2007-2008
(dates without a year are not confirmed)


Senior Internet Help Links -
AnyCollege.com  * Scholarships.com


 
MONTH
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
DATE DUE
QUALIFICATIONS
October
Coca-Cola Scholars (online)
10/31/07
-Current High School Senior 
-U.S, Citizen, U.S. National, Temporary Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban Haitian Entrant, Humanitarian Parolee 
-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
 
VFW- "Voice of Democracy" Scholarship
10/31/07
-Junior or Senior who wins one of the three top places in the "Voice of Democracy" competition
 November
Target All Around Scholarship
11/1
-Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study no later than the fall term of 2004-2005 school year to an accredited 2 or 4 year college 
-Employees of Target Corporation and past recipients of Target All-Around 
Scholarship are not eligible to apply
December
Texas State University-
have to be accepted before applying for scholarships
12/1
-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
01/04/08
-Nominated by school personnel; GPA 3.0+; involved in service organization; US citizen; pursue an undergraduate degree in accredited 4 year college or university
 
WAL-MART Scholarship
1/14/2008
-Strong academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community service, and need
www.walmartfoundation.org
 
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
01/15/08
-Active members in the FFA or 4-H programs should apply for this scholarship
 
KJZT Scholarship
01/31/08
-Apply through local Catholic organization or see counselor for application
 
Shiner Catholic Daughters of America
01/31/08
- 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
 February
Victoria College Scholarships
2/15
-Generic application for all students attending Victoria College in the fall
 
Best Buy Scholarship
2/15/08
- Apply online at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships
 
Burger King Scholars Program
2/15/08
- GPA 2.5 or better
- Must work part time;      - Financial Need
- Actively involved in Community Service
- Do NOT have to be employed by Burger King
www.bk.com/scholars
 
Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
2/15/08
- apply online at www.rmhc.org
- transcript, personal statement, letter of recommendation, and current copy of IRS Form 1040 needed
- must show financial need
 
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship
$1,500
2/15/08
 - apply online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship
-must demonstrate financial need
 
TECH-PREP School to Career Scholarship
2/16
-Students who have been actively involved in tech-prep program in high school
 
DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution
2/20
-Victoria area scholarships, selection by faculty based on citizenship, community service, etc.
 
Wolter's Scholarship
2/20/08
-Graduating senior representing academic excellence, extracurricular & community involvement & need
 
GVEC Scholarship
02/26/08
-GVEC Member and plans to attend state accredited college in the fall
- Submit a transcript and fact sheet with application
  Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Scholarship
2/28/08
 - Students interested in a Health Career
> submit a fact sheet
> short essay required
Masonic Lodge Scholarship
2/28/08
-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of Masons compete for this scholarship
 
Ford Salute to Education
2/29/08
-Available to all graduating seniors who have demonstrated excellence in one of ten areas
www.salutetoeducation.net (apply online only)
March
Carl C. Welhausen UT Scholarship
3/1
-Graduating senior who plans to attend the university of Texas at Austin in the fall semester. (appl. Lavaca Texas Exes)
 
Carr Scholarships
3/1
-Available through your college financial aid office
 
Shiner Young Farmers Scholarship
3/1
-4H or FFA members
 
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
$1,500
3/01/08
-Graduating senior with ACT score of 24 or  higher or SAT score of 1500 or higher
- must be in top 10% of class
 
KJT Scholarship
3/01/08
-Apply through local Catholic Organization
 
WAL-MART Competitive Edge Scholarship
3/1
-Requires essay for students who have demonstrated academic, extracurricular & community service
 
Career Colleges & Schools of Texas
$1000
3/1
-Texas technical college offer 6 $1000 scholarship for students who attend the listed tech colleges
 
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
3/3/08
- Must be a member of Lavaca Co. Farm Bureau
- Complete application, attached transcript & photo required
 
Gaslight Theatre Scholarship
3/03/08
- 3.0 GPA and have volunteered at least 75 hours at the Gaslight Theatre in the last five years
- Application in counselor's office
 
President's Service Scholarship
2 for $500
3/8
-National scholarship co-sponsored by local Rotary Club based on student community service
 
Yoakum A&M Club Scholarship
$500
3/11/08
-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
 
Dewitt-Lavaca County A&M Mother's Club
Janet Barre Memorial Scholarship
$500
3/11/08
- 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
 
Philip Bochat Texas A&M Scholarship
$500
3/11/08
- must attend Texas A&M
- 500 word essay
 
Knights of Columbus Scholarship- State
3/15
-Students whose parents or grandparents belong to the state Knights of Columbus chapter
 
Texas Farm & Bureau Youth Scholarship
3/15
-Students whose parents are members of the Farm Bureau and are pursuing agriculture degree
 
Lavaca Co. Retired Teachers Assoc.
$500 ($250 per semester)
03/27/08
 - Any student can apply
- Preference given to Education Majors
- Hand written one page essay required
 
Vietnam Veterans of America
Lone Star Chapter #854
03/27/08
- application and transcript required
 
Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Scholarship
3/31
-Graduating senior attending Texas A&M University that demonstrates financial need
  Doug & Laura Kaspar "Eagle Scout" Scholar
03/31/08
-Graduating seniors who have completed their "Eagle Scout" award through the local chapter
 
Gig'em Aggies Scholarship
03/31/08
-Graduating seniors who plan to attend 
Texas A&M at College Station this fall
 
Pilot Club Scholarship
2 for $1,000
03/31/08
- Application in counselor's office
 
Lone Star Bank Scholarship - 2 for $250
03/31/08
- hand written essay and transcript
April
Bryan and Mary Fisher Education Scholarship
4/01/08
-Graduating senior who plans to major in elementary education
 
Charlie Janota Jr. Scholarship - 
Kinghts of Colombus
4/01/08
- Must submit a transcript and personal statement
 
Shiner PTO Scholarship - 8 for $250
04/03/08
- 80 GPA
- Fact Sheet & 250 word essay
 
Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship
04/04/08
- Seniors who have taken leadership roles to prevent litter at school or in the community
 
Catholic Daughters of te Americas - 
Court St. Paul  - 2 for $250
04/10/08
- 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
 
Howard Gloor Music Scholarship - $250
04/15/08
- Senior majoring in music
- two letters of recommendation and transcript
 
Judy Schreiber Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $350
04/15/08
-Graduating Senior who plans to pursue a degree in a health or medical field
 
TILF Scholarship (UIL)
04/15/08
- UIL activity advancing to State between 9th & 12th grade
Shiner Rotary Club Scholarship
04/15/08
- Application in Counselor's office
- Based on community service
 
Lady Comanche Comprehensive Achievement Scholarship
4/15
-Based on female participation in high school extracurricular activities and academic achievements
 
Lavaca County UT Exes Association Scholarship
4/15
-Graduating Senior who plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin
 
Tiger Tote UIL Academic Scholarship
4/15
-Based on points accumulated through UIL academic competition throughout high school
 
UT at Austin "GO HORNS" Scholarship
4/15
-Graduating senior who plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin
 
Millard Kuykendall Scholarship
4/15/08
-Graduating seniors based on academic merit, need, and service
 
Ginger Dreyer Vocational Scholarship
4/30
-Graduating senior that demonstrates excellence in the vocational/technical classes at SHS
 
Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Boy
4/30
-Senior boy who has participated in athletics and maintained high academics, as determined by athletic department
 
Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Girl
4/30
-Senior girl who has participated in athletics and maintained high academics, as determined by athletic department
 
Ronnie Dreyer Most Athletic- BOY
4/30
-Senior boy who has accumulated the most points through athletic participation in high school
 
Ronnie Dreyer Most Athletic- GIRL
4/30
-Senior girl who has accumulated the most points through athletic participation in high school
 
Shiner 4-H Senior Scholarship
4/30
-Graduating senior who has participated in the 4-H program throughout high school
 
Shiner American Legion Scholarship
4/30
-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of the American Legion Post in Shiner
 
Shiner Chamber of Commerce FFA Award
4/30
-Award money presented to students each year according to awards won through stock show
 
SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- BOY
4/30
-Selection determined by athletic department
 
SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- GIRL
4/30
-Selection determined by athletic department
 
SHS Student Council Leadership Scholarship
4/30
-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council throughout high school career
 
SHS Student Council Scholarship
4/30
-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council throughout high school career
 
UIL ORATORICAL/SPEECH Scholarship
4/30
-Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in UIL academic competition in speech and drama
 
Teal Holland Band/Music Scholarship
4/30
Students who have participated in band/music throughout high school career
May
SHS Band Booster Scholarship
5/1
Graduating senior who has participated in band for four years; is determined by band booster club
 
Shiner High School Student Council Scholar
5/1
Based on the point system established by the Student Council sponsors
 
Temple-Inland Scholarship
5/1
-Given to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the graduating class
 
Shiner Girl Scout Scholarship
5/8
-Graduating seniors who are members of the local girl scout troop