Scholarships

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Scholarships Opportunities

American Legion Auxiliary Scholarships Deadlines Vary

The Junior League of Bryan-College Station, Inc. Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: March 29, 2019
The Junior League of Bryan-College Station, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Eligibility requirements:

Overall GPA of 80 (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher
History of volunteer service
Acceptance to an accredited college or university

Applications are due in the counseling office by Friday, March 29, 2019 by 4:00 p.m.

La Villita Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Deadline: March 29, 2019
Applications are due in the counseling office by Friday, March 29, 2019 by 4:00 p.m.

2019 Brazos Valley Fair Scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2019

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Applicant must be a resident of the Brazos Valley o Eligible counties include: Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Milam, Robertson, and Washington 
Must have been an active participant at the Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo. Those who have volunteered, exhibited or competed are eligible. 
Must attend an accredited college, university, or post-secondary institution and be able to provide required proof of enrollment and completion of courses. 
Applicant must be a confirmed junior or senior in high school in order to qualify for this scholarship and include their most recent certified high school transcript. 
Applicant must fully complete the 2019 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo Application including the two page double spaced essay. The topic for this essay can be found on the main application page.

The Hispanic Forum of Bryan/College Station Student of the Year Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2019

Average to Extraordinary Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2019
Sponsor: Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers
Amount: $1,000
Description: Scholarship is open to high school students from Texas. Applicant must share an experience that has changed his of her life, entrepreneurial goals, and their passions.

Vietnam Veterans Of America Chapter 937 Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2019

To be eligible, students must be enrolling in an accredited four-year college, two-year college, or technical trade school in the fall of 2019.

Aggieland Credit Union Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2019
All entries must be received by April 1, 2019. May drop off application at any Aggieland Credit Union location or mail applications to:
Aggieland Credit Union
2127 E. William J. Bryan Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77802

Novak-Zaeske Memorial Scholarship (offered by the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society)
Deadline: April 1, 2019

Eligibility requirements:

Applicant must be a member or related to a member of the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society.
Applicant must be a graduation senior in the current school year and will be evaluated based on academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and involvement school and community.
Applicant must include 2 letters of recommendation. (Extra consideration will be given to the applicant who has an interest in continuing to learn about their Czech heritage by attending club events of the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society with the potential goal of becoming a member if they are not already.)
Applicant will be evaluated based on a 300-400 word, typed, double-spaced essay defining what your Czech heritage means to you, how it has influenced you, your current and past Czech cultural involvement and why you think you should be selected for this scholarship.

2019 Capital Farm Credit Scholarship sponsored by the Bryan Credit Office
Deadline: April 1, 2019
Capital Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. And because a steady flow of credit means more jobs and economic growth, Capital Farm Credit is also helping invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout rural Texas through our scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded using the following eligibility requirements:

Funds shall be used to attend an accredited vocational or technical school, college or university. Student must maintain full time status.
Applicants must be seniors, graduating within the current school year.
Currently has no less than a “B” grade average
Applicant must demonstrate that they have a tentative educational plan and goals, related to fields in agriculture, education, or natural resources (may include Ag Communications, Ag Economics/Business, Ag Education, Wildlife or Ranch Management, Education, etc.).
Applicants must include the following documents for consideration: (Please send all documents together) a. Completed application b. 1-2 letters of recommendation c. 100-200 word essay on topic given in application d. Local newspaper Information (name, address, phone number)
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by April 1, 2019.
a. No late submissions will be accepted.
b. The guidance counselor of each scholarship winner will be notified.

Mail to: CFC Scholarship Committee 3000 Briarcrest Dr. Ste. 101 Bryan, Texas 77802
Hand-deliver to: CFC Bryan Credit Office 3000 Briarcrest Dr. Ste. 101 Bryan, Texas 77802

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship Deadline: April 2, 2019

Must be of Hispanic Heritage
Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for High School Students
Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for College and Graduate Students
Plan to enroll Full-Time in an accredited, not-for-profit, 4-year university, or graduate school, during the FALL of a scholarship cycle (year)
U.S. Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)
Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Deadline: April 3, 2019
Requirements

Graduating female student at either A&M Consolidated High School, College Station High School or Navasota High School who will be pursuing a career in teaching
Letters of recommendation from two teachers
Personal introduction essay, which includes college or university plans, teaching field, and reasons for seeking this grant

Applications are due to the counselor's office by Wednesday, April 3, 2019 by 4:00 p.m.

Cougar Club Scholarship Deadline: April 14, 2019 by 4:00 pm to the Front Office or Field House
Each year the CSHS Cougar Club offers a minimum of eight scholarships to student athletes of Cougar Club Members. THIS YEAR Cougar Club is awarding 10 scholarships!

The Cougar Pride Scholarship is awarded to two girls and two boys based upon the athlete’s academic qualifications (GPA, class rank, SAT/ACT scores), athletic involvement and leadership, parent Cougar Club membership and volunteer involvement, and financial need.
The Cougar Heart Scholarship is awarded to one boy and one girl and is based on financial need and demonstration of the Cougar Way in athletics.
The Cougar Club/Caprock ER Medical Scholarship is awarded to one boy and one girl and is based primarily on the student’s goal to pursue post-secondary education in a medically-related field.
The Cougar Character Scholarship is evaluated primarily on the applicant’s attitude and effort in CSHS athletics; one boy and one girl will be selected. This scholarship shall be awarded not by the Scholarship committee but will be selected by the coaching staff. In the event of a tie, the Athletic Director shall have the deciding vote.
All candidates for any Cougar Club scholarship must have lettered in a College Station High School varsity sport or be competing for a varsity team as a senior for spring sports, be enrolled at College Station High School, and be a graduating senior and parent must be a member of CSHS Cougar Club. All scholarship monies will be paid directly to the applicant’s college or trade school.

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2019

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County
Carey Cauley Jr. Memorial - Community Service Scholarship Deadline: May 10, 2019

Be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the Brazos County.
Have a high school GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Completed the SAT or ACT test with a score of 1060 or 22.
Demonstrated leadership, community service (volunteerism) and the potential to be successful.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Brazos County
2019 Charles Washington Memorial Scholarship Deadline: May 10, 2019

Be a U.S. Citizen and resident of the Brazos County.
Attend high school in Bryan or College Station
Have a high school GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
Completed the SAT or ACT with a score of 1060 or 22.
Demonstrated leadership, community service (volunteerism) and the potential to be successful.

Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Deadline: May 10, 2019
Applications will be accepted from March 1, 2019 - May 10, 2019
Requirements:

Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet, Congressional Debate State Meet, One-Act Play State Meet, or Theatrical Design State Meet OR must have advanced to the second day of the Cross Examination Debate State Meet OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, the Latino History Essay Competition, or the Young Filmmakers Festival OR must have been a member of one of the top 10 teams per competition group at the BEST or FIRST state robotics contests
Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas
Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs)
Must have taken either the SAT or the ACT
Must be graduating from high school during the current academic year

Financial Aid

FINANCIAL AID can be awarded by the government and by the institution of higher learning that you attend. The amount of financial aid offered is based on need and can come in the form of grants or loans. The FAFSA (Federal Application for Student Aid) needs to be filled out in October of the senior year.

fafsa.gov
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