List Is Sorted by Deadline Date. Most Recently Added Scholarships Are Highlighted in Yellow
General Scholarships
Updated 04/28/2014
Note: Scholarships posted below are from information sent into Kingwood High School’s college room. There are many other scholarship opportunities available. Check college websites and search for other scholarships on the internet.
List is sorted by “Deadline” date. Most recently added scholarships are highlighted in yellow.
Just About Kids Love ScholarshipAmount / $500
Deadline / 04/30/2014
Requirements / Complete application including information about volunteer hours, one teacher recommendation letter, list of awards, a short essay, and leadership experiences. Interviews may be requested.
Eligibility / Must be a high school senior with a minimum of 30 hours of service.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.justaboutkids.org/
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Gus Archie Memorial Scholarship
Amount / $6,000
Deadline / 04/30/2014
Requirements / Intend to enroll in petroleum engineering in a recognized university program according to your country or region, leading to an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering; Upload a letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or principal; Comply with sanction policy; Complete the electronic submission process
Eligibility / Scholarship awards an outstanding Senior who plans to enter a university and pursue an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering.
Notes / All materials must be submitted online by the deadline.
Website/contact / www.spe.org/go/gusarchie
Your Favorite Car Scholarship
Amount / $500
Deadline / 04/30/2014
Requirements / Write an essay for the following: If you could purchase any car on their website, which would you choose and why. Give at least three reasons why you would choose that vehicle. The most convincing and entertaining essay will win the scholarship.
Eligibility / Must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2014 in a program that is two years in length or longer. Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.vancouverdealerships.ca/used/355/ford_used_vancouver.php
Kingwood Area Quilt Guild Scholarships
Amount / $750 (2)
Deadline / 05/01/2014
Requirements / Completed application, official high school transcript and current photograph. Attach two letters of recommendation (teacher, pastor, counselor, employer, etc.) and an essay on the following topic: “Where do you want to be in five years?”.
Eligibility / Graduating high school senior within the Kingwood Area Quilt Guild Membership area.
Notes / Applications available in the College Room #4405.
Website/contact / Brenda Howard at or 713-410-7221.
The Hispanic Student Society International (HESI)
Scholarship Program
Amount / $1,000 (number of awards to be distributed is unspecified)
Deadline / 05/01/2014 postmarked
Requirements / Completed application, essay, current resume, current high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from either a teacher or counselor.
Eligibility / Humble ISD high school Senior who will be attending any accredited college, university or approved post-secondary institution in the Fall of 2014. Must demonstrate financial need and present a record of academic success.
Notes / Applications available in the College Room #4405.
Website/contact / Joe Ramirez at
Striving for Excellence Scholarship Fund
Amount / $1,000 to attend a 4-yr. college or university; $750 to attend a 2-yr. college: $500 to attend a vocational school
Deadline / 05/01/2014 postmarked
Requirements / Completed application, 500 word essay, two letters of recommendation, official transcript, letter of acceptance from college and small school photo.
Eligibility / High school Senior with a cumulative grade average no lower than 75 and no higher than 89. Must demonstrate financial need and be planning to attend a 4 or 2 year college or a vocational school.
Notes / Application must be postmarked by the deadline
Website/contact / www.sfesf.org
Kingwood Middle School PTA – Christopher Wait Memorial Alumni Scholarship
Amount / Unspecified (a minimum of two awards will be given)
Deadline / 05/02/2014 2:00 p.m. at Kingwood Middle School (2407 Pine Terrace, Kingwood, TX 77339)
Requirements / Complete application plus type-written, double spaced 250-350 word essay, a list of three extracurricular activities during your high school years about which you are most proud, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or principal in the school you are currently attending, a copy of your parent/student’s current PTA/PTSA membership card, and a recent photo.
Eligibility / Must be a graduating high school senior from a public high school in Humble ISD and have attended Kingwood Middle School for at least one year. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent (letter of verification required) and the applicant or applicant’s parent must be a member of a local PTA/PTSA in good standing. Must plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university or technical institute. Applicant must not be in the immediate family or a member of the KMS PTA Scholarship Committee.
Notes / Scholarship application available in the College Room #4405
Website/contact / Victoria Boudreaux at or 713-202-9115
Asian American Engineers and Architects (AAEA) Scholarships
Amount / $1,000 (multiple awards but number unspecified)
Deadline / 05/07/2014 postmarked
Requirements / Completed application, high school transcript with GPA converted to a 4.0 scale, copy of SAT or ACT test results, max. 500 word essay, two letters of recommendation (one must be from a high school teacher, advisor or counselor or work supervisor regarding the applicant’s personal conduct and attitude towards academics or work. If applicable, please include a copy of a Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA.
Eligibility / Applicants must be of Asian descent, must, at a minimum, be a graduating high school senior,
pursuing an education beyond the high school level, have residency in the Houston Metropolitan area, not a relative of an AAEA Board Member or Officer, and have a commitment toward providing community service. Demonstration of financial need may be required if selected as a finalist.
Notes / Applications available in the College Room #4405. Applications may be mailed, hand delivered or submitted electronically to . If submitting letters of recommendation separately online, please indicate applicant’s name in the “Subject” line.
Website/contact / Paul Voiles at or 713-488-8229.
Minute Maid Grand Slam for Youth Baseball Scholarships
Amount / $2,500 (25)
Deadline / 05/07/2014 postmarked if mailed; 05/08/2014 12:00 p.m. if hand delivered
Requirements / Completed application, 2 letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, and one from a counselor, employer, coach or religious leader), photocopy or other proof of admission and acceptance to a post-secondary college or university including, but not limited to, a junior or community college. Semifinalists will be asked to attend a personal interview with the Grand Slam for Youth Baseball scholarship committee (June 7,9,10).
Eligibility / High school senior graduating by June 15, 2014 who resides in the greater Houston area. Must have participated in an organized youth baseball or softball program. Applicant cannot be a recruited student athlete.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.gsfyb.com
Find a Law Scholarship
Amount / $500 (1)
Deadline / 05/15/2014
Requirements / Must complete the Online Form and Short Question.
Eligibility / Must currently reside in the US and intend to continue studies in the US and be enrolled in a college or trade school no later than the Fall of 2014.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.arizonapersonalinjurylawyerattorney.com/
Rolling Thunder Inc. – Texas Chapter 2
Texas Fallen Hero Sgt. William B. Meeuwsen Memorial Scholarship
Amount / $1,000
Deadline / 05/15/2014
Requirements / Complete application and write an essay of 200 words or less on the following topic: “Why I Appreciate America’s Veterans”
Eligibility / Must be a graduating senior from Kingwood High School and plan on attending college, university, community college or vocational/technical school in the Fall of 2014.
Notes / Applications must be turned into Ms. Amy Hustedt’s office, Room 1030A, by the deadline. Applications are available online at the link below or from Ms. Hustedt’s office.
Website/contact / http://www.humbleisd.net/Page/58302
Texas Hospitality Association 2014 Poster Contest Scholarship
Amount / 4 awards - 1st place: $5,000; 2nd place: $2,500; 3rd place: $1,500; 4th place: $1,000
Deadline / 05/16/2014 postmarked
Requirements / Design a poster to be used in the fight against underage drinking. THA will reproduce, display and distribute the posters as part of its statewide alcohol awareness campaign (Hint: a design for a highway billboard). Poster designs must be original, and may be computer or electronically generated, hand-drawn or photographed. Any size between 8.5x11 and up to 14x18 inches. Please see contest rules for more specific requirements.
Eligibility / 2014 Texas high school graduating seniors.
Notes / Please pick up a copy of the contest rules from the College Room #4405. Website has not been updated with information for this year’s contest (although requirements look pretty much the same).
Website/contact / http://www.texashospitalityassociation.com/2013/2013-tha-scholarship-contest/
KHS Alumni Association Class of 2014 Scholarship
Amount / $1,000 (1)
Deadline / 05/20/2014
Requirements / Register online with the KHS Alumni Association and you are automatically entered for a chance to win a scholarship. Scholarship recipient will be selected by random drawing during graduation practice (KHS Commons).
Eligibility / Kingwood High School Class of 2014 graduate attending college or university in the Fall of 2014.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.kingwoodalumni.org/2014.htm
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
Amount / Couples Category - 1st place: $10,000 each; 2nd place: $5,000 each; 3rd place: $3,000 each; 7 runner ups: $500 each; Single Category award winner: $500
Deadline / 05/23/2014
Requirements / Create and accessorize prom outfits made out of duct tape and then wear them to your prom. You must submit at least one photo of yourself and your date (or yourself if you are entering the Singles Category) wearing your Duck brand duct tape prom attire along with all the required entry information at StuckatProm.com.
Eligibility / High school students who are legal residents of the U.S.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.duckbrand.com/promotions/stuck-at-prom
B. Davis Scholarship
Amount / $1,000
Deadline / 05/26/2014
Requirements / Essay: in less than 1000 words, pick a controversial problem on high school or college/university campuses and suggest a solution.
Eligibility / High school JUNIORS or SENIORS.
Notes / Submissions should be emailed to awards@studentawardsearch
Website/contact / http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm
Al’s Formal Wear College Scholarship
Amount / $1,000 (2)
Deadline / 05/31/2014
Requirements / Application and 500 word essay must be submitted online. Two letters of recommendation and high school transcript must be mailed and postmarked by the deadline.
Eligibility / All applicants must be high school seniors and have applied to a college and/or university for Fall 2014 admission.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships-apply.asp
LM Scholarship Program
Amount / $500 (1)
Deadline / 05/31/2014
Requirements / Application and essay must be submitted online.
Eligibility / All applicants must be US resident with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrolled in a degree program by Fall 2014.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.forkliftcertificationsurrey.com/
Odenza Vacations College Scholarship
Amount / $500 (1)
Deadline / 06/01/2014
Requirements / Application with essay of 1000 words or less about “Why do you want to go to college?”
Eligibility / Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 on September 1, 2014. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.odenzavacationsscholarships.com/
Athnet Sports Recruiting Scholarship
Amount / $1,000
Deadline / 06/01/2014
Requirements / Complete application including a 400-500 word essay describing how the lessons you have learned through playing sports have positively impacted you as you pursue your college education
Eligibility / Must be a high school senior and be a current or former high school athlete.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.athleticscholarships.net/scholarship-contest.htm
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship Program
Amount / $1,000
Deadline / 06/01/2014
Requirements / Complete online application form including 500-1000 word original essay on the following topic: What specific skill do you most want to develop?
Eligibility / High school Senior who intends to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Must have a demonstrable record of academic success and a passion and drive for an animation and/or design related career.
Notes / All materials must be submitted online by the deadline.
Website/contact / www.AnimationCareerReview.com
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Amount / $1,000
Deadline / 06/14/2014
Requirements / Write an essay between 500-1,000 words on the following topic: “Every generation faces new challenges and new problems. What do you think is the biggest difference between your generation and older generations? How do you think these differences will affect the future of our country and/or your career choice?”
Eligibility / Open to all high school JUNIORS and SENIORS.
Notes / Submissions must be emailed to:
Website/contact / http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
BigSun Scholarship
Amount / $500
Deadline / 06/20/2014
Requirements / Write a short essay answering the following questions: How has your participation in sports affected who you are and how you relate to others? Include the effects on personal relations with peers and others.
Eligibility / High school Senior student athletes regardless of their sport.
Notes / Essay submissions should be sent to:
Website/contact / http://www.bigsunathletics.com
KHS Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
Amount / $1,000 (1)
Deadline / 06/30/2014 (postmarked)
Requirements / Download and complete application.
Eligibility / Senior graduating from a high school OTHER THAN KHS, who will be attending a college or university in the fall of 2014,and one (or both!) of your parents is a KHS alum.
Notes
Website/contact / http://www.kingwoodalumni.org/2014.htm
Freshman Support Scholarship
Amount / $1,000 per school
Deadline / 08/01/2014
Requirements / Complete online application. You must also submit the same essay that you submitted with your college application. Like FreshmanSupport.com on Facebook.
Eligibility / High school students. U.S. resident.
Notes / Scholarship member universities from Texas: UTSA, UT-Austin, Baylor, A&M, Texas State, Texas Tech. Numerous member universities from other states. See website for complete list.
Website/contact / http://www.freshmansupport.com/
Healthcare Professions Scholarship
Amount / $1000
Deadline / 11/17/2014
Requirements / Submit completed application, proof of age, proof of acceptance or enrollment into an accredited institution of learning, and an essay (500-1000 words) answering the following questions: What do you hope to accomplish in the medical field, how will you affect the lives of others, and why do you deserve this scholarship?
Eligibility / High school Senior. 17 years old or older, accepted or attending a healthcare related program at an accredited institution. Min GPA 3.0+.