New
Scholarships & Other Awards
as of 04/18/2008 |
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Application Available
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Coke R. Stevenson Middle School Scholarship
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- Must have attended Stevenson Middle School for at least 2 full years
- Must have earned a GPA of at least 80%
- Must have volunteered for community service with a minimum of 150 hours total during their middle school and high school years, with at least 25 hours being in the last calendar year.
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P.T.A. Scholarship Committee
Coke R. Stevenson Middle School
8403 Tezel Road
San Antonio, TX 78254
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity San Antonio Alumni Chapter
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- Must be an African American Male High School Senior
- Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
- Must have a minimum SAT score of 800 or an ACT Score of 19
- Must participate in extra curricular activities or volunteer.
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
ATTN: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 34685
San Antonio, TX 78265-4685
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NACA Scholarship
Available to JUNIORS and SENIORS
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- Must be a junior or senior
- Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in high school
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National Alliance of Craftsmen Associations
816 Camaron, Suite 1.11
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Miss Texas Teen USA Pageant
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TBA
Contest held in November 2008
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- Must be single, never married nor have given birth to a child
- Must bea US citizen and at least a 6 month resident of Texas
- Must be between the ages of 14 and 19
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Miss Texas Teen USA Pageant
11847 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
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San Antonio Sunrise Rotary Scholarship
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- Must be involved in Interact Club
- Must be a graduating senior from a high school in Bexar County and attend a two or four-year accredited college, university or vocational/technical school
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San Antonio Area Foundation
Scholarship Department
110 Broadway, Suite #230
San Antonio, TX 78205
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Northwest Vista College
Lifetime Learner Scholarship
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- Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must have completed FAFSA
- Must complete application and write a personal composition of 300-500 words.
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Northwest Vista College
Student Financial Services
3535 N. Ellison Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78251
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Earl Warren High School Athletic Booster Club Application |
04/30/2008
at 4:00
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Career Center
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- Must be a senior athlete, spirit club member, manager, and/or trainer
- Must have at least one parent, legal guardian, or family member who is became a registered paid member of the Warren Athletic Booster Club by 12-31-06
- Minimum GPA of 85
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Counseling Office
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| University of Texas at Dallas - Servant Leadership Endowed Scholarship at the School of Management |
TBA
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Must demonstrate leadership capability
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Must be committed to the principles of servant leadership
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Must be among the first generation of their immediate family to attend college
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see website |
TILF
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship |
05/06/2008
postmark date
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- Must compete at the UIL Academic State Meet at any point in your high school career
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Branda Baxendale, Scholarship Coordinator
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation
PO Box 8028
Austin, TX 78713-8028
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Platinum Torch National Service Honorary |
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Career Center
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- Must be a member of the Platinum Torch (can do this with your scholarship application)
- Must have community service hours as well as school activities
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Platinum Torch National Office
297 Route 72 West, Suite #1113
Manahawkin, NJ 08050-2890
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UTSA College of Engineering
2008 Summer Research Scholarship
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05/20/2008
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- Must be a junior or senior
- Will perform a minimum of 6 hours of laboratory work per week during the months of June and July
- Must have an attendance record of at least 80%
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University of Texas at San Antonio
College of Engineering
Attn: Ms. Sheila Slife
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Nelnet $1 Million Scholarship Giveaway
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- Simply visit the website and apply.
- Can enter daily!!!!
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Abbott and Fenner Business Consultants
Available to JUNIORS and SENIORS
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To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on one of the two topics below
• Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you consider to be the single most important societal problem? Why?
or
• How has your education contributed to who you are today or how will it affect who you will become? In less than 1000 words, discuss this question.
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- The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post secondary institution.
- Between the ages of 16 and 30
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Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
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www.stuckatprom.com/contests/prom/default
Contest participants must enter as a couple (two individuals). Each couple must attend a high school, or home school association, prom held in the spring of 2008, wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape ("Duct Tape Prom Attire"). Each Entrant Couple must submit (1) one color photograph (professional or amateur) of the couple together in Duct Tape Prom Attire
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- Must be a legal resident of the United States or Canada, including the District of Columbia, but excluding Puerto Rico and the Province of Quebec
- Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of entry and attending a high school prom in the spring of 2008
- Employees of Sponsor, their family members, and persons living in the same household as employees or their family members are NOT eligible.
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AES Engineers Scholarship
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- Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
- This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
- You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
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Texas State University
Various new freshman scholarships/grants |
Deadlines Vary |
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- Requirements vary, see website for specifics
- Incoming freshman
- National Merit, National Achievement, Hispanic
- Assured scholarships
- Competitive scholarships; require completion of essay topics A & C on Texas Common Application
- Others
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University of the Incarnate Word
Various Scholarships |
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Criteria varies for each scholarship |
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| Terry Foundation Scholarship |
Deadline varies,
check university's website.
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Application is available at Financial Aid offices in
UT Dallas, UTSA, Texas State University, University of Houston,
UT Austin or Texas A&M University.
More information at each of the above university's websites or at
www.terryfoundation.org |
- Leadership and service
- Strong academic abilities as evidenced by grades and standardized tests
- Financial Need
- Citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
- Apply for admission in one of the universities listed
- Must be unmarried and not have children
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See application for each university:
UT Dallas
UTSA
Texas State University
University of Houston
(uh.edu/honors/scholarships)
UT Austin
Texas A&M University |
University of Houston
Numerous new freshman scholarships/grants |
Deadlines Vary |
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- Requirements are specific to individual awards
- Numerous new freshman & general scholarship awards: merit/achievement, financial/ need-based, subject specific, departmental, etc
- See website for further details & application process
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The Tylenol Scholarship
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05/15/2008
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- Must be persuing a career in healthcare.
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BigSun Scholarship
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06/20/2008
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- Must be currently involved in some sport at Warren
- Must send us a short (500 words or less) essay describing why you should be the winner of this award.
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San Antonio
Youth Literacy Harriet Marmon Helmle Scholarship |
04/ 18/ 2008
Postmarked

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Career Center
for more information on VRT consult website
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- Must commit to serve for one year as a Volunteer Reading Tutor (VRT) in the "Let's Read!" Program or be the child, stepchild, grandchild or sibling of someone who commits to serve as a VRT in the program
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Amber Farr
Program Director
San Antonio Youth Literacy
700 N. St. Mary's, Suite 210
San Antonio, TX 78205 |
San Antonio
Roadrunners
Scholarship |
04/ 18/ 2006
Postmarked

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Eligible students should submit a package containing the following:
1) A letter, not to exceed one typed page, which includes a statement of need for financial assistance, a statement of academic ability (including grade point average over the proceeding two academic years), and the name of the college/university the student plans to attend in the Fall of the 2007 semester.
2) Three letters of recommendation - one from the student's track or cross country coach and two from either academic and/or a guidance counselor.
3) An official transcript with GPA and ACT or SAT scores.
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- Must have participated in track and field during high school education
- Need financial assistance
- Official transcript with SAT or ACT scores
- Three letters of recommendation
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SARR Scholarship Program
C/o Veronica Salinas
13811 Chittim Meadow
San Antonio, TX 78232 |
Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) |
04/18/2008

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Career Center
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- Must have a 75 or better grade avereage
- Must be planning to enroll in at least 6 hours at any accredited San Antonio university or community college in the 2008 Fall semester
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San Antonio TACHE
P.O. Box 12075
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Desk and Derrick Club Scholarship |
04/18/2008

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Things Considered
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student's academic standing, attendance records, essay,personal circumstances
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participation in school/community activities
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written recommendation by principal, counselors, teachers and/or community/club leaders.
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Mona Dickens
c/o Tesoro Corporation
300 Concord Plaza Drive
San Antonio, TX 78216-6999
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Insurance Women of San Antonio |
04/13/2008

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Career Center
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- Musthave a 3.0 GPA
- Must major inBusiness or Business related field
- Must include an autobiography, statement or career plan and at least 2 letters of reference.
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Jan Hyatt
President Elect - Education Chair
Insurance Women of San Antonio
406 Millwood Lane
San Antonio, TX 78216
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San Antonio
Roadrunners
Scholarship |
04/18/2008
Postmarked

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Eligible students should submit a package containing the following:
1) A letter, not to exceed one typed page, which includes a statement of need for financial assistance, a statement of academic ability (including grade point average over the proceeding two academic years), and the name of the college/university the student plans to attend in the Fall of the 2007 semester.
2) Three letters of recommendation - one from the student's track or cross country coach and two from either academic and/or a guidance counselor.
3) An official transcript with ACT or SAT scores.
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- Must have participated in track and field during high school education
- Need financial assistance
- Official transcript with SAT or ACT scores
- Three letters of recommendation
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SARR Scholarship Program
C/o Veronica Salinas
13811 Chittim Meadow
San Antonio, TX 78232 |
Air Force Sergeants Association |
4/15/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be a dependent of an active duty, or prior service, or retired enlisted memeber of either the U.S. Air Force, the National Guard or the Air Force Reserves
- Must be attending high school and resideing within the San Atonio area
- Must have a B average or above for last 2 years of high school
- Scholarships awarded on grounds of academic achievment, financial need, and a higher education potential.
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Stan Staples (AFSA)
7702 Ridge Mist Drive
San Antonio, TX 78239-4069
or
A.F.S.A. Chapter 1075
P.O.Box 257
Randolph AFB, TX 78148-0265
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Richard and Martha Landsman Community Service/UTSA Scholarship |
4/04/2008

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- Must attend the University of Texas at San Antonio
- Need community service hours
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Esther Cantu , Director, Volunteer Center Programs
The Volunteer Center
at United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County
Post Office Box 898
San Antonio , Texas 78293-0898
Phone: 210-352-7099 FAX: 210-351-6699
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Great Northwest |
04/11/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be a resident of the Great Northwest
- Association assessments must be current for the property at which the permanent address is maintained
- Must establish a reasonable expectation of study at a post-secondary educational institution
- Must haave participated in oneo fthe Great Northwest community recreation leagues.
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Association Main Office
Lodge of the Great Northwest
8809 Timberwilde Drive
San Antonio, TX 78250
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Sam Baird Scholarship |
04/14/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be enrolled ina music class, such as music performance (vocal or instrument), music production, or music theory
- Must want to pursue a career in the music industry
- Must reside in the San Antonio area.
- Must send in a sample demonstrating music studies.
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Sam Baird Scholarship
c/o San Antonio Blues Society (SABS)
P.O. Box 33952
San Antonio, TX 78265
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Past President's Scholarship Award |
04/16/2008

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Career Center
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- Active duty soldier stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas who are members of the Association of US Army Alamo Chapter
- Dependent of an active duty Army soldier stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas and a member of the Association of US Army Alamo Chapter
- Department of Army Civilian assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas wo are members of the Association of US Army Alamo Chapter
- Dependent of Army Civilian assigned to Fort Sam Houston, Texas and a member of the Association of US Army Alamo Chapter
- A dependent of an active member of the Association of US Army Alamo Chapter
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Counseling Office
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| Texas Association of Sports Officials - Basketball Scholarship |
04/01/2008
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- Must be a member of a varsity basketball team
- Must enroll in a 2 or 4 year college for the summer or fall semester after graduation
- Student shall not receive an athletic scholarship an inay sport
- Must not be related to an active member of the San Antonio Chapter Basketball.
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Texas Association of Sports Officials - Basketball
8626 Tesoro Drive, Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78217 |
| LULAC Rey Feo Scholarship |
03/31/2008
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- High School Senior
- Must be pursuing full-time studies at a college or university approved by Rey Feo Scholarship Review & Selection Committee
- Must have a high school GPA of at least 2.5
- Score of at least 23 on ACT or at least 970 on SAT
- Must show financial need and no other LULAC Scholarship and/or over funding from other sources
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Rey Feo Scholarship Inc
11514 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216-2831 |
Kathryn Tynan Wendler Scholarship
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03/31/2008
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- Must be a practicing Catholic student
- Must reside in Bexar County
- Must graduate in the top 25% of class
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Mrs. Judith Haley, Scholarship Chairman
18115 Copper Ridge Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78259
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THECB Scholarship Program Application
Engineering Scholarship at UTSA |
03/30/2008
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Career Center |
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be enrolled as a freshman in and undergraduate engineering degree
program at UTSA
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have graduated form high school in the top 20 percent of his/her graduating class
have graduated from high school with a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent in math and science courses
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maintain an overall gpa of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at UTSA
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Sheila Slife
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-0665
College of Engineering
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Ozarka "Every Drop Counts" Scholarship
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03/31/2008

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- Must be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be planning to purse higher education in the Earth/Environmental Sciences (ex. Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Environmental Education, Forestry, Oceanography, Ecology)
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Ozarka Natural Spring Water
"Every Drop Counts"Earth Science Scholarship Fund
Attn: David Feckley/ Catherine Herter
3265 FM 2869
Hawkins, TX 75765
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Rey Feo Scholarship, Inc.
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03/31/2008

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- Must be pursuing full time studies leading to a bachelors degree at an approved college or university
- Must have a GPA of at least a 2.5
- Must have at least a 23 on the ACT or a 970 on the SAT for an honor award
- Must have financial need
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Rey Feo Scholarship Inc
11514 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78216
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Earl Warren High School Faculty and Staff Senior Scholarship |
04/07/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be enrolled at WHS since the beginning of the student’s junior year.
- Must be a graduating senior in the class of 2008.
- Must enroll in a post-secondary institution, including college or technical
school, beginning the summer or fall semester of the 2008-2009 school year.
- Late applicants will be disqualified.
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Mrs. Medina
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Mexican American Bar Association Scholarship Award |
04/07/2008

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Career Center |
- Must have at least 3.0 GPA
- Must be a US citizen or legal resident of Hispanic Origin
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Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio
Scholarship Committee
ATTN: Antonia Arteaga
206 E. Locust
San Antonio, TX 78212
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Northwest Rotary Club of San Antonio Foundation -Scholarships for Academic Grant
and Academic Excellence |
02/29/2008

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2 $1000 scholarships to be awarded.
Applications available in Career Center
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- Interact club members are encouraged to apply
- Financial Need
- Academic Performance
- Leadership Participation
- essay - appr. 1 page in length
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Mr. Jerry A. Wiens
N.W.R.C. of San Antonio Foundation
12730 Cranes Mill
San Antonio, TX 78230
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| Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards |
03/14/2008

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- Must be a graduating high school senior
- must attend college in the fall of 2008
- Must be of Hispanic/ Latino descent
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have a 3.00 minimum GPA
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see website
or mail to
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
(Your Youth Award ID)
2600Virginia Avenue N.W.
Suite 406
Washington, DC 20037-1905 |
Texas Telephone Association Foundation Scholarship
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03/14/2008
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must havea GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Must plan to attenda Texas college or university by Fall of 2008
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TTA Foundation
Scholarship Committee
1001 Congress Avenue - Suite 450
Austin, TX 78701
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Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
(SAMMY)
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03/07/2008
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- Must participate in a high school sport or club sport during the 2007-2008 school year
- Must graduate at the end of the regular 2007-2008 school year and be enrolled as a full-time student matriculating at a State accredited college or university,
- Must carrying a minimum of 12 credits for the 2008 Fall semester.
- Trade and vocational colleges are not eligible.
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San Antonio Founders Day Scholarship
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02/29/2008
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- Must be in grades 6-12 and plan to attend an Alamo Community College or the University of the Incarnate Word
- Must complete an essay OR a piece of artwork on "How the History and Heritage of a Cultural Group Have Contributed to San Antonio”
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San Antonio Founders Day Visual Arts Contest
P. O. Box 700767
San Antonio, Texas 78270-0706
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FORD Salute To Education |
02/29/2008

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apply online at
www.salutetoeducation.net
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- The Salute to Education Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who demonstrate community service, academic achievement, leadership and strong educational and career goals.
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ACET
Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas |
03/10/2008

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Career Center
or www.acetx.org
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- Must have participated for at least two years in a federal or state funded compensatory prorgram (bilingual, homeless, pregnant or parenting, at risk, migrant)
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Nadine Wolfe
Region 20-NISD
5651 Grissom Road
San Antonio, TX 78238
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| Alamo Heights Rotary Club |
03/01/2008
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- Must have proven academic ability, exhibited leadership skills, and served community
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Chair, Scholarship Committee
Alamo Heights Rotary Club
P.O.Box 6995
San Antonio, TX 78209
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| Texas Tech Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship |
02/29/2008

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- Must attend Texas Tech University
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Jock Brownfield
Scholarship Chair
15303 Spring Cove
San Antonio, TX 78247-5406
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| SA YES Foundation Scholarship |
03/15/2008

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- Must have a 90% attendance rate
- Must plan to attend a college in San Antonio (or eligible South Texas counties)
- Must have a household income not greater than $40,000
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San Antonio Youth Education Scholarships Foundation
17890 Blanco Rd., STE. 401
San Antonio, TX 78232
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| Myra Hasty and Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarships |
03/07/2008

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- Must be a senior who is successfully completing at least three credits in two or more courses of career and technical education
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CTAT Scholarship
4404 W. William Cannon
Suite P Box 210
Austin, TX 78749
or by email to
kristen@ctat.org
or by fax to
(512)288-8666
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| Lackland Air Force Base Officers' Spouses' Club |
02/29/2008

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- Must be a dependent of an Armed Forces personnel who are permanently assigned at Lackland AFB, retired, on remote assignemnt, or deceased.
- Selection based upon scholastic Achievement, extracurricular activities, personal statement of purpose and letters of recommendation
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Lackland Officers' Spouses' Club
Attention: Scholarship Chairman
P.O. Box 27491
San Antonio, TX 78227-0491
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| Bobbie Romano Scholarship |
03/07/2008

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Career Center |
- Must have attended Monroe May elementary for at least 3 full consecutive school years
- Graduating in spring of the year the scholarship is given
- Planning to attend college or a trade school registering for a minimum of 12 hours
- GPA = at least 80% in high school
- Participated in extracurricular /community service activities
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Bobbi Romano Scholarship Committee
Monroe May Elementary School
15707 Chase Hill Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78256
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Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Mission Chapter Scholarship
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03/01/2008

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- Must have proven scholastic ability and must have ranked in the upper 10% of their class at the end of their junior year in high school
- Must demonstrate leadership ability in school, community or part-time and/or summer work
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Margaret Barron
Alamo Mission Chapter DRT
143 Arvin
San Antonio, TX 78209
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| Oklahoma University Club of San Antonio |
03/15/2008
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Career Center |
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Michael D. Bowles
8400 Blanco Road, Suite 205
San Antonio, TX 78216
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Kohl's Cares for Kids
For children ages 6-18
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03/15/2008

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- Must be nominated by someone who is 21 or older.
- Must have contributed to the community in a meaningful way by performing volunteer servides that helped non-family members within the last 12 months
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see website |
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03/01/2008

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- Must craft a project that will make your world a better place. Project areas include: Modern day forms of slavery, poverty, political or legislative action, education, and/or health.
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| Scholarship Application for Future Texas Teachers |
03/10/2008
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Career Center |
- Must have a minimum overall (cumulative) high school GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale (unweighted)
- plan to seek a baccalaureate degree in the field of education and teach in the Texas public schools
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Dr. Victoria Pursch
New Braunfels l ISD
430 West Mill Street
New Braunfels, Texas 78130 |
| The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Zeta Beta Chapter |
03/14/2008

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- Must be a graduating senior of a San Antonio high school
- Must be a student who needs financial assistance
- Must have a scholarship record satisfactory to the Zeta Beta Educationl Fund Committee
- Must be of good moral character
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Ms. Deanne O'Rourke
7110 Valewood View
San Antonio, TX 78240 |
African-American Student Leader Scholarship |
02/25/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be 25% African-American
- Must have a "C" average or above
- Must be graduating in Spring 2008 from Northside ISD
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NEF
6632 Bandera Rd., Bldg. A
San Antonio, TX 78238
or fax to (210) 706-8846
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| ACT High School Poster Concept Contest |
02/16/2008

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- Must design a poster that encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT as their college entrance exam
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ACT Poster Contest
500 ACT Drive,
Iowa City, IA 52243
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| DECA's 2008 Scholarships |
02/15/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be a member of DECA (coop)
- Scholarships from various employees listed in the guide
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DECA Inc.
1908 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1594
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| Jack C. Jordan Scholarship |
Return to Counseling Office by 02/08/2008

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Career Center
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- Must be a graduate of a Northside ISD high school
- Attend a regionally accredited two or four year college/ university
- Exhibit behavior consistent with the NISD Pillars of Character
- Need financial assistance
- Have a scholastic record satisfactory to the Committee
- Be a member, or a parent must be a memeber of a local PTA
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Warren Counseling Office |
| FFA National Scholarship Program |
02/15/2008

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- Each scholarship has specific criteria.
All scholarships require
- Current FFA member
- High school senior or currently enrolled in college
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Jimmy Elizabeth & Ethel Harper Scholarship Fund
Awards, which are renewable, are based in part on income level & other contributions toward meeting college expenses (other awards, grants, work-study, etc) |
02/14/2008

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Career Center |
- Open to graduating seniors who reside & attend school in Bexar County
- Financial need a consideration, but is not the sole qualifying factor
- Academic record taken into consideration: GPA 3.0 or higher
- Student must enroll & attend college/university in the U.S., full-time (12 semester credit
hours or more)
- Included with completed application: high school transcript, letter of recommendation from counselor or teacher, & applicant's essay either on future life goals or about someone who has inspired applicant
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San Antonio Area Foundation
Jimmy Elizabeth &
Ethel Harper Scholarship Fund
110 Broadway, Suite 230
San Antonio, Texas 78205 |
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
There are 4 different scholarships available. Check the website.
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02/15/2007
(Postmark Deadline)

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- Be a high school senior
- Be younger than 21 years old
- Be eligible to attend a two- or four-year college or university with a full course of study
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Live in a participating local RMHC Chapter's geographic area
- Submit a complete application and all required documentation by the deadline
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RMHC National Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202 |
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., San Antonio Chapter Scholarship Fund
$500 Educational Assistance awards granted locally, with recipients then eligible for $1,500 national level awards, & also eligible for the $20,000 Pratt & Whitney Golden Eagle Award (given out annually for 4 academic years in $5,000 amounts) |
02/09/2008

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- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Completed application (TASF Form 62) with official transcripts, senior year class schedule & first semester grades
- Submission of 2-page double-spaced essay (biographical brief, educational & career goals, explanation of financial need)
- "The Tuskegee Airmen" 1-page double-spaced historical essay
- "Arrangements to application," essays & attachments must not exceed 8.5" x 11" size
- Copy of parent(s)' 2006 IRS
Form 1040 through adjusted gross income line, or other official tax/income document
- 3 letters of recommendation
- List of extracurricular & community activities
- Once in college, proof of ongoing enrollment & curriculum courseload required in order to receive award payments
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San Antonio Chapter,
Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.
P.O. Box 264
Randolph AFB, Texas 78148-0264
Attn: LT COL Cynthia Hampton |
University of Texas at San Antonio
Numerous new freshman scholarships/grants |
02/15/2008
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- Requirements are specific to individual awards
- Must be admitted to UTSA by March 31
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Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-0687
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Baumberger Endowment
Scholarship Funds
Awarded to Class of 2007 Bexar County graduates who will attend a public or non-denominational college/university in Texas; awards are renewable, with amounts calculated each year based on actual costs & student resources |
02/15/2008

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7201 Broadway, Suite 300
P.O. Box 6067
San Antonio, Texas 78209-0067
(210) 822-8915
e-mail: baumendow@sbcglobal.net
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Career Center |
- Graduating senior of a TEA-accredited Bexar County school
- Texas resident for at least 10 years
- 1000 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) / 22 ACT or higher
- Top 50% of graduating class
- Unable to attend college without financial assistance; include financial info with application & official transcript by deadline
- Plan to attend public/non-denominational Texas college/university
- Be of good character
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Baumberger Endowment
P.O. Box 6067
San Antonio, Texas 78209-0067 |
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
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02/15/2008

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- Must be a high school senior
- Must have a household income of $35,000 or less
- Priority consideration give to students who are members of an ethnic-minority group or have a documneted physical disablitly
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see website |
| PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program |
02/01/2008

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Career Center |
- Academic standing
- Written Essay
- Two reference letters required - see application for more details
- Leadership Activities
- Transcript copy
- For students that are considering education as a career choice
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Ms. Beverly McCarthy
4646 Hamilton Wolfe
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Jody Fries
8631 Tezel Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78248
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Texas Lutheran University
Pacesetter Award (PACE) |
02/01/2008
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- Must be accepted as a TLU student
- Must havea high school GPA of 3.50 or higher
- Must have a SAT/ACT composite score of 1250/28 or higher OR a rank in top 10% of class with a minimum 1100/24 SAT/ACT composite score
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Texas Student Housing
awarded for the partial cost of an OFF-Campus room at certain facilities |
01/31/2008
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Career Center |
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Must be accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, Denton, or San Marcos, TX
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Texas Student Housing Authority
3 Village Circle, Suite 207
Westlake, TX 76262
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| Texas Engineering Foundation |
01/21/2008
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Must be a US Citizen
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Must be a high school senior with a 3.0 or higher GPA
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Must have scored at least a 600 in math, a 550in critical reading and a 500 in writing on the SAT, or a 29 in math and a 25 in English on the ACT
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Must enroll in an ABET accredited engineering program
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Jason Scheppers, P.E.
HDR Engineering, Inc.
1020 NE Loop 410, Ste. 400
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210)841-2818
(210) 841-2828 fax
Jason.Scheppers@hdrinc.com
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Gates Millennium Scholars
Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates, administered by the United Negro College Fund in partnership with the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, & the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund; providing low-income students in listed ethnic groups opportunity to pursue college education debt-free (including post-graduate & doctoral programs); award amounts determined by financial need |
Paper applications must be postmared by
12/31/2007
Online applications must be submitted by
01/11/2008

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www.hsf.net
(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation strongly urges applicants/nominees to file electronically)
Note: Additional information available
at 1-877-690-GMSP (4677); if mailing forms, copies of forms are not acceptable (must be original forms)
or
Career Center
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- African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander, Hispanic American
- Citizen, national or legal permanent resident of U.S.
- Enrolling for first time as degree-seeking full-time student at an accredited college/university
- Candidates must be nominated by counselors, teachers, principal or Warren administrators, higher education representatives, or other professional educators
- In addition to nomination, candidates must also be endorsed by a recommender (an adult who knows candidate & is familiar with candidate's community service, leadership activities, or other non-academic attributes; a recommender could be a candidate's work supervisor, community leader, coach, etc)
- Demonstrated leadership abilities in community service, estracurricular, or other activities
- Must be Pell Grant eligible
- Cumulative 3.3 or higher GPA
- FAFSA submitted no later than 02/01/2007
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Gates Millennium Scholars
P.O. Box 1434
Alexandria, VA 22313
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| Optimist Service Fund |
01/31/2008

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Career Center
Essay Topic: "Today's Choices Shape My Future" |
- Must complete an essay with between 400 and 500 words
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The Optimist Club of San Antonio
P.O. Box 120276
San Antonio, TX 78212-9476
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Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
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01/31/2008

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- Must be a high school senior attending school and living in proximity of a Simon Property Mall.
- Must be planning to enroll no later than fall 2008 in a full-time undergraduate course of study
- Can not be an employee or family member of an employee of Simon Property Group and affiliated partners.
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Simon youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program
Scholarship America - Marlene Johnson
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082
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The Association of Women in Science Educational Foundation 2008 College Scholarship
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01/17/2008

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- Must have at least a 3.75 GPA
- Must achieve a score of at least 1200 on the SAT (math + Verbal) or a composite of 25 for the ACT
- Must plan to study Astronomy, Geoscience, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer and Information Science, Engineering, or Psychology
- Must plan a career as a researcher or teacher
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AWIS Educational Foundation College Scholarship
Barbara Filner, Ph.D., President
7008 Richard Drive
Bethesda, MD 20817-4838
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
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02/15/2008
(Postmark Deadline)

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- Must be a High School Senior
- Must reside in geographic boundaries of a participating chapter
- be eligible to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university
- be a legal U.S. resident
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RMHC National Scholarship Program
Scholarship Program Administrators
P.O. Box 22376
Nashville, TN 37202 |
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02/01/2008

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- Must be a child of an active-duty or retired career member from any of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Services
- Must be top 10% of class during Junior and 1st half of Senior year
- Must have evidence of extracurricular activities
- Must demonstrate leadership potential
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Executive Director
CDR Stuhr Scholarship Fund
1200 5th Avenue, Suite 9-d
New Your, NY 10029
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Military Order of the Purple Heart Scholarship
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02/19/2008

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- Must be the recipient of the Purple Heart, or
- The direct descendant of a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, or
- The direct descendant of a veteran killed in action, or a veteran who died of wounds, but did not have the opportunity to join the Military Order of the Purple Heart, or
- The spouse or widow of a recipient of the Purple Heart, a veteran killed in action, or a veteran who died of wounds.
- Must be accepted by or enrolleda s a full-time student at a US College, University or Trade School
- Must have at least a 2.75 GPA
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
Attn: Scholarship Program
5413-B Backlick Road
Springfield, Virginia 22151
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02/15/2008

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- Must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Must work part-time an average of 15 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
- Must be actively involved in community service activities
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocaitonal/technical school
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Presidential Honors Scholarships at UTSA
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02/15/2008

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Incoming freshmen must meet one of the following: - Must be in the top 10% of class
- Must have a minimum SAT score of 1100
- Must have a minimum ACT score of 24
- Must enroll in the Honors College
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Terry Foundation Scholarship Program at UTSA
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02/01/2008

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- Must demonstrate a record of leadership and service
- Must have strong academic abilities
- Must have financial need
- Must be a citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.
- Must a pply for admission to UTSA by 2/1/2008
- Must apply for financial aid, using the FAFSA by 3/1/2008
- Must apply for housing in Chaparral Village by 3/1/2008
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McCracken Alumni Referral Scholarship |
02/01/2008

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- Student must be a first-time, full-time traditional undergraduate student
- Nominated student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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University of the Incarnate Word
Alumni Office
4301 Broadway, CPO #298
San Antonio, TX 78209
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2009 Automatic Data Processing, INC., Scholarship
JUNIORS |
02/28/2008
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- Parent must work for ADP
- Must take the PSAT their junior year, on October 17th, 2007.
- Must meet National Merit Scholar Criteria.
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Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
ADP Scholarship Program
One ADP Boulevard, MS #450
Roseland, NJ 07068
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Rigoberta Menchu Scholarship
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02/22/2008

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- Must be a Latino male or female
- Must plan on attending UTSA in the fall of 2008
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Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Student Organization Center Office
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Don Benito Juarez Scholarship
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02/22/2008

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- Must be a Latino male or female
- Must plan on attending UTSA in the fall of 2008
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Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Student Organization Center Office
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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San Antonio A&M Club Foundation
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- Must plan on attending Texas A&M University at either College Station or Galveston Campus for the 2008 fall semester.
- Must be an incoming freshman and graduating from a Bexar County high school or residing in Bexar County at the time of graduation.
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Jim Whiteaker '70
Scholarship Administrator
San Antonio A & M Club Foundation
6205 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78213
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San Antonio Founders Day Art and Essay Contest
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- Students attending school in the San Antonio area in grades 6-12 can enter either the Essay Contest or the Visual Art Contest.
- The topic is
"How the History and Heritage of a Cultural Group Have Contributed to San Antonio
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- Visit website for more details.
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San Antonio Founders Day Essay Contest (or Visual Art Contest)
P.O.Box 700767
San Antonio, TX 78270-0706
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University of the Incarnate Word
Various Scholarships for students accepted to University of the Incarnate Word |
Deadline Varies |
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- Must be accepted to the University of the Incarnate Word
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University of Houston
Various Scholarships for students accepted to University of Houston |
January 31, 2008

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- Must graduate from an accredited high school
- Must apply for admission at UH in the fall Semester immediately following H.S. graduation.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or hold a Temporary Resident Card
- Must be unconditionally accepted for admission by January 15th to meet priority deadline. Please note that this is the priority deadline and scholarships will continue to be awarded as long as the funds are available.
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Koh Family Engineering Scholarship
at Texas Tech University |
01/15/2008
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Must pursue full time study in an engineering discipline at Texas Tech University.
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Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
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Must have a minimum ACT of 32 or minimum SAT of 1400
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Will be selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship, exemplary character and meaningful extracurricular activities
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2008 Sam Walton Community Scholarship |
01/14/2008
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- Must be graduating high school senior
- May not be a Wal-mart or Sam's Club associate, or the child or legal dependent of a Wal-mart or Sam's Club associate.
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| The 2007 Broad Prize Scholarship |
12/20/2007

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Career Center |
- Must graduate from NISD
- Must have a minimum weighted GPA of 2.75 in their senior year
- full-time at an accredited college, university, community or junior college, or vocational/technical program in the fall of 2008
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Must show academic improvement from the 9th grade to the 12th grade as measured by the GPA and/or class rank
- Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
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Bill Greehey School of Business at St. Mary's University
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01/15/2008

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Apply to St. Mary's at
www.stmarytx.edu/admission
You then will be notified if you qualify for the Bill Greehey School of Business Program
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- Admission and acceptance to St. Mary's University
- Minimum SAT score of 1220 (critical reading and math)
- Minimum ACT score of 27
- Declared business major status
- Four essays and potential on-campus interview
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Create-A-Card Scholarship Contest |
01/15/2008

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- Must be a legal resident of the US and the District of Columbia who are 14 years of age or older, unless prohibited by law
- Must be a high school, college, and university student enrolled at any time during the latter half of 2007
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gallerycollection.com
or
Scholarship Administrator
The Gallery Collection
Prudent Publishing Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 147
65 Challenger Rd
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
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01/01/2008

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- Must be willing to participate in singing competition.
- Must be between the ages of 11 and 17
- Must be a resident of the Pocket Smart Wireless service area
- Each contestant will have 30 seconds to sing a cappella
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12/07/2007

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www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/missrecreation.asp
or call 207-3115
or Career Center
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- Must write an essay on "How does Parks and Recreation make San Antonio a vibrant community in which to live?"
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Catholic Life Insurance Building
1635 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 700
San Antonio, TX 78209
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| Miss Bexar County Scholarship Pageant |
12/15/2007

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- Must be a young single women who has never been married
- Must be between the ages of 17-24
- must expect to be a high school graduate, successfully completed the G.E.D. testing program for high school equivalency, or have completed the academic requirements for entry into a four-year college/ university degree program by July 30, 2008.
- Must be a resident of the state of Texas
- You will compete in an interview, talkent, swimsuit, and evening wear competition
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Miss Bexar County Organization, Inc.
10243 Harvest Time
San Antonio , Texas 78245
MamaBexar@sbcglobal.net
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AXA Foundation Achievement Scholarship
52 $10,000 state scholarships, 1 in each of the 50 states plus 1 each in Puerto Rico & Washington, D.C.; 10 national awards of $15,000-plus |
12/15/2007

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- Open to U.S. citizens & legal residents
- Current high school seniors who plan to enroll full-time at a U.S. college or university in the fall of 2007
- Demonstrated ambition & drive
- Determination to set & reach goals
- Respect for self, family & community
- Ability to succeed in college
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AXA Achievement Scholarship
Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082 |
Texas A&M University
Various new freshman scholarships/grants |
12/15/2007

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- Requirements vary, see Web site for specifics
- Incoming freshman scholarships/grants
- Keeping an A&M Degree Within Reach
- Opportunity Award
- Corps of Cadets Scholarships
- Veterans scholarships
- International Student Services Scholarships
- Others
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To Texas A&M University, as instructed on specific application
or
applytexas.org Web site
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Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
at University of Texas
at Dallas covers virtually all costs associated with attending UT Dallas |
12/01/2007

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- Students must be nominated by school principal
- Top 5% of graduating class
- SAT or ACT in the 97th percentile
- Long record of school leadership & community volunteerism
- Broad, "eclectic" interests in science, literature & the arts
- Social skills that enable positive interactions with peers & adults
- Have shown initiative in all endeavors
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José Antonio Navarro Distinguished Student Scholarship
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11/16/2007

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- Must visit Casa Navarro State Historic Site at 228 South Laredo
- Leadership roles, community involvement and grades are all considered
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Casa Navarro State Historic Site
228 South Laredo
San Antonio, Texas 78207-4544
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| Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association Essay Contest |
11/16/2007

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- Must be a Texas high school student age 16-18 at the beginning of the school term
- Must include an entry form with all essays.
- Entries must be typed, double-spaced and not exceed 600 words.
- Possible themes: concrete's benefits to society; how concrete affects the environment; and using concrete to build homes, commercial buildings, bridges and roads.
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Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association
900 Congress Avenue, Suite 200
Austin, TX 78701 |
Golden Corral ® Military Appreciation Essay Contest
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11/12/2007

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- Must be 13 years of age and older
- Must have served or have parents who have served in the US Armed Forces
- Must submit an essay conveying the pride they have in their parent's or their own Military service as well as share their educational aspirations.
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Firstmark Credit Union
Frank Price Cunningham & Helen Shipman Cunningham Scholarship |
11/02/2007

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- Must be a high school senior
- Must be in the top 15% of your class
- Must complete Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House Application form
- You and/or your parent must be a member in good standing of Firstmark Credit Union.
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Bexar County Scholarship Clearing House
800 NW Loop 410 #200
San Antonio, TX 78216-5699
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Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
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11/05/2007

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- Must be a women
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
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Stephanie Messerli
c/o Carter & Burgess, Inc.
2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 300
Austin , Texas 78746
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Ann Irwin Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates
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11/05/2007

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- Must be a woman
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
- Applicants for the Ann Irwin Leadership Scholarship are asked to specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.
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Stephanie Messerli
c/o Carter & Burgess, Inc.
2705 Bee Cave Road, Suite 300
Austin , Texas 78746
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Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
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10/31/2007

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- Must be a current high school senior attending school (or homeschooled) in the United States
- Must carry a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of his/her junior year of high school
- must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution.
- May NOT be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company or any bottler or Company divisions or subsidiaries.
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Horatio Alger National Scholarship
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10/30/2007

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- Must be enrolled full time as a high school senior, planning to enter college no later than the Fall of 2008
- Must have a strong commitment to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution
- Must be involved in co-curricular and community activities
- Must demonstrate academic achievement (minimum GPA of 2.0)
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
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08/31/2007

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- High School senior with asthma who graduated in 2007
- Has achieved a level of excellence in one of the following: performing arts, community service, athletics, visual arts, or science
- Will be attending college in fall 2007
- Have a minumum GPA of 3.5
- Have received at least one award related to the entry category
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The "Will to Win" Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 6503
Carlstadt, NJ 07072
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AES Engineers Scholarship
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09/15/2007

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- Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study.
- This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
- You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
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Jose Antonio Navarro Achievement Award
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10/01/2007

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- Leadership
- Scholastic Achievements/Profile
- Service Performance
- References (2)
- Evaluation and Assessment of Essay
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Casa Navarro State Historic Site
228 South Laredo
San Antonio, TX 78207-4544
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Wachovia
Gimme 5 Sweepstakes |
10/01/2007

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- high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university or trade school
- Entrants must be legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
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Frost Bank |
09/01/2007

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- high school seniors planning to attend an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university or trade school
- Entrants must be legal residents of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
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