Scholarships
Affordable College Funding: Smart Solutions For Your Budget! Review the links below to find resources to help with preparing for life after high school, including information on how to search for colleges, tips for writing admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!
Financiación Universitaria Asequible: ¡Soluciones Inteligentes para su Presupuesto! Revisa para encontrar recursos que te ayudarán a prepararte para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo información sobre cómo buscar universidades, consejos para escribir ensayos de admisión/becas y, lo más importante, ¡cómo pagar los gastos universitarios!
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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research. You should not have to pay for this type of information. Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email Email Elizabeth Dodd.
Scholarship Tips
Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: Texas OnCourse
How to Write a College Application Essay
*Source: BigFuture
*Source: Khan Academy
College & Scholarship Application Essay Resources
*Source: GetSchooled
Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
*Source: Common App
Scholarship Application Tracker
*Source: Get Schooled
Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
*Source: uAspire
Ultimate 2024 Scholarship Guide
*Source: NovoResume
Additional Scholarship Resources
Scholarships For High School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well. Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!
See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:
Scholarship Alert! Monthly Opportunities
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Good luck!
Scholarships For Elementary Students
Dear YISD Parents,
Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
- JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
ES-Currently Available Scholarships:
Scholarships for Middle School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
Ms-Currently Available Scholarships:
HIGH SCHOOL: ScholarshipAlerts! Upcoming Deadlines
Name | Scholarship Link | Deadline |
New York Life Financial Empowerment Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/nylfes/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | August 25 |
Global Perspectives Scholarship | https://rusticpathways.com/students/scholarships/global-perspectives-scholarship | August 27 |
Castagra Roofing Scholarship | August 29 | |
Shifters Global Innovation Challenge | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/shifters-global-innovation-challenge | August 29 |
International Policy Pitch Contest | August 30 | |
FMAA Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/fmaa-scholarship-program | August 31 |
Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15210/cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship | August 31 |
Phyllis B. Price Memorial Scholarship | August 31 | |
Cooking Up Joy Annual Scholarship | August 31 | |
RealtyHop Scholarship | August 31 | |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | August 31 | |
Care Givers Scholarship-Jean Griswold Foundation | August 31 | |
Workamajig Scholarship | August 31 | |
Discover Scholarship Sweepstakes | August 31 | |
Moral Responsibility and the Application of Law Scholarship | https://www.koffellaw.com/scholarships/moral-responsibility-and-the-application-of-law-scholarship/ | August 31 |
Future Innovators Scholarship | https://www.kryderlaw.com/2025-future-innovators-scholarship/ | August 31 |
Second Chance Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8898/second-chance-scholarship-contest | August 31 |
US Figure Skating Scholarships | August 31 | |
CHASA Educational Scholarship | https://chasa.org/we-can-help/college-scholarships/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | August 31 |
C.I.P. Scholarship | August 31 | |
Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship | https://romanosumner.com/2025-care-throughout-the-ages-scholarship/ | August 31 |
Who Inspires You Scholarship | August 31 | |
RentHop College and University Scholarship | https://www.renthop.com/resources/college-scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | August 31 |
Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/apprentice-ecologist-scholarship | August 31 |
Future Educator Scholarship | August 31 | |
Youth Scholarship Program | https://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist#scholarship | August 31 |
Kevin Higgins College Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12714/kevin-higgins-college-scholarship | August 31 |
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19861/leaders-save-lives-scholarship-program | August 31 |
Summitt Physical Therapy Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10693/summit-physical-therapy-scholarship | August 31 |
American Red Cross - Leaders Save Lives Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/american-red-cross-leaders-save-lives-scholarship | September 1 |
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award | September 1 |
Andrew S. Mathers Scholarship | September 1 | |
Greetly Computer Science Scholarship | September 1 | |
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship | September 1 | |
The Clarence & Barbara Taliaferro Scholarship | September 1 | |
Students Affected by Cancer Scholarship | https://www.ambientedge.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | September 1 |
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/sloane-stephens/#ref=best-scholarships | September 1 |
Stanford Advanced Materials College Scholarship | https://www.samaterials.com/stanford-advanced-materials-college-scholarship.html | September 1 |
Bryce Thomson Scholarship | https://icecreamassociation.org/general/custom.asp?page=Scholarship | September 1 |
Netfloor USA Access Flooring Scholarship | https://www.netfloorusa.com/scholarship/netfloor-usa-access-flooring-college-scholarship | September 1 |
Great Clips Scholarship | September 1 | |
Youth Free Expression Film Contest | September 8 | |
10x Digital Marketing Scholarship | September 10 | |
The Explorers Club Student Grant | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-explorers-club-student-grants | September 13 |
The Gates Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-gates-scholarship | September 15 |
Breakthrough Junior Challenge | September 15 | |
Headway's Book Lovers Scholarship | September 15 | |
US Senate Youth Program Scholarship | September 26 | |
Doodle for Google Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/doodle-for-google-scholarship | September 30 |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | September 30 |
Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/dr-pepper-tuition-giveaway | September 30 |
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/coca-cola-scholars-program-scholarship | September 30 |
Writers of the Future Scholarship | September 30 | |
Digital Responsibility Scholarship | https://www.digitalresponsibility.org/dont-text-and-drive-scholarship | September 30 |
RodentPro.com Animal Advocate Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/rodentprocom-animal-advocate-scholarship/ | October 1 |
ConnectHER Film Festival | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/connecther-film-festival | October 1 |
UNC Chapel Hill Morehead-Cain Scholarship | October 1 | |
Epic Flight Academy Aviation Scholarship | October 1 | |
Pretty Photoshop Scholarship | https://www.lightroompresets.com/pages/pretty-photoshop-actions-scholarship-program | October 15 |
Georgia Tech Stamps President's Scholars Program | October 15 | |
UT Austin Forty Acres Scholars Program | https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/forty-acres-scholars-program | October 15 |
Graitec Sustainability Scholarship | October 17 | |
Annual Sphinx Competition | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/annual-sphinx-competition | October 20 |
Chick-Fil-A Community Scholars | https://www.chick-fil-a.com/community-scholars?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | October 28 |
VFW Voice of Democracy Competition | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/vfw-voice-of-democracy-competition | October 31 |
DP Encouraging Diversity Scholarship | October 31 | |
National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholars Program | November 1 | |
Buy-Rite's Annual Beauty School Scholarship | November 1 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Haz La U Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/colgate-palmolive-haz-la-u-scholarship | November 2 |
Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/regeneron-science-talent-search-scholarship | November 6 |
Concerto Competition | https://www.marineband.marines.mil/Educational/Concerto-Competition/ | November 15 |
Designli Women in Tech Scholarship | November 30 | |
Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship | https://largeylaw.com/largey-law-overcoming-the-impossible-scholarship/ | November 30 |
Dell Scholars Program | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/dell-scholars-program | December 1 |
The Coolidge Scholarship (HS Juniors) | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-coolidge-scholarship | December 11 |
AcaCare Medical Scholarship | December 15 | |
Burger King Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/burger-king-scholarship | December 15 |
Trotter Project Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships | May 15 |