SCHOLARSHIP BRIEFS
The following information is based on data received in the past from scholarship donors. This information may change from year to year so be sure to check the current requirements. Scholarships are listed in alphabetical order.
$50k Giveaway Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $5,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : July 31 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: None
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
Web Site:
Phone: 218-284-9933
E-mail:
AAATravelHigh School Challenge
Amount: Up to $25,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 31 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Travel and World Geography knowledge
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
AAU Youth Excel Program
Amount: Up to $3,500
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 7 HSA deadline: December 14
Information and requirements: Experienced and overcome personal adversity; participate
in at least one school sport ; community involvement
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 407-934-7200
AbileneChristianUniversity Presidential Scholar Awards
Amount: Up to $44,416
College: AbileneChristianUniversity Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 31 HSA deadline: December 17
Information and requirements: Service; Leadership; Good moral character
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1270 or ACT: 29
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-460-6228
AbileneChristianUniversity Trustee Scholarship
Amount: Up to $22,208
College: AbileneChristianUniversity Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 1 HSA deadline: February 22
Information and requirements: Service; Leadership; Good moral character
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1020 or ACT: 22
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-460-6228
Academic Scholarship Program / Freshman Leadership Program / Honors Program
Amount: $ Varying
College: SamHoustonStateUniversity Major: Varies
DEADLINE ! : Received by March 1 HSA deadline: February 22
Information and requirements: Good character and academic success
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25%
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two
Envelope: yes
“Accounting Career Awareness Fair” Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: Varies Major: Varies
DEADLINE ! : April 1 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Must attend the Accounting Career Awareness
Fair on Saturday April 1 from 10:00a.m. to noon at the University of Houston-
ClearLake campus in BayouBuilding (Room 2234)
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site: Pre-register at
Phone: Call 281-283-3155 to pre-register
Note: It is not necessary to pre-register but by doing so you become eligible for additional
scholarships. This fair is open to everyone not just students interested in accounting.
Access to Education Scholarships
Amount: Up to $6,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 1 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or legal resident; Documented financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Letters of recommendation:
Essay: yes
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site:
Note: Application will be available online beginning January 2.
ACET Scholarship Program
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 20 HSA deadline: March 14
Information and requirements: Participated in the district’s Migrant Program, TAAS
remediation, ESL, Homeless, At Risk, or the Parenting Program for at least 2 years
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes ( 150 words)
Letters of recommendation: three
Envelope: yes
Acoustic Edge Car Stereo Installation Training Institute Scholarship Program
Amount: $100 to $500
College: Acoustic Edge Institute Major: Car Stereo Installation
DEADLINE ! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Given to the first 100 qualified applicants
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Phone: Roger Hill at 1-866-813-EDGE or 281-893-7755
Web Site:
E-mail:
AIA/AAF Minority /Disadvantaged Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board Major: Architecture
DEADLINE ! : December 10 HSA deadline:
Letters of recommendation: Nomination and letter of recommendation
Envelope: no
Phone: 202-626-7511
E-mail:
Al’s Formal Wear Salute to Education Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by May 5 HSA deadline:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
E-mail:
All-ink.comCollege Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $10,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 31 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: US citizen or permanent resident
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Essay: two ( each must be between 50 and 200 words)
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
E-mail:
All-USA Academic Team
Amount: $2,500
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : February 28 HSA deadline: February 21
Information and requirements: Outstanding original academic, artistic or leadership endeavors
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA must be on a 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two plus nomination letter
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-703- 854-3400
Web Site:
E-mail:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Maye Frances Hutson Scholarship
Amount: $1000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 1, 2007 HSA deadline: March 26, 2007
Information and requirements: College Letter of acceptance; community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: three
Envelope: yes
Phone: 281-861-0382
E-mail:
Note: Application and essay must be typed.
American Association of Blacks in Energy Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,000
College: Any Major: Business, computer, engineering, environ-
mental studies, mathematics, other physical sciences, or other energy-related
disciplines
DEADLINE ! : December 1 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Hispanic, Native American, or African American;
financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $10,000
College: Any Major: Chemically-related science
DEADLINE ! : March 1 HSA deadline: February 22
Information and requirements: Hispanic, Native American, or African American;
U.S. citizen
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average; high achievement in science
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-227-5558
American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) Scholarship Contest
Amount: Up to $4,000
College: Any including technical Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 5 or first 1,000 entries HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: No transcript is required
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: no
Website:
American General Scholarship
Amount: $500 to $1,500
College: Any including technical Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 1 HSA deadline: February 22
Information and requirements: Good character;
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 50% of class but not in the top 10%
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-615-320-3149
AmericanLegionNationalHigh School Oratorical Contest
Amount: $1,500 to $18,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: no
Phone: 1-317-630-1249
Web site:
E-mail:
American Musical and Dramatic Academy National Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: AMDA in New York or Los Angeles Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Rec’d by Feb. 1 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: one (nomination)
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-367-7908
American Public Works Association Oratorical Contest
Amount: $200 to $500
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 15 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: none
Essay: yes presented orally
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Ms. Gladys Hagan at 713-222-3516
AngeloStateUniversity Carr Academic Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $18,000
College: Angelo State University Major: Any but preference is given to law,
medicine, and education
DEADLINE ! : February 1, 2007 HSA deadline: January 24, 2007
Information and requirements: Financial need
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 15% and ACT: 25 or SAT: 1140 (CR + M)
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-933-6299
Website:
E-mail:
AngeloStateUniversityGeneralUniversity Scholarships
Amount: Unknown
College: AngeloStateUniversity Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 1 HSA deadline: April 22
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-933-6299
Website:
E-mail:
Annika Rodriguez Scholarship for Hispanic Students
Amount: Full tuition and a stipend
College: WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 15 HSA deadline: January 8
Information and requirements: Hispanic and apply for admission
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-638-0700
Web Site:
E-mail:
AnyCollege.Net Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Quarterly drawing HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: None
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
Web Site:
Phone: 218-284-9933
Arrid “Stress-free” Scholarship Sweepstakes
Amount: $5,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : 9:00a.m on Oct. 31 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
Web Site:
Phone:
Arthur Lily Scholarship
Amount: $2142
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : May 20 HSA deadline: May 18
Information and requirements: Grandparent or parent graduated from Fidelity Manor Jr. and Sr.High School
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Phone:
Web Site:
ArthurTempleCollege of Forestry
Amount: $4,000 to $8,000
College: Stephen F. Austin Major: Forestry
DEADLINE ! : February 1 HSA deadline: January 26
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: three
Envelope: yes
Phone: 936-468-3407 or 936-468-2403
Web Site: hhtp://redbud.sfasu.edu
Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas ACET Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE! : March 22 HSA deadline: March 8
Information and requirements: Students who have participated for at least two years in a
compensatory program such as Algebra AB-CD or TAAS remediation classes or who are
categorized as PEP, ESL, or At Risk are eligible.
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: three
Envelope: yes
Asthma Athlete Scholarships
Amount: Up to $20,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 30 HSA deadline: April 23
Information and requirements: Accomplished athlete with asthma; U.S. citizen;
accepted to an accredited college
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Excellent grades
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-558-7305
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship Program
Amount: $2,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : February16, 2007 HSA deadline: February 8, 2007
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident ; outstanding achievement
in a non-academic activity in school, the community or the workplace
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: From professional who can verify your achievement
Envelope: yes
E-mail:
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Web Site:
AXA Achievement National Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $25,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 15, 2006 HSA deadline: December 7, 2006
Information and requirements: U.S. citizen or legal resident ; outstanding achievement
in a non-academic activity in school, the community or the workplace
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: From professional who can verify your achievement
Envelope: yes
Web site:
E-mail:
Phone: 1-800-537-4180
Ayn Rand Institute Essay Scholarship
Amount: $50 to $10,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 25 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Read The Fountainhead
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
Bank of America Financial Aid Sweepstakes
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Bay Area Chorus Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Vocal music education and/or performance
DEADLINE ! : March 11 HSA deadline: March 4
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 50%
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: yes (Choir teacher)
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Robert Gomez at 281-488-1204 or 713-265-6729
Note: Auditions will be held on March 17 in ClearLake and the winner will be invited to
perform at the Spring Concert on April 14.
Bay Area Running Club Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : March 15 HSA deadline: March 4
Information and requirements: Runner
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: Brenda Sanzone at 281-480-0257
Bay Area Tall Texans Scholarship / Tall Clubs International
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE! : May 1 HSA deadline: April 26
Information and requirements: Must be at least: 5’10” for females and 6’2” for males
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes (on given form)
Letters of recommendation: two (on given forms)
Envelope: yes
BaylorUniversity Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
Amount: Up to $32,000
College: BaylorUniversity Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 31, 2007 HSA deadline: January 24, 2007
Information and requirements: Texas resident for at least one year
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Top 25% and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1250 (CR + M)
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-BAYLOR-U
Web site:
E-mail:
BaylorUniversity Merit Scholarship Awards
Amount: Up to full tuition
College: BaylorUniversity Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Apply for admission 1-800-BAYLOR U
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: SAT: 1170 or ACT: 26
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-BAYLOR-U
Web Site:
E-Mail:
Fax: 1-254-710-2695
Beat the Odds Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Received by January 5, 2007 HSA deadline: December 8, 2006
Information and requirements: Succeeded in spite of hardships; community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on 4.0 scale
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: two
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-664-4080
BenedictineCollege Scholarship
Amount: Up to full tuition
College: BenedictineCollege Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : January 15 HSA deadline: December 15
Information and requirements: Admitted to BenedictineCollege by January 15
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA of 3.2 and ACT: 27 or SAT: 1220
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 1-800-467-5340
Bently Nevada Corporation Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
College: Any accredited Major: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or
Computer) or ComputerScience
DEADLINE! : Received by April 26 HSA deadline: April 12
Information and requirements: Includes employment or internship during summers and
breaks
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Very math oriented
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: Recommended but not required
Interview: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: Dan Lopez at 713-640-1111
Website:
Best Buy Scholarships
Amount: Up to $2,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : February 15 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
E-mail:
Web site: (click on “Community Relations” on the lower left hand side of the
page)
BetaSigmaPhiNorth ChannelAreaCity Council Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major : Any
DEADLINE! : April 1 HSA deadline: March 24
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: one
Envelope: yes
Note: A copy of your parent’s 2005 income tax returns must be included with your
application.
Beta Theta Pi Leadership Scholarship
Amount: Up to $500
College: UT in Austin Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : August 1 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Male; admitted to UT in Austin; leadership
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Interview: yes
Phone: Brandon Taylor at 1-512-495-3046
E-mail:
Web Site:
BethanyCollege Performance Awards
Amount: Unknown
College: BethanyCollege (Kansas) Major: Art, Athletics, Music, Theater
DEADLINE ! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 2.5, ACT: 19 or SAT: 910, top 50% of class
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-826-2281
Web Site:
E-mail:
BethanyCollege Scholarships
Amount: $8,400 to $20,800
College: BethanyCollege (Kansas) Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : Unknown HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0, ACT: 21 or SAT: 990, top 50% of class
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope: yes
Phone: 1-800-826-2281
Web Site:
E-mail:
Bilingual, Bicultural Students Scholarships
Amount: $2,000
College: Any including technical Major: Healthcare
DEADLINE ! : June 30 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Fluent in Spanish
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Essay:
Letters of recommendation:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web Site:
E-mail:
Black History Makers of Tomorrow Essay Contest
Amount: $1,000
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : December 31 HSA deadline: December 17
Information and requirements: African American, Leader, High moral character, and
Community service
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: At least a “B” average
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: yes
Web Site:
Phone: 713-623-2788
Black Women’s Awareness Club, Inc. Scholarship
Amount: $200
College: Any Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 22 HSA deadline: April 15
Information and requirements: African American female
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: yes
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone:
BradfordSchool’s Scholarship Day
Amount: Up to $1500
College: BradfordSchool Major: Any
DEADLINE ! : April 16 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Must take exam at Bradford on April 16
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay:
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web Site:
Phone: Diane Hallmark at 713-629-1500
Business and Professional Women Scholarship
Amount: Unknown
College: Any college including technical Major: Any
DEADLINE! : January 31 HSA deadline: January 23
Information and requirements: Male and female students may apply
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes (short)
Letters of recommendation: three
Photo: yes
Envelope: yes
Phone: 713-682-0517
Web site:
Campbell’s Soup $100,000 American Dreams Contest
Amount: $100,000
College: Any college including technical Major: Any
DEADLINE! : November 30 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements:
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation:
Photo:
Envelope:
Phone:
Web site:
Careers and Colleges Scholarship
Amount: $10,000
College: See web site for list Major: Any
DEADLINE! : January 30 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Request info
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: no
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: no
Web site: careersandcolleges.com
Cat Lift Trucks Scholarships
Amount: $1,000
College: Any in Texas Major: Any
DEADLINE! : Rec’d by April 15 HSA deadline: April 8
Information and requirements: US citizen and /or be born in US; no expulsions from school
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements: Unweighted “B” average
Essay: yes
Letters of recommendation: no
Envelope: yes
Phone: Tammy Tiedt at 713-365-1000
E-mail:
Web site:
Celebrating Our Elders Essay Scholarship Contest
Amount: $250 to $1,000
College: Any community college Major: Any
DEADLINE! : April 28 HSA deadline:
Information and requirements: Plan to attend a community college
ACT/SAT/Rank requirements:
Essay: yes (two pages)
Letters of recommendation: no