Attention seniors and senior parents:

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The following scholarships can be found in the Scholarship Opportunities File Cabinet in the College and Career Center of the Guidance Department

#002    University of Dayton Merit Scholarships.  Offer four categories of scholarships ranging from $20,000 to.$100,000 over 4 years.  Criteria ranges from B average and 21 ACT/1,000 SAT to  A average and ACT 31/SAT 1410.

#008    Indiana University Scholarships.  Scholarships vary from $8,000 to $32,000.  Students who have submitted a complete application for admission by November 1 priority date will have priority consideration for merit scholarships.
            Deadline:  Final school application date.

#014    The American Legion.  Multiple scholarships are offered for various amounts.  See website for more information.  www.needalift.org.

#034    The National Security Agency (NSA) Stokes Educational Scholarship Program.  Receive full tuition and mandatory fees for the college of your choice, reimbursement for textbooks and summer employment at NSA with a year-round salary
            Applications accepted between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30 each year.

#038    Hendrix College Scholarship Program.  Students can receive scholarships and awards of up to $5,000 per year for four years.
            Deadline:  School application deadline

#039    Nelnet Scholarships.  20 scholarships of up to $25,000 and 750 $1,000 scholarships.  Winners are randomly selected.  Enter as often as you like.  To ender fill out the form at www.nelnet.com/win.

#040    Drury University Scholarships.  Various scholarships ranging from $500.00 to full tuition.  See the scholarship drawer in the Guidance Office for more information
            Deadline:  Vary from January 26 to July 15, 2008

#043    The Art Institute Culinary Arts Scholarship.  Full tuition at the Art Institute to the winner of the “Best Teen Chef” competition.  Apply online at www.artinstitutes.edu/btc 

#054    Carroll ISD School Nurse Scholarship.  $500 scholarship to a graduating senior of Carroll Senior High School.  The scholarship is based upon a student’s intent to enter the nursing profession or is pursuing a career in a medical field.
            Deadline:  May 1, 2008

#076    Altrusa DFW Community Service Scholarship.  A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a CSHS senior based on community service.
            Deadline:  April 18, 2008

#077    Overcoming Adversity Scholarship.  A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a CSHS student who has overcome some personal obstacle or has addressed a particular challenge in a positive way.
            Deadline:  April 18, 2008

#078    Frances D. Waldman CSHS ASTRA Scholarship.  A $1,000 scholarship awarded to a CSHS senior who has been a member of the CSHS ASTRA club for at least one school year.
            Deadline:  April 18, 2008

#081    Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award.  This program is for JUNIORS. 
            $500.00 Cash Scholarship plus an all-expense week of leadership training in Seattle.
            Deadline:  April 18, 2008

#087    The Carroll Education Foundation.   Several $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to Carroll Senior High students based on academic record, SAT/ACT scores, involvement in school and community, character and leadership ability and community service hours.
            Deadline:  April 30, 2008

#089    The Penrose Foundation.  Scholarships for Hispanic students which vary up to $3,000 per school year.  Scholarships are based on need
            Deadline:  May 1, 2008

##091  United Central Bank 2008 Excellence in Education.  For Asian American students who have demonstrated academic and leadership excellence.
            Deadline:  April 25, 2008

#092    DCCCD Scholarship.  For Asian American students who will be attending college in the DFW metroplex.
            Deadline:  April 25, 2008

#093    Tarrant County College.  Scholarships offered through the TCC Foundation and TCC Financial Aid offices.  Apply online at www.tccd.edu/scholarships .
            Deadline:  May 16, 2008

#095    CSHS/CHS PTSO Scholarship.  Scholarship is based on academics, community activities, leadership ability and financial need
            Deadline:  April 28, 2008

#097    Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarships.  Only students participating on the state level in the UIL Academic State Meet contests are eligible to apply.
            Deadline:  May 6, 2008

#098    William T. Meyers Scholarship.  A $2,000 scholarship for a CSHS senior will be awarded to a student demonstrating high moral character and who will have completed 4 years of high school science.
            Deadline:  May 2, 2008

#100    Johnson Elementary Koalaty Graduate Award.  Scholarship criteria:  a minimum of two years at JES, a minimum GPA of 85.0, Definite plans to attend in institute of higher learning.
            Deadline:  May 3, 2008
#101    Metroplex Republican Women.  Estelle Teague Scholarship.  Two $500.00 scholarships for deserving female high school seniors
            Deadline:  April 30, 2008

#103    Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club, Margaret Carter Scholarships.
Two $1,000 scholarships for women who live in Tarrant County.  Schola4ships may be applied to study in the fields of government, political science, or related public service.
Deadline:  April 30, 2008

#104    UTD DFW Chapter of CEO Netweavers scholarship for UTD School of Managerment.  For further details and application to to http://financial-aid.utdallas.edu

#105    Avar Press  Scholarship Essay Competition.  3 scholarships will be awarded:  $1,000, $750.00 and $500.00.
            Deadline:  May 15, 2008

#106    Fort Worth CSI ( Construction Specifications Institute) Scholarship Program.  Three scholarships will be awarded:  $3,000, $2,000, & $1,000.
            Deadline:  April 30, 2008

#107    Southwest Airlines and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.   “Giving Flight to Your Success” travel award program.  Southwest will provide roundtrip airline tickets to undergraduate and graduate students with socio-economic need who travel away from home to pursue a higher education.  Apply online at www.hacu.net.
            Deadline:  May 30, 2008

#108    Ameen Rihani Organization Scholarship program.  The $1,500 per year scholarship to Lebanese Americans and other Arab Americans.  For application forms and deadlines please visit http://www.ameenrihani.org.