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Letter of Recommendation Personal Fact Sheet

In order for your counselor to consider writing a letter of recommendation for you, a personal fact sheet must be filled out.  Letters of recommendation are needed to complete college or scholarship applications in most cases.  A personal fact sheet will ensure the most accurate and comprehensive information will be used in the letter.  Click here to access the Personal Fact Sheet.

 

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Available Scholarships 2018-2019

 

https://www.badcredit.org/news/scholarships-com-helps-student-save-on-college/

 

Wace Scholarship Partner Institutions -  www.waceinc.org

College Fairs Online is now offering a $1,000.00

 Every Chance Every Texan - hundreds of scholarship web sites and applications. 
Go to http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/faidalpha.php to see a complete list.

 

Affordable Colleges Online -  Free resources on topics such as financial aid, college saving strategies, affordability and scorecard rankings, opportunities for Veterans and people with disabilities, as well as online learning resources.

Go to http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/

 

University Tutors Scholarship Contest -

University Tutors holds a monthly $1,000 college scholarship contest where students write an essay in response to a monthly prompt. Visitors to the University Tutors scholarship webpage are able to vote via social media for submitted entries. The top five entries with the most votes are reviewed by University Tutors at the end of the month and one winner is subsequently chosen to receive the $1,000 college scholarship. Interested students can enter the contest here: http://www.universitytutor.com/scholarship-contest

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - http://scholarships.fastweb.com/y-high-school-seniors?utm_source=solo&utm_content=201411_EDU%3futm_source=solo&utm_content=201411_EDU

 

JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - http://scholarships.fastweb.com/y-high-school-juniors?utm_source=solo&utm_content=201411_EDU

The Phi Beta Kappa Association of West Texas -Eastern New Mexico wishes to recognize high school junior students who have outstanding academic records and honor them with its Academic Excellence Award.  Application forms are available below.

   

National Society of High School Scholars Foundation Scholarships - http://nshssfoundation.org/scholarships 

 

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Southwest Scholarship Program - The scholarship is awarded to applicants who have either: (1) Had a serious childhood illness or injury OR (2) had a sibling who had a serious childhood illness or injury which impacted the family.

Applicants must submit the following: 

(1) RMHC Scholars application www.RMHCsouthwest.com

(2) A narrative which includes information about the illness and how it impacted the applicant and his/her family (include information about use of Ronald McDonald House or Ronald McDonald Family Room if applicable) For additional information, contact Linda Limon at 806-744-8877

 

 

The Community Foundation of West Texas Funding Information Library - students can search the database of over 100,000 foundations.  Many of these foundations offer scholarships.  Visit www.communityfoundationofwesttexas.org for more information and a list of all scholarships available through The Community Foundation of West Texas

 

 West Texas A&M University Scholarship Opportunities - www.wtamu.edu/scholarships

 

The Community Foudation of West Texas - A complete list of available scholarships including applications are available on our website at: www.cfwtx.org 

 

 

Students in the top 50% who have a corresponding ACT/SAT score may be guaranteed scholarships from Texas Tech University starting at $4000.00 per year. Review the new scholarship program here:   www.depts.ttu.edu/admissions/cost-and-aid/FRScholarships1819.pdf

 

FROM THIS POINT DOWN, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE LISTED BY DATE OF APPLICATION DEADLINE   

 

Texas PTA - https://www.txpta.org/scholarships - For more than a century, Texas PTA's primary goal has been to support Texas students in reaching their full potential through continuing education. With $25,000.00 available each year, Texas PTA awards $1,000.00 to eligible high school seniors. These scholarships are made possible to the commitment of our half a million members and volunteers who understand that creating an environment of active, engaged families can make the difference in education.

 
  • Amount: $1,000.00
  • Eligibility: Applicant must be graduating high school from a school in the state of Texas, applicant must be a current member of the PTA at their school by December 1, 2018.
  • Deadline: December 1, 2018
 
Huntington College Scholarship Sweepstakes - For entry and official rules go to www.huntingtonhelps.com/contest 
Amount: $4000.00
Eligibility: To enter: Simply Text 4000 to 84444
Deadline: December 31, 2018
 
 
Carr P. Collins Scholars Program - This scholarship is for students who have demonstrated leadership through service.  Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5,350.00 their first year, renewable for three additional years.  To apply: www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
 
Amount: $5,5350.00 First year
Eligibility: Have a minimum combined math and evidence-based reading and writing score of 1310 on the SAT or a minimum of 28 on the ACT. Complete a balanced college preparatory program including history, science and a foreign language. Ranked in the top quarter of your graduating class. Be a resident of the state of Texas.
Deadline: January 31, 2019
 
West Texas A&M University - College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) this scholarship program is designed for students of migrant or seasonal agricultural backgrounds. The scholarship program is funded to serve 30 students per year.  Students can access more information about the program and our online application process at www.wtamu.edu/camp
 
  • Amount: up to $4,160.000 designed for tuition and fees, books and monthly stipends
  • Eligibility: (1) Migrant Education Program: Eligible to participate or having participated in a Migrant Education Program (M.E.P.) sponsored by a school district.  (2) Temporary/Seasonal Farm-work:  Employment of a minimum of 75 days in temporary or seasonal farm related work in the past 24 months by the applicant or immediately family member of applicant. (3) WIA:  Employment through the National Farm Worker Jobs Program (NFJP) W.I.A., Sec. 167 (Work Investment Act)
  • Deadline: February 1, 2019
 
Lawrence Tech University - Apply to Lawrence Tech for the Fall 2019 semester, if you haven't already: www.ltu.edu/apply
 
  • Amount: Up to $4,000.00 per year
  • Eligibility: Write a 500-word essay about Innovation is a hallmark of a Lawrence Technological University education.  Choose a person whose innovations have inspired you.  Explain why that person was successful and how his or her innovation is helpful to society.  What characteristics of the innovator would you like to incorporate into your own life?
  • Deadline: February 1, 2019
 
South Plains Electric Cooperative's Operation Round Up - Learn more and apply online at SPEC.coop
  • Amount: 20 scholarships available at $1,000.00 each
  • Eligibility: You are currently a senior in high school, you are a member, or a spouse, child or stepchild of a member, or child whose guardian is a member of the Cooperative.  You reside in the Cooperative service area.  You are a participant in Operation Round Up.  
  • Deadline:  February 1, 2019
 
Flavorful Futures Scholarship - We are looking for fun and unique candidates for our scholarship.  Visit www.flavorfulfutures.com for full list of requirements.
  • Amount: $5,000.00
  • Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident of the United States. Must be a high school senior graduating between August 1, 2018 and July 31, 2019.  Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a least 2.5 on a 4 point scale.
  • Deadline: February 15, 2019
 
 
 
Barbizon College Scholarship Sweepstakes 2017-2018 - www.barbizonmodeling.com/scholarships
 
  • Amount: $100,000.00
  • Eligibility: Beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018 complete an official entry from available at any Barbizon Center, special event, or online.  Open to legal residents of the U.S. The tuition scholarship will be paid directly to the school, on behalf of the winner.
  • Winner will be selected on or before December 1, 2019 in a random drawing.
 
B.Davis Scholarship - The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a scholarship for 2019.
 
 
Denver Recovery Center - believes that high school and college students play a strong role in creating and maintaining a healthier future.  Through your knowledge, we can reduce substance abuse and addiction across the board.  The rules can be found at: https://www.denverrecoverycenter.com/about-denver-recovery-center/scholarship-program/
 
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Eligibility: Please write a short essay telling us about how you're fighting or planning on fighting addiction and substance abuse.
  • Deadline: June 30, 2019 
 
Pinnacle Peak Recovery Scholarship - Students are encouraged to write an essay explaining how they plan on fighting issues surrounding substance abuse and addiction. Examples may include: future career path, volunteering for a related cause, helping someone they love seek treatment, or even how they have overcome their own personal battles.  Details and rules can be viewed at: https://www.pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/about-pinnacle-peak/scholarships-program/
 
  • Amount: $500.00
  • Eligibility: write an essay about abuse and addictions
  • Deadline: June 30, 2019
 

 
 
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