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MONTH
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SCHOLARSHIP NAME
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DUE DATE
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QUALIFICATIONS
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August
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Spoetzl Brewery Scholarship
$80,000
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- Must attend the University of Texas
- See Counselor for information
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October
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Coca-Cola Scholars (online)
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Oct. 31, 2011
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-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
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VFW- "Voice of Democracy" Scholarship
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Oct. 21, 2011
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-Freshman thru Senior who wins one of the three top places in the
"Voice of Democracy" competition
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December
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Texas State University-
have to be accepted before applying for scholarships
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Dec. 15, 2011
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-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
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January
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Toyota Scholar Program
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-Nominated by school personnel; GPA 3.0+; involved in service organization;
US citizen; pursue an undergraduate degree in accredited 4 year college
or university
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Texas A&M University Scholarship
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Jan. 5
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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. |
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Burger King Scholars Program
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Jan. 10
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- 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 |
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Dr. Suess's Oh, the Places You'll Go College Scholarship
$10,000
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Jan. 15
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- 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/
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
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Jan. 15
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Go Texan and others listed on the site
http://www.hlsr.com/about/scholarship/scholarships.aspx
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Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship
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Jan. 28
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- 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 |
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Sam Walton Community Scholarship (WAL-MART Scholarship)
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Jan. 31
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-Strong academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community
service, and need
http://www.act.org/walmart/community/
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Shiner Catholic Daughters of America
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Jan. 31
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- 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
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Texas Student Housing
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Jan. 31
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- 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
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National Eagle Scout Association
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Jan. 31
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- Must be an Eagle Scout
- www.nesa.org
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay
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Jan. 31
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- See Mrs. Bird for details or visit www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan
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February
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Victoria College Scholarships
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-Generic application for all students attending Victoria College
in the fall
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A+ FCU Scholarship
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Feb. 1
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- 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
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KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
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Feb. 9
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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.
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KJZT Scholarship
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Feb. 10
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-Apply through local Catholic organization or see counselor for
application
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Wolter's Scholarship
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Feb. 15
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-Graduating senior representing academic excellence, extracurricular
& community involvement & need
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USA Funds
$1,500
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Feb. 15
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- 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
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Best Buy Scholarship
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Feb. 16
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- Apply online at http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/scholarship.htm
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Catholic Life Insurance
$1,000
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Feb. 21
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-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
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DAR-Daughters of the American Revolution
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-Victoria area scholarships, selection by faculty based on citizenship,
community service, etc.
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Masonic Lodge Scholarship
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-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of Masons compete
for this scholarship
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Victor Petre Memorial Scholarship
(Czech Heritage Society)
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Feb. 25
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- Essay context
- need not be Czech to enter
- $500 award
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Hermann Sons Youth Camp - Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship
- $1000
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Feb. 25
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- 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
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Texas Fraternal Alliance Scholarship - $200
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Feb. 25
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- must belong to one of the designated fraternal benefit societies
(see application for list)
- Application and transcript required
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March
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Carl C. Welhausen UT Scholarship
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-Graduating senior who plans to attend the university of Texas
at Austin in the fall semester. (appl. Lavaca Texas Exes)
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"Got Milk?" SAMMY (Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year)
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March 4
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- Applications will only be accepted online at bodybymilk.com
- all high school senior athletes are allowed and encouraged to nominate
themselves
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Shiner Young Farmers Scholarship
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-4H or FFA members
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GVEC Scholarship
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March 7
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-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
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Doug & Laura Kaspar "Eagle Scout" Scholar
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March 10
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-Graduating seniors who have completed their "Eagle Scout" award
through the local chapter
- Essay and Resume' required
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Millard Kuykendall Scholarship
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March 10
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-Graduating seniors based on academic merit, need, and service
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Dewitt-Lavaca County A&M Mother's Club
Janet Barre Memorial Scholarship
$500
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March 10
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- 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
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Yoakum A&M Club Scholarship
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March 10
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-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
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Gig'em Aggies Scholarship
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March 10
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-Graduating seniors who plan to attend
Texas A&M at College Station this fall
- essay and resume' required
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H & C Construction Scholarship
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March 10
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- Application and Resume' required
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Navidad Valley Cattle Women
$500
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March 11
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- 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
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Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program
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March 15
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- 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)
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KJT Scholarship
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-Apply through local Catholic Organization
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WAL-MART Competitive Edge Scholarship
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-Requires essay for students who have demonstrated academic, extracurricular
& community service
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Career Colleges & Schools of Texas - $1000
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-Texas technical college offer 6 $1000 scholarship for students
who attend the listed tech colleges
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Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund Scholarship
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March 24
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- application and resume' required
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Lavaca County Farm Bureau
$500
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March 24
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- 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
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Texas Farm & Bureau Youth Scholarship
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March 27
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-Students whose parents are members of the Farm Bureau and are
pursuing agriculture degree
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Vietnam Veterans of America
Lone Star Chapter #854
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March 28
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- open to all seniors
- application and transcript required (will ask for names of relatives
who served in the US military)
- see counselor for application
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Hermann Sons Retirement Home Scholarship - $1000
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March 28
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- 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 |
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Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship
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March 28
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- one $3000 and two $1000 scholarships
- Official Application and essay required
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Shiner PTO Scholarship - 8 for $250
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March 29
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-80 GPA
- Fact Sheet or resume' & 250 word essay
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TPWA South Central Branch James Bader Scholarship
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March 31
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- see Counselor for application
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Lone Star Bank Scholarship -
2 for $500
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March 30
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- hand written essay and transcript
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Lavaca Co. Retired Teachers Assoc.
$500 ($250 per semester)
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March 31
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- Any student can apply
- Preference given to Education Majors
- Hand written one page essay required
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April
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Bryan and Mary Fisher Education Scholarship
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-Graduating senior who plans to major in elementary education
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James Patek Memorial Scholarship - $300
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April 1
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- 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
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Judy Schreiber Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $350
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April 1
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-Graduating Senior who plans to pursue a degree in a health or
medical field
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Lady Comanche Comprehensive Achievement Scholarship
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April 1
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-Based on female participation in high school extracurricular activities
and academic achievements
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2010 Ozarka Natural Spring Water $10,000 "Every Drop Counts"
Earth Science Scholarship
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April 2
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- 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)
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South Texas Farm & Ranch Show Scholarships
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April 5
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- 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 |
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Shiner American Legion Scholarship
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April 8
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-Graduating senior whose relatives are members of the American
Legion Post in Shiner
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas -
Court St. Paul - 3 for $500 |
April 13
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- 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 |
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Gaslight Theatre Scholarship
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April 13
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- 3.0 GPA
- volunteered at least 100 hours at the Gaslight Theatre in the last
five years
- Essay and application required
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Sage Capital Bank Scholarship
$1000
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April 14
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- 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
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Shiner Nursing and Rehabilitation Scholarship - 2 @ $250
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April 15
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- must pursue a degree in health care
- complete 10 hours of volunteer work at Shiner Nursing Center
> submit an application
> short essay required
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Victoria College Financial Aid
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April 15
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- 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
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Charlie Janota Jr. Scholarship -
Kinghts of Colombus
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April 15
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- Must submit a transcript and personal statement |
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George "Buddy" Minear Endowment Scholarship
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April 15
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- student must either graduate from Shiner High School, Shiner
ISD, or resident of Lavaca County
- complete application and return to counselor
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Philip Bochat Texas A&M Scholarship
$500
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April 18
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- must attend Texas A&M in the fall
- must be accepted by A&M by April, 2011
- 500 word essay
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Jeff Petru Memorial Scholarship - $300
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April 19
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- 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 |
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Hochheim Prairie Insurance
$200
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April 22
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- 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
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Knights of Columbus Scholarship- State
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April 25
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-Students whose parents or grandparents belong to the state Knights
of Columbus chapter
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DSD Services Scholarship - $250
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April 28
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- turn a fact sheet and resume to counselor
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Joe Mozisek Memorial Scholarship $150
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April 25
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- Any senior can apply that exhibited an animal through FFA
- must be a member of the National Honor Society
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Kaspar Wire Works Scholarship
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April 25
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- must have worked at Kaspar Wire Works within the last 2 years
OR - parent works for Kaspar Wire Works
- submit a fact sheet
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Lavaca County UT Exes Association Scholarship
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-Graduating Senior who plans to attend the University of Texas
at Austin
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Tiger Tote UIL Academic Scholarship
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-Based on points accumulated through UIL academic competition throughout
high school
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UT at Austin "GO HORNS" Scholarship
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-Graduating senior who plans to attend the University of Texas
at Austin
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Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Boy
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-Senior boy who has participated in athletics and maintained high
academics, as determined by athletic department
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Johnny B. Lewis Academic Athlete Girl
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-Senior girl who has participated in athletics and maintained high
academics, as determined by athletic department
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Shiner 4-H Senior Scholarship
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-Graduating senior who has participated in the 4-H program throughout
high school
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Shiner Chamber of Commerce FFA Award
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-Award money presented to students each year according to awards
won through stock show
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SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- BOY
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-Selection determined by athletic department
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SHS Booster Club- "HUSTLE"- GIRL
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-Selection determined by athletic department
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SHS Student Council Leadership Scholarship
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-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council
throughout high school career
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SHS Student Council Scholarship
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-Based on accumulation of participation points in the student council
throughout high school career
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UIL ORATORICAL/SPEECH Scholarship
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-Graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in UIL academic
competition in speech and drama
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Teal Holland Band/Music Scholarship
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Students who have participated in band/music throughout high school
career
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Pilot Club Scholarship
2 for $1,000 - "Why do I want to further my education"
&
2 for $1000 - " helping those with brain related disorders"
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April 28
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- 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
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Merle Siegel Memorial Educational Scholarship for $200
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April 30
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- 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
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May
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SHS Band Booster Scholarship
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Graduating senior who has participated in band for four years;
is determined by band booster club
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Howard Gloor Music Scholarship - $250
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May 1
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- Senior majoring in music
- two letters of recommendation and transcript
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Shiner Rotary Club Scholarship
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May 3
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- Application in Counselor's office
- Based on community service
- Must attend a Rotary meeting
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TILF Scholarship
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May 14
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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
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Temple-Inland Scholarship
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-Given to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the graduating
class
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Shiner Girl Scout Scholarship
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-Graduating seniors who are members of the local girl scout troop
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Al's Formal Wear
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postmarked by May 31
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- 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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