Guidance Scholarships


SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Attention seniors and senior parents: 
The following scholarships require a nomination; please see your counselor.

Name of Scholarship Deadline Nomination? Criteria
Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTAF) Scholarship 03.05.10 Yes; limit 2 3.0 GPA; letter of acceptance to a TX college or university; financial need
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship 03.01.10 Yes; limit 3 Criteria - ACT or SAT; Rank - Must be in top 10%

 


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

 

#001    Mark Jameson-Allstate Insurance: Scholar Athlete of the Month: 
Carroll Senior High School seniors who have excelled in both the classroom and athletics. These $500 scholarships will be paid to the recipient’s University, College, or Community College. Applications must be received in the CSHS Guidance Office no later than the 15th of the month.
 
#002    2009 Pepsi Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: 
Available to Hispanic students. This is a merit-based scholarship. Five (5) $4000.00 and twenty-five (25) $500.00 will be awarded. 
Deadline: March 1, 2010
 
#003    The Thomas Wolfe Scholarship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 
Available for graduating seniors interested in pursing a college degree in writing.
Deadline: November 2, 2009.
 
#004    Cheryl Shankman Study Abroad Scholarship:  
The Carroll Advanced Placement Boosters will be offering a scholarship for Carroll ISD sponsored travel abroad student programs planned from January 2010 through July 2010.
Deadline: November 6, 2009
 
#005    AXA Achievement Scholarship: 
Available to students who have demonstrated exceptional involvement in community service, overcome personal challenges and/or led a project that benefited others. Visit website: www.axa-achievement.com
Deadline: December 15, 2009
 
#006    Rollins College Dallas Area Scholarship: 
Scholarships ($5000.00 per year) are considered upon application. Students chosen to be interviewed for scholarship will be notified by the end of January. See www.rollins.edu for more information.
Deadline: December 1, 2009
 
#007    Stephen Austin Army ROTC School of Nursing: 
2, 3, & 4 year scholarships pays full tuition cost and fees, $1200 per year for books. Applicant must agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active Duty or in a Reserve Component.
Deadline: OPEN
 
#008    Park School of Communications Scholarship: 
Available to students planning to attend Ithaca College and major in the field of communication. The scholarship offers full tuition, room, and board.
Deadline: January 15, 2010.

#009    Texas Student Housing:  
Available to students attending college in Austin, College Station, or  Denton, TX. See scholarship application in Guidance Office.
Deadline: January 31, 2010.

#010    Burger King Scholars Program
Awarded to graduating seniors to be used for educational expenses during the first year of college or post-secondary vocation/technical school. To learn more about the program visit website @www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/.
Deadline: February 1, 2010.
 
#011    Marist College: For students who will major in Computer Science or Information Technology and Systems.  
Full tuition, room and board will be awarded. For more information please visit www.marist.edu/nsfgrant
Deadline: February  15, 2010
 
#012    EECU Glenn Mandeville Memorial Scholarship: 
Applicant and/or parent/guardian must be a member in good standing with EECU. Six (6) $5000.00 scholarships will be awarded to students. Three (3) scholarships will be awarded to those who plan to enter the field of education and three (3) to those selecting careers outside the educational field. Applications in Guidance Office.
Deadline: January 31, 2010.
 
#013    Angelo State University Carr Scholarship: 
Will be awarded based on academic achievement and financial need. To view scholarship visit: www.angelo.edu/carr.html
Deadline: December 1, 2009
 
#014    McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship:   
Will be awarded to senior student entrepreneurs who have owned and operated a business for at least 1 year (non profit are OK).
Visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org for more information.
Deadline: 25, 2009
 
#015    Navy ROTC Scholarships: 
Applicants need to meet qualifying SAT or ACT or be in top 10% of their class. See application on line at www.nrotc.navy.mil
Deadline: Early Application 10/31/09 or Regular Application 1/31/10
 
#016    University of Texas San Antonio Honors College Scholarships: 
Twenty (20) awards of $6,000 over a 4 year period. See requirements and application at www.utsa.edu/honors
Deadline: February 15, 2010

#017    University of Texas San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship: 
Sixteen (16) awards for fall 2010 averaging $55,000 over a four-year period. See requirements and application at www.usta.edu/terryscholars/
Deadline: February 1, 2010

#018    National Commission for Cooperative Education: Minority and female students are encouraged to apply, as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. This is a merit co-op scholarship. See website for application and more information.   

Must have been admitted to one of the following colleges:        
Drexel University 
Rochester Institute of Technology
Johnson & Wales University
University of Cincinnati
Kettering University
University of Toledo 
Pace University
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Deadline: February 15, 2010
 
#019  Geisinger Scholarship (University Of Michigan):  The College of Engineering is offering a scholarship program for students pursuing a degree in engineering up to $20,000 annually.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
 
#020    Carr P. Collins Scholars Program (Baylor University): This scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership and volunteer service abilities. Application is available online at: www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins
Deadline January 31, 2010
 
#021    Hunt Leadership Scholarship Program (SMU): Awarded to students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership through high school organizations, founders of organizations, senior leadership in scouting or service organizations, Boys State or Girls State representatives. See website for online application: www.smu.edu/hunt
Deadline: January 15, 2010.
 
#022    Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (National Security Agency): Open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, who plan to major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.  See website: www.NSA.gov/Careers
Deadline: November 30, 2010

#022 Stokes Educational Scholarship Program (National Security Agency): Open to high school seniors, particularly minority students, who plan to major in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering. See website: www.NSA.gov/Careers
Deadline: November 30, 2009

#023 Slough Foundation Scholarship: Open to students attending any college. Student must have at least 3.0 GPA, submit copy of FAFSA, one (1) page essay and transcript. See application at: www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Deadline: April 1, 2010

#024 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Scholarship Program: Available to high school seniors who have MS or who have a parent with MS. See application at: www.national/MSsociety.org
Deadline: January 15, 2010

#025 Ronald McDonald House Charities Asian Scholarship: Available to seniors who have at leastone (1) parent of Asian-Pacific heritage. See application at: www.rmhc.org
Deadline: February 16, 2010

#026 Ronald McDonald House Charities Future Achievers Scholarship: Available to high school seniors who have at least one (1) parent of African American or Black Caribbean heritage. See application at: www.rmhc.org
Deadline: February 16, 2010

#027 Ronald McDonald House Charities Hacer Scholarship: Available to high school seniors who have at least one (1) parent of Hispanic heritage. See application at: www.rmhc.org
Deadline: February 16, 2010

#028 Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholars Scholarship: Available to all high school seniors who are exemplary role models in their community and have the initiative to fulfill their educational goals. See application at: www.rmhc.org 
Deadline: February 16, 2010

#029 Rose Lafferty and Flora Foust Educational Funds: Providing worth students assistance in obtain degrees, vocational training, or special training for the handicapped. For residents of Tarrant or Erath Counties. Accepting applications beginning January 1, 2010.
Deadline: March 1, 2010

#030 AFA Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship: Provides an opportunity for college bound students to give thoughtful consideration to the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on their own lives and others in their family and community.
Deadline: February 15, 2010

#031 Texas Exes Scholarship: Available to seniors in the Fort Worth area. This is a need and/or merit based scholarship for The University of Texas.
Deadline: January 15, 2010

#032 Mensa Education and Research Essay Scholarship:   Awards are made on the basis of an essay of no more than 550 words that describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goals. It is NOT necessary that the applicant be a member of Mensa. 
See application at: www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships  
Deadline: January 15, 2010

#033 Southlake Rotary Club Scholarship: Up to 4 $1000.00 scholarships awarded to CSHS seniors. Judging criteria includes: Financial Need, Academic Performance/Potential, Community Service, Leadership, and Personal Goals.
Deadline: April 16, 2010.

#034 Colleyville Lions Club Scholarship:  A minimum offour (4) $1000.00 scholarships awarded to graduating seniors in North East Tarrant County. Student must submit a personal statement, form completed by counselor, and a photo of applicant. Eligible applicants will be interviewed.
Deadline: March 6, 2010.

#035 University of Texas at Arlington: There are several academic scholarships available. Go to website: www.uta.edu/scholarships for more information.

#036 Colleyville Woman’s Club Circle of Hope Scholarship:  One (1) graduating senior from CSHS will receive a $1000.00 scholarship based on among others: financial need, GPA, ACT/SAT scores.
Deadline: February 20, 2010

#037 Fort Worth/Tarrant County A&M Mothers’ Club:  Two (2) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors who reside in Tarrant County.
Deadline: February 16. 2010.
 
#038    Heritage Land Bank:   Offering four (4) $2500.00 to graduating seniors who will be pursing a degree in Ag-Economics, Ag-Education, Ag-Development, Animal Science, Forestry or a Vocational or Technical field related to Agriculture.
Deadline: March 31, 2010
 
#039    2009 Tom Landry Classic Scholarship:  Any graduating senior student who participated in the 2009 Tom Landry Classic game played Aug. 29, 2009 could be eligible for a $25,000.00 scholarship. Open to all participants including football players, cheerleaders, band members, color guard, drill team member, student trainers, and mascot.
Deadline: March 1, 2010
 
#040 Eddleman-McFarland Fund Scholarship: A number of scholarships are awarded each year to applicants who reside in Tarrant or Parker County. This scholarship is primarily based on financial need.
Deadline:  March 15, 2010

#041 Metroport Rotary Club Scholarship: Awarded to graduating seniors from local area high schools. Criteria based on academic achievement, financial need, extra curricular activities, and community service/other activities.
Deadline:   April 10, 2010

#042 Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program:  Available to students who reside in Texas and are considered economically disadvantage and will attend a Texas four year school. Students can receive up to $6000.00 per year.
Deadline: March 1, 2010
 
#045 cholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY):  Available to scholar athletes. Twenty-five (25) scholarships for $7500.00 each will be awarded. Judging will be based on: (25%) academic performance, (35%) athletic excellence, (15%) leadership, (10%) community service, and milk experience (5%). APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:   www.bodybymilk.com
Deadline: March 5, 2010
 
#046 William T. Meyers Memorial Scholarship:  A $2000.00 scholarship toward higher education will be awarded to a CSHS graduating senior. The student must have completed at least 4 years of science and be of high moral character. Selection will be by committee.
Deadline: April 10, 2010
 
#047 Carroll Education Foundation:  Awarded to graduating CSHS seniors. Applicants must submit 500 words or less that includes your course of study, goals, and/or dreams.
Deadline: April 1, 2010
 
#048 Field & Mary Scovell Scholarship Foundation: Ten (10) grants of $3,000.00 will be awarded to North Texas students attending a school in Texas or a Big 12 Conference, or Southeastern Conference college. The applicants must have a connection to sports, leadership abilities, high moral character, and financial need. 
Deadline: March 22, 2010

#049 Charter Communications Student Scholarship:   Up to ten (10) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from various counties in Texas. Applicant should plan on majoring in one of the following areas: marketing, accounting, business administration, business management, communications, computer technology, engineering, or a related field at an accredited college.
Deadline: March 31, 2010

#050 Fort Worth Audubon Society’s Environmental All-Star Scholarship: Up to two (2) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to seniors who have demonstrated an interest in the environment an/or natural sciences. Applicant must reside in Tarrant County.
Deadline: March 15, 2010
 
#051 Oklahoma State University Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship:  Awarded to graduating male student who exemplify academic excellence, selfless leadership, service to community, and a health lifestyle.
Deadline: March 19, 2010
 
#052 Southlake Newcomers’ Club Scholarship: A minimum of two (2) scholarships will be awarded to eligible seniors at CSHS, Southlake resident enrolled in private school or home schooled, or Grapevine/Colleyville High School. Criteria include financial need, academic record, SAT/ACT score(s), and community service. See application at: www.southlakenewcomers.com 
Deadline: April 26, 2010

#53 SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS ONLY: Southlake Rotary Club scholarships for two students to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards training conference at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, June 10-13, 2010. Scholarship and participant application is available in the CSHS Guidance Office.
Deadline: March 10, 2010

#54 Altrusa DFW Community Service Scholarship: Altrusa DFW Community Service Scholarship is available to a graduating senior based upon that student’s contribution to his/her school, church, or city via community service.  
Deadline: April 16,2010
 
#55 Altrusa Overcoming Adversity Scholarship:  This scholarship is designed for a graduating CSHS senior who has overcome some personal obstacle or has addressed a particular challenge in a positive way.
Deadline: April 16,2010
 
#56 Frances D. Waldman CSHS ASTRA Scholarship: The scholarship criteria are based on the student’s contribution to their community, personification of the ASTRA principles, and financial need.
Deadline: April 16, 2010
 
#57 Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship: The scholarship is for Texas Tech bound high school seniors. Students should apply on-line at the following address:           https://admin.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/TTAA/cpages/application.html         
Deadline: April 15, 2010
 
#58 Ozarka Natural Spring Water “Every Drop Counts” Earth Science Scholarship: This scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in Earth/Environmental Sciences. 
Deadline: April 2, 2010
 
#59 Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: See website for further information.  www.fwhcc.org 
Deadline: April 16, 2010
 
#60 AP Booster Club Scholarship: $1,000.00 scholarships for graduating seniors that have taken atleast one honors, pre-AP or AP class. See www.dragonap.org for further details.
Postmark Deadline: April 1, 2010

#061 Johnson Elementary School/Jane Cousins Scholarship: A scholarship for a graduating senior who attended JES for at least 2 years.             Deadline: April 22, 2010

#062 Dragon Pride Scholarship: Award sponsored by CES Faculty and Staff. A scholarship for a graduating senior who attended CES for at least 2 years.
Deadline: April 22, 2010

#063 Region XI School Employees Blood Bank Scholarship:   (This is NOT for school employees students only) Four (4) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors in Region XI service area who have a desire to purse an education associated with the health care fields.
Deadline: March 31, 2010

#064 Southlake Association for Gifted and Talented Scholarship:  SGAT is awarding this scholarship to any Junior or Senior who is a current or past student of the Southlake Quest Program. The scholarship award may be used toward college expenses or an academic summer program.  
Deadline: April 1, 2010
 
#065 Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club Margaret Carter Scholarship: Awarded to graduating female student who is a registered to vote in Tarrant County and have a Democratic Party affiliation. Student must plan to attend a public funded college in Texas.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
 
#066 The Penorse Foundation Hispanic Scholarship:    Awarded to graduating senior Hispanic student who has exhibited outstanding scholarship, leadership and have a financial need. Student receive up to $3000.00 per year for four years.
Deadline: May 1, 2010
 
#067 Grapevine Baseball and Softball Association Scholarship: Awarded to baseball and softball players who are former GUB or GGSA players or umpires.
Deadline: March 23, 2010
 
#068 Ladies Auxiliary VFW 10454 Education Scholarship Application: $1000.00 scholarship to assist local students who wish to further their education by pursuing a college degree or a career direction at a technical school.
Deadline:  May 31, 2010
 
#069 Southlake Women’s Club Foundation Scholarship:  Awarded to graduating CSHS seniors. A short essay is required. Application to be returned directly to SWC Scholarship Chairman.
Deadline: March 31, 2010 
 
#070 CSHS/CHS PTSO Scholarship: A $1,000 scholarship awarded to CSHS graduating seniors. A short essay is required. Family member must be a current member of CSHS/CHS PTSO.
Deadline: April 15, 2010
 
#071 Go Green Secondary Student Essay Contest: 1000 word essay “My Part in Protecting the Environment”. For more information please go to: http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/gogreen.aspx 
Deadline: March 22, 2010
 
#072 Metroplex Republican Women’s Estelle Teague Scholarship: A $1,000 Scholarship to be awarded. Short essay required on “Who would you like to see as the Republican candidate for President of the United States and why?”.
Deadline: April 30, 2010
 
 

 

 

   

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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