Sam Houston State University - Smith-Hutson Scholarships
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Incoming Freshmen with Financial Need and Academic Potential who are seeking an undergraduate degree from Sam Houston State University
- Amount: Varies
The Greater Houston Restaurant Association Scholarshipshttp://ghra.com/education/scholarship-fund/
- Due: March 01, 2014
- The GHRA Molina Family Scholarship, formally the GHRA Family and Professional Development Grant, was established in 2004 in an effort to help support our members who may need assistance in funding their education. In 2005 the GHRA Board of Directors chose to broaden the eligibility to include those members who may have children or employees who need funding assistance.
- Amount: $2,500
High School Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Selection of GHRA Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship is based on many factors with special emphasis on the question & essay segment which deals with the student’s philosophy, goals and academic achievements, as well as motivation to serve and succeed in this industry.
- Amount: $5,000
Volunteer Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Those interested must have volunteered at one or more of the following GHRA events: Cookout, Gala, Culinary Competition and/ or Golf Tournament.
- Amount: $500
College Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Selection of GHRA Hospitality and Culinary Arts Scholarship is based on many factors with special emphasis on the question & essay segment which deals with the student’s philosophy, goals and academic achievements, as well as motivation to serve and succeed in this industry.
- Amount: $5,000
Commit For Life. Creative Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Your school must host at least two blood drives during the 2013-2014 academic year
- You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Scholarships are awarded to 2014 graduating seniors who are attending an institution of higher education in fall 2014.
- Sign and submit the scholarship application form electronically on website
- Amount: $1,000
TxDot Conditional Grant Program
- Due: March 01, 2014 (received in the office)
- Must be economically disadvantaged
- Be a Texas resident eligible to work in the U.S.,
- Have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale, or
- a minimum score of 900 on the SAT or
- a minimum score of 21 on the ACT,
- Plan to attend an accredited four-year Texas public or private college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 semester hours),
- Declare an intent to seek a four-year degree in civil engineering or a department approved operational business discipline,
- Agree to work for TxDOT for two years immediately following graduation, and
- Not be more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan.
- Amount: up to $6,000
4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Essay on "Beekeeping" required. Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. All entries must be sent to State organizations. State deadlines vary.
- Amount: $250 - $750
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) - Houston Chapter Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Be an African American and other under-represented minority graduating high school senior who plans to major in approved business, engineering, mathematics or science fields. "B" average.
- Amount: $1,000
American Association of Blacks in Energy National Scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For African American HS Senior majoring in an energy related field. Go to local chapter website to download application.
- Amount: Not listed
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For African-American, Hispanic and American Indian HS seniors or college freshman, sophomores or juniors with major in chemical sciences.
- Amount: $2,500- $5,000
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship - Spirit of Youth Award
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For young women who are members of the American Legion Auxiliary. 3.0 GPA. Three additional scholarships available.
- Amount: $5,000
American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Three scholarships available with specific requirements.
- Amount: $2,500 - $3,500
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must be an active member of a Boy Scout Troop and have received the Eagle Scout Award, over 15 years old, member of his religious organization and received appropriate Boy Scout religious emblem
- Amount: $2,500 - $10,000
American Morgan Horse Institute
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Applicant must have completed or be involved in the American Morgan Horse Association Horsemanship Program or be involved in a 4/H or FFA program. Other scholarships available on website.
- Amount: $3,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- A research essay program for students in grades 7 - 12. Must select topics about biology, ecology, earth science or astronomy.
- Amount: $500 - $2,500
American Paint Horse Foundation Scholarships
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For HS graduates with 3.0 GPA, who is an APHA or AjPHA member in good standing, involved in horse activity using a Paint Horse or contributing actively to an APHA Regional Club for at least 1 year prior to and at the time of application and never have been married.
- Amount: $1,000
Anchor Scholarship Foundation
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Financial assistance to academically qualified dependents of current and former members of the Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic.
- Amount: $500
Austin Hispanic Peace Officers Association
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For Austin, TX area high school seniors who live within a fifty mile radius of the Austin Police Department.
- Amount: %1,000
- http://www.amigosenazul.com/
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For Texas high school students - grades 9-12
- Essay topic: "The African American in Texas: Past and Present"
- Amount: $1,000 - $2,500
Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For HS seniors of African descent interested in pursuing careers in technology. 3.3 GPA. Essays required.
- Amount: $5,000
C.J. Davidson Scholarship for the Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Due: March 01, 2014
- A resident of Texas who has an "85" grade average and enrolls in a college in the family and consumer science department.
- Amount: $1,000 - $14,000
Cargill Community Scholarship Program
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For first or second year undergraduate student affiliated with an underrepresented group, leadership potential and financial need.
- Amount: $2,500
Caring Awards
- Due: March 01, 2014
- The Caring Institute is now accepting nominations for our National Caring Award for individuals from 9 - 99. Tell us about someone who best personifies caring, and would be a worthy role model to be emulated by others.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- High school Senior who is a Catholic Life Insurance member. 3.0 GPA.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Be the dependent son/daughter of an enlisted member of the United States Coast Guard (active duty or retired) or the Coast Guard Reserve serving on active duty.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Open to students in grades 3-12. Write an essay on one of engineering topics listed on webpage.
- Amount: $100 - $500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Employees, children and spouses of EMA /iDEA regular & EMA associate member companies worldwide
- Amount: Up to $6,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must be a member in good standing of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Essay required.
- Amount: $1,000 - $1,750
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors or first year college students who intend to make music a central part of their future life.
- Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- 2.5 GPA, essay required, student's high school must be located in The Blood Center's service area and school must host at least two blood drives with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center during the school year when the scholarship recipients are chosen.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- This is a Texas based organization and all applications will be reviewed, but priority will be given to Texas Residents living in the DFW area and connecting counties. Essay required. 2.0 GPA.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Houston, TX area Hispanic HS and college students interested in journalism, public relations or any media related profession.
- Amount: $3,500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Scholarships awarded to juniors/seniors working toward degrees in Insurance, Risk Management and Actuarial Science.
- Amount: $500 - $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Available to ISSA member company employees and their family members.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA
- Accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school
- Demonstrated financial need
- Pursuing a degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry
- Commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations
- Preference will be given to applicants from Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee
- Adults returning to school in order to increase employability are eligible
- Previous recipients are renewed if they continue to meet the scholarship's criteria and submit the current year's renewal application
- Amount: $2,000 annually for up to 4 years
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For graduate students committed to career teaching American history, American government or social studies at secondary school level.
- Amount: Up to $24,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Applicant must be an active JACL member.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must be female, at least 35, returning adult student; U.S. citizen; demonstrate financial need, depth of character, service orientation.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Multiple scholarships available to members of the Knights of Columbus (alive or deceased), son, daughter, wife or widow of a Knight, Must apply to a Catholic college or Catholic university
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Scholarships awarded based on the following: Essay, Application, Extracurricular activities, Achievements, Community responsibility and Leadership potential.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For students Grades 9-12. Must submit original works of poetry.
- Amount: $10 - $75
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must be son or daughter of current or former United States Marines or United States Navy Corpsmen.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Educational assistance program for under-age-24, children of MOAA members, and children of active-duty, Reserve, National Guard or retired enlisted military personnel.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must be active member of Mu Alpha Theta. For graduating High School seniors or graduating Two-Year College students. Must have an interest in continuing study of mathematics, applied mathematics or math education.
- Amount: $4,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For graduating African-American high school seniors who plan to major in engineering, technology, business or a related curriculum of interest to NABAS. 3.0 GPA.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Graduating high school Senior or college Sophomore or Junior. 3.0 GPA. Must be referred by a NANBPWC club member. Essay required.
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Italian American students who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievement or students of any ethnic background who are majoring or minoring in the Italian language or Italian American studies. 3.5 GPA.
- Amount: $2,000 - $12,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), citizen or permanent of U.S., financial need, recommendation from pastor and guidance counselor. Financial aid also available for current college students.
- Amount: $250 - $1,500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Be a high school senior who is interested in a career in journalism.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- HS senior from an ethnic minority accepted into an ABET-accredited engineering program at a four-year college or university. Other scholarships available on website.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- U.S. citizen and dependent or direct descendant of a person who is or has honorably served in a U.S. sea service. 3.0 GPA.
- Amount: $2,500 per year
- Due: March 01, 2014
- The Order offers scholarships with no restriction as to Tribal affiliation or Indian blood quantum. The student must provide a Tribal Registration number and fulfill the other requirements. Application must be requested by March 1; not downloadable.
- Amount: $650
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For undergraduate and graduate students in outdoor communication fields.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For Sokol USA members.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For full-time students who have been a three year paid member of the Slovenian Women's Union of America. No materials are to be emailed.
- Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Must intend to pursue a college curriculum directed toward a career in applied geophysics or a closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology or earth and environmental sciences.
- Amount: $500 - $14,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Female, high school Senior in Houston, TX area planning to attend college or university in Texas. Academic achievement and financial need considered.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Multiple scholarships listed on the Sons of Norway Foundation webpage.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Texas high school seniors must have competed in a competitive livestock and/or agricultural events held at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, TX.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Available to Senior African American students (males & females) in Fort Bend County, Texas. 2.5 GPA.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Applicants must be identified as a gifted and talented high school Senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.
- Amount: $2,500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of academics, service, leadership and personal accomplishment.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- An economically disadvantaged student who is a Texas resident and has a minimum GPA of 3.0. SAT - 900, ACT - 21. Must major in civil engineering or computer science and agree to work for the Department of Transportation for two years after graduation.
- Amount: Maximum - $6,000 per year
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Essay contest for Texas HS Juniors and Seniors interested in German language and culture. Applicant must reside in a county that has an active TGS chapter.
- Must be currently enrolled in a German Language Class.
- Amount: $500-$1000
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For young adults whose lives have been impacted by cancer and are seeking a higher education.
- Amount: $2,500
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Applicants must be affiliated with UAL, either through a member or an employee of a member. Scholarship is open to any major of study. Minimum GPA - 2.5, essay required.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For college students studying earth science, environmental technology or petroleum engineering.
- Amount: Varies with scholarship
- Due: March 01, 2014
- Child/spouse of U.S. Naval Air Forces active duty member or former member (retired, separated or resigned) who are serving or have served honorably.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 01, 2014
- For graduating senior girl planning to attend 4-year college.
- Amount: $8,000
- Due: March 02, 2014
- Grades 9-12. Write an essay on the theme: "American Flag & Anthem Etiquette”
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 02, 2014
- For HS senior who demonstrates leadership, character and initiative in school and community affairs and merits academic achievement. 3.4 GPA.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Must be current members of AMRA, their spouses and dependent children or their grandchildren.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Must be a family member of a current employee of the rental industry and pursuing a career in the rental industry.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Your GPA has improved since freshman year and you need financial assistance to help make your dreams of attending a two- or four-year college come true.
- Amount: $5,000 to $20,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Be a student from an underrepresented group in computer science (African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Female, or a Person with a Disability). Intends to be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related program.
- Amount: $10,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Legal resident of the state of Texas. Demonstrate academic potential and ability. Demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Amount: $10,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Must be of Jewish Heritage
- For 7 - 12 grades. Write an essay about the Jewish heritage using topics listed on website.
- Amount: $750 - $1,800
- Due: March 03, 2014
- The LIFE Lessons Essay Contest is available to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are between 17 and 24 years of age and have experienced the death of a parent or legal guardian.
- Essay required.
- Amount: $2,000 - $15,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time student at an accredited, 4-year undergraduate institution with an interest in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research.
- Amount: Up to $20,000/year
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Open to Service Employees International Union members or their children.
- Amount: $1,000 - $1,500
- Due: March 03, 2014
- For students in the Greater Houston area. Submit a visual arts project based on the interpretation of the theme: "The Spirit of Cultural Celebration."
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Contest is open to all currently enrolled TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL students. ESSAY TOPIC: "What does Veteran’s Day Mean to Me"
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- Scholarships will be awarded to three male and three female high school graduates from the graduating classes of Texas high schools. Winners must attend an accredited junior college, college, or university in the State of Texas to receive the award. Students in the top 5% of their graduating class are NOT eligible for this award.
- Amount: $1,250 per year
- Due: March 03, 2014
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident, student or student's parent must be employed in footwear or allied industry or at least 2 years prior to applying.
- Amount: $3,000
- Due: March 03, 2014
- If you are a teenager (14 – 19 yrs old), we want to hear why your school ROCKS! Submit essay and video.
- Amount: $300 - $800
- Due: March 04, 2014
- Athletic excellence, academic performance, leadership and community service. Applicant will be required to write an original essay of no more than 250 words about how milk has helped him/her in his/her academics and/or athletics.
- Amount: $7,500
- Due: March 05, 2014
- For HS graduate or equivalent who is a dependent of an active duty U.S. military member assigned to Fort Hood, TX. Academic or vocational scholarships available.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 05, 2014
- Scholarship contest is open to students attending college full time. Upload an original creation that shares with us what you want to achieve in your personal and professional life after college.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 05, 2014
- Must be employee or child or spouse of employee of NARM member company (with at least 1 yr of employment). Award based on financial need, scholarship.
- Amount: $6,000
- Due: March 05, 2014
- High school senior. National Farmers Union member with academic achievement.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 05, 2014
- Must be active, full member of The United Methodist Church for at least 1 year. 2.5 GPA, full time student.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 07, 2014
- For sons and daughters of active duty, retired, retired reserve and deceased Air Force members.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- Open to all high school Juniors and Seniors. Submit essay on religious freedom topic listed on webpage.
- Amount: $250 - $2,000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- For a promising vocal student who will be attending a college or university in the Houston area. Must be a serious voice student, possibly considering a career in vocal performance.
- Amount: $1,600
- Due: March 07, 2014
- Must be a dependent of a Supply Corps Officer/Warrant officer or associated supply enlisted rating on active duty, retired or deceased. 2.5 GPA.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- The ODPEC scholarships will help position young people to become successful leaders in today's and tomorrow's multi-faceted and diverse world. There will be 5 scholarships awarded in the amount of $1,000 each to high school seniors, of African-American descent in the greater Houston area, that demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- For students interested in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering. 3.0 GPA - from an underrepresented group.
- Amount: $4000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- Submit an original essay of 300 to 500 words, titled “Why is it important that we have news media that are independent of the government?” Grades 9 - 12.
- Amount: $300 - $1,000
- Due: March 07, 2014
- Texas HS senior who exhibited leadership in school and community activities. Enrollment in any accredited Texas College or University. 3.5 GPA.
- Amount: $2,500
- Due: March 09, 2014
- For students interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must either be of South Asian origin or demonstrate a strong interest in covering South Asia.
- Amount: $2,500 - $5,000
- Due: March 10, 2014
- Various scholarships offered through the Texas Farm Bureau. Must be a member of a Farm Bureau family. Some scholarship deadlines vary.
- Amount: Up to $1,000 per year.
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Answer question on website that will examine, question and reflect on the important concepts of genetics. Open to students in grades 9-12
- Amount: $100 - $1,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Must demonstrate an interest in flexography (graphic arts). Must exhibit exemplary performance in area of graphic arts/communications. Overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- Amount: $3,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- For residents of Houston area who express a desire to pursue a professional career in nursing and will attend a Houston area college.
- Amount: $1,500- $2,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- For students K - 12. Submit an original design which will be used to produce the Federal Junior Duck Stamp. Deadlines vary in some states.
- Amount: $500 - $2,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- To recognize students ages 6 - 18 who volunteer in their community. Each store will have one winner.
- Amount: $50 - $10,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- High school Senior. Applicant must be a current foster child or biological or adopted children of an NFPA member. Essay required.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Must be an immediate relative to an employee of a National Office Products Association member firm.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Applicant must be under the age of 25 and a survivor/current patient of a diagnosis of cancer or a critical or life threatening disease.
- Amount: $3,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- For current TREWA members and/or their children.
- Amount: $1,500
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Various scholarships offered by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce. Must be of Asian or Pacific Heritage
- Amount: Up to $5,000
- Due: March 14, 2014
- Applicants must be dependents of Walmart and Sam’s Club associates, have at least a 2.0 GPA and prove financial need.
- Amount: $13,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Must be Lebanese or other Arab descent; are citizens/legal permanent residents of the United States; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale.
- Amount: $1,500
- Due: March 15, 2014
- High school Senior. Applicant must be a son, daughter, stepchild, legally adopted child or grandchild of an active or deceased member of the American Postal Workers Union.
- Amount: $8,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Currently enrolled as a full-time student at a two or four- year accredited college, incoming Sophomore through Senior. Current active member of AWSEF.
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- To recognize and reward graduating high school seniors who have an interest in pursuing an engineering career and have been active on FIRST FTC or FRC teams.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For HS Seniors planning to continue their education with a parent who is a current employee of a Direct Member of ARA. 3.0 GPA.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For female students from Alief, Houston or Spring Branch school districts studying a math or science related field.
- Amount: $1,500
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For HS seniors, daughters of career officers commissioned in the regular United States army, navy, air force, coast guard, or marine corps (active, retired, or deceased).
- Amount: $1,000 to $4,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Scholarships are for children/stepchildren of Navy submariners or members who have served in submarine support activities. Must be a high school senior or college student, unmarried and under the age of 24.
- Amount: $3,400
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Must be a full-time sophomore or junior majoring in English, Literature, Journalism or a related area of study at a historically Black college or university.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Must be a member of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Will be enrolled as a full time student in an accredited school or seminary.
- Amount: Varies
- Opens: March 15, 2014
- For KFC Team Members
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For HS seniors whose parents did not attend college, have a disability, have overcome adversity or whose parents are veterans. 3.0 GPA
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Be a high school senior. Have maintained an outstanding academic achievement record as reflected by an official high school transcript and demonstrate an aptitude for college work as measured by SAT or ACT scores.
- Amount: $3,500
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Any graduating high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior is eligible to apply. Essay required.
- Amount: $500 - $1,500
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Houston, TX area graduating minority seniors. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, leadership qualities, communication skills, and financial need.
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- Students diagnosed at or before age 19 with primary malignant or non-malignant central nervous system brain and/or spinal cord tumor. At least a senior in high school. 23 years old or younger and not in graduate school.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For students in the San Antonio area and designated counties of South Texas.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 15, 2014
- For children and spouses of police, fire and other public sector employees who have died in the line of duty and who are or will be attending college full-time.
- Amount: $10,000
- Due: March 15, 2014
- High school Senior female in the Austin, TX area. Recipients are chosen based on financial need, leadership roles, academic achievement, and commitment to community service during their high school career.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 16, 2014
- Students planning to pursue careers in bilingual education. Must have grade average of 75 or equivalent.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 17, 2014
- Create a video featuring the importance of avoiding distracted driving.
- Amount: $1,000 - $5,000
- Due: March 17, 2014 (postmarked)
- The Hope Scholarship seeks to recognize other outstanding young people who value education, believe in service to others, and have worked hard to overcome obstacles in the course of their studies.
- Applicants (seniors) must have experienced the death of a sibling or parent.
- To get an application, please see Ms. Cochran in the College Center
- Due: March 17, 2014
- Scholarships are specifically for high school seniors and college students who have parents with disabilities.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 17, 2014
- Applicants must be a United Heritage Credit Union member or related to a member. For high school seniors who best exemplify the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.”
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 18, 2014
- Various scholarships offered by University of Houston Alumni Association
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 19, 2014
- For students accepted/attending an approved college, or technical school who has been diagnosed with ADHD and is under the care of a licensed health care professional for ADHD.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 20, 2014
- Hearing loss must have been diagnosed prior to age four (during the language-learning years).
- Hearing loss must be bilateral and in the moderate to profound range.
- Amount: $1,000 and up
- Due: March 20, 2014
- For high school seniors who are currently enrolled in a team or club that is participating in rifle or pistol marksmanship competitions.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 20, 2014
- Scholarships for students diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. Scholarships are awarded based on educational achievement, leadership and financial need.
- Amount: Estimated $1,000
- Due: March 20, 2014
- A competition for K-12 students to use their artistic talents to think big and redesign Google’s homepage logo using the theme: “If I Could Invent One Thing to Make the World a Better Place...”
- Amount: $5,000 - $30,000
- Due: March 20, 2014
- For students pursuing a four-year college degree in certain engineering or geosciences disciplines at certain colleges.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 21, 2014
- Applicant must be a cancer survivor or currently diagnosed with cancer and does not have to be receiving treatment to qualify. Essay required.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 21, 2014
- Various scholarships for black students interested in majoring in journalism
- Amount: Up to $2,500 per year
- Due: March 21, 2014
- Encourages students from grades K-12 to identify an environmental issue that has local, national and global implications and to provide a viable, replicable solution.
- Amount: Up to $50,000 for team
- Due: March 21, 2014
- Texas high school Senior. Students must be hunting enthusiasts and support the preservation of hunting and must submit a copy of proof of completion of a hunter safety course or their current Texas hunting license.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 21, 2014
- The Distinguished Young Bobcat Award was created to recognize a graduating high school senior who is accepted and attending Texas State University following their high school graduation. The award honors a track record of academic success, demonstrated campus-wide influence and above-average extracurricular involvement.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 24, 2014
- For High School Seniors in Houston, TX area.
- Essay contest participants are asked to write 500 words about how they would make a difference as an employee of Houston municipal government.
- Amount: $300 - $2,000
- Due: March 25, 2014
- This is a competition in which students can showcase their skills in multimedia, technology, research, writing and creativity. Students in K-12 are invited to submit an original digital story.
- Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
- Due: March 25, 2014
- Available to students in grades 7 through 12. Submit up to three original haiku poems to be eligible for this award.
- Amount: $50
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Applicants must be of Asian Pacific descent; be a graduating high school senior; pursuing education beyond the high school level; have primary residence in the greater Houston, TX area; and have a commitment to increasing the knowledge about Asian Pacific Americans and helping the APA COMMUNITY.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Applicants must be the son or daughter of a career or volunteer Emergency Medical Technician(EMT), Paramedic, or Firefighter (active, retired or deceased) who is interested in a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- Amount: Awards based on cost of program
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Applicants must be senior students who are successfully completing at least three credits in two or more courses of career and technical education.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- High school Senior who has a parent or guardian who is a full-time active employee of a police force or a full-time paid or volunteer member of a fire department. Deadlines may vary with state.
- Amount: $1,500 - $10,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- For civilian federal employees with at least three years service and their dependent family members. 3.0 GPA with extracurricular and community service activities.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- For Hispanic Houston, TX area high school students. Major in engineering or architecture. Award based on academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Must be an American Indian or Alaska Native (Federally or State recognized). Must a enroll in Health professions program.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Interview a grandparent or grandfriend about their life experiences – you may be surprised by what you learn! Then, submit a 300-word story to send a message around the world and into the future.
- Amount: Computer
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Open to all US high schools students. Essay: "How can people who disagree still work together for victory?"
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 28, 2014
- Be currently enrolled in or entering a post-secondary study program at a community college, technical college or trade school leading to a career in the manufacturing technology industry.
- Amount: $1,500
- Due: March 28, 2014
- U.S. citizen; graduate of a Texas HS by June of current school year; a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher & planning to attend a Texas college or university.
- Amount: $1,500
- Due: March 28, 2014
- For minority and economically disadvantaged students who are studying design and arts disciplines. Must be enrolled in college in Fall of year. 2.0 GPA.
- Amount: $2,000 - $6,000
- Due: March 29, 2014
- U.S. citizen, Texas resident, academic achievement (3.0 GPA) and financial need. Essay required.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 30, 2014
- The Goss-Michael Foundation offers scholarships annually to students in the DFW area and throughout Texas in order to assist high school seniors with the challenging costs of pursuing a visual arts education at the college level.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 30, 2014
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 25. 2.5 GPA. Answer essay questions on website. Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada.
- Amount: $500
- Due: March 30, 2014
- For students pursuing an equine-related degree with 2.85 GPA, younger than 24 yrs.
- Amount: Up to $6,000 per year.
- Due: March 30, 2014
- A need based scholarship for Texas high school Seniors who have proven ability to do college level work, but have not been able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. Essay required.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Multiple awards available. Applicant must be an unmarried child, adopted child or stepchild of an active duty, retired or veteran member of the U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve Command. 3.5 GPA.
- Amount: $500 - $3,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be initiated member of ATO in good standing, and have a 3.5 GPA. National and state scholarships are listed on website.
- Amount: Varies with Scholarship
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be currently accepted to an accredited, post-secondary college, with a major in either culinary or pastry arts, or be an ACF registered apprentice. Have a career goal of becoming a chef or pastry chef.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Graduating high school Senior. Must be a dependent of an AFT member.
- Amount: $8,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Applicant must be a member, in good standing, of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles or Maids of Athena. Be of Hellenic origin.
- Amount: $500 - $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Ages 17 - 21. For children of active duty, retired, killed or disabled servicemembers.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- High school seniors entering a field of study directly related to financial/resource management. All applications must have an ASMC chapter endorsement.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Applicant must currently be a High School student in the United States. Submit project that creates the awareness of the subjects of preventing drunk driving or preventing teenage binge drinking.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For students who have completed an approved (AYES) program and plan to pursue a career in automotive, diesel, collision technical field.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For children, stepchildren, grandchildren and step-grandchildren of living UTU Auxiliary members in good standing. Scholarships will be awarded by a random drawing.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Students must be from a cotton-growing area of CA, AZ, NM or TX, studying an agriculturally-related field at a four-year college or university.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For high school seniors in Austin, TX area. Extracurricular accomplishments/activities including tennis activities, community service and involvement in CATA sponsored programs will be considered.
- Amount: $5,000 - $7,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Student must have his/her own policy with Catholic Financial Life. 23 yrs. or younger.
- Amount: $500 - $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- High School Senior who is an active participant in community or religious activities, demonstrate financial need.
- Amount: Up to $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Open to individuals or teams. For grades 6 - College. Create a 1 to 2 minute video showing engineering contributions that serve human welfare and the needs of society occurring anywhere during the time period from 1964 to 2064.
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Foster care children may be eligible for funding of up to $5000 per year if enrolled in college or a vocational or technical training program!
- Amount: $5,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Subject of essay must be related to the German Russian Heritage and must be the contestant's original work; however, the student does not need to be of German Russian heritage to enter the contest. Grades 6 - College.
- Amount: $100 - $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For students who will be enrolled or currently enrolled in a college-level program or a NATEF (National Automotive Technician Education Foundation) accredited automotive technical program.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Register on website to enter random drawing for scholarship.
- Amount: $40,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- All applicants must exemplify the spirit of The Heart Of A Marine ideal: Honor, Patriotism, Loyalty, Respect and Concern for others.
- Amount: $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- The Herbert Lehman Scholarship is a national, highly competitive scholarship program that makes annual awards to qualified, outstanding undergraduate students.
- Due: March 31, 2014
- 1,500 - 2,500 word essay expressing your thoughts on humanity and the future. Grades 9 - 12.
- Amount: $1,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Applicant must have a documented primary immunodeficiency disease.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Multiple awards available. Must be a dependent of an active member of International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America.
- Amount: $1,000 - $3,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For Houston area students. Essay outlining academic achievements, career goals, extracurricular activities and volunteerism.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 31, 2014
- The applicant must be a son, daughter or grandchild of a teamster member. Rank in top 15% of class.
- Amount: $1,000 - $10,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For grades 9- 12. Must submit art work depicting patriotism.
- Amount: $500 - $10,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Some scholarships require applicant to be a member of the Learning for Life Program. Various scholarships available. Deadlines are usually in the Spring of the year.
- Amount: $500 - $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident. For qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States.
- Amount: $250 - $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- High school Senior. Must be a son or daughter of a Lyntegar Electric Cooperative, Inc. member.
- Amount: Varies
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For current HS seniors, college undergraduates and first-year graduate students pursuing careers as print, photo, broadcast or online journalists.
- Amount: $1,000 - $2,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be legally blind in both eyes must be pursuing or planning to pursue a full-time, postsecondary course of study in a degree program at a United States' institution.
- Amount: $3,000 - $12,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For aspiring aviators pursuing careers as professional pilots and who have demonstrated community involvement, including support of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT) community.
- Amount: $3,000
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be a current, active member of the National Junior Red Angus Association (JRA). HS senior or college student.
- Amount: Not listed
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For children and spouses of current members of the Non Commissioned Officers Association. Must be under the age of 25.
- Amount: $900
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be a dependent of a OPEIU member in good standing.
- Amount: $3,250
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Must be the child, or charge of a Faculty Member currently employed in a Independent (or Private) School District in East Texas.
- Amount: $1,000
Sarah Mook Poetry Contest
- Due: March 31, 2014
- The Sarah Mook Memorial Poetry Prize will be awarded to three students in four age groups. Enter up to two poems of any length on any subject!
- Amount: $25 - $100
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Scholarship
- Due: March 31, 2014
- Male applicants must be a current member or Associate of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. Female applicants must be the daughter or Granddaughter of a current member. Rank in upper 25% of class.
- Amount: $1,000
Texas Big Game Awards
- Due: March 31, 2014
- For graduating HS seniors, college freshman, sophomore or junior interested in understanding the roles that habitat and wildlife management play and about promoting hunting in Texas. Must be Agriculture and/or Natural Resource related majors. Essay required.
- Amount: $1,500 - $3,000
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Houston Engineering and Scientific Society Scholarship
- Due: March 31, 2014 (postmarked)
- Female graduating in the class of 2014
- Must be able to show excellence in scholarship, character, personality, inventiveness, adaptability and the spirit of cooperation
- Must have been accepted in a college of engineering or related science.
- Amount: $2,000
- Application forms and further information are available in Ms. Cochran’s office!
Jacques DeMolay Lodge Scholarship Fund, Inc.
- Due: March 31, 2014 (postmarked)
- Student must graduate from a Houston-Area High School between January 1, 2014 and July 31, 2014
- A copy of the student’s high school transcripts reflecting a minimum GPA of 2.5 based on 4.0 grading system
- Include (2) letters of recommendation as outlined in the application
- Copies of the students SAT or ACT test scores
- Students must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university of higher education for the current or subsequent school term. Trade or vocational schools enrollment does not qualify for this scholarship
- Application and all related documents (letters, scores, etc.) must be mailed in ONE ENVELOPE to ensure timely consideration of application
- Amount: $1,500
