2011-2012 Scholarship Information
Important Information about the Free Application for Student Aid
Students that plan to continue their education after graduation are required to fill out the FASFA (Free Application for Student Aid) in order to qualify for grants, loans and many scholarships (including the Wolter's Scholarship). In order to ensure that your child qualifies for financial aid, it is suggested that you complete your tax forms as early as possible (late January/early February) so that you can then complete the FASFA with your child. It is the
responsibility of students & parents to complete the FASFA and submit it by the due date specified.
Important Information about Scholarships
Every senior will receive a packet that contains scholarship applications and other important information. Students are required to sign upon receipt of this packet. It is the responsibility of the student to complete and mail or otherwise submit any and all scholarship applications.
**Acceptance of scholarship money may affect your eligibility for other financial aid**
Submit your applications to the counselor by the dates specified!
Please see the counselor to verify scholarship due dates!
Dates in purple are verified for 2011-2012
| Local Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| These scholarships are due to Mrs. Steffek by Friday, March 30! (unless otherwise noted) | |
| Scholarship |
Qualifications
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Wolter's Scholarship Feb. 15 |
- Graduating senior representing academic excellence, extracurricular & community involvement & need |
Spoetzl Brewery UT Scholarship |
- Must attend the University of Texas in Austin - see the counselor for more details |
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 |
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 |
DSD Services Scholarship - $250 April 28 |
- submit a fact sheet and resume to the counselor |
Fayette-Lavaca Medical Center
Judy Schreiber Memorial Scholarship |
- pursuing a career in nursing |
First National Bank Scholarship |
- resume |
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 |
GVEC Scholarship March 1 |
- GVEC customer & plans to attend state accredited college - Download the application - Complete application packets may be mailed to GVEC or dropped at any GVEC District Office |
H & C Construction Scholarship March 10 |
- Application and Resume required - See the counselor for details |
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 |
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 |
Hochheim Prairie Insurance April 22 |
- Recipient is required to be a child of a member of the Hochheim Prairie Ins.Co. - Recipient may attend a community college, university, or vocational/technical school |
Howard Gloor Music Scholarship - $250 May 1 |
- Senior majoring in music - two letters of recommendation and transcript |
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 |
James Schindler Memorial Scholarship |
- resume |
Jeff Petru Memorial Scholarship - $300 April 18 |
- 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 |
Judy Schreiber Memorial Nursing Scholarship - $350 April 1 |
- Graduating Senior who plans to pursue a degree in a health or medical field |
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 |
Knights of Colombus Charlie Janota, Jr. Memorial Scholarship April 15 |
- Must submit a transcript and personal statement |
Lavaca County Retired Teachers Assoc. March 31 |
- Any student can apply - Preference given to Education Majors - Hand written one page essay required |
Lavaca County Farm Bureau 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 |
Lavaca County Local Go-Texan Scholarship |
- Must reside in Lavaca County - Must be an FFA or 4-H member - Rank in upper half of graduating class - Typed narrative of no more than two pages |
Lone Star Bank Scholarship - March 30 |
- hand written essay and transcript |
Masonic Lodge Scholarship |
- Graduating senior whose relatives are members of Masons may apply |
Millard Kuykendall Scholarship March 10 |
- Graduating seniors based on academic merit, need, and service |
Pilot Club Scholarship 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 |
Sage Capital Bank Scholarship April 14 |
- Student or immediate family member must be a customer of Sage Capital Bank - Academic 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 American Legion Post #201 Scholarship April 8 |
- Graduating senior whose relatives are members of the American Legion Post in Shiner |
Shiner Business Men Club Scholarship |
- resume |
Shiner Girl Scout Scholarship |
- Graduating seniors who are members of the local girl scout troop |
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 |
Shiner PTO Scholarship - 8 for $250 March 29 |
- 80 GPA - Fact Sheet or resume' & 250 word essay |
Shiner Rotary Club Scholarship May 3 |
- Application in Counselor's office - Based on community service - Must attend a Rotary meeting |
Shiner Young Farmers Scholarship |
- 4H or FFA members |
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 |
Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund Scholarship March 24 |
- application and resume' required |
Shiner Volunteer Firemen's Auxiliary Scholarship |
- 200 word statement of application
- Letter of recommendation |
Teal Holland Band/Music Scholarship |
Students who have participated in band/music throughout high school career |
Texas Farm Bureau Youth Scholarship March 19 |
- Students whose parents are members of the Farm Bureau and are pursuing agriculture degree |
Thomas & Merle Siegel Memorial Educational Scholarship for $200 April 30 |
- Must attend a form of higher education 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 |
Tiger Tote UIL Academic Scholarship |
- Based on points accumulated through UIL academic competition throughout high school |
Vietnam Veterans of America 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 |
Vivian Kalich Memorial Scholarship |
- resume |
The table below contains information on university-specific scholarship opportunities. If your school is not listed, go to the College Info page and follow the links to find out more about scholarships offered at your institution!
| University - Specific Scholarships | |
|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | |
Yoakum A&M Club March 1 |
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Philip Bochat Texas A&M University Memorial March 1 |
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Gig'em Aggie March 1 |
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Dewitt-Lavaca County A&M Mothers' Club
Janet Barre Memorial March 1 |
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Texas A&M University Foundation of Excellence Award January 5 |
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| University of Texas | |
Ray Welhausen & Dr. Carol Elliott "Hook'em Horns" |
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Lavaca County Texas Exes March 9 |
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Texas Exes Freshman Scholarships |
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University of Texas "Go Horns" Scholarship |
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| Texas State University | |
George "Buddy" Minear February 24 |
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| Career Colleges & Technical Schools | |
Career Colleges & Schools of Texas |
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The scholarships below are offered by a variety of organizations. Browse the list and follow the links for application requirements, due dates, and other information.
| Other Scholarships | ||
|---|---|---|
A+ Federal Credit Union February 1 |
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas |
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Daughters of the American Revolution due dates vary |
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Houston Livestock & Rodeo due dates vary |
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Never pay private companies to manage your scholarship search! These companies cannot guarantee you a scholarship, so don't waste your money!!