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THS Senior Scholarship Handbook

2014-2015

AISD General Scholarship Application Deadline: February 25, 2015

4:00pm Scholarship dollar amounts listed are subject to change by the donor organizations and are designated as approximate amounts only.

Scholarship Deadlines Approaching Quickly

If you are interested in any of these scholarships, work on completing them first as they have quick deadlines.

All other scholarships in this handbook have deadlines of February 25, 2015 or later.

Texas Student Housing Authority Jan. 31, 2015

Alcorn & Taylor Cotton Scholarship (WTAMU only) Feb.1, 2015

**Sybil B. Harrington Foundation Feb. 1, 2015

AC Presidential Scholars Scholarship Feb.1, 2015

AXA Achievement Service Scholarship Feb. 1, 2015

Jan Alcorn Scholarships (WTAMU only) Feb. 1, 2015

Texas Restaurant Association Feb. 1, 2015

WTAMU Scholarships Feb. 1, 2015

AFL-CIO Scholarship Feb. 2, 2015

Amarillo Area Foundation Feb. 13, 2015

Jackie Robinson Foundation Feb. 15, 2015

**The Sybil B. Harrington Application can be found on the Amarillo College Foundation website (www.actx.edu/foundation). IT IS A SEPARATE APPLICATION from the Amarillo College Foundation application and is due Feb. 1, 2015. All other Amarillo College Foundation applications are due March 1, 2015.

Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: June 15, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Essay, see application for other instructions Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

AMOUNT: $1,000 *****************************************************************

AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: October 7, 2015

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Based on character Not required to take engineering courses to be eligible Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

AMOUNT: $500 ***************************************************************** AIA/AAF

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: May 1, 2015 - check website


Intend to pursue a degree in Architecture See website for accepted colleges/ universities Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.aia.org/careerstages/scholarshipsandawards/index.htm

AMOUNT: Up to $4,000 ***************************************************************** AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: See website


Minority students enrolling as accounting major See website for more information Transcript WEBSITE: https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/

AMOUNT: $3,000

http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

http://www.aia.org/careerstages/scholarshipsandawards/index.htm

https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/

AISD Council of PTA's Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015

School Offered to: AHS THS

90 gpa or better Must have attended a PTA school K-12 for at least one year Well-rounded: extra-curricular activities, job, community service, required essay Transcript

AMOUNT: $700 ***************************************************************** Alcorn and Taylor Cotton Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online **DEADLINE: February 1, 2015


2.5 gpa or better Families must document 75% or more of family income from cotton industry. Must have FAFSA on file, be admitted to and attend WTAMU and maintain 12 hrs/semester May be requested for personal interview US citizenship Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/scholarships.aspx

AMOUNT: (2) $5000 ***************************************************************** Allen McGuire Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: April 1, 2015

School Offered to: THS

Personal interviews with potential candidate before selection Exhibit true desire to succeed Transcript

**Student must return completed application to Mrs. Benson in room 3102

AMOUNT: $1,000 ***************************************************************** Al's Formal Wear

APPLICATION: Online or pick up at the local store DEADLINE: May 31, 2015

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS See application Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp AMOUNT: $1,000

http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/scholarships.aspx

http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp

Amarillo Area Foundation **Numerous scholarships for local applicants

APPLICATION: Online (MUST use AAF application!) **DEADLINE: February 13, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

See application Various requirements Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.amarilloareafoundation.org/ AMOUNT: Varies ***************************************************************** Amarillo College Foundation Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online (MUST use ACF application!) **DEADLINE: March 1, 2015 DEADLINE: March 1, 2015 @ 5:00pm School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

80 gpa or better Exhibit academic potential Music students must contact music department to arrange audition prior to deadline Most for Amarillo College, but several are available for four-year universities Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.actx.edu/foundation/index.php?module=article&id=57

AMOUNT: $250-$2500 ***************************************************************** Amarillo College LITE Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

APPLICATION: Online **DEADLINE: March 1, 2015 @ 5:00pm


Documented Disability Desire determination to get an education pursue volunteer activities Must attend Amarillo College Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.actx.edu/disability/

AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.amarilloareafoundation.org/

http://www.actx.edu/foundation/index.php?module=article&id=57

http://www.actx.edu/disability/

Amarillo College Presidential Scholar



90 gpa or better Complete essay explaining why you wish to become a Presidential Scholar Apply for the Amarillo College Foundation Scholarship Attend Amarillo College Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.actx.edu/honors/

AMOUNT: $300 - $500 /semester ***************************************************************** Amarillo Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 29, 2014

3.0 or higher Current Amarillo Community FCU member US citizenship Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.acfcu.org/asp/general_11.asp

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Amarillo Downtown Lions Club

APPLICATION: AISD General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

2.5 or higer Must attend AC or WTAMU US citizenship Transcript

AMOUNT: (2) $2000 **************************************************************** Amarillo Soccer Association - Frank "Skip" Ferrell Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: April 1, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

B average or better (80 or better gpa) Must have participated in the Amarillo Soccer Association and/or its umbrella associations

(ASA or High Plains Drifters) for at least four years Transcript AMOUNT: $500 (up to 4)

http://www.actx.edu/honors/

http://www.acfcu.org/asp/general_11.asp

Amarillo South Rotary Scholarship APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: March 15, 2015


2.5 gpa or better Established record of community service activities Transcript

AMOUNT: $2000 ($1000/Sem) ****************************************************************

Amarillo West Rotary Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Scholarship DEADLINE: February 25, 2015


Academic aptitude signaling success in college Involvement in extracurricular activities, out-of-school organizations and activities Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 ****************************************************************

Amarillo Women's Network Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: April 1st, 2015 ll School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

must maintain a 2.5 GPA in college Exhibit community involvement, academic and leadership qualities Female student involvement in civic activities Clear career goals Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=101052&pid=6089

AMOUNT: $750 ****************************************************************

American Chemical Society Scholars Program APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 1, 2015

Plan to enroll in the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields African American, Native American or Hispanic students 2 letters of recommendation Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and- awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html

AMOUNT: $5,000

http://www.clubrunner.ca/portal/SitePages/SitePage.aspx?accountid=101052&pid=6089

http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars/apply.html



American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Scholarship Program (Texas)



See application Children or members of the AFL-CIO union Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.texasaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=cat&categoryID=c57d1afd-8230-4ae8-b687- f58486c5c5b2

AMOUNT: $1,000 ****************************************************************

American Ground Water Trust

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: June 1, 2015


3.0 gpa or better Must intend to pursue a career in a ground water related field US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.agwt.org/content/scholarship

AMOUNT: Varies ****************************************************************

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship APPLICATION: Online Deadline: May 1, 2015


Varies with scholarship Will review academics, hospitality work experience, extracurricular/professional

activities and honors, as well as personal attributes Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19468

AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.texasaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=cat&categoryID=c57d1afd-8230-4ae8-b687-f58486c5c5b2



http://www.agwt.org/content/scholarship

http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19468

American Road & Transportation Builders Association - 2011 Lanford Family Highway Work Memorial Scholarship Program



See application Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.artba.org/

AMOUNT: Up to $5000 **************************************************************** American Standard Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: May 1, 2015


80 gpa or better Must plan to enroll in a course of study directly related to the plumbing-heating-

cooling industry US Citizen Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Scholarship APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: See website for details


Participated in a program during their school career which provided remedial assistance and support for students who have failed TAKS or at-risk of dropping out. (Includes migrant program, bilingual/ESL, and pregnant or parenting students)

Transcript WEBSITE: http://www.acetx.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=155

AMOUNT: $1,000

http://www.artba.org/

http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/

http://www.acetx.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=76&Itemid=155

ATPE Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Scholarship DEADLINE: April 1, 2014

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Plan to major in education US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

AMOUNT: $250 **************************************************************** Austin Middle School Excellence Council Scholarship


School Offered to: THS 3.0 or better; 90% attendance requirement. Attended Austin MS 6-8th grades; graduating senior

from THS Exhibits excellence in leadership, extracurricular and community service. Resume and

2 letters of recommendation Must attend post-secondary accredited school in the fall immediately following

graduation One page essay - "How Austin Middle School Prepared Me for High School and Post

Secondary Education" US Citizen Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship (AHF) APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: June 30, 2015


3.0 or higher Sincere interest in an automotive career 2 letters of recommendation, letter of acceptance at accredited college, university or

trade school US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships

AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships

AXA Achievement Community Service Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online **DEADLINE: February 1, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Be ambitious and motivated as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school community, or work activities

US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

AMOUNT: $2,000 **************************************************************** B. Davis Scholarship


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Submit an essay of less than 1000 words about your education. See website for

specific topic. Transcript

WEBSITE: http://studentawardsearch.com/scholarships

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition



Write a historical essay. See application for details. Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/essay-contests/barbara-jordan

AMOUNT: up to $2,500 **************************************************************** Belmar Elementary PTA Scholarship



85 gpa or better Must have attended Belmar Elementary for at least 4 years Exhibit community involvement, academic and leadership qualities Transcript

AMOUNT: $500

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

http://studentawardsearch.com/scholarships

http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/essay-contests/barbara-jordan

Bivins Elementary PTA Scholarship


80 gpa or better Must have attended Bivins Elementary Attach a statement of activities during your years at Bivins Elementary Transcript

AMOUNT: $250 **************************************************************** Brown and Caldwell Essential Ingredients

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: April 15, 2015


3.0 gpa or higher Must major in Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or an environmental science US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/scholarships.asp

AMOUNT: $5,000 **************************************************************** BSA Culture of Community Scholarship Fund

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: February 28, 2015


2.5 gpa or better Essay Required - See application Evaluated on objective, demonstrated motivation, academic achievement,

community involvement and extracurricular activities Must attend post-secondary accredited school in the fall immediately

following graduation US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.bsahs.org/content/bsa-culture-community-scholarship-fund

AMOUNT: $500

http://www.brownandcaldwell.com/scholarships.asp

http://www.bsahs.org/content/bsa-culture-community-scholarship-fund

Career & Technology Association of Texas - Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarships

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 31, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

80 gpa or better Academic achievement, leadership and success in completing programs in career and

technology education Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.ctat.org/awards-and-scholarships/student-scholarships-application/

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Cargill Global Scholars Program



Demonstrate academic achievement and leadership in extracurricular and civic activities US Citizen Transcript

WEBSITE: https://www.cargillglobalscholars.com/

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Catholic Life Insurance All American Scholar Award



3.0 gpa or better (80) Seniors who are Catholic Life Insurance members Exhibit academic achievement, leadership skills, and community service Transcript WEBSITE: https://www.cliu.com/CommunityInvolvement/Scholarships/AllAmericanScholarship/Pages/default.aspx

AMOUNT: $1,000

http://www.ctat.org/awards-and-scholarships/student-scholarships-application/

https://www.cargillglobalscholars.com/

https://www.cliu.com/CommunityInvolvement/Scholarships/AllAmericanScholarship/Pages/default.aspx

Charles, Lela & Mary Slough Foundation



3.0 gpa or better High academics US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: https://www.midland.edu/slough

AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 **************************************************************** Coca Cola Scholarship (Local)


School Offered to: THS 2.0 gpa or better Exhibit good character, leadership and citizenship Transcript

AMOUNT: $400 (10) **************************************************************** Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship



Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities Excellent leadership skills US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.chci.org/scholarships/

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Coronado Elementary PTA

APPLICATION: AISD General Scholarship DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: THS

Must have attended Coronado at least 3 years and THS 2 letters of recommendation One page essay on "What were your experiences at Coronado that prepared you for

middle and high schools” Transcript

AMOUNT: $500

https://www.midland.edu/slough

http://www.chci.org/scholarships/

Crockett Middle School PTO


3.0 gpa or higher (80) Must have attended Crockett MS for 2 years Exhibit leadership and initiative Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Dee Griffin, Sr. Memorial Amateur Wrestling Scholarship


Member of wrestling team only (male or female) planning to pursue wrestling in

college Consistent demonstration of citizenship and character, involvement in school

and community activities Scholastic achievement and academic promise Must continue wrestling in college US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 /semester **************************************************************** Delta Kappa Gamma-Pi Education Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Scholarship DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Must plan to pursue a degree in education Essay on "Why you want to become an educator" Transcript

AMOUNT: Varies ****************************************************************

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: March 15, 2015

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS High school transcript w/ cumulative average, signed by school official Letter of recommendation from school official on school letter head. Letter of

recommendation from community service organization on official letterhead

One page typed essay including academic and career goals, community service involvement and statement of why scholarship is important to you, expected benefit of scholarship

Transcript AMOUNT: $500 Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: start applying Jan. 2015


High school seniors with type 1 diabetes See online application for details US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: www.diabetesscholars.org

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Dr. Hugh A. Sticksel, Jr. Memorial Scholarship


Positive nature, leadership or active roles in clubs and organizations Academic potential 1 page essay required : "Who you are, your values and beliefs” Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,000 ****************************************************************

Education Credit Union Member Scholarship



3.0 gpa or better Must have had a membership with ECU for at least one year prior to application date Transcript

WEBSITE: https://www.educationcu.com/youth/scholarship_application.php

AMOUNT: $4,000

http://www.diabetesscholars.org/

https://www.educationcu.com/youth/scholarship_application.php

Foster Care to Success

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Various School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Foster Care to Success administers various scholarship programs. See the list and

apply online. Includes current and former children in foster care Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.fc2success.org/?s=Scholarship

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Harwell & Harwell Orthodontics Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General DEADLINE: March 31, 2015


80 gpa or better Academic achievement Leadership in and out of the classroom US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.harwellortho.com/Scholarships.aspx AMOUNT: (1) $500 / (2) $1,000 **************************************************************** High Plains Counseling Association Scholarship



Parent/ Guardian or Grandparent membership in the High Plains Counseling Association by Dec. 31st of previous year.

Transcript AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

APPLICATION: Several scholarships available DEADLINE: Varies - see website

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 3.0 gpa or better Must be of Hispanic heritage US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://hispanicfund.org/ AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.fc2success.org/?s=Scholarship

http://www.harwellortho.com/Scholarships.aspx

http://hispanicfund.org/

Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Branch #54 Merit Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: AHS THS

85 gpa or better Exhibit good character, leadership and citizenship Involvement in extracurricular activities Acknowledged career goals Amarillo College or WTAMU Transcript

AMOUNT: $500-$1000 **************************************************************** Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship Program

APPLICATION: Online **DEADLINE: February 15, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Be a graduating minority high school senior Show leadership potential & demonstrate a dedication to community service US Citizen Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Jan Alcorn Scholarship Fund


School Offered to: THS 2.5 gpa or better Graduate of THS Must be accepted and attend WTAMU, maintain minimum of 12 hrs/semester. Must complete FAFSA to identify financial need US citizenship Transcript


AMOUNT: (2) $5000 ****************************************************************

http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/general-applicants.php


Jerry & Katrina Perales Undergraduate Scholarship (Amarillo Youth Choirs) APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 10, 2015

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 3.0 or better Must be pursuing a music-related degree Must be a former member of the Amarillo Youth Choir program in good standing

that completed at least one full year Must be entering college the following fall Transcript WEBSITE:

http://amayouthchoirs.org/Site/Alumni/Entries/2014/12/9_Jerry_%26_Katrina_Perales_Music_Scholarship.html

AMOUNT: $3,000 **************************************************************** Jane Williams Memorial Scholarship


School Offered to: THS Exhibits 'Rebel Spirit & Pride' both at THS and Community Must Maintain 2.5 GPA and 12 Semester hrs Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.amaisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18930063&pageId=23866189

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Joni Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: General Scholarship DEADLINE: February 25, 2015

School Offered to: THS Female students only Exhibit academic achievement, leadership and extra curricular activities US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.amaisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18930063&pageId=23866189

AMOUNT: $2500 ($625 for 4 sem)




http://www.amaisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18930063&pageId=23866189

http://www.amaisd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=18930063&pageId=23866189

JW Collins & LaVerne M Collins Memorial

APPLICATION: General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 80 gpa or better Exhibit good character and scholastic achievement Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** L. Ray Vahue Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: February 28, 2014

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Restricted to children or grandchildren of employees of the City of Amarillo Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.amarillo.gov/

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)



3.0 gpa or better Scholastic achievements, leadership, community service and extracurricular

involvement Fill out the National LULAC application form and General AISD App for

local consideration Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Lindsay Danielle "Lou" Russ Scholarship



80 or above gpa Graduating Senior at THS Must maintain 2.0 GPA while attending AC and must be enrolled a minimum of 9

hours fall and spring semesters Amarillo College US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.actx.edu/foundation/ AMOUNT: $1,000

http://www.amarillo.gov/

http://www.actx.edu/foundation/

Los Barrios de Amarillo Scholarship

APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: March 27, 2015


3.0 gpa or better Must have attended at least one Step Up to Success Conference (MS and/or HS) All students are eligible regardless of residency status Picture is required. See application for more information. 2 Letters of Recommendation (1 from core class Teacher); 250 word Essay Amarillo College, WTAMU, Frank Phillips, Clarendon College or Wayland Baptist Transcript

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Madison Knebusch Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: THS

85 gpa or higher Unofficial transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, exhibits community

involvement, academic and leadership qualities Must have attended THS for 2 consecutive yrs. Full page essay about a significant personal experience and how it influenced your

life. U.S. Citizen

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: General Application DEADLINE: February 25, 2015


Write an essay (200-250) on "Gandhian Principles Used in Your Life". Must be original and not plagiarized.

2 letters of recommendation; list of extracurricular activities, volunteer work, etc.

Transcript Must have complete address, phone or cell number and email address of every

applicant

AMOUNT: (5) $500

Margaret D. and Robert B. Elliott Memorial Scholarship Fund

APPLICATION: ACTX General Scholarship online DEADLINE: February 25, 2015 School Offered to: THS

80 avg or above Graduating Senior at THS Amarillo College Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.actx.edu/foundation/

AMOUNT: $250 *************************************************************** Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check webpage


Scholarships for ALL students regardless of residency status Some scholarships do not require a social security number Varies on US citizenship Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html AMOUNT: Varies *************************************************************** Mometrix College Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: May 22, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

2000 character (appox. 400 word) essay Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.mometrix.com/collegescholarships/

AMOUNT: Varies *************************************************************** NACME Pre-Engineering Student Scholarships



Major in science and/or engineering Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills Must be enrolled in the Academy of Engineering Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.nacme.org/scholarships

AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.actx.edu/foundation/

http://www.maldef.org/leadership/scholarships/index.html

http://www.mometrix.com/collegescholarships/

http://www.nacme.org/scholarships

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)



Must be a senior in an Amarillo high school Exhibit service/ community involvement and leadership qualities Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 *************************************************************** National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Varies, check website


See application Transcript

WEBSITE: http://nahj.org/?s=Scholarship

AMOUNT: up to $5,000 **************************************************************** National Black Police Association


Must pursue a career in Law Enforcement /Criminal Justice or other related areas Must be of good character US Citizen Transcript http://www.blackpolice.org/

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE-FEEA)

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check webpage School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Several different scholarships available Academic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement US citizen or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.nhcfae.org/education/

AMOUNT: Varies

http://nahj.org/?s=Scholarship

http://www.blackpolice.org/

http://www.nhcfae.org/education/

Nelson Bishop "I Believe You Can" Scholarship


School Offered to: THS Must be a current student in Nelson Bishop’s class Must show acceptance to post-secondary institution Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 *************************************************************** Opportunity Plan Numerous scholarships available APPLICATION: Opportunity Plan DEADLINE: April 1st annually

School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 2.5 gpa or better Transcript required and essay required - See application Transcript

WEBSITE: http://opportunityplan.com/apply

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Palo Duro Masonic Lodge Lamar Scholarship


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Demonstrate leadership experience and community involvement Must provide proof of enrollment in College, University or trade school US Citizen Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 ****************************************************************

Panhandle District Dental Society Memorial Application: AISD General Scholarship Deadline: February 25, 2015 Schools offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Top Ten of graduating class Academic performance, school evaluation and career interest Interest in the dental profession would be a consideration One.3 page essay US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,000

http://opportunityplan.com/apply

Panhandle Press Association Scholarship


85 gpa or better Plan to major in journalism or mass communications Contribution to school and/or community publications a plus, exhibit good

citizenship and character Essay required Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.panhandlepublisher.com/?s=Scholarship

AMOUNT: $1000 ($500 semester) **************************************************************** Paramount Terrace Elementary School PTA Scholarships



90 gpa or better Must have attended Paramount Terrace Elementary school for 3 years Leadership and initiative in school work List of awards, honors or offices you have held in HS, clubs and/ or social

organizations Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship for Prospective Educators



Must plan to major education See application Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

AMOUNT: $1,000

http://www.panhandlepublisher.com/?s=Scholarship

http://www.pdkintl.org/awards/prospective.htm

Pride of Panhandle Golf Club - Cleve Austin Scholarship



80 gpa or better Must not be a recipient of a full academic or athletic scholarship Must not be a recipient of ACE Scholarship program US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

AMOUNT: $500

**************************************************************** Puckett Elementary - Bill Hill Scholarship



85 gpa or better Former student of Puckett Elementary for 3 years Demonstrate leadership and initiative in school work Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** R.A. Selby Memorial Scholarship


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 3.0 gpa or better Scholastic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Randy Keller Fighting Heart Baseball Scholarship

APPLICATION: Ask your Varsity Baseball Coach DEADLINE: February 28, 2015 School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Must be a member of Varsity Baseball Team Exhibit character, citizenship and good conduct Demonstrate scholastic achievement and involvement in student activities Transcript

AMOUNT: Up to $20,000

Reverend Vernon Spencer Memorial - Amarillo United Citizens Forum


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 3.0 gpa or better / passed all STAAR Participation in school and community activities Awards/Honors Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online **DEADLINE: January 20, 2015


Academic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/ AMOUNT: $1,000 (This scholarship has been announced during advisory and during daily announcements.) **************************************************************** Rouzbeh Kordestani, MD Scholarship



Scholastic achievements, leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement

Must major in Biological Science of Engineering Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,500 **************************************************************** Ryan Palmer Foundation Scholarship APPLICATION: Ask your Varsity Golf Coach for Packet DEADLINE: February 25, 2015


Must be a senior member of the golf team at the AISD High Schools Demonstrate good citizenship and character; have strong desire to succeed Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,500

http://rmhc.org/what-we-do/rmhc-u-s-scholarships/

SHPE Foundation Scholarship Program



2.75 gpa or better Pursue a degree in engineering, math and science See website for list of qualifications Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 **************************************************************** Society of Petroleum Engineers


3.0 GPA Must plan to major in petroleum engineering Transcript

AMOUNT: $2,500 **************************************************************** Speiro Legacies, Inc. "My Legacy Award"

APPLICATION: Available in CCC DEADLINE: February 25, 2015


2.5 gpa or better Graduating Tascosa Senior Essay required 12hrs per semester US Citizen Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Student Insights



Log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area Will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.student-view.com/


http://www.shpefoundation.org/scholarships/

http://www.student-view.com/

Teamsters Joint Council 80/ International Brotherhood of Teamsters

APPLICATION: Picked up by union members at the Teamsters office DEADLINE: May (See application) School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

Be a child of an active member Transcript

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Texas A&M - Amarillo Area A&M Club



Applicants must show acceptance to Texas A&M Involvement in high school and community activities Must attend Texas A&M Transcript

WEBSITE: http://amarilloaggies.aggienetwork.com/node/10

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Scholarship (TAAF)

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 31 annually


Top 25% or a 2.5 gpa or better Honors and awards, participation, volunteerism and work Preference for attending a Texas college or university Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.taaf.com/taafscholarships.html

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Texas Art Scholarship: Goss-Michael Foundation



Pursue a college education in fine arts Based on artistic achievement, scholastic achievement, school and community

participation and leadership Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.gossmichaelfoundation.org/education/scholarships/

AMOUNT: $5,000

http://amarilloaggies.aggienetwork.com/node/10

http://www.taaf.com/taafscholarships.html

http://www.gossmichaelfoundation.org/education/scholarships/

Texas Association for Bilingual Education Scholarship (TABE)


75 gpa or higher Must pursue career in bilingual education Must be bilingual and bi-literate in English and another language as determined by

essay responses Attend college within the state of Texas Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.tabe.org/

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** Texas Association of Developing Colleges (TADC)/ Urban Scholarship



Graduate of a high school in Amarillo, TX US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

http://txadc.org/Scholarships.php AMOUNT: Up to $2,000 **************************************************************** Texas Department of Transportation - Conditional Grant Program

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 1st annually School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

3.0 gpa or better Plan to major in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information

Systems or Computer Information Systems Attend college within the state of Texas US Citizen Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/careers/recruitment/conditional.html


http://www.tabe.org/

http://txadc.org/Scholarships.php

http://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/careers/recruitment/conditional.html

Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: January 9, 2015


3.0 gpa or better Plan to major in engineering at Texas college/university US Citizen Transcript WEBSITE:

http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.tspe.org/resource/resmgr/docs/_hs_scholarship_application_.pdf

AMOUNT: Varies **************************************************************** Texas History Essay Contest



Complete an assigned essay Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.srttexas.org/ (Click High School Contest)

AMOUNT: Up to $3,000 **************************************************************** Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF)


Student must have participated in a UIL Academic State Meet during their high school career

See website for qualifying contests listed Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.uiltexas.org/tilf/apply

AMOUNT: Varies



http://www.srttexas.org/%23!contest/cgkf

http://www.uiltexas.org/tilf/apply

Texas Restaurant Association - W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship



2.75 gpa or better Must be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.restaurantville.com/association-resources/education-foundation/texas- prostart/student-resources

AMOUNT: $2,000 **************************************************************** Texas Student Housing Authority



Texas HS graduating seniors accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton, TX

Transcript WEBSITE: http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/index.php?ln=en&pg=application

AMOUNT: $2,500 **************************************************************** Texas Tech University - Red Raider Guarantee


Entering Freshman only Must apply, be accepted for admission and have a complete financial aid filed

by deadline Guarantee FREE tuition and mandatory fees up to 15 credit hours per semester Must attend Texas Tech University US citizenship or legal resident Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/redRaiderGuarantee.php

AMOUNT: Varies

http://www.restaurantville.com/association-resources/education-foundation/texas-prostart/student-resources



http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/index.php?ln=en&pg=application

http://www.depts.ttu.edu/financialaid/redRaiderGuarantee.php

Texas Telephone Association (TTA)


3.0 gpa or better Special consideration for degree majors in Telecommunications (Math,

Business, Engineering, and Computer Science) Exhibit leadership and extracurricular/ civic activities Attach letter of acceptance Within the state of Texas US Citizen Transcript Return Application to CCC

WEBSITE: http://tta.org/?page_id=99

AMOUNT: $1500 per year (4yrs) **************************************************************** Texas Trial Lawyers



Ability to succeed in college Participation in activities in and out school Improvement from prior performance Transcript

WEBSITE: http://www.ttla.com/index.cfm?pg=Scholarship%20Information

AMOUNT: $1,000 **************************************************************** The United Negro College Fund

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Varies - see website School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS

UNCF administers various scholarship programs. See the list and apply online. Transcript

WEBSITE: https://scholarships.uncf.org/

AMOUNT: Varies

http://tta.org/?page_id=99

http://www.ttla.com/index.cfm?pg=Scholarship%20Information

https://scholarships.uncf.org/

The Val Tenorio Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: AISD General Scholarship DEADLINE: February 25. 2015


80 gpa or higher Demonstrate citizenship, extra curriculum activities, show leadership and initiative in

school and work Transcript

AMOUNT: $750 **************************************************************** THS '72 Rebel Pride


2.0 or above Must select a Texas College Transcript

AMOUNT: $500 **************************************************************** Trent O'Neal Scholarship


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS Desire to learn science and art of personal training (serious applicants only) Major in field of physical science with an emphasis in personal training Must attend Amarillo College Transcript

AMOUNT: $250 **************************************************************** Univision Scholarship


School Offered to: AHS CHS PDHS THS 3.0 gpa or better Hispanic student with a history of extracurricular activities Must be first generation student Transcript

WEBSITE: http://vidayfamilia.univision.com/es-el-momento

AMOUNT: $5,000

http://vidayfamilia.univision.com/es-el-momento

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) Scholarships



Must apply for admission to WTAMU to receive a "Buff Gold Card ID"- required for online access

Exhibit academic achievement, leadership and extra-curricular activities Involvement in school activities and community service Transcript


AMOUNT: Varies ****************************************************************

Western Plateau Scholarship


85 gpa or better Must have attended Western Plateau Elementary for 3 years Demonstrate good character and citizenship Participate in school activities and show initiative in school work Transcript

AMOUNT: $250 (2) **************************************************************** Woodlands Elementary PTA Scholarship



Must have attended Woodland Elementary for 4 years Demonstrate citizenship, leadership and initiative in school work Good character and over all well rounded student Transcript

AMOUNT: $500


Documents

THS Senior Scholarship Handbook - SharpSchoolp1cdn4static.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3925360/File... · Alcorn & Taylor Cotton Scholarship (WTAMU only) Feb.1, 2015 **Sybil