CLASS OF 2013 SCHOLARSHIP LIST

As of 03/03/13

Application Deadline / Scholarship Name / Filed Under / Possible Amount / Qualifications / Specifics / Web Address
3/8/13 / Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Alpha XI Omega Chapter – Travis T. Lewis Scholarship Application / Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority – Alpha XI Omega Chapter – Travis T. Lewis Scholarship / $3,000 per year renewable / FemaleHigh School Senior from Dallas/Fort Worth area, 3.0 GPA, will attend 4 year university, extra-curricular activities, financial need. / Application, Official Transcript, SAT/ACT Scores, 3 letters of recommendation / Paper Applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
4/26/13 / American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship / American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship / Various Amounts / High School senior attending a 4 year university with a major in Civil Engineering, SAT and/or ACT scores / Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, Essay Max – 300 words “what traits do you feel are important for a civil engineer to have and how many of these traits do you possess?” / Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
6/21/13 / Big Sun Athletics Scholarship / Big Sun Athletics Scholarship / $500 awards / High school senior athletes, regardless of their sport.
Write an essay “What are your most important extracurricular or community activities? What made you join these activities? What made you continue to contribute to them? / Essay /
4/15/13 / Brook Hollow Golf Club Scholarship / Brook Hollow Golf Club Scholarship / $1,000 - $5,000 / Current full time or part time (20 hrs) employee employed at Brook Hollow at least 1 yr., financial need,
2 or 4 year college/university OR dependent of an employee at Brook Hollow Golf Club. / Application / Paper Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
3/29/13 / Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship / Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship / $5,000 per year, renewable / High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, enroll full time in 4 year university.
Applicants do not have to attend MidlandCollege. / Application must be completed on line, Official Transcript, FAFSA and essay /
4/12/13 / Chesapeake Energy Scholarship / Chesapeake Energy Scholarship / Various Amounts / DISD female minority high School senior, who is a member of Education is Freedom, 3.80 GPA, ACT or SAT, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. / Application, Official Transcript, FAFSA or SAR, Personal Statement (500 words Max.), Resume 1-3 letters of recommendation / Paper copies in the Scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
3/22/13 / Civic League / Civic League / Various Amounts / High school student who is a resident of Addison, Farmers Branch or Carrollton, financial need maximum family income of $50,000, 3.0 GPA, SAT/ACT scores. / Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, interview, / Paper copies of applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. Please return completed applications to Ms. Bechly for submission.
4/1/13 / Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship / Dallas Alumnae Panhellenic Association Scholarship / Awards of $1,000 & up / High school senior girls who reside in Dallas ISD, will attend a TexasUniversity with a National Panhellenic Conference Sorority on campus. Students selected will need to participate in rush, but are not required to pledge. / Application, Official Transcript, Resume(2 pgs, max), Personal Statement, 2 letters of recommendation, current photo / Paper copies of application are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
4/04/13 / Dallas Association of Counselors / Dallas Association of Counselors / (1) $1,000
(1) $500 / Graduating Senior, parent is a member of Dallas Association of Counselors, SAT/ACT scores, extracurricular activities / Application, Official Transcript, Letter from Community Service Rep, documenting volunteer work, Essay(1 pg single
Spaced) “How will your college education impact your future?” / Paper Application is in the Scholarship Drawer. Student applying should contact Gloria Johnson at
4/5/13 / Dallas County Community Colleges – Erin Tierney Kramp / Dallas County Community Colleges - Erin / Recipients will receive tuition & Books for up to 4 semesters and if they maintain requirements, the scholarship will follow for additional 4 semesters at a 4 year college / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, who have faced debilitating illness, physical disability, drug addiction, tragic accident and loss, or extreme poverty, domestic violence and parental abandonment. / Kramp Scholars Program Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship application, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, photo. /
4/5/13 / Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program / Dallas County Community Colleges – Muse Scholars Program / Recipients will receive tuition, books, supplies and fees for up to 6 consecutive semesters. / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, academic achievement, 3.5 GPA, / Muse Scholars Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, 1 pg. Essay, letter of recommendation from teacher or faculty member, letter of recommendation from individual that describe your character, photograph /
4/5/13 / DallasCountyCommunity College – LeCroy Scholars / DallasCountyCommunity College – LeCroy Scholars / Recipients will received full tuition and books for up to 4 semesters / Incoming freshmen to Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland, leadership, 3.0 GPA, / LeCroy Scholarship Application, DCCCD Foundation Scholarship, Official Transcript, 1 pg Essay, letter or recommendation from counselor or principal, photo. /
2/23/13 / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Frederica Chase Dodd Scholarship / Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Frederica Chase Dodd Scholarship / Various Amounts / Senior African American Females, Dallas County Public Schools, top 25% of class, financial need, good character, community service, enroll in 4 year university / Application, Official Transcript, 1 letter of recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, essay (not to exceed 2 pgs), proof of community service, income verification / The paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
4/20/13 / DFW – Women’s Auxiliary Pearl C. Kidd Scholarship / DFW – Women’s Auxiliary Pearl C. Kidd Scholarship / Various amounts / High school senior in North Texas area, U.S. Citizen, GPA 2.0 or higher, academic achievement, financial need, community involvement and extra-curricular activities. / Application, Official Transcript, Letters of recommendation, Essay (1 pg, typed) “Why I should be granted a Pearl C. Kidd Scholarship?” / Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner
4/1/13 / Dr. Dan J & Patricia S. Pickard Scholarship / Dr. Dan J. & Patricia S. Pickard Scholarship / $1,000 / AfricanAmericanHigh School Senior, 2.5 GPA, will attend a 2 or 4 year college or university. / Application, Official Transcript, Personal Statement (750 wrds MAX), Community Service, 1 to 3 letters of recommendation. / Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner
Education is Freedom Scholarship / Education is Freedom Scholarship / $250 / High school Senior in DISD. / Application can be picked up from Ms. Vega, Ms. Bechly or Mr. Bonilla
4/2/13 Postmark / ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships / ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarships / (4) $500
2- girls
2 – boys / Black & Hispanic High School Seniors, will pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering Or Math, will pursue a career in the STEM field. Attend a 4 year school, 3.0 GPA, leadership skills or community service in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Math. / Scholarship Application, SAT & ACT Scores, Official Transcript, photograph, 3 letters of recommendation,
2 (1) page essays,
College acceptance letters, / Paper Applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
4/15/13 / Federation of Insurance Women of Texas / Federation of Insurance Women of Texas / $2,000 / High school senior, B grade average / Application, Official Transcript, essay, 3 letters of recommendation / Paper copies are in the Scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
5/31/13 / Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program / Future Accounting Professional Scholarship Program / $1,000 / High school senior who intends to pursue an accounting degree, academic success, enroll in 4 year college/university / Application on line, 500-1000 word essay / AccountingCareersforDummies.com
3/4/13 / Greater North Dallas Business & Professional Women’s Club / Greater North Dallas Business & Professional Woman’s Club / $300 to $500 / African American female or male high school senior, 3.0 GPA, Essay – “Why is education important to me?”(250 words) / Application, Official Transcript,
2 letters of recommendation, wallet size photo, / The paper application is in the scholarship drawer and must be turned in to Ms. Bechly for submission by 3/4/13.
5/17/13
Postmark
Deadline / Huston-TillotsonUniversity Alumni Association Scholarship / Huston-TillotsonUniversity Alumni Association Scholarship / $1,000 / High School Seniors in the Dallas Metroplex, will enroll in the Huston-TillotsonUniversity, 2.5 GPA, / Application, Official Transcript, Essay – “Why This Scholarship Is Important To Me” / Paper applications are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
5/15/13 / Mi Escuelita Preschool Scholarship / Mi Escuelita Preschool Scholarship / Various Amounts / High school student who is a former Mi Escuelita Preschool student applying to 4 year college/university / Application, Official Transcript, photo of you as an Mi Escuelita Child,
Essay (1 pg), discussing your educational goals and plans for using your education, impact Mi Escuelita Preschool had on your educational success. / Can complete on line or there are paper copies in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.

Naval Scholarship Programs / Naval Scholarship Programs / $180,000 / Student enrolls in The Naval Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 2012 upon graduation, student enters Navy as a commissioned officers in occupations such as Engineering, Pilot, Naval Flight Officer and Surface Warfare Officer. SAT scores 1230 (math & Critical Reading) ACT- Individual Math & English = 54, top 20% of the class, never used drugs, no convictions involving alcohol. / Application, Official Transcript /
3/9/13 / NABA DFW Anthony Brown Memorial Scholarship / NABA DFW Anthony Brown Memorial Scholarship / Various Amounts / Ethnic Minority senior, 3.0 GPA, majoring in finance or business major. / Application, Official Transcript, resume, 2 letters of recommendation,
Essay (500 words or less), photo. / Paper Applications in the scholarship drawer in College Corner.
4/12/13 / Neighborhood Credit Union Contest / Neighborhood Credit Union Contest / $1,000 / High School Senior, U. S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, will attend 2 or 4 year university or college / Application, scholarship form and essay “The Greatest Benefit of saving” on line. /
4/1/13 / North Dallas Bank & Trust – James W. Tyra Memorial Scholarship / North Dallas Bank & Trust – James W. Tyra Memorial Scholarship / $1,000 / Graduating Senior, top 25%, financial need (family not to exceed $70,600 annually)
GPA 3.0 / Application, Official Transcript, copy of parents W-2 2012, 2 letters of recommendation, Letter from student outlining personal and educational goals. / Paper copies in scholarship drawer in College Corner.
4/2/13 / Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Calvin Golden Scholarship / Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Calvin Golden Scholarship / (10) $1,000 / African American Senior, U. S. Citizen, accepted to a 4 year college/university, 3.0 GPA, SAT/ACT Scores, / Application, Official Transcript,
Copy of admission Letter, Essay (250 word minimum) / Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer – College Corner
2/23/13 / Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship / Que Llueva Café’ Scholarship / Various Amounts / Senior of Chicano/Latino descent, undocumented, financial need and academic potiential / Application, 1 letter or recommendation, Personal Statement(1000 words maximum), Official Transcript / Paper Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
3/15/13 / Powdermaker Family Foundation Scholarship / Powdermaker Family Foundation Scholarship / (10) Up to $2,000 / Graduating from Dallas County High School, U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, 3.0 GPA, community service, leadership, financial need, must attend a full time at accredited 2 or 4 year college or vocational school. / Application, 2 letters of recommendation, Official Transcript, most recent report card, 500 words or less about who you are and your goals, ambitions, parents most recent income tax form. / The paper application is available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
4/5/13 / Sam Tasby Scholarship / Sam Tasby Scholarship / (2) $1,000 / Senior must have attend SamTasbyMiddle School 6th – 8th grades, 3.0 GPA, applied to 2 or more colleges/universities / Application, Resume, Essay, 2 letters of recommendation, / Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
3/27/13 / Shire ADHD Scholarship / Shire ADHD Scholarship / $2,000 + 1 year of ADHD Coaching / Diagnosed with ADHD with a Certification of Diagnosis.
Community, Volunteer and Extracurricular Activities / Application, Personal
Essay (500 words), / Can apply on line or by paper. Paper applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner online
5/3/13 / Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc/ Alpha Omicron Sigma Chapter – Leaders of the Future Scholarship / Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority/ Alpha Omicron Sigma Chapter – Leaders of the Future Scholarship / Various Amounts / Graduating High School Senior, B Avg. (3.0 GPA), 4 year college/university, / Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, Essay (500-1000 words), photo / Paper Applications are available in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
3/8/13 / St. Ann’s Alumni & friends of Little Mexico Scholarship / St. Ann’s Alumni & friends of Little
Mexico Scholarship / (2) $2,000 / Descendent of alumni who attended St. Ann’s School or a descendent of a resident of “Little Mexico”, U S Citizen or permanent resident, 3.0 GPA, attend a college or university / Application, Official Transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, college acceptance letter / Paper Applications are in the Scholarship Drawer in the College Corner.
4/1/13 / Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships / Texas Tech Alumni Scholarships / Various Amounts / Enrolling freshmen, there is one application for several scholarships. Review the qualifications and indicate which scholarship you are applying to. GPA’s are 2.5 to 3.0, SAT/ACT Scores, / Admission & Scholarship Application, Official Transcript, letters of recommendation, essay. Scholarship application must be completed on line. Paper copies of application will be in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner. /
See Ms. Bechly if you have any questions.
4/12/13 / The Dallas Morning News Journalism Scholarship / The Dallas Morning News Journalism Scholarship / (3) $1,500 / High School Senior, U.S. Citizen or legal resident, 3.0 GPA, demonstrated aptitude for print journalism, pursue a 4 year degree in journalism, community service, leadership / Application, Official Transcript, essay (no more than 2 pgs), two samples of aptitude for journalism, description of community service. / Paper copies of the application are in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
5/31/13 / The Texas Interscholastic
League Foundation Scholarships / The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships / Various Scholarships / Must have competed in the UIL Academic State Meet any year of their high school career (CX debaters must have advanced to the second day of competition OR be a TSSEC Outstanding Soloistm graduating this year from high school. / Scholarship Application, Official transcript, SAT/ACT scores, letter of recommendation from superintendent, principal, assistant principal, UIL coach or counselor, copy of your parents 1st two pages of their IRS 1040 form. /
3/8/13 / The Tommy Tranchin Award / The Tommy Tranchin Award / Up to $1,500 / High School Student in North Texas, have a physical, emotional or intellectual disability, wants to participate in an activity that furthers your development in an area in which you exceed or have shown promise / Application, budget for the activity, Personal Statement (no more than 500 words), letter of recommendation / Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
4/15/13 / UNCF – DallasIndependentSchool District Scholarship / UNCF – DallasIndependentSchool District Scholarship / Up to $2,500 awarded / DISD High School Senior, 2.75 GPA, 4 year colleges, / Complete application on line, Official Transcript, /
4/1/13 / Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. Scholarship / Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. Scholarship / Several $10,000 Scholarships paid out over 4 years / DISD African-American, Hispanic, Asian or Native American Seniors, in top 20% of their Class, U. S. Citizen, SAT combined score of 1650, ACT composite 24, financial need, interest in working in law firm, academic record, interest in legal career, demonstrated leadership. / Application, Official Transcript, Essay (1000-1500 words), 2 letters of recommendation, photo, FAFSA / Paper applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
4/5/13 / W. T. White PTSA Scholarship – Class of 2013 / W. T. White PTSA Scholarship – Class of 2013 / Various amounts / Graduating Senior from W. T. White, 2.5-3.25 GPA, will attend a community college, junior college or technical/trade school, extracurricular activities, community service / Application, Official Transcript, Essay(no more than 2 pgs), / Paper Applications are available in the scholarship drawer in the College Corner.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue / Zeta Phi Beta Sorority – Ms. Blue Revue / Various Amounts / High School Girls, 4 to 5 months in length, including volunteer opportunities, cultural opportunities, fundraising activities, leadership seminars. / Application / or contact Sylvia Perry at 214-232-9072.

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