PDHS SCholarship Book - Amarillo Independent School District€¦ · o 2 Letters of Recommendation...

PDHS Senior Scholarship Handbook

2018-2019 General Scholarship Application Deadline:

February 22, 2019 @ 4:00pm Scholarship dollar amounts listed are subject to change by the donor

organizations and are designated as approximate amounts only.

Abbott & Fenner Annual Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: *6/14/19

School Offered To: AHS CHS PDHS THS

o Write an essay, see application WEBSITE: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

AMOUNT: $1000

AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Watch website - different dates for each


o Several different scholarships available for those seeking CPA degree. Check website.

WEBSITE: https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/scholarship-search/

AMOUNT: $1,000 - $10,000

Alcorn and Taylor Cotton Scholarship

APPLICATION: online DEADLINE: *2/01/2019


o Families must document 75% or more of family income from Cotton Industry. o Must have FAFSA on file. Must be admitted to and attend WTAMU. Must

maintain 12 hrs/semester o May be requested for personal Interview

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

AMOUNT: (2) $5,000

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

APPLICATION: online, check web beginning January DEADLINE: Class of 2020 applicants - Deadline October 2019


o involvement in co-curricular activities & community WEBSITE: https://scholars.horatioalger.org/

AMOUNT: $750- $5,000 scholarships

Amarillo Area Foundation (They have several scholarships listed on their webpage)

APPLICATION: Online and CHS scholarship uses own form see notes DEADLINE: *2/8/2019 @ 12 Noon


o See application o They handle many scholarships. Go to their web page to see which you may

qualify for WEBSITE: http://www.amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships

AMOUNT: Varies

Amarillo College Foundation General Scholarship

APPLICATION: AC Foundation DEADLINE: March 1st Annually (preferred)


o Exhibit academic potential o Minimum of 6 hours o Over 650 different scholarsips - All Majors to attend AC o Essay Required

WEBSITE: https://www.actx.edu/foundation/scholarship-applications

AMOUNT: $250-$2,500

Amarillo College LITE Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 1st Annually (preferred)


o Documented Disability o Desire determination to get an education, volunteer activities

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Amarillo Community Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 31 annually


o See application o Current Amarillo Community FCU member

WEBSITE: https://www.acfcu.org/

AMOUNT: Varies

Amarillo Downtown Lions Club

APPLICATION: general - return apps to Downtown Lions Club for Review DEADLINE: *2/22/2019


o Must attend AC or WTAMU

WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application.

AMOUNT: (2) $2,000

Service Above Self Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific Application DEADLINE: *2/22/2019


o Brief Essay Required; See Application for Criteria WEBSITE: Forms Rotary

AMOUNT: $500 Per High School

Amarillo Soccer Association - Frank "Skip" Ferrell Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: See your counselor or College Career Center DEADLINE: April 1st annually


o Must have participated in the Amarillo Soccer Association and/or its umbrella associations (ASA or High Plains Drifters) for at least 4 years

WEBSITE: Ferrell Scholarship

AMOUNT: $500 (up to 4)

Amarillo South Rotary Scholarship

APPLICATION: See your counselor or College Career Center DEADLINE: March 15th annually


o Established record of community service activities o 2 Letters of Recommendation

WEBSITE: Amarillo South Rotary Club

AMOUNT: $2,000 ($1,000/Sem)

Amarillo Women's Network Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: April 1st annually


o Exhibit community involvement, academic and leadership qualities o Female involvement in civic activities o Clear career goals

WEBSITE: https://www.amarillowomensnetwork.org/services/

AMOUNT: $750

American Chemical Society Scholars Program

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March 1st annually


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

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

AMOUNT: $2,500-$5,000

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



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

WEBSITE: http://www.texasaflcio.org/scholarship

AMOUNT: $1500

American Ground Water Trust

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: June 1st annually


o Must intend to pursue a career in a ground water related field WEBSITE: http://www.agwt.org/content/scholarships

AMOUNT: Varies

American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship



o Will review academics, hospitality work experience, extracurricular/professional activities and honors, as well as personal attributes

WEBSITE: https://www.ahlef.org/Scholarships/Academic_Scholarships/

AMOUNT: Varies

American Institute of Architects

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: May 1st annually - check webpage


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

WEBSITE: https://www.aia.org/pages/2736-scholarships

AMOUNT: Up to $4,000

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

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: See Website


o See application WEBSITE: https://www.artba.org/foundation/scholarship-awards/


American Standard Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: May 1st annually


o Must be planning to enroll in a course of study directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry

WEBSITE: http://www.foundation.phccweb.org/Management/content.cfm?ItemNumber=10677&navItemNumber=10340

AMOUNT: Varies

Association For Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: See Website


o 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)

WEBSITE: http://www.acetx.org/scholarship

AMOUNT: $1000

ATPE Scholarship

APPLICATION: General Scholarship DEADLINE: *2/22/2019


o Plan to major in education WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $200

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship (AHF)

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Postmarked between

Feb 1 - June 30 Annually


o Sincere interest in an automotive career o 2 letters of recommendation, letter of acceptance at accredited college,

university or trade school WEBSITE: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org/education/scholarships

AMOUNT: Varies

AXA Achievement Community Service Scholarship



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

WEBSITE: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html

AMOUNT: $2500

Belmar Elementary PTA Scholarship

APPLICATION: General Application DEADLINE: *2/22/2019


o Must have attended Belmar Elementary for at least 4 years o Exhibit community involvement, academic and leadership qualities

WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $500

Bivins Elementary PTA Scholarship



o Must have attended Bivins Elementary o Attach a statement of activities during your years at Bivins Elementary


AMOUNT: $250

Ron Brown Scholar Program



o Black or African American and current high school seniors WEBSITE: https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description

AMOUNT: $10,000 per yr (4 yrs total)

BSA Culture of Community Scholarship Fund

APPLICATION: Specific / See website DEADLINE: *2/28/19


o Transcript required; Essay Required - See application o Evaluated on objective, demonstrated motivation, academic achievement,

community involvement and extracurricular activites o Must attend post-secondary accredited school in the fall immediately following

graduation WEBSITE: http://www.bsahs.org/content/scholarship-opportunities

AMOUNT: $500

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

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check Website


o Academic achievement, leadership and success in completing programs in career and technical education

o See application for details WEBSITE: http://www.ctat.org/page/awardsscholarships

AMOUNT: $1000

JW Collins & LaVerne M Collins Memorial



o Exhibit good character and scholastic achievement WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $500

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Several Scholarships Available - Check Web


o Specific criteria. See website for details. WEBSITE: https://www.chcinextopp.net/scholarships - .WgnmycuQzh4

AMOUNT: Varies

Crockett Middle School PTO



o Must have attended Crockett MS for 2 years

o Exhibit leadership and initiative WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $500 (2)

B. Davis Scholarship



o Submit an essay of less than 1000 words about your education. See website for specific topic.

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

AMOUNT: $1000

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific / See Counselor DEADLINE: *3/8/2019


o High School Transcript w/ cumulative avg, signed by school official. o Letter of Recom. from school official on school letter head. Letter of Recom.

from Community Service Organizaton on official letterhead o 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

WEBSITE: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship

AMOUNT: $500

Diabetes Scholars Foundation Scholarship



o High school seniors with type 1 diabetes o See online application for details

WEBSITE: http://diabetesscholars.org/college-scholarship/college-scholarship-application/

AMOUNT: Varies

J.E. Pietzsch Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific / See Counselor DEADLINE: *3/01/19


o Must be a dependant of a veteran., and show the DD-214 of the family member. o Essay required. Topic could change. See application for details. o Demonstrate scholastic achievement and involvement in student and

community activities WEBSITE: J.E.Pietzsch

AMOUNT: $1500

Education Credit Union Member Scholarship



o Must have had a membership with ECU for at least one year prior to application date

o See application for details WEBSITE: https://www.educationcu.com/youth/scholarship_application.php


Foster Care to Success

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Varies - see website


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

o Includes children in foster care. WEBSITE: http://www.fc2success.org/programs/scholarships-and-grants/

AMOUNT: Varies

James Garrett Memorial Scholarship


School Offered To: PDHS

o Graduating senior of Palo Duro HS o Demonstrate scholastic achievements, leadership, community service and

extracurricular involvement o *****They want to choose the recipient


AMOUNT: $500 sem (potential $4,000)

Gaylia Cochran Scholarship Fund (Lamar Elementary Scholarship)

APPLICATION: online DEADLINE: *2/8/19 @ 12 Noon


o Must have attendend Lamar Elementary for a minimum of 3 years WEBSITE: http://www.amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships

AMOUNT: $1,000 (500 sem)

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship



o Demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship WEBSITE: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/GE-RFScholarships.aspx

AMOUNT: $10,000

Gifts From Gods Inc. Scholarship Fund



o Based on overall academic and sports participation WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $1,000 (2)

Dee Griffin, Sr. Memorial Amateur Wrestling Scholarship



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

o Consistent demonstration of citizenship and character, involvement in school and community activities

o Scholastic achievement and academic promise o Must continue wrestling in college


AMOUNT: $4,000 Potential ($500 /semester)

Elizabeth Haines and John Thomas Wise Scholarship



o Must maintain 6 hrs and 2.0 GPA o Must attend AC

WEBSITE: https://www.actx.edu/foundation/scholarship-applications

AMOUNT: $1,000 ($500 semester)

Harwell & Cook Orthodontics Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific DEADLINE: *March 31st Annually


o Academic achievement o Leadership in and out of the classroom o Essay - How has you smile changed your life?

WEBSITE: Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: (2) $500 / (1) $1,000

Lloyd P. and Kathryn M. Hayes Scholarship

APPLICATION: specific DEADLINE: *2/8/2019 @12 Noon


o Recommendation from principal or senior advisor at campus.

o Must answer questions: Why do you wish to pursue education beyond High school? What benefits do you expect to obtain from post-secondary education?

o Preference given to those with chronic neurological disorder. 3rd party verification required to confirm disorder to receive preference.

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

AMOUNT: $1,000 (500 per semester)

High Plains Counseling Association Scholarship



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


AMOUNT: Varies

Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

APPLICATION: Several scholarships available DEADLINE: Varies - see website


o Must be of Hispanic heritage o Complete FAFSA o Full time enrollment in 4 year university Fall of scholarship cycle year

WEBSITE: http://hispanicfund.org/

AMOUNT: Varies

Samuel Wallas and Helen Cowan Huggins Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific/Oniline DEADLINE: *2/8/19 @ 12 Noon


o Must attain US Citizenship no later than 2 years form HS Graduation. Must have 95%attendance record

o Preference for having attended Mann MS. o Must attend Amarillo College or WTAMU; Renewable up to 10 consecutive

semesters, see website for details WEBSITE: http://www.amarilloareafoundation.org/scholarships

AMOUNT: $500 Renewable

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition



o Write a historical essay. See application for details. WEBSITE: http://www.uiltexas.org/academics/essay-contests/barbara-jordan/overview

AMOUNT: Varies

JROTC Scholarships - USMC League Scholarship

APPLICATION: Specific DEADLINE: *Feburary 1st Annually

School Offered To: CHS PDHS THS

o Must be an active participant in JROTC, show declared major, academic achievement, extracurricular activites, community service.

o Attend accredited two or four year college or university in the Fall immediately after graduation

o Transrcipt required, One page leadership essay required WEBSITE: JROTC Application

AMOUNT: $500 (3)

Randy Keller Fighting Heart Baseball Scholarship

APPLICATION: See your counselor DEADLINE: *2/28/2019


o Must be a member of Varsity Baseball Team o Exhibit character, citizenship and good conduct o Demonstrate scholastic achievement and involvement in student activities

WEBSITE: Keller Scholarship Application


League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)

APPLICATION: Must fill out BOTH the LULAC National Application AND AISD General app. DEADLINE: Check Website


o Scholastic achievements, leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement

o Fill out the National LULAC application form and General AISD App for local consideration

o Need 2 Letters of Recommedation WEBSITE: http://www.lnesc.org/ - !lnsf/c17bl

AMOUNT: $500- $2,000

Los Barrios de Amarillo Scholarship



o Must have attended a Step Up to Success Conference (middle and/or high school) All students are eligible regardless of residency status.

o Picture is required. High School Transcript. 1 Letter of Recommendation; Minimum 250 word Essay

o Must show proof of enrollment in an accreditted two or four year college or university with a minimum of 12 hours (full time) fall semester immediately following graduation.

WEBSITE: http://www.losbarriosdeamarillo.org/

AMOUNT: $800 or $1,000

Ronald McDonald House Charities US Scholarship



o Academic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement WEBSITE: https://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships

AMOUNT: $1,000

John McGuire Memorial Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: *2/8/19 @ 12 Noon


o Student athlete. Must have nomination by his/her athletic coach to apply o Preference for participation in more than one UIL sanctioned sport

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Multiple scholarships available. Check Website


o Scholarships for ALL students regardless of residency status o Some scholarships do not require a social security #

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Mometrix College Scholarship

APPLICATION: See website for details DEADLINE: *5/15/2019


o 2000 character (appox. 400 word) essay. See website for topic WEBSITE: http://www.mometrix.com/collegescholarships/

AMOUNT: varies

National Association For The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)



o Must be a HS senior o Exhibit service/ community involvement and leadership qualities o Letter of reference from school authority. Essay required on why you believe in

community service, why you are qualified to receive scholarship. o Available to any ethnicity.


AMOUNT: $500

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: check web Jan 2019


o See application WEBSITE: http://www.nahj.org/nahj-scholarships/

AMOUNT: up to $5,000

National Black Police Association



o Must pursue a career in Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice or other related areas

o Must be of good character WEBSITE: http://www.blackpolice.org/scholarships.html

AMOUNT: Varies

National Hispanic Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NHCFAE-FEEA)



o Several different scholarships available, check website. o Academic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Obrella Insurance Scholarships



o Several scholarship opportunities available through major insurance companies. See Website

WEBSITE: http://www.obrella.com/resources/insurance-scholarships/

AMOUNT: Varies

Opportunity Plan - Various Scholarships available

APPLICATION: Opportunity Plan DEADLINE: April 1st annually


o Transcript required; Essay Required; at least 2 letters of reference - See application

WEBSITE: http://opportunityplan.com/apply

AMOUNT: Varies

Ryan Palmer Foundation Scholarship

APPLICATION: See your counselor DEADLINE: *2/22/2019


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

WEBSITE: Ryan Palmer Foundation

AMOUNT: $1,500 per year (4yrs)

Panhandle Press Association Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: see website


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

citizenship and character o Essay required

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

AMOUNT: $1000 ($500 semester)

Paramount Terrace Elementary School PTC Scholarships



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

organizations WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $500

Pearly Chung Memorial Scholarship


School Offered to: PDHS

o Transcript required, Dual credit required; 1 page personal statement / essay required – 2 letters of recommendation

o Active Student Council and Leadership. 2 yrs. Participation in both. Community Service Involvement


AMOUNT: $500

Jerry & Katrina Perales Undergraduate Scholarship (Amarillo Youth Choirs)

APPLICATION: Online or see your counselor DEADLINE: *3/15/2019


o Must be pursuing a music-related degree o Must be a former member of the Amarillo Youth Choir program in good standing

that completed at least one full year o Must be entering college the following fall

WEBSITE: http://www.amayouthchoirs.org/home/now-accepting-scholarship-applications/

AMOUNT: $3,000

Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship for Prospective Educators



o Must plan to major education o See application

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Pride of Panhandle Golf Club - Cleve Austin Scholarship



o Must not be a recipient of a full academic or athletic scholarship o Must not be a recipient of ACE Scholarship program


AMOUNT: $500

Puckett Elementary - Bill Hill Scholarship



o Former student of Puckett Elementary for 3 years o Demonstrate leadership and initiative in school work


AMOUNT: $500

Jackie Robinson Foundation's Scholarship Program



o Be a graduating minority high school senior o Show leadership potential & demonstrate a dedication to community service o Essay required

WEBSITE: http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/

AMOUNT: Varies

Savage-Roberson Excellence Scholarship



o Outstanding Academic Credentials / High School Performance o 4yr potential renewable scholarship. $1,000 yr for two years at AC then $2,000 yr

for 2 years at University. Must maintain at least 12 hours per semester and 3.0 GPA to renew.

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

AMOUNT: $6,000 Potential

R.A. Selby Memorial Scholarship



o Scholastic achievements, community service and extracurricular involvement WEBSITE: General Scholarship Application

AMOUNT: $1,000

Charles, Lela & Mary Slough Foundation



o High academics; Transcript required; Essay required WEBSITE: https://www.midland.edu/enrollment-aid/paying-college/scholarships/slough.php


Student Insights



o Log on and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area

o Will be awarded via random drawing of all completed applications WEBSITE: http://www.student-view.com/


Student Scholarships.org



o Largest selection of scholarships on the web. WEBSITE: https://www.studentscholarships.org/

AMOUNT: Varies

Sybil B. Harrington Scholarships

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Feb 1 Annually


o 2 Scholarships available, One for 2yrs at AC and 2yrs at major university. $2000/year- AC; $4500/yr - University. Must maintain 12 hrs and 3.0 GPA

o 2nd Sybil Scholarship - All 4 years at Major Texas University (public or private); $4500 per year. Must maintain 12 hrs enrollment and 3.0 GPA

o Specific Application on AC website. NOT AC Foundation general app. WEBSITE: https://www.actx.edu/foundation/pagesmith/4

AMOUNT: $2,000-$4,500/yr. (Renewable 4 yrs)

Teamsters Joint Council 80/ International Brotherhood of Teamsters

APPLICATION: Picked up by union members at the Teamsters office DEADLINE: May (See application)


o Be a child of an active member WEBSITE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL UNION 577

AMOUNT: $1,000

Texas A&M - Amarillo Area A&M Club

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: March Annually


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

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Scholarship (TAAF)



o Honors and awards, participation, volunteerism and work o Preference for attending Texas college or University o Three scholarships available. Read website completely.

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Texas Association Of Developing Colleges (TADC)/ Urban Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online - App available after March 1 DEADLINE: *7/10/2019


o Graduate of a high school in Amarillo, TX WEBSITE: http://txadc.org/Scholarships.php


Texas Department Of Transportation - Conditional Grant Program



o Plan to major in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or Computer Information Systems

WEBSITE: http://www.txdot.gov/government/funding/program-calls/conditional.html


Texas Exes UT Scholarships



o See Website for specific criteria. Essay required WEBSITE: https://scholarships.texasexes.org/scholarships/how-to-apply/

AMOUNT: Up to full ride

Texas History Essay Contest

APPLICATION: Online or see your College Career Center DEADLINE: January 31st annually


o Complete an assigned essay WEBSITE: http://www.srttexas.org/community.html


Texas Interscholastic League Foundation (TILF)



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

o See website for qualifying contests listed WEBSITE: http://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/apply/

AMOUNT: Varies

Texas Restaurant Association - W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship



o Must be enrolled in any degreed food service or hospitality program WEBSITE: https://texasprostart.com/scholarships/

AMOUNT: $2,000

Texas Student Housing Authority



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

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

AMOUNT: $2,500

Texas Tech Alumni Association

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check website in January


o Essay Questions, Give HS Transcript and Class Rank o See website for specifice information; Several scholarships awarded

WEBSITE: http://www.texastechalumni.org/s/1422/index.aspx?sid=1422&gid=1&pgid=451

AMOUNT: Varies

Texas Tech University - Red Raider Guarantee



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

March 15 o Guarantee FREE tuition and mandatory fees up to 15 credit hours per semester

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Texas Telephone Association (TTA)

APPLICATION: Online - Return to counselor DEADLINE: *3/29/2019


o Special consideration for degree majors in Telecommunications (Math, Business, Engineering, and Computer Science)

o Exhibit leadership and extracurricular/civic activities o Attach letter of acceptance from Texas college or university

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

AMOUNT: $2,000 per year (4yrs)

The United Negro College Fund



o UNCF administers various scholarship programs. See the list and apply online. WEBSITE: https://scholarships.uncf.org/

AMOUNT: Varies

Univision Scholarship



WEBSITE: http://www.univision.com/noticias/becas

AMOUNT: Varies

L. Ray Vahue Scholarship

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check website


o Restricted to children or grandchildren of employees or retirees the City of Amarillo

o Based on notable public service contribution or economic need WEBSITE: http://amarillo.gov/?page_id=1126

AMOUNT: $500

Voice of Democracy

APPLICATION: Online DEADLINE: Check website


o Unrestricted funds. Must record an original 3-5 minute essay on an audio CD or flashdrive, and type essay also.

o Submit entry form, audio recorded essay AND typed essay to local VFW Post 1475 at 1401 SW 8th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79101

o Essay topic changes each year. Please see website for details WEBSITE: https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships


West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) Scholarships



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

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

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

AMOUNT: Varies

Western Plateau PTO Scholarship



o Must have attended Western Plateau Elementary for 3 years o Demonstrate good character and citizenship o Participate in school activities and show initiative in school work


AMOUNT: $250 (2)

Woodlands Elementary PTA Scholarship



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


AMOUNT: $500

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