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

Chevron Changing the Face of Golf Scholarships

https://apply-lpga.smapply.io/prog/the_chevron_changing_the_face_of_golf_scholarship_2024-2025/

January 31

Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship

https://jetsurety.com/scholarship

January 31

SAA Native American Scholarship

https://www.saa.org/career-practice/scholarships-and-grants/native-american-scholarships-fund

January 31

Baer Reintegration Scholarship

https://www.reintegration.com/2023-application-process

January 31

William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship

https://nilrr.org/resources/online-ruggles-journalism-scholarship-application/

January 31

National Eagle Scout Scholarship

https://nesa.org/scholarships/

January 31

MAS Family Scholarships for students of Cuban Heritage

https://masfamilyscholarships.org/apply

January 31

LPGA Foundation Scholarship

https://apply-lpga.smapply.io/prog/the_phyllis_g_meekins_scholarship_2024-2025/

January 31

MHEFI Scholarships

https://www.mhi.org/mhefi/scholarship

January 31

FOSSI Scholarship for Students attending HBCU

https://futureofstemscholars.org/fossi/apply

January 31

Union Plus Scholarships

https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships

January 31

SME Education Foundation

https://www.smeef.org/sme-education-foundation-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/

February 1

Charles Butt Scholarship for UT Dallas

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

February 1

Charles Butt Scholarship for U of Houston

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

February 1

Charles Butt Scholarship for U. North Texas

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

February 1

Stacey Foundation Scholarship

https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/stacey-scholarship-fund/

February 1

Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship

https://thesunflowerinitiative.org/apply/

February 1

1 for 2 Education Foundation

https://www.1for2edu.com/scholarship/

February 1

Academy of Model Aeronautics

https://modelaircraft.secure-platform.com/a/page/scholarships

February 3

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending Texas A&M

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

February 3

IAM Scholarships

https://scholarship.goiam.org/

February 3

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/legacy.cfm#WhoIsEligible

February 3

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html

February 6

PGA of America REACH Foundation Scholarship

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/pgaworks/

February 6

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

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

February 7

AOPA Foundation Scholarship

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/students/aopa-flight-training-scholarships

February 7

Alltricity Scholarship Foundation

https://www.alltricityscholarshipfoundation.org/scholarships

February 7

Young Trailblazers Scholarship

https://liveoutloud.org/programs/young-trailblazers-scholarship/

February 10

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending Texas State

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

February 10

Community Leaders Scholarship

https://www.aspencerlaw.com/scholarship

February 10

Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship

https://aldenlawfirm.com/scholarship/

February 10

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/

February 12

Community Impact Scholarship

https://www.dfwinjurylawyer.com/scholarship

February 12

Scholarships for Military Children

https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/

February 12

Christopher High School Poster Contest

https://www.christophers.org/highschoolpostercontest

February 13

CISCO Scholarship

https://www.cisco.org/2024/10/18/cisco-is-accepting-scholarship-applications-get-your-application-in-now-2/

February 14

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship

https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

February 15

Robert Mack Scholarship

https://robertmacksf.org/application.html

February 15

Texas Leadership Scholars Program

https://texasleadershipscholars.org/eligibility-and-application?utm_source=TxCAN&utm_campaign=a6fcf91c2f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_09_12_04_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-99befd9f4d-491182726

February 15

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