Current ORHS Scholarship List

ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Signet Classic Student Scholarship Essay Contest
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Joyce Parrish Memorial Scholarship
LoneStar College - Montgomery Chancellor's Honors
College Fellows Scholarship
Society of Hispanic Engineers - Houston Chapter
Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. Scholarship
Description
Open to 11th & 12th grades. Submit essay according to the guidelines listed at
www.penguinputnam.com/scessay or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Write on one of five topics
for this year's competition, Pygmalion and My Fair Lady . You must be sponsored by an English teacher.
Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
Seniors only. Those eligible to apply for the scholarship shall be the child/children or legally adopted
child/children or a child of a spouse by a prior marriage or dependent child as defined by the United States
Armed Services of active duty United States military and National Guard, and military reservists who were
federalized and died on active duty on or after September 11, 2001. Apply online at
http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Deadline is a
"postmark" deadline.
Seniors only. Application is limited to women with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Official transcript, 3
recommendations, financial need (include copy of FAFSA), scholastic achievement, leadership, community
involvement, and essay. Application can be downloaded using the "application form" on Naviance.
Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
Seniors only. Must apply and be admitted to the LoneStar College Montgomery Honors Program.
Minimum GPA 3.5/4.0, 3 letters of recommendation, writing sample, personal interview and completed
FAFSA are required. Apply early - applications are reviewed as they are received! Apply online at
http://www.lonestar.edu/HonorsCollege or by clicking the website on Naviance. Once the online
application is submitted, supporting documents must be sent to the Honors College. Click on the
"application form" on Naviance for more information.
Seniors only. SHPE promotes the development of Hispanics in engineering, science, and other technical
professions to achieve educational excellence, economic opportunity and social equity. Must be hispanic
and attend college in the Fall. Application is completed online by clicking the "website link" above or go to
http://www.shpehouston.org/Pages/Scholarship.htm Once the application is completed, print a copy
and sign it. The application and transcript must be mailed or emailed (scholarship@shpehouston.org) by
the deadline.
Open to seniors only. DEADLINE IS EXTENDED TO APRIL 17TH! Open to African-American, Hispanic, Asian,
Multiracial, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander or Native American/Alaskan Native students from
the greater Houston area. Must be interested in career in law, be in the top 20% of class, have a minimum
combined SAT score of 1650, and demonstrate a financial need to attend college. Essay, 2 letters of
recommendation, photo and transcript are required. Access application by going to
https://portal.velaw.com/viDesktopEx/viSurveyEx/SVSelectForm.aspx?Open=5560 or by clicking the
"website" on Naviance. Deadline is a "received by" deadline. Students can also access the application by
going to http://www.velaw.com and clicking on About V&E, Community, V&E Scholarships, V&E
Scholarship Foundation Application.
Max
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Varies
15-Apr
To be
determined
15-Apr
Full tuition,
fees, book
allowance,
stipend
15-Apr
$1,000
16-Apr
$10,000
17-Apr
14-Apr
1
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Fred Haas Toyota World
American Institute of Architects Minority/Disadvantaged
Scholarship
LoneStar College-Montgomery Trustee Scholarship
Student-View Scholarship Program
Rotary Club of The Woodlands Scholarship
Auxiliary of Conroe Regional Medical Center Scholarship
Ayn Rand Essay Contest THE FOUNTAINHEAD
Description
Max
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Varies
22-Apr
Seniors only. Must be planning on attending LoneStar College - Montgomery full time for the 2014-2015
year. Must have completed on-line admissions application for LoneStar - Montgomery. Scholarship
application can be downloaded using the "application form" on Naviance. Return completed application to
the College & Career Center by April 22. The ORHS Scholarship Committee will select 1 boy and 1 girl to
win the scholarships!
Seniors only. One $4,000, two $1,000, and four $500 scholarships. Complete a 15-20 minute survey online
regarding colleges in your area. The website is www.student-view.com and can be accessed by click the
website on Naviance. Scholarships will be awarded through a random drawing of all completed
applications.
Seniors only. Financial need, leadership ability and character are the most important considerations.
Letters of recommendation (ORHS faculty member & supervisor,if employed), official transcript, personal
statement. Each High School will have 1-2 recipients! Award will be either $1,000 or $2,000. Application
can be downloaded and typed using the "application form" on Naviance. Due to the CCC by deadline.
$1,000
22-Apr
$4,000
22-Apr
$2,000
24-Apr
Seniors only. Must seek a degree (Associates or Bachelor's) in any human health care profession. Must
attend a college or university in Texas. Must have a 3.0 or better GPA and exhibit strong leadership
qualities. Financial need is considered and should be explained.
Award is $2,000 per year and renewable up to 4 years. 3 letters of recommendation and personal
statement required. Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application link" above. May be
submitted with an unofficial transcript. Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
Open to 11th & 12th grades. Write an essay on the Ayn Rand novel, The Fountainhead. Essay must be no
fewer than 800 words and no more than 1,600 words, typed and double-spaced. Submit essay online at
www.aynrand.org/contests (click "website" on Naviance) or mail by deadline.
$8,000
25-Apr
$10,000
26-Apr
Seniors only. Academics, financial need, activities, work experience, quality character, letter of
recommendation, unofficial transcript. May not be a recipient of other scholarships (grants/loans are ok)
at time of completing application. Application can be downloaded and typed by clicking on the
"application form" on Naviance. Recipient will be chosen by an ORHS Committee. Winner exemplifies a
quality character based on a combination of accomplishments and skills. Return application to the CCC by
deadline.
Seniors only. Must plan on majoring in Architecture. Must be a minority and/or financially disadvantaged.
Must be a legal resident of the U.S. The application requires a letter of recommendation from your
counselor, an architect or some else who is aware of your interest and aptitute for achitecture.
Application, essay, statement of disadvantaged circumstances, transcript and a drawing a required. For
more information go to http://www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAB101856 or click on the website on
Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
20-Apr
2
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
All About Education Scholarship
Oakwood Masonic Lodge Scholarship
ACMPE Scholarship
Description
Open to 9-12 grades. Apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/all-abouteducation-scholarship or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Submit an online short written response
(250 words or less) for the question: “How will a $3,000 scholarship for education make a difference in
your life?” Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
Seniors only. 500 word essay on "Freemasonry" required. Application, essay, unofficial transcript, and
test scores must be received by the deadline. Application can be downloaded and typed using the
"application form" on Naviance.
Seniors only. Must enroll in a college degree program relevant to medical practice management, including
public health, business administration, health care administration and other related areas. Not intended
for medical, physical therapy, nursing or other clinically related professions. Complete online application
at www.mgma.com/pd/default.aspx?id=1728. You can also click on the website on Naviance.
Max
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
$1,000
30-Apr
$5,000
1-May
30-Apr
Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund
Seniors only. Parent, grandparent or other relative served or serving in the Marine Corps or as a navy
Corpsmen attached to a marine Unit. Must complete essay and provide transcript with application.
Application can be downloaded and typed using the on Naviance. Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
$2,000
1-May
Texas Hospitality Association Poster Contest
Seniors only. Design a poster (drawing, painting, photograph, computer or electronically generated)to be
used in the fight against underage drinking. Winning Posters must convey the message or theme: "If you
are under 21, it's illegal to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages in Texas". (Hint: A design for a
highway billboard.) For details click on the "application form" on Naviance. Deadline is a "postmark"
deadline.
Seniors only. Proficiency in sewing was selected since we are a sewing organization whose purpose is “to
foster appreciation of fine quilts and of quilting. No specific major is required – only a demonstration of
proficiency in sewing - a photgraph of any sewing project should be included with the application.
Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application form" on Naviance. Two letters of
recommendation, essay and official transcript are required. Deadline is a "received by" deadline.
$2,500
1-May
$1,000
4-May
Seniors only. A major in math education was selected due to the extreme need for mathematics educators
and because as quilters we utilize math in all our work. Only those students intending to major in Math
Education will be considered. Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application form" on
Naviance. Two letters of recommendation, essay, and official transcript are required. Deadline is a
"received by" deadline.
Seniors only. Must have participated in an organized youth baseball or softball program which could
include but is not limited to T-ball, Little League, Pony League, Church Leagues, YMCA or Boys and Girls
Club instructional Leagues, City Sponsored Leagues, Select Teams. Elementary, Middle School or High
School Teams, etc. Application can be downloaded and typed using the "application form" on Naviance.
Deadline is a "postmark" deadline.
$1,000
4-May
$2,500
7-May
Tall Pines Quilt Guild Proficiency in Sewing Scholarship
Tall Pines Quilt Guild Scholarship for Future Math
Teachers
Grand Slam For Youth Baseball/Softball
3
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Tad Nelson Law Firm Scholarship
Google Science Fair
Description
Senior if you are interested in a career in law, this law firm is awarding a $500 scholarship to a graduating
senior in the Houston Area. Special consideration will be given to aspiring lawyers and will be judged
primarily on need basis, but will not exclude achievement standards. The application must be completed
online (apply at http://tadnelsonlaw.com/scholarship-application/ and must be submitted by May 15,
2015.
Open to 9 - 12 grades. This is an online science competition, open to students between the ages of 13 and
18 from around the world. The Google Science Fair competition offers an opportunity for children to come
up with their own science or engineering project, share their findings with the world - and compete for
some amazing prizes.The Grand Prize includes a 10-day trip to the Galapagos Islands with National
Geographic Expeditions, an incredible experience at the Virgin Galactic Spaceport and $50,000 in
scholarship funding. For more information go to https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/
Max
Amount
$500
Deadline
$50,000
19-May
15-May
CollegeWeekLive.com Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. CollegeWeekLive will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship each month! Winning is easy all you need to do is login to our events. The more events you attend each month, the more shots you
have at the scholarship. Register online at www.collegeweeklive.com and click on "scholarships".
$1,000
24-May
Al's Formal Wear/Bridesmart Salute to Education
Scholarship Program
Seniors only. Access and submit the application online at http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarshipsapply.asp or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Academics, activities, financial need considered. 2
letters of recommendation & essay required. Supporting documents deadline (5/31) is a "received by"
deadline.
Seniors, are you interested in pursuing a career in the performing arts, have your fine arts teacher
nominate you to attend the AMDA in Los Angles or New York city. Download the nomination form have
them complete and the AMDA will contact you for an audition. Audition dates in Houston will be April
18,2015 May 31, 2015 Nov.22, 2015, January 25, 2016.
Seniors only. Submit the online application including your essay by the deadline. For more information
and to apply online go to http://www.kelownaretirementhomes.ca/management.php#apply
$1,000
31-May
18000
31-May
$500
31-May
For Juniors and Seniors planning to enroll in college during the next 12 months. Answer an online survey
at https://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx to enter the monthly drawing for $2,000. You may
enter once a month!
$2,000
31-May
AMDA
Caretenders Scholarships
College Prowler No Essay Competition
4
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Courage to Grow Scholarship
Description
Seniors only.
Eligibility
* Be a high school senior or a college student
* Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better
* Be a U.S. citizen
Complete online application including a statement of 250 words or less on why you believe that you
should be awarded this scholarship.
Max
Amount
$500
Deadline
$1,500
31-May
$500
31-May
$1,000
31-May
$2,000
31-May
$2,800
31-May
31-May
The "Courage to Grow Scholarship" was created to help students realize their college dreams. "One
scholarship is awarded per month. The monthly deadline is the last day of the month. Final candidates will
be selected 1 week after the application deadline
Fifth Month Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the topic:
“May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be
serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original." Application is accessed at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/fifth-month-scholarship or by clicking the website
on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission deadline"
Leavitt Machinery Scholarship
Seniors only. Must attend a 2 or 4 year degree program by September. Must have at least 3.0/4.0 GPA.
Must answer essay prompt online at studentscholarships.org/grants.php or by clicking the "website" on
Naviance. Deadline is a submission deadline.
LM Scholarship
Seniors only. Must attend a 2 or 4 year school in the Fall. Apply and submit essay online at
http://www.forklifttraininggrandeprairie.com/grandeprairie/346/scissor_lift_license_grande_prairie.php
or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
Positive Coaching Alliance Triple-Impact Competitor
Juniors only. Must be a student athlete playing for a high school team or in club sports with a minimum
Scholarship
GPA of 2.5. Must fit the Triple-Impact Competitor model of improving yourself, your teammates and your
sport as a whole. Go to http://houston.positivecoach.org/our-programs/triple-impact-competitorscholarships/?utm_source=h5m&utm_medium=e&utm_campaign=tic or click on the "website" on
Naviance to apply. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
Sam Houston State University Elliott T. Bowers Scholarship Seniors only. Must apply and be admitted to the SHSU Honors College. If admitted, student will
automatically receive the Elliot T. Bowers Scholarship! Apply to SHSU at applytexas.org For more
information and to apply to the Honors College go to http://www.shsu.edu/~honors/prospective/.
Student will also be considered for other competitive academic scholarships. You must be admitted to the
Honors College by the deadline to receive the scholarship.
5
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Description
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (UIL) Scholarship Seniors only. Application period is March 1 - May 31. Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet
any year of their high school career (CX debaters must have advanced to the second day of competition)
OR must be a TSSEC Outstanding Soloist OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay
Competition or the Latino History Essay Competition. Must plan to attend a Texas college or university.
Must have taken an ACT or SAT. For specific requirements and to access the online application go to
http://www.tilf.uiltexas.org or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Submit the application online but
the attachments must be mailed by the deadline. Students competing in TSSEC have until June 20 to
submit their application.
Max
Amount
Varies
Deadline
31-May
Aspiring Animation Professional Scholarship
Seniors only. Must intend to pursue an animation related field at an accredited post-secondary school or
college, have a demonstrable record of academic success and have a passion and drive for an animation
and/or design related career. Application and essay are submitted online at
www.AnimationCareerReview.com.
or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Deadline is a submission deadline.
$1,000
1-Jun
Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship
Seniors only. The first scholarship is "Aspiring Fashion Professional" Scholarship. This is a $1,000
scholarship that will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an
accredited post-secondary school or college. Interested students can visit this link [ http://www.fashionschools.org/ ]http://www.fashion-schools.org/ and find the scholarship located at the bottom of the
page and click on it. You can also click the "website" on Naviance.
Seniors only. Go to CollegeNET.com, a social network with discussions about current issues. Students have
the power to decided who wins the scholarships. Students compete and every week a $300 scholarship is
awarded. Every quarter you can win up to $20,000.
Seniors only. For students who wish to attend one of the approved career colleges for training. GPA of at
least 2.5, financial need.. Apply online at http://www.imagineamerica.org/scholarship/hscollegesearch.aspx (website on Naviance). You will asked to select your
technical/career college. If there is a scholarship available, you will able to access the application. 5 Oak
Ridge Seniors can received this scholarship! Please come to the College & Career Center if you are applying
to this scholarship!
Seniors only. Must attend Blinn College - Brenham. Apply online at
https://blinn.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/CMX_Content.aspx?cpid=223 or by clicking
the "website" on Naviance. There are multiple scholarships available such as academics, choral, theater
arts, band, UIL State participation, and athletics.
$1,000
1-Jun
$20,000
1-Jun
$1,000
1-Jun
Varies
5-Jun
CollegeNET.com Scholarship
Imagine America Scholarship
Blinn College Scholarships
6
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Description
Scholarship Points Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Register to win "scholarship points" for completing activities like: quizzes, reading
blogs, playing games, surfing the web, taking opinion surveys and more. Activities you're already doing
online! Your earned scholarship points are chances to win. Each point you earn equals one entry into a
monthly $1,000 or quarterly $10,000 scholarship drawing. The more points you earn, the more chances to
win! Register at www.scholarshippoints.com or by clicking the "website" on Naviance.
Kapland Why College Contest
9th - 12 grades. Win $3,000 for college expenses by entering Kaplan's Why College? Essay competition.
Tell us in 100 words or less "What does a College Education mean to you?"
Go to this link for more details. www.kaptest.com/whycollege The deadline is June 10, 2014
Open to 11th and 12th grades. Submit an an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500
and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Please include the name and location of the school you are presently attending. All applicants should also
include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.
Essay Topic: " What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life
change as a result of this difficulty? "
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship
Max
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
$3,000
10-Jun
$1,000
14-Jun
5-Jun
Submit your essay at http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm or by clicking the website on
Naviance.
10 Words or Less Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades.
To be considered eligible for the Scholarship a student must be:
1. Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2014.
2. Answer question in 10 words or less on “Why you deserve the $500 scholarship?”
Application is accessed by clicking the "website" on Naviance or by going to
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php
$500
15-Jun
Global Lift Equipment Scholarship
Seniors only. Must have a GPA 2.5 or higher. Submit a short story not to exceed 2000 words. For short
story guidelines and to submit your short story go to
http://usedforklifttexas.com/used_inventory/2870/used_xtreme_telehanders_inventory_texas.php or
click on the "website" on Naviance.
Seniors only. Must plan on attending a post secondary institution and be currently involved in a sport
(high school or community). Submit a short essay answering the questions: What has your participation in
sports affected who you are and how you relate to others? Include the affects on personal relations with
peers and others.
Submit the essay at athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
or by clicking the "email" on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline. For more information, go to
http://www.bigsunathletics.com or click on the website on Naviance.
$500
15-Jun
$500
20-Jun
BigSun Scholarship
7
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Description
CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Must be a student athlete and plan to attend a 4 year college or university. One
student will be selected each quarter. Your application will be judged on 1) profile completeness; 2)
recruiting activity on CaptainU & 3) promotion of CaptainU. We will announce the winner on our Facebook
fan page. One entry per person. The winner will be selected on June 30, 2013.
The Top Applicants will do 5 things
1) Fill out your athlete profile as completely as possible. This improves your scholarship chances and will
help you get discovered by college coaches looking for the next athletes to join their teams
2) Add 5 or more colleges to your college list
3) Add 2 upcoming event to your events tab – this can be a game, camp or tournament you are playing in
4) Like our page so you can receive scholarship updates
5) Post a Facebook status update about how CaptainU is helping your college recruiting
About CaptainU
Apply at
http://www.captainu.com/scholarship?tag=ScholarshipExperts&utm_campaign=ScholarshipExperts&cam
paign=ScholarshipExperts-ScholarshipED or by clicking the website on Naviance.
Do-over Scholarship
Open to 9-12 grades. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the topic:
“If you could get one ‘do-over,’ in life, what would it be and why?” at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx or by clicking the "website" on Naviance. Deadline is a
"submission" deadline.
Seniors only. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or greater. Submit online application and essay at
http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015.php by the deadline.
Seniors only. Must attend a 2 or 4 year school in the Fall. Must be a US or Canadian citizen. Submit an
essay online at http://www.forkliftpartstexas.com/forkliftparts.php or by clicking the "website" on
Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
Open to 9-12 grades. Submit an online short written response (250 words or less) for the topic:
“Summer and ice cream go hand-in-hand. In fact, July is National Ice Cream Month and that's the
inspiration behind this award. We think people are very similar to ice cream; some are nutty, others a little
exotic, while some are very comforting. If you were an ice cream flavor, which would you be and why? ”
Submit answer online at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/our-scholarships/flavor-of-the-month-scholarship or by clicking on
the "website" on Naviance. Deadline is a "submission" deadline.
Open to 9-12 grades. The Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship is a program that helps students fulfill their
dreams of a higher education.Short essay 250 words or less. Essay topics are listed on the website.
Application and essay are completed online at www.gkscholarship.com or by clicking the "website" on
Naviance. Deadline is a "submission deadline"
Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Flavor of the Month Scholarship
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Max
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
$1,500
30-Jun
$1,000
30-Jun
$500
30-Jun
$1,500
31-Jul
$1,000
31-Jul
30-Jun
8
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Max
Amount
Sam Houston State University Elite
Seniors only. Must be a minorty status (African American or Latino) male. This program gives you access to Text Books
personal mentors , weekly meetings, small group workshops and dorm move-in day assistance. Upon
and more
completion of Fall semester, student will receive the Spring semester books for free. Apply by clicking on
the "application form" on Naviance. For more information go to
http://www.shsu.edu/~sam_www/mentoring/sam_houston_elite.html or click on the "website" on
Naviance.
Texas State Technical College Scholarships
Seniors only. Must plan on attending Texas State Technical College. This is a general scholarship
Varies
application and will be forwarded to the appropriate major if one is specified. You may be asked to
provide additional documentation or information for the major related scholarships. Apply online by
clicking the "website" on Naviance or by going to
http://waierp.tstc.edu/usr/pcsi/applet/Scholarship/form.cfm. Deadline is a "submit by" deadline.
University of Houston-Victoria Jaquar Pledge (free tuition) Seniors only. Must apply (www.applytexas.org) and be accepted to The University of Houston-Victoria.
Full Tuition
Scholarship
Must also complete the FAFSA. Eligible recipients whose families have an annual income of $50,000 or less and fees
can expect to have all of their tuition and fees covered by federal, state and/or university aid while they
are pursuing their bachelor’s degree. Those whose families have annual incomes from $50,001 to $90,000
will have 50 percent of their tuition and fees covered, and those with family incomes of more than $90,000
will receive up to a $1,000 UHV scholarship, pending available scholarship resources. The UHV Guarantee
covers tuition and fees during only the fall and spring semesters. Go to
http://www.uhv.edu/underclassmen/JagPledge.aspx to submit your application.
African American Scholarships
Cappex.com Scholarship Search Site
Chegg Monthly Scholarship
FastWeb.com Scholarship Search Site
FreshmanSupport.com
Description
Deadline
1-Aug
1-Aug
1-Aug
Open to 9-12 grades. The United Negro College Fund website contains numerous scholarship
opportunitities. Go to http://uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp and click on the scholarship titles to
access specific information about each scholarship. Each scholarship has it's own application deadline,
requirements and award amount.
Open to 9-12 grades. Multiple scholarships are available through this website
(http://www.cappex.com/scholarships/) Click on the website on Naviance. Create an account and search!
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Students, this is a great scholarship site that has monthly scholarship drawings and is a great scholarship
search engine that will provide you with a variety of scholarships across the country.
Open to 9-12 grades. Free personal scholarship matches! Register at www.fastweb.com
Seniors only. FreshmanSupport.com is a free, university-specific website that students can use to compare
housing options, find roommates, plan their college visit and much more. We started
FreshmanSupport.com as a class project at The University of Texas, and last year approximately 80 percent
of the incoming UT freshman class used our website. There are scholarships available for other colleges
too!
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
9
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Description
Hazelwood Act - Veteran Dependent Free Tuition
Seniors only. The Hazelwood Act provides education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition , including most
fee charges, at public colleges or universities in Texas. This does NOT include living expenses, books, or
supply fees. If a Texas Vets' family member/dependents was in the Service & never used the Hazelwood
Exemption Application Packet for Veterans (HE-V), please consider filling out the form to see if you qualify
for tuition assistance. Have the Service member (Dad/Mom) fill out the form at.
https://www1.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/hsh/students/registration.cfm?fc=HWHR or click on the website on
Naviance. If the Service member (Dad/Mom) has never used the money for college his/her hours will be
zero.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Open to Hispanic Seniors only. Multiple scholarships are available each with it's own requirements,
deadlines and award amounts. Applications are available and must be submitted online at
http://www.hsf.net/
Open to 9-12 grades. Latino College Dollars provides multiple scholarships each with it's own
requirements, deadline and award amounts. Go to www.latinocollegedollars.org to access the
applications.
You must be a graduating senior admitted to LSU. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all high school
courses taken and at least a 25 or above on the ACT. You must also be a resident of the state of Texas and
the North Houston Area. You can obtain an application on the chapter's website,
www.lsunorthhouston.com/ or download it using the website on Naviance. (no dateline noted on
scholarship application)Mail completed application to LSU N.Houston Alumni Association 6603 Dawnglen
Spring, 77379
attn: Scholarship Committee
Senior Girls are you interested in finding out more about Greek Life in college visit the Montgomery
County Panhellenic Organization's web site to discover sorority membership benefits. This organization
also offers scholarships to sorority members. To find out more and prepare to pledge your first year in
college visit them at http://www.mcpanhellenic.org
Open to 9-12 grades. Muliple scholarships are available each with it's own requirements, deadline and
award amounts. Apply online at http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/main.html
Open to 9-12 grades. Go to www.scholarships.com to seach for scholarships. Deadlines and award
amounts vary by scholarship.
Open to 9-12 grades. Multiple scholarships are available each with it's own requirements, deadline and
award amounts. Apply online at www.studentscholarships.org/
This scholarship is for young women who have a child of their own and the mother is attending high
school. The Women's Leadership council of Montgomery County United Way is sponsoring this
scholarship to encourage mothers 16-22 years of age to continue their post-secondary education and to
help provide quality child care for their children. This scholarship will help fund child care needs for the
recipient. Application due to Mrs. Gowin at CISD Admin. Bldg. on March 13, 2015.
Open to Grades 10-12. Multiple scholarships with various deadlines. Create and account online at
http://www.zinch.com/scholarships or by clicking the "webiste" on Naviance.
Latino College Dollars Scholarships
LSU Alumni North Scholarship
Montgomery County Panhellenic Scholarships
Native American Scholarships
Scholarships.com
StudentScholarships.org
Young Mother's Daycare Scholarship
Zinch Scholarship Search Site
Max
Amount
Tuition
Deadline
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
$4,000
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
Varies
10
ORHS Scholarships as of April 10
- all scholarship applications are accessed on Naviance Family Connection (https://connection.naviance.com/orhs)
Name
Description
Max
Amount
Deadline
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