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Scholarship Details

  • All students wanting to submit national scholarships are encouraged to complete appropriate scholarship forms on designated websites.
  • All local scholarships will need to be picked up in the GO Center and signed out by each student.
  • Deadlines are strictly enforced.
     will need to have all completed scholarship documentation in GO CENTER by deadline dates to be eligible to participate in any local competitions. 
  • All MWHS students who meet eligibility guidelines for any and all scholarships are encouraged to participate in the scholarship process.
  • All students

Scholarship Lists

Largest Scholarships for High School Juniors

Name

Amount

Deadline

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

$18000

Varies

Ventures Scholars Program

$10000

Varies

Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

$10000

February

FIRST Scholarship - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

$7500

May

Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge

$15000

March

Bluetooth Breakthrough Award

$5000

December

Beyconic Scholarship

$3500

November

     

Horror Writers Association Scholarship

$2500

December

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Scholarship

$2500

December

 

New Scholarships for High School Juniors

Name

Amount

Deadline

Rachel Carson Book Award

$1000

Varies

North Dakota Scholars Program

100% of tuition

Varies

CKSF Scholarship Competition

$2500

Varies

Gift for Life Scholarship

$1000

December

Samsung American Legion Scholarship

Varies

Varies

Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program

Varies

Varies

Christopher Mark Knoll Scholarship

Varies

Varies

E-waste Scholarship

$1500

April

Technology Addiction Awareness Scholarship

$1500

January

NRA Civil Rights Defense Fund Youth Essay Contest

$1000

December

Largest Scholarships for High School Seniors

Name

Amount

Deadline

Proton OnSite Scholarship

$100000

February

RMHC / HACER Scholarship

$25000

January

$20,000 Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Scholarship

$20000

December

American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest

$18000

Varies

eQuality Scholarship for High School Seniors

$12000

February

Outstanding Scholar Award - Cornerstone University

$12000

Varies

Ventures Scholars Program

$10000

Varies

Create-a-Greeting Card Scholarship Contest

$10000

February

Heubner Scholarship

$10000

February

FIRST Scholarship - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

$7500

May

 

New Scholarships for High School Seniors

Name

Amount

Deadline

Trevett, Cristo, Salzer and Andolina Dual Credit Scholarship

Varies

Varies

Outstanding Scholar Award - Cornerstone University

$12000

Varies

Richard and Mercedes Durham Scholarship

Varies

Varies

Citizens National Bank Scholarship - SELU

Varies

Varies

CKSF Scholarship Competition

$2500

Varies

R.C. McQuilkin Leadership Scholarship

100% of tuition

Varies

Board Scholarship - CIU

$6000

Varies

Presidential Scholarship - CIU

$4500

Varies

San Antonio Music Teachers Association Music Education Scholarship

Varies

Varies

Joseph and Laura Plymate Scholarship

Varies

Varies

 

2020 ACLS Scholarship for Health Providers Amount $1000

Pacific Medical Training

Eligibility: Students going into the Medical field this will allow you to support studies, help complete medical school and get a head start on a career

The American Legion Scholarships

Read scholarship information on:

  • American Legion Legacy Scholarship;
    • American Legion Baseball Scholarship;
  • Samsung American Legion Scholarship;
    • National High School Oratorical Contest;
  • Eagle Scout of the Year;
    • Eight & Forty Lung & Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship Information

  • Amount:  $750.00-$2,500.00
    Deadline:  Rules & Guidelines posted each Fall: Essay Contest Website

    Scholarships, go to: Essay Scholarships
    Eligibility: 
     Must write a 750-1000 word essay—Analyze and explain how the members of the Foreign Service promote United States national interests by participating in the resolution of today’s major international issues.

  • Amount:  full SMU tuition and fees
    Deadline:   read information at:  Hunt Leadership Scholars Program - SMU (Southern Methodist University)
    Return to:  apply online at SMU
    Eligibility:  rank in top 25% of graduating class; composite SAT 1200 on math and critical reading or ACT 28;  extraordinary leadership (leadership is the primary criterion for selection); at least 16 academic units; submission of Hunt Essay.

  • Amount:  up to $5,000.00 per year for 4 years
    Deadline:  Begins 1 December; closes the middle of February each year
    Return to:  apply online at KFC Scholarship
    Eligibility:  graduating from high school this academic year, enrolling in a public college or university, maintaining at least a 2.75 GPA, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, a US citizen or permanent resident.
    Go to: KFC Scholars Information

  • Amount:  $600.00
    Deadline:  September through January each year
    Return to: Mensa Foundation Website to get an application.
    Mail application to: Mensa Foundation Scholarship, PO Box 5904,  Round Rock, TX  78683-5904
    Eligibility:  will have to provide proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution for school year.

  • Amount: up to $180,00.00 (4 yrs of tuition, books, fees paid)
    Deadline: Go  to Navy College Scholarships & Joining While in College
    Return to: Naval Reserve Officer Training (NROTC) | Navy.com
    Eligibility: 17 years old by Sept 1, high school graduate, Navy physical qualification, SAT of 530 verbal/520 math or ACT of 22 math/22 English

  • Amount:  $1,000.00-$10,000.00
    Deadline:  October through February each year
    Return to: apply online at: NFIB Website
    Eligibility:  high school senior who has demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative (started own business, or participates in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement, etc).

  • Amount:  1 - $500 scholarship; others available for $5,000, &$10,000 from this site.
    Deadline:  $500 – May 31 of each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  Did you have to overcome obstacles to achieve your goals?  If you are like most students, it wasn't an easy ride.
    Go to:  Patricias Scholarship Website

  • Amount:  3 million scholarships that total $16 billion.
    Deadline:  vary each year.
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  graduating high school students.
    Go to:  Sallie Mae Website

  • Amount:  $10,000 scholarship
    Deadline:  June 15 each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  focused on hardworking moms who want to complete their education, but don't have the time, money or the support to meet their goal.
    Go to:  Scholarships4Moms

  • Amount: $250.00
    Deadline:  no deadline
    Return to: Counselor’s office
    Rules, etc.State Farm Athlete Website
    Eligibility:  currently active in one high school sport, display leadership and good citizenship on and off the field, maintain a 3.0 GPA.

  • Amount:  $2,500.00 per year towards off-campus housing
    Deadline:  January 15
    Return to:  read instructions at Texas Student Housing
    Eligibility:  Limited to students who will be attending college in Austin, College Station, Denton or San Marcos.

  • Amount:  $30,000 scholarship available; other scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000.
    Deadline:  Voice of Democracy – Nov. 1; Community - VFW
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  See specific scholarships for details:
    Local VFW opportunities: Local VFW Website
    Patriots’ Pen Youth Essay – Nov. 1; Community Patriots Pen - VFW
    Scouting Scholarship – Mar. 1. Troop Support - VFW

  • Amount:  $1,500.00
    Deadline:  February each year
    Return to:  USA Funding Scholarship (apply online)
    Eligibility:  high school seniors, plan to enroll in two or four year-college or university, annual income of $35,000.00 or less, US citizen or eligible non-citizen.

  • provides students with access to the world’s largest scholarship database along with college and career information.
    TFS contains career and personality tests, career guidance information, and information on State and Federal Financial Aid Programs.
    Go To: TFS Scholarship 
    Click on
     Login and first time user.  Select state where you live and school that you attend. Enter your email address and create password.

  • Deadline:   June 1of each year
    Amount:    $500.00 award
    Return to:  See details at website
    Eligibility:  The contest is open to students aged 13 to 18.  American Spirit Scholarship Contest Website

  • Amount:  up to $2,500.00
    Deadline:  February of each year
    Return to: The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition   
    PO Box N      
    Austin, Texas 78713-8914
    Eligibility:  any high school student
    Go to: Essay Competition Website
    for more info or to print entry form.

  • Go to:   AFSA Scholarship Website
    Amount:    National Winner, $4,000; 2nd prize winner,
    $3,000; 3rd prize winner, $2,000; 4 – regional winners get $1.000 each.
    Deadline:   early January of each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:   see details at website

  • Amount:  7 - $5,000.00 scholarships to high schools seniors.
    Deadline:  October of each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  Awarded to students who integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Other criteria used to choose the winners include a GPA of 2.0 or higher, the desire to contribute to society and strength of character.
    Go to: Scholarships-Horatio Alger

  • Amount:  1- $5,000.00 scholarships to high schools seniors attending high school in one of the following:  Grapevine-Colleyville, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Keller and Birdville ISD’s.
    Deadline:  October of each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  Awarded to students who integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Other criteria used to choose the winners include a GPA of 2.0 or higher, the desire to contribute to society and strength of character.
    Go to: Career & Technical Education Scholarships - Horatio Alger

  • Amount:  5- $5,000.00 scholarships to high schools seniors.
    Deadline:  October of each year
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  Awarded to students who integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Other criteria used to choose the winners include a GPA of 2.0 or higher, the desire to contribute to society and strength of character.
    Go to: Horatio Alger-$5000 Scholarship 

  • Amount:    varies
    Deadline:   January 
    Return to: Gates Millennium Scholars Program 
    Eligibility:  must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American; US citizen or permanent resident; have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3; meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria; have demonstrated leadership skills; have all required forms completed and submitted by the deadline.
    Scholarship links: Gates Millennium Scholarships

  • Amount:  $2,500 award
    Deadline:  July 31  
    Return to:  see details at website
    Eligibility:  To qualify, you must be a US student enrolled at a college. Recent college grads with an Associates or Bachelor's degree in 2009, 2010 and 2011 also qualify.
    Go to: Campus Discovery Website
    Click on “Scholarship Details” on left of screen.

  • Eligibility:  meet all university requirements for admission, have a minimum combined critical reading and math score of 1250 on the SAT or a minimum of 28 on the ACT, be in the top quarter of graduating class, have proven leadership qualities and a commitment to campus and community service
    Go to:   Find College Scholarships- Niche
    Amount:
      $3.2 million in scholarships available
    Deadline:  Vary
    Eligibility:  The Competition is available to high school juniors or seniors. You must be going through, or have gone through, the college selection process and respond to one of the three questions posed on the Web site. You must be a legal resident of the United States; international students with valid visas are also eligible.

  • Go to CKSF to register or for more information.The CKSF awards scholarships to students through internet-based quiz competitions. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula.
    Open to every high school student in the United States, this is a monthly online quiz tournament.

  • Amount:  $500.00 - $3,000.00
    Deadline:  visit: Courageous Persuaders
    Return to: apply online
    Eligibility: any high school student
    Misc info:  Create a 30 second commercial targeted at middle school students to warn them about the dangers of underage drinking.  The winning team will have their commercial aired on television.
    Go to: Commercial Scholarship

  • Scholarship opportunities available at About University Writing Scholarship-EL Publisher 
    This is an essay contest.
    $12,000 in scholarships and awards.
    Top Ten Online Grants.
    New Scholarships and Popular Scholarships, go to: Student Scholarships

  • There are many scholarships available for current FFA members who are seniors.
    Go to:  FFA Website for an application. 
    You only fill out one application, and you are considered for all scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
    The deadline is February 15 (postmarked).
    Grants and Scholarships at: Grants and Scholarships