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
*Source: GetSchooled
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 2025 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 |
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Scholarship | https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/ | JUN 8 |
Burress Underdog Scholarship | JUN 8 | |
William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship | https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/william-m-fanning-maintenance-scholarship/ | JUN 8 |
Ortho Dermatologics Scholarships | JUN 10 | |
Trademark Scholarship | JUN 10 | |
Challenge Yourself Scholarship | JUN 10 | |
Fred Ohm Dream Builder Scholarship | https://www.stonewallfoundation.org/scholarships/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 12 |
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship | JUN 13 | |
GoFoodservice Scholarship | https://www.gofoodservice.com/scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Helen Gee Chin Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
American Muscle Automotive Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship | https://www.vilesandbeckman.com/about-us/community-growth-scholarship/ | JUN 15 |
Sandi Fuqua Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Branch Out Scholarship | https://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/ | JUN 15 |
Third Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship | https://www.caltrap.org/3rd_mardivassoc/msf.asp?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Optimist International Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships2.cfm?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Minority Affairs Community's Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Students | JUN 15 | |
Golden Key Humanitarian/Service Response Award | JUN 15 | |
The Stuckey Firm Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Jones & Swanson Community Service Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Omega Law Community Growth Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
AIChE Minority Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
American Trucks Student Scholarship | https://www.americantrucks.com/scholarships.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Children of Injured Workers Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Extremeterrain's Student Scholarship | https://www.extremeterrain.com/scholarships.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Helen Gee Chin Scholarship | https://www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org/eligibility?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Horatio Alger National Career & Technical Scholarship | https://horatioalger.org/career-technical-education-scholarships/ | JUN 15 |
Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Progressive Automations Scholarship | JUN 15 | |
Scholarships4mom.net Scholarship | https://scholarships4moms.net/scholarship-application-for-moms | JUN 15 |
Van Nattan-Hansen-Anderson Scholarship | https://www.denverastro.org/resources/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
WebstaurantStore Scholarship | https://www.webstaurantstore.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 15 |
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation (AWAF) Scholarship | https://awafoundation.org/Scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 16 |
MPMA Foundation Scholarship | JUN 16 | |
Women in Aerospace (WIA) Foundation | https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 16 |
Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship | https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 17 |
BigSun Scholarship | https://bigsunathletics.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 19 |
First in Family Humanist Scholarship | https://blackskepticsla.org/scholarship-application/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 19 |
Innovation in Education Scholarship | JUN 20 | |
Brandywine Valley Hemophilia Foundation Scholarship | JUN 22 | |
RonranGlee Literary Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/ronran-glee-literary-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | JUN 25 |
Spokeo Connections Scholarship | https://www.spokeo.com/scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 25 |
Young Filmmakers Contest | https://www.oneearthfilmfest.org/contest-details/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 25 |
Navigate Your Future Scholarship | JUN 26 | |
Headbang for Science Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/headbang-for-science/#ref=best-scholarships | JUN 26 |
Akash Kuruvilla Memorial Scholarship | https://www.akmscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 26 |
Navigate Your Future Scholarship | JUN 27 | |
The Crowder Law Firm Scholarship | JUN 29 | |
Against All Odds Scholarship | https://www.elitelawyer.com/scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 29 |
William Harrison Bailey Jr. and Vivian C. Bailey Scholarship for students raised by a single parent | JUN 29 | |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your College List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | JUN 30 |
College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship | JUN 30 |
Study.com Scholarship for Future Teachers | JUN 30 | |
Pedro Zamora Scholarship | JUN 30 | |
Do-Over Scholarship | JUN 30 | |
Just Poetry Contest | https://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to-enter.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUN 30 |
Digital Privacy Scholarship | JUN 30 | |
Jessi Combs Foundation Scholarship for Women in Trades | JUN 30 | |
Illustrators of the Future Scholarship | JUN 30 | |
STEM Scholarship | JUN 30 | |
Cavalier Trail Riding Club Scholarship | https://cavaliertrc.wixsite.com/ctrc/scholarship-information | JUN 30 |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 1 |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | JUL 25 | |
GK Merit-Based Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 31 |
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 31 |
Detox.com College Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/west-texas-land-surveyors-scholarship/ | JUL 25 |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | AUG 31 | |
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship | https://custompatchessandiego.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | OCT 1 |
Money Matters Scholarship Program | https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/money-matters-scholarship/ | OCT 16 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your Career List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | NOV 30 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your College List | JUN 30, 2027 | |
HFC Scotty Caregiver Awards | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JAN 31 |
Great Khalid Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship | https://thegreatkhalidfoundation.org/performing-arts-scholarship | APR 18 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your Career List | NOV 30, 2027 |