineering-related discipline in the following academic year. In 2020, SWE-HA awarded over $25,000 in college scholarships!

Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1.       Senior High School Female Student at a Houston Area school or a transfer from a junior or community college.

2.       Plans to major in an Engineering or Engineering-related discipline at an ABET accredited 4-year college or university, preferably in the State of Texas the following year.

3.       Submit all the documentation as noted below.

For more information or to apply, please visit: http://www.houstonswe.org/scholarships-782568-805222.html

Houston Tennis Association (HTA) Scholarships – Deadline: April 12, 2021

·         Houston Tennis Association (HTA) Scholarships

·         Sean Rudolph Memorial Scholarship

·         Steve Wolford Memorial Scholarships

·         HTA NJTL Scholarships

·         Charles Hoover Memorial Scholarship

·         HLTA Mary Gaines Memorial Scholarship

·         RBC Wealth Management Scholarships

·         WHLTA (West Houston Ladies Tennis Association) Scholarship

·         National Senior Women’s Clay Court Championships Scholarship (Note:  This scholarship is open to female applicants only.)

·         Fayez Sarofim & Co. U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship Scholarship

Academic Transcript & Standard Exam Results (SAT or ACT)

Two letters of recommendation from teacher, coach or mentor

List of extracurricular activities, tennis history, community service and job experience (if any)

A typed personal statement addressing how the scholarship would benefit you (500) words or less

College Admission Letter

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://houstontennis.org/scholarships/

The Student-View Scholarship – Deadline: April 22, 2021

The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors.
It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.

Student Insights were awarded the following prizes:

·         One (1) individual prize of a $5,000 scholarship.

·         Three (3) individual prizes of a $1,000 scholarship.

·         Ten (10) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each

It is exceptionally easy to apply: * NO minimum SAT or ACT score * NO minimum grade point average * NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork * NO essays * NO application fees Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.student-view.com/ScholarshipWmap.html

UT Tyler-New Transfer Scholarship: Deadline – May 1, 2021

This scholarship is for students who have previously attended other colleges only.

New transfer students who are accepted for admission and confirm their intention to enroll prior to May 1st before the academic year begins will be considered for an academic scholarship. Funds are limited and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. It is mandatory for students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. There is no scholarship application. 

New Transfer scholarships are renewable for one consecutive academic year following the initial award. No application is required for renewal. Transfer scholarships are not awarded to second bachelor, re-admit, high school dual credit or transient students.

Transfer Presidential Scholarship

Award Amount: $2,000

• Deadline: May 1st
• Scholarship Criteria: 30 completed hours at time of admission and 3.0+ cumulative GPA
• No scholarship application required.
• The following must be submitted no later than May 1st:
• Must Submit FAFSA
• Must submit official college transcripts
• Additional Requirements:
• Must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester (fall and spring) at UT Tyler.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/scholarships/transfer/new-student/

Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Achievers Scholarship – Deadline: May 31, 2021

Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai wishes to recognize the hard work and dedication of college bound Greater Clear Lake Area High School seniors. That's why Ron Carter Clear Lake is proud to offer Ron Carter Clear Lake Community Achievers Scholarships. Each year, recipients will be chosen based on academic achievement, character, leadership, service, and adult recommendations.

1. Applicant may not be an employee of, or dependent of an employee of Ron Carter Clear Lake.

2. Applicant must be a US Citizen and a high school senior at the time of application to qualify.

3. Applicant must be/have been a student of Clear Creek ISD, Deer Park ISD, Alvin ISD, Pasadena ISD, Dickinson ISD, LaPorte ISD, Pearland ISD or Friendswood ISD. Applicant may also be a Home School or Parochial School student who resides within one of these districts.

4. Applicant must submit be willing and winner must be available for a photo at Ron Carter Clear Lake. Winner photos and names will be used to promote the Ron Carter Clear Lake Achievers Scholarship program.

5. Applicant must submit two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers and/or adults in good standing not related to applicant.

6. If attending high school, applicant must submit an official high school transcript. If applicant is home schooled, they must submit a notarized home-schooled grade transcript signed by parent or guardian.

7. The Scholarship Awards Committee will perform the task of reviewing and selecting five qualified students from applications received. Only one application is to be submitted per applicant, additional submissions will not be reviewed by the scholarship awarding committee. Selection of winners will be based upon academic achievement, character, leadership, community service, and adult recommendations.

8. A total of five $1000 scholarships will be awarded for the months of February, March, April, May, and June beginning in March. Scholarships may be suspended at any time without notice.

9. Payments will be made directly to the College or University Student Financial aid office in winner’s names.

10. If a scholarship is not accepted by, or cannot be awarded to the primary recipient, a secondary recipient will be selected by the Scholarship Awards Committee.

11. All rights of the Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai Achievers Scholarship will be retained should the scholarship program be renamed.

12. Applications will be accepted beginning January 1^st. The earlier we receive your application, the more times it may be considered. Send completed application, transcript, applicant photo, two adult recommendation letters, and hand-written essay to:

Ron Carter Cadillac Hyundai

Attn: Achievers Scholarship Committee

18100 Gulf Freeway

Friendswood, TX 77546

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://www.roncarterhyundai.com/community-involvement-achievers-scholarship.htm

HLA Law Scholarship: Deadline – August 15, 2021

The HLA Law Firm, a personal injury law firm in Houston, Texas, is proud to offer an annual scholarship of $1,000 to students who are currently attending or plan to attend their first year of college or graduate school in the upcoming fall semester. Our Houston personal injury law firm believes that by helping students overcome economic hardship.

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

·         The student must be a senior in high school or a first or second-year college/trade school student

·         Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA

·         All applications should be submitted no later than August 15, 2021

·         This scholarship will be awarded in the 2021 Fall Semester

·         There is no application fee

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.hlalawfirm.com/personal-injury/houston-car-accident-lawyer/#scholarship

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/

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/