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.

All students 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.

 

 

 

The American Legion Scholarships

Go to:  http://www.legion.org/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.

 

United States Foreign Service National High School Essay Contest
Amount:  $750.00-$2,500.00
Deadline:  Rules & Guidelines posted each Fall:

http://www.afsa.org/essaycontest/rules10.cfm

Scholarships, go to:

http://www.afsa.org/information.aspx

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.

 

 

Patricia M. McNamara Memorial Scholarship 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:  http://www.patricias-scholarship.org/
 

 

 

Voice of Democracy VFW $30,000 Scholarship Amount:  $30,000 scholarship available; other scholarships range from $1,000 to $16,000. Deadline:  Voice of Democracy – Nov. 1; http://www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ Return to:  see details at website Eligibility:  See specific scholarships for details: Local VFW opportunities: http://www.vfwpost2399.org/Pages/ScholarshipsandAwards.aspx

 

Patriots’ Pen Youth Essay – Nov. 1; http://www.vfw.org/Community/Patriot-s-Pen/ Scouting Scholarship – Mar. 1.

http://www.vfw.org/Community/Programs/

 

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship

Amount:  $1,500.00

Deadline:  February each year

Return to:  www.usafunds.org/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.
 

Tuition Funding Sources 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 www.TuitionFundingSources.com,

Click on Login and first time user.  Select state where you live and school that you attend. Enter your email address andcreate password.

 

American Spirit Scholarship Photo Contest

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.

http://www.secretsforwinningscholarships.com/2011-scholarship-contest/

 

AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest

Go to: http://afsascholarship.org/highschool.html

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

 

Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition

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:  www.utexas.edu/worl/barbarajordan/

for more info or to print entry form.

 

The Gates Millennium Scholars

Amount:    varies
Deadline:   January 
Return to:  get forms at http://www.gmsp.org
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: http://www.gmsp.org/(eaxktmvhfunbaf550k1o0fv5)/publicweb/Scholarships.aspx
 

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships - Texas 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:  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_texas.cfm

Horatio Alger John Hardin Hudiburg Scholarship Program (Texas) 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:  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_texashudiburg.cfm

Horatio Alger Ronald C. Waranch Scholarship Program (Texas) 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:  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/program_waranchtexas.cfm

FFA Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for current FFA members who are seniors.
Go to:    www.ffa.org      for an application.