2011-2012 Scholarships
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* Dates in RED are confirmed for 20110/2012 - other dates are from prior years


MONTH
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DUE DATE
QUALIFICATIONS
August
Spoetzl Brewery Scholarship
$80,000
- Must attend the University of Texas
- See Counselor for information
 October
Coca-Cola Scholars (online)
Oct. 31, 2011
-Current High School Senior attending in the US or home-schooled 
-U.S, Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Residents, Temporary residents in a legalization program 
-Completion of High School, Year of Submission 
-Planning to pursue degree at a post secondary U.S. Institution 
-Carry a Minimum of a 3.00 GPA at the end of your Junior Year 
-Cannot be a child or grandchild of employees, officers or owners of Coca-Cola Bottling Companies 
- www.coca-colascholars.org
 
VFW- "Voice of Democracy" Scholarship
Oct. 21, 2011
-Freshman thru Senior who wins one of the three top places in the "Voice of Democracy" competition
December
Texas State University-
have to be accepted before applying for scholarships
 Dec. 15, 2011
-Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte: Valedictorian or Salutatorian; top 5% graduating class 
-Centennial 
-Louise Lindsey Merrick: top 10% graduating class 
-Merrick II 
-C.J. "red" Davidson: top 10% graduating class 
-University Scholars: top 10% graduating class 
-LBJ Achievement 
-CenturyTel: academic achievement, leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities 
-Anderson Physics Scholarship
 January
Toyota Scholar Program
 
-Nominated by school personnel; GPA 3.0+; involved in service organization; US citizen; pursue an undergraduate degree in accredited 4 year college or university
 
Texas A&M University Scholarship
Jan. 5
The Foundation of Excellence Award is a scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $2,500 per year.  Please come by and pick up an application from Ms. Bird if you are planning to attend Texas A&M University in College Station.
 
Burger King Scholars Program
Jan. 10
- GPA 2.5 or better 
-Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2011-12 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school 
- Do NOT have to be employed by Burger King 
http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/burger_king_scholars_program.html
 
Dr. Suess's Oh, the Places You'll Go College Scholarship
$10,000
Jan. 15
- 12 grade students graduating spring 2010, age 21 or under 
- 500 word literary composition 
- forms available outside counselor's office
http://www.seussville.com/OTPScholarship/
 
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Jan. 15
Go Texan and others listed on the site
http://www.hlsr.com/about/scholarship/scholarships.aspx
 
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
Jan. 28
- apply online at http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/
- transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and current copy of IRS Form 1040 needed 
- must show financial need 
-come by the Counselor's office for application
 
Sam Walton Community Scholarship (WAL-MART Scholarship)
 Jan. 31
-Strong academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, and need 
http://www.act.org/walmart/community/
 
Shiner Catholic Daughters of America
 Jan. 31
- Any boy or girl that is a member of JCDA or related to a living CDA member in good standing. 
-Apply through local Catholic organization or see counselor for application
 
Texas Student Housing
Jan. 31
 - open to students accepted in colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton Texas that have NOT signed off-campus housing leases 
- see Counselor for application
 
National Eagle Scout Association
Jan. 31
- Must be an Eagle Scout 
- www.nesa.org
 
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay
Jan. 31
 - See Mrs. Bird for details or visit www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan
 February
Victoria College Scholarships
 
-Generic application for all students attending Victoria College in the fall
 
A+ FCU Scholarship
Feb. 1
- Must be a member of the A+ Federal Credit Union or be an immediate family member of an A+ FCU Member 
- See Counselor for application
 
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
Feb. 9
www.kfcscholars.org 
Applications are being accepted from Dec. 1 to Feb. 10.  Must have a GPA of 2.75 or higher, enroll in a public college or university in the fall, be pursuing a bachelor's degree program, and be a US citizen.
 
KJZT Scholarship
Feb. 10
-Apply through local Catholic organization or see counselor for application
 
Wolter's Scholarship
Feb. 15
-Graduating senior representing academic excellence, extracurricular & community involvement & need
 
USA Funds
$1,500
Feb. 15
- scholarship to a student with economic need. 
- up to 50% of awards are targeted towards students of an ethnic minority or who are physically disabled 
- online applications accepted at www.usafunds.org/scholarship
 
Best Buy Scholarship
Feb. 16
- Apply online at  http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
 
Catholic Life Insurance
$1,000
Feb. 21
-Student must be a Catholic Life Ins. Member & be insured 
- must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Application, Essay, letter of recommendation, and photo required
- Applications available from Mrs. Bird
 
DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution
 
-Victoria area scholarships, selection by faculty based on citizenship, community service, etc.
 
Masonic Lodge Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of Masons compete for this scholarship
 
Victor Petre Memorial Scholarship
(Czech Heritage Society)
Feb. 25
- Essay context 
- need not be Czech to enter 
- $500 award
 
 Hermann Sons Youth Camp - Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship - $1000
Feb. 25
 - graduating senior, past HSYC camper, a current Hermann Sons member with premiums and local lodge dues paid current
- transcript, two reference letters, essay and photo required
 
Texas Fraternal Alliance Scholarship - $200
Feb. 25
- must belong to one of the designated fraternal benefit societies (see application for list)
- Application and transcript required
 March
Carl C. Welhausen UT Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior who plans to attend the university of Texas at Austin in the fall semester. (appl. Lavaca Texas Exes)
 
"Got Milk?" SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year)
March 4
- Applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com 
- all high school senior athletes are allowed and encouraged to nominate themselves
 
Shiner Young Farmers Scholarship
 
-4H or FFA members
 
GVEC Scholarship
March 7
-GVEC Member and plans to attend state accredited college in the fall 
- Application available from Mrs. Bird 
- Complete application packets may be mailed to GVEC or dropped at any GVEC District Office
 
Doug & Laura Kaspar "Eagle Scout" Scholar
March 10
-Graduating seniors who have completed their "Eagle Scout" award through the local chapter
- Essay and Resume' required
 
Millard Kuykendall Scholarship
March 10
-Graduating seniors based on academic merit, need, and service
 
Dewitt-Lavaca County A&M Mother's Club
Janet Barre Memorial Scholarship
$500
March 10
- must live in Dewitt or Lavaca County 
- applied and accepted to TAMU 
- based on scholastic achievement, leadership, and scholastic potential 
- essay, application, and letter of recommendation
 
Yoakum A&M Club Scholarship
March 10
-Graduating Senior who plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station in the Fall 
- must rank in the top quarter of class 
-essay and application
 
Gig'em Aggies Scholarship
March 10
-Graduating seniors who plan to attend 
Texas A&M at College Station this fall
- essay and resume' required
 
H & C Construction Scholarship
March 10
- Application and Resume' required
 
Navidad Valley Cattle Women
$500
March 11
- Resident of Lavaca, Fayette or Colorado counties
- submit a completed NVCW application along with an essay
- submit a transcript
- scholarship must be accepted in the year that it is won
- winner may be asked to attend the May NVCW monthly membership meeting
 
Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program
March 15
- must be nominated by someone 21 years older (parents may nominate)
- nomination forms at www.kohlskids.com
- based on volunteer services (not financial need or academic performance)
 
KJT Scholarship
 
-Apply through local Catholic Organization
 
WAL-MART Competitive Edge Scholarship
 
-Requires essay for students who have demonstrated academic, extracurricular & community service
 
Career Colleges & Schools of Texas - $1000
 
-Texas technical college offer 6 $1000 scholarship for students who attend the listed tech colleges
 
Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund Scholarship
March 24
- application and resume' required
 
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
$500
 March 24
- Must be child of a member of Lavaca Co. Farm Bureau 
- Must enroll in a college, university, or a vocational school in the 
fall semester following graduation
- Complete application, attached transcript & photo required
 
Texas Farm & Bureau Youth Scholarship
 March 27
-Students whose parents are members of the Farm Bureau and are pursuing agriculture degree
 
Vietnam Veterans of America
Lone Star Chapter #854
 March 28
- open to all seniors 
- application and transcript required (will ask for names of relatives who served in the US military) 
- see counselor for application
 
Hermann Sons Retirement Home Scholarship - $1000
March 28
- must be a member of the Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Tx for a minimum of 5 years and have a certificate of insurance and local lodge dues paid
- 300 word essay and 3 photos required
 
Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship
March 28
- one $3000 and two $1000 scholarships
- Official Application and essay required
 
Shiner PTO Scholarship - 8 for $250
March 29
-80 GPA 
- Fact Sheet or resume' & 250 word essay
 
TPWA South Central Branch James Bader Scholarship
March 31
- see Counselor for application
 
Lone Star Bank Scholarship - 
2 for $500
 March 30
- hand written essay and transcript
 
Lavaca Co. Retired Teachers Assoc.
$500 ($250 per semester)
March 31
- Any student can apply 
- Preference given to Education Majors 
- Hand written one page essay required
April
Bryan and Mary Fisher Education Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior who plans to major in elementary education
 
James Patek Memorial Scholarship - $300
April 1
- must have participated in sports all 4 years 
- must have participated in an extra-curricular activity all 4 years 
- overall average of an 85 
- short essay and transcript
 
Judy Schreiber Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $350
April 1
-Graduating Senior who plans to pursue a degree in a health or medical field
 
Lady Comanche Comprehensive Achievement Scholarship
April 1
-Based on female participation in high school extracurricular activities and academic achievements
 
2010 Ozarka Natural Spring Water $10,000 "Every Drop Counts" Earth Science Scholarship
April 2
- Must have a 3.0 or above GPA with plans to pursue higher education in Earth/Environmental Sciences at an accredited four-year college or university 
- May not be related to an Ozarka Natural Spring Water employee 
- Application at www.ozarkawater.com (scholarship documents are located in the "Doing Our Part" section at the bottom of the page)
 
South Texas Farm & Ranch Show Scholarships
April 5
- Mark Scherer Memorial $1,750 (top 1/3 of class) 
- Melvin Scherer $1,500 
- 3 $1,250 
- Students must register for a minimum of 12 hours in a college or university majoring in Ag Science 
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- 2 $1,000 (top 50% of class) - attend a college or tech. school majoring in Ag Science 
- See counselor for applications
 
Shiner American Legion Scholarship
April 8
-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of the American Legion Post in Shiner
 
Catholic Daughters of the Americas - 
Court St. Paul  - 3 for $500
April 13
- Senior enrolled and attending the CCD program during their entire Jr. & Sr. year 
- JCDA members during entire Jr. & Sr. year OR 
children or grandchildren of living court St. Paul #1604 CDA members
 
Gaslight Theatre Scholarship
April 13
- 3.0 GPA 
- volunteered at least 100 hours at the Gaslight Theatre in the last five years 
- Essay and application required
 
Sage Capital Bank Scholarship
$1000
April 14
- Student or immmediate family member must be a customer of Sage Capital Bank
- Acedemic Factors - GPA, Class Rank, SAT, ACT
- Activities - School related, personal, community, church, other volunteerism
- Appraisal by High School Counselor
- Unusual Circumstances
- See counselor for application
 
Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Scholarship - 2 @ $250
April 15
- must pursue a degree in health care 
- complete 10 hours of volunteer work at Shiner Nursing Center 
> submit an application 
> short essay required
 
Victoria College Financial Aid
April 15
- Open to Seniors attending VC next fall AND Dual-Credit students 
- forms at:  www.victoriacollege.edu/financialaidforms 
- FAFSA required 
- must mail forms to VC (address on top of the form) 
- Applying is FREE
 
Charlie Janota Jr. Scholarship - 
Kinghts of Colombus
April 15
- Must submit a transcript and personal statement
 
George "Buddy" Minear Endowment Scholarship
April 15
- student must either graduate from Shiner High School, Shiner ISD, or resident of Lavaca County
- complete application and return to counselor
 
Philip Bochat Texas A&M Scholarship
$500
April 18
- must attend Texas A&M in the fall
- must be accepted by A&M by April, 2011
- 500 word essay
 
Jeff Petru Memorial Scholarship - $300
April 19
- Member of National Honor Society 
- Must have worked at a job a minimum of 15 hours a week as a senior 
- Use the scholarship upon freshman year entry into a college or university 
4 year academic degree program
 
Hochheim Prairie Insurance
$200
April 22
- Recipient is required to be a child of a member of the Hochhiem Prairie Ins.Co. 
- Recipient may attend a community college, university, or vocational/technical school 
 
Knights of Columbus Scholarship- State
April 25
-Students whose parents or grandparents belong to the state Knights of Columbus chapter
 
DSD Services Scholarship - $250
April 28
- turn a fact sheet and resume to counselor
 
Joe Mozisek Memorial Scholarship $150
April 25
- Any senior can apply that exhibited an animal through FFA 
- must be a member of the National Honor Society
 
Kaspar Wire Works Scholarship 
April 25
- must have worked at Kaspar Wire Works within the last 2 years 
OR - parent works for Kaspar Wire Works 
- submit a fact sheet
 
Lavaca County UT Exes Association Scholarship
 
-Graduating Senior who plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin
 
Tiger Tote UIL Academic Scholarship
 
-Based on points accumulated through UIL academic competition throughout high school
 
UT at Austin "GO HORNS" Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior who plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin
 
Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Boy
 
-Senior boy who has participated in athletics and maintained high academics, as determined by athletic department
 
Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Girl
 
-Senior girl who has participated in athletics and maintained high academics, as determined by athletic department
 
Shiner 4-H Senior Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior who has participated in the 4-H program throughout high school
 
Shiner Chamber of Commerce FFA Award
 
-Award money presented to students each year according to awards won through stock show
 
SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- BOY
 
-Selection determined by athletic department
 
SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- GIRL
 
-Selection determined by athletic department
 
SHS Student Council Leadership Scholarship
 
-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council throughout high school career
 
SHS Student Council Scholarship
 
-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council throughout high school career
 
UIL ORATORICAL/SPEECH Scholarship
 
-Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in UIL academic competition in speech and drama
 
Teal Holland Band/Music Scholarship
 
Students who have participated in band/music throughout high school career
 
Pilot Club Scholarship
2 for $1,000 - "Why do I want to further my education"
&
2 for $1000 - " helping those with brain related disorders"
 April 28
- typewritten essay - one page
- application & transcript required
 - see application for list of fields of study that qualify for the "helping those with brain related disorders" scholarship
 
Merle Siegel Memorial Educational Scholarship for $200
April 30
- Must attend a form of higher educatin pursuing a profession related to education 
- Must have participated in extra-curricular activities all 4 years of high school 
- Must have attended SHS for at least 2 years 
- Essay Required 
- See counselor for application
May
SHS Band Booster Scholarship
 
Graduating senior who has participated in band for four years; is determined by band booster club
 
Howard Gloor Music Scholarship - $250
May 1 
- Senior majoring in music 
- two letters of recommendation and transcript
 
Shiner Rotary Club Scholarship
May 3
- Application in Counselor's office 
- Based on community service 
- Must attend a Rotary meeting
 
TILF Scholarship
May 14
UIL Scholarship - www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/index.html 
Download application to apply 
- Any student in a UIL actiity advancing to state between 9th & 12th grade can apply
 
Temple-Inland Scholarship
 
-Given to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the graduating class
 
Shiner Girl Scout Scholarship
 
-Graduating seniors who are members of the local girl scout troop
 
Al's Formal Wear
postmarked by May 31
- will award 2-$2,500 scholarships 
 - essay required, no purchase necessary 
- must be 17 years of age 
- must visit a store for an application 
- complete list of scholarship rules at www.alsformalwear.com

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Internet Financial Aid / Scholarship Search Resources
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