Scholarships

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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.

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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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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

Terry Foundation Scholarship at Texas State University

https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/

January 15

Terry Foundation Scholarship at UTEP

https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/

January 15

NAFEPA Scholarship for Class of 2025 Graduates

https://acetx.org/giving-back-scholarships/?doing_wp_cron=1733758272.4338259696960449218750

January 15

National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship

https://www.gwcf.org/scholarship

January 15

MENSA Foundation Scholarship

https://www.mensafoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/us-scholarships/

January 15

EPCC Foundation Scholarships

https://www.epcc.edu/Admissions/FinancialAid/Scholarships/Lists/Scholarships/DispForm.aspx?ID=5&Source=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eepcc%2Eedu%2FAdmissions%2FFinancialAid%2FScholarships&ContentTypeId=0x0100EE641E1C253FC64F9C5038A21B08CFE3

January 15

Dolly Parton Songwriters Award

https://bmifoundation.org/by-application/dollypartonsongwritersaward

January 15

American Quarter Horse Scholarship

https://www.aqha.com/scholarships

January 15

Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship

https://apiascholars.org/scholarships/

January 15

John Lennon Award

https://bmifoundation.org/by-application/johnlennonaward

January 15

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending Texas A&M University

https://charlesbuttfdn.org/what-we-do/statewide-programs/raising-texas-teachers-program/charles-butt-scholarship/about-the-scholarship/

January 15

BMI Future Jazz Master Award

https://bmifoundation.org/by-application/bmifuturejazzmaster

January 15

Dewalt Trades Scholarship

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/dewalttrade/

January 16

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest/eligibility-and-requirements

January 17

US Junior Chamber International Senate Foundation

https://usjcisenate.org/index.php/scholarship-program

January 17

Lyons Aviation Foundation Scholarship

https://lyonsaviation.org/application/

January 18

C-SPAN Student Cam

https://www.studentcam.org/

January 20

antibodies-online Annual University Scholarship

https://www.antibodies-online.com/scholarship/

January 20

Army ROTC Tuition & Fees Scholarship

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc/scholarships

January 20

Army Women's Foundation

https://www.awfdn.org/scholarships/general-information/

January 21

Microsoft Imagine Cup

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/microsoft-imagine-cup

January 22

Naval Helicopter Association Scholarship

https://www.nhascholarshipfund.org/how-to-apply/

January 24

Breanna Coleman Memorial Nursing Scholarship

https://bold.org/scholarships/breanna-coleman-memorial-nursing-scholarship/

January 24

Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarship for YISD Seniors

https://bit.ly/yefscholarship

February 21 at NOON

TheDream.US National Scholarship for Dreamers

https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

February 28

BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship

http://www.bnsffoundation.org/programs/

February 28

ACET High School Senior Scholarship

https://acetx.org/student-scholarship/

February 28

Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

March 31

Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

June 30

Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

September 30