Regional Scholarships 

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- Indicates citizenship or permanent residency required
- Indicates scholarship for high school students
- Indicates scholarship for students already in college or higher education
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Accounting - Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program
Award is up to $3,000.Contact Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 14860 Montfort Dr, Suite150, Dallas,TX 75254-6705, for deadline. For more information go to this website: http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Rules/Tac3.cfm?Chapter_ID=22&Subchapter=I&Print=1

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The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Contest
For all Texas high school students in grades 9 through 12. Topic:  “The African American in Texas:  Past and Present”
Deadline: March 5, 2007
Website: http://www.utexas.edu/world/barbarajordan/
Rules & Guidelines: click here
Awards: click here

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Casa Argentina de Houston
Art and literature contest, Words and Images, for students 14 - 18. Participants can express their work in one or two categories–short essay in English or Spanish and/or paint.
Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: December 31, 2006
Website:  http://casaargentina.org

Cat Lift Trucks will award two $5,000 scholarships to an outstanding HS senior students from a public and/or private school within Harris, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Liberty,
Montgomery and Waller counties.  One for a student who will attend a Texas 4- year college for a Baccalaureate degree, the other for a student who will attend a Texas 2-year college for an associate degree in Sept. 2008. Requirements for university scholarship: Ranked in upper ½ of class and minimum GPA of B or 80% or better on official transcript through fall semester of senior year. Must enroll in college or university in Texas and participate in curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree in State of Texas.
Award: $5,000
Website: http://www.cat-lift.com/scholarship_application_2008.cfm
Vocational application: click here
University application:  click here
Deadline: April 4, 2008

A. Patrick Charnon Memorial Scholarship
2-4 page essay (typed, double-spaced) explaining how community service experiences have shaped your life and how you will use your college educations to build communities in a manner consistent with values of compassion, tolerance, generosity and respect.$1,500.
Website (Center for Education Solutions): http://www.cesresources.org/apply.html
Application (PDF): http://www.cesresources.org/apply.pdf
Deadline: March 31, 2007

Beat the Odds® Scholarship by Children’s Defense Fund
Beat the Odds program is a national program that highlights the positive potential of young people by reflecting on the successes of those who have truly “beaten the odds.” To counter the massive attention given to children who get into trouble, drop out of school, turn to drugs, crime, or gangs, or become parents too soon, this program seeks out those students who, despite daunting conditions, overcome serious hardship to achieve personal and academic success in their communities and as positive role model.
Guidelines:
· Currently a senior enrolled in a Houston area public, charter, or alternative school;
· Will graduate by July 2008;
· Following graduation, will attend college;
· Has overcome significant hardships such as, but not limited to, poverty, disability, homelessness or abuse;
· Has achieved a grade point average showing marked effort, improvement or success;
· Has demonstrated community service or volunteerism with an interest in leadership development;
·Will be available for all meetings, interviews, or photo shoots if selected to receive the scholarship.
· Must also be available the afternoon and evening of Thursday, March 13, 2008 for the award ceremony
Application
Guidelines
Website: http://www.cdftexas.org/beattheodds.php
Deadline: December 15, 2007
Contact:  Anat Kelman, Children's Defense Fund Texas, 4500 Bissonnet, Suite 260, Bellaire, TX 77401, (713) 664 4080, (877) 664 4080 toll free, (713) 664 1975 fax, akelman@childrensdefense.org

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Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center The Power of Life Scholarship
High School Seniors. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center's Power of Life annual scholarship program will award $2000 scholarships to six students that are attending high schools located in The Blood Center’s service area that actively conduct blood drives.
How to apply:

Website: http://www.giveblood.org/poweroflife/scholarship.htm#javascript
Deadline:  January 20, 2006
For information: 713-791-6332

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Hamman Foundation Scholarships
HS seniors. 60 scholarships to Houston area high school seniors for undergraduate study. Award is $12,000., disbursed over four years, provided the recipient conforms to the requirements set forth in the award. The recipient may select any major at any four year college or university.
Eligibility:

• High School Seniors after the start of their senior year

• Houston area high school seniors who attend schools or are homeschooled in the following eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery or Waller

• Scholarships are awarded based on "financial need" and "scholastic ability"

Website: http://www.hammanfoundation.org/SchGuide.htm
Deadline: February 28, 2007
Contact info: George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation, 3336 Richmond, Suite 310, Houston, Texas 77098
Scholarship app: http://www.hammanfoundation.org/HamSch.pdf

Hispanic Women in Leadership
Website:  http://www.hwil.org/8.html

Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals (HAHMP)
For HS seniors, college undergraduates, and first year graduate students. The Houston Association of Hispanic Media Professionals (HAHMP) is inviting high school seniors, college undergraduates and first-year graduate students pursuing careers in print, photo, broadcast, and online journalism to apply for HAHMP scholarships.  Public Relations majors are also invited to apply. Students must plan to attend a community college or university that is within the United States or Puerto Rico. They must attend classes full-time for the entire academic year. Applicants must reside in the Greater Houston area.  This year, HAHMP will award ten $2,000 scholarships.  The scholarships will be awarded at the 20^TH Annual HAHMP Sylvan Rodriguez Scholarship Gala on March 31^st, 2006 at the Houston Intercontinental Hotel.
Deadline: February 20, 2007
Website: www.hahmponline.org
Application (pdf): click here
Application (Word): click here

Houston Community College System
Deadline: May 4, 2007. HCCS College Connection Scholarships. HCC students can be considered for all scholarships offered through the Houston Community College System Foundation by fully completing a single online application. Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at HCC; many require enrollment in 9 or 12 credit hours. Applicants will be considered for every scholarship for which they appear eligible. A single application qualifies students for all scholarship, students are eligible for. See list.

Houston Engineering & Scientific Society-Ladies Auxiliary
For senior girls. Permanent resident of Harris County; accepted in an accredited college of engineering or related science before the scholarship award date; based on scholarship, character, personality, inventiveness (creativity), adaptability and a cooperative spirit. Complete application includes small photo, transcript, three letters of recommendation, copy of letter of college acceptance or forwarded as soon as it arrives. Resume may be attached. Complete application must be mailed to Mrs. Suzanne Kubin, Scholarship Chairman, 1701 Blount, Houston, TX 77008 and postmarked by March 30, 2007. Applications in AD-113. 
Deadline: March 30, 2007
Award: $1,000
Application:  Check with counselor

Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers
For HS students wanting to pursue a career in engineering, architecture and surveying.  Scholarships (3: $12,500, $10,000 & $2,500) awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.  For additional information regarding the HHAE scholarship program please contact Mr. Roberto Castillo, PE at 281-647-9182 or Mr. Rudy Moreno at 713-975-8555.
Deadline:  May 15, 2007
Application: MS Word click here.
Information flyer:  PDF click here.

Hispanic Heritage Awards

• academic excellence (by Chase Bank & MasterCard),

• arts & culture (by Smithsonian Ctr for Latino Initiatives),

• community service (by Dr. Pepper),

• education (by Southwest Airlines),

• engineering & mathematics (by ExxonMobil),

• healthcare (by GlaxoSmithKline),

• journalism (by NBC/Universal),

• leadership (by Kellogg's),

• sports (by SubWay)

Eligibility:

• high school senior or eligible for graduation in the 2006 calendar year

• planning to attend college in the fall of 2006

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of this application

• Hispanic ancestry. For the purposes of this award, Hispanic means that at least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry, directly tracing family origins to Spain, Latin America, Spanish-speaking Caribbean and the Philippines

• minimum recommended GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale

• willing to travel to the Award Region (Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia/New jersey, Phoenix, San Antonio, San Diego, Northern California & Greater Washington, DC.) you have selected to attend the regional Award Ceremony at your own expense

Online Application (must create account first) http://onlineapp.hispanicawards.org/index.php?page=2

Deadline: February 3, 2006

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts (NHFA)-Scholarship Program
full-time graduate students The National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts seeks to continue the expansion of opportunities for Hispanic youth in the media, arts, and communications industry through its scholarship program, which is administered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be full-time graduate students attending one of the following universities: Columbia University School of the Arts, Harvard University, New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Northwestern University (drama department), the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin Communications School, or Yale University (drama department). Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s degree in entertainment-related fields and must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Awards are for $2,500.

Contact:
HSF/NHFA Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
Web site: www.hsf.net or www.hispanicarts.org

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)/Toyota-Scholarship Program
Latinos entering freshmen University of Southern California, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the University of Texas at Austin, or Texas A & M University at College Station Through the longstanding partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., the Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers scholarships of $5,000 to outstanding Latino entering freshmen students at selected universities with the following majors: business administration, industrial engineering, marketing, computer science, international relations, or mechanical engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents with at least a 3.0 GPA. In addition, applicants must be permanent residents of the greater Houston or Los Angeles areas and must be attending one of the following colleges: the University of Southern California, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the University of Texas at Austin, or Texas A & M University at College Station.

Contact:
HSF/Toyota Scholarship Program
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
55 Second Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (877) 473-4636
Fax: (415) 808-2302
E-mail: pip@hsf.net
Web site: www.hsf.net

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Metropolitan Scholarship
HS Seniors. $12,000 scholarships are presented to Houston-area students from public school districts in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties. The criteria for these awards is based on 50 percent financial need, 35 percent academics and 15 percent leadership. SAT scores must score a minimum of 830 on the SAT (verbal and math score only) or 17 on the ACT.
Deadline: March 1, 2007
Website: http://www.hlsr.com/education/opportunity.aspx
Application: http://www.hlsr.com/education/pdf/2006MetroApp.pdf

Houston Public Service Recognition Essay Contest (City of) 
HS Seniors. Prizes range from $300 - $2,000. Essay of 500 words or less, typewritten, double-spaced; composed by senior from Houston area school. Must use one of the careers on the list of city jobs or choose a different city career. Topic, "If I were a ______, What a Difference I Would Make."

Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm  
Posted: August 31, 2005
Deadline: March 13, 2006

Houston Texas Fire Fighters Federal Credit Union (HTFFFCU) Scholarship Program
Must have been a member of the Houston Texas Fire Fighters Federal Credit Union 180 days before June 30, 2005. For HS seniors, GED students, HS grad planning on attending college or student in college.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March 1, 2006
Website: http://www.htfffcu.org/

HP Scholars Scholarship
 Seeks to recognize graduating underrepresented minority (African American, Latino or American Indian) high school seniors and community college transfer students who wish to pursue a bachelor of science degree in computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering.  Students selected for the program are awarded a $12,000 scholarship (maximum of $3,000 per year), which is intended to help defray educational expenses such as tuition, books, fees, etc.  Each HP Scholar also receives an HP Scholar Productivity Package (computer, PDA and printer). Additionally, recipients will be eligible for three, paid summer internships in HP's summer internship program. 
Selection criteria:

• Academic achievement (including GPA and past academic performance

• Financial need (for educational purposes)

• Family’s educational history (priority is given to first generation students)

• Letters of recommendation (from advisor/teacher on official school letterhead)

•  Personal statement (communication skills, personal & professional qualities, community involvement, etc.)

• Demonstrated interest in math, science and engineering

• Connections to HP Philanthropy Partnerships

• Intended major (computer science, computer engineering or electrical engineering)

• Willingness to work at major HP locations -- California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Texas (HP offers students a relocation package to assist students who will need to move to and from the HP location for their summer internship)

Deadline: March 15, 2006
Website: http://h20185.www2.hp.com/index.html
Application: http://h20185.www2.hp.com/docs/2006scholarapp.doc

Houston Community College System College Connection Scholarships
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Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Computing.
Every year, the Houston chapter of the Association for Women in Computing (AWC - Houston) awards one or more scholarships to outstanding students pursuing an associate and undergraduate degree in a computer-related field. The actual number of scholarships and the amount(s) depend on fundraising activities held throughout the year.
Application (MS Word) for associate degree
Application (MS Word) for bachelor degree
Deadline: February 28, 2008

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Latino College Expo, Inc.
high school seniors The Latino College Expo awards scholarships to high school seniors in the tri-state area. Each year, four winners receive $500 towards their academic and personal needs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, must be high school seniors planning to attend a college or university in the fall on a full-time basis, and must possess a minimum four year high school average of 85% and 1000+ SAT scores.

Contact:
Latino College Expo, Inc.
Scholarship Committee
511 Avenue of the Americas, PMB 192
New York, NY 10011
E-mail: latinoexpo@aol.com
Web site: www.latinocollegeexpo.org

Linda Lorelle Scholarship
The mission of the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund, Inc. is to seek out Houston area high school sophomores & juniors, whose potential may be unfulfilled due to circumstances beyond their control, and to provide them with support (mentoring, major scholarships, internships, and jobs) to enable them to access and complete a college education.
Eligibility
1. Be a current SOPHOMORE or JUNIOR at a school district listed above
2. Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
3. JUNIORS must plan on attending a college or university in the Fall of 2008
4. SOPHOMORES must plan on attending a college or university in the Fall of 2009
Deadline (Posmark): Postmark Application Deadline:
Application deadline (postmark) is February 2, 2007. Applications postmarked after February 2, 2007 will not be accepted; no extensions or exceptions. Applications sent by fax or email are not acceptable.
Website: http://www.lindalorelle.org/Announcing_The_2006_2007_Linda_Lorelle_Schollarship.htm
Application: (word format) click here; (pdf format) click here.

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Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)-Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship
Latino college students who are ineligible to receive federal and/or state financial aid The Ellen and Federico Jimenez Scholarship Program will award twenty-five $2,000 scholarships to deserving Latino college students who are ineligible to receive federal and/or state financial aid and who have a demonstrated commitment to serving the Latino community in the United States. Students who have been accepted to a community college or state university in California or Texas (except the University of California and the University of Texas) and will be enrolled full-time are eligible to apply.

Contact:
MALDEF Jimenez Scholarship
634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tel: (213) 629-2512
Fax: (213) 629-0266
E-mail: undergradfund@maldef.org
Web site: www.maldef.org

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NASA MUST Scholarship Program.
Students enrolled or attending college pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) discipline at a college or university that is accredited in the United States are eligible for the MUST funding opportunity.  Students of all underrepresented groups (Women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply. Each year, the MUST Program will support approximately 100 undergraduate students with a one-year competitive scholarship of up to one-half of tuition, not to exceed $10,000. Program participants will also receive a $5,000 stipend to participate in a summer research experience at a NASA center.  Students will benefit year-round from tutoring, lecture series and mentoring from STEM faculty and peers. The scholarships and internships will be renewable for up to three years, provided the
students continue to meet the academic requirements.  Students will receive the following:
• One-year partial tuition scholarship of up to one-half the tuition and fees, not to exceed $10,000 per academic year
• Support from MUST PASS (Professional and Academic Support System)
• Direct access to multiple mentors who will provide academic tutoring, guidance, personal and professional support, and advice regarding professional organizations, graduate school, other scholarships, and careers.  The mentor team will include: 1) an assigned faculty mentor, 2) a graduate mentor, and 3) a peer mentor.
•  One point of contact -- the MUST PASS Facilitator -- to obtain additional academic support and secure institutional tutoring services in academic subjects when needed
• Be part of a large national network of minority undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) through established networks of HCF, UNCFSP, and SHPE AHETEMS
• Learn from NASA role models through the MUST Speaker Series that will bring NASA scientists and other STEM role model to SHPE student chapter meetings on campus to speak about their respective careers and serve as role models to maintain the student’s interest and enthusiasm for their STEM field of study.
• Guidance and $5,000 stipend to participate in a summer research experience at a NASA center
• Connections to other scholarship and internship sources through the established networks of SHPE, HCF and UNCFSP as well as other STEM-focused organizations.
Deadline: March 1, 2008
Website: http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/applications/subsectionID.1,pageID.139/default.asp

National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA)/Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES)-Undergraduate Scholars Program
Students going to University of Texas at San Antonio, California State University, Los Angeles, New Mexico State University The NASA/MAES Undergraduate Scholars Program is designed for students who will be attending, California State University, Los Angeles, New Mexico State University, or the University of Texas at San Antonio. Participants receive four years of tuition up to $3,500 per year, a paid 10-week summer internship at NASA or a NASA-approved facility, money for traveling to and from the internship site (not to exceed $500), and $1,000 to their university each year for school-related activities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, active MAES members (beginning first semester/quarter of freshman year) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and majoring in a NASA-related discipline (mathematics, science, engineering, or computers).

Contact:
Mrs. Stacy Dees
NASA/MUSP Program Director
Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists
711 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 206
Webster, TX 77573
Tel: (281) 557-3677
Fax: (281) 557-3757
E-mail: maesscholars@maes-natl.org
Web site: www.maes-natl.org/index.php

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PacifiCare Foundation-Latino Health Scholars Program
bilingual students who choose to work in the health professions The PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program is designed to increase the number of bilingual students who choose to work in the health professions. PacifiCare grants 25 scholarships of $2000 each to high school seniors entering community college, university, or an accredited technical college majoring in one of the approved health care programs, including nursing, medical interpretation, and public health. The scholarships are funded by the PacifiCare Foundation and allocated in the following states: California (10), Texas (5), Arizona (3), Colorado (2), Nevada (2), Oklahoma (1), Washington (1), and Oregon (1). Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, must speak Spanish fluently, must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or technical school in a healthcare program, and must demonstrate a commitment to a career in the healthcare field. Students selected for the scholarships will be bilingual in English and Spanish and will be encouraged to serve their communities and use their bilingual skills upon graduation.

PacifiCare Latino Health Scholars Program Freedom Award
In addition to the 70 $2,000 scholarships in 2005 we will be awarding two $25,000 "Freedom Award" scholarships in honor of U.S. Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta, who lost his life while saving the lives of 5 other soldiers in Iraq. These awards will go to the two most deserving bilingual and bicultural students dedicated to pursuing careers in health care.Contact:
Fill out the application and mail it to the following address:
Carol Toulson
PacifiCare Foundation
Latino Health Scholars Program
P.O. Box 25186
Mailstop: LC03-159
Santa Ana, CA 92799
Web site: www.pacificare.com
Application: http://www.pacificare.com/vgn/images/portal/cit_60701/600280107Latino_Health_Scholars_ApplicationEng.2005.pdf
Deadline: June 30, 2005

Public Service Recognition Week Essay Contest by City of Houston
Public Service Recognition Week is observed in early May to call attention to the broad range of services provided by public servants and to encourage others to seek a public service career. In this spirit, essay contest participants are asked to write about how they would make a difference as an employee of Houston municipal government.  For official rules and job descriptions, visit www.houtontx.gov/hr/psrwpages/essay.htm.  Rules and criteria…go to www.houstonhumanresources.org.  Then click on PSRW at the bottom of the left side of the page.  Then, under the menu, click on Essay Contest. Topic: Compose an essay of 500 words or less about "what a difference you’d make as a city of Houston municipal employee.  You can put yourself in the shoes of any city employee – even the mayor".  Write about what changes you would make to improve the city for its citizens.
Mayor Bill White and City Council members will recognize the winners at a ceremony in early May 2008.  At that time, the following scholarship will be awarded:
Awards: 1st: $2,000; 2nd: $1,000; 3rd: $600; 4th: $400'; 5th: $300
Deadline: March 15, 2008

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RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth 2008 Scholarship
The RoyceBuilders.com Foundation for Youth is dedicated to providing scholarship funds and educational
support systems for outstanding high school and college students graduating from school districts within the Houston Gulf Coast area. The goal of the Foundation is to support and increase the number of students pursuing higher education. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic achievement, financial need, commitment to a college education, and involvement in school and community activities.
Trouble viewing application or recommendation, download FREE Adobe Reader, http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Application: click here
Recommendation form: Click here
Website: http://www.rbffy.org/scholarships.asp

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Society of Professional Women in Petroleum Engineering
For HS senior women. Not limited to petroleum engineering
Deadline: April 2, 2008. Mail to Barbara Kender, 8518 Sparkling Springs, Houston, Texas 77095. Email: bkender@spwp.org
Application: click here

Society of Women Engineers (Houston Area)
high school senior women from high schools in the greater Houston area that plan to major in a science or engineering discipline.  Transcript, applicant statement, letter of reference, and resume are required.  Applications are in the counselors’ office. 
Deadline: March 2, 2007
Application:  Check with counselor

Society of Women Engineers
Only open to women. Applicant is accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate ABET/CSAB accredited engineering, computer science degree program, or be accepted for enrollment in a baccalaureate computer science program at an ABET approved school. Please go to www.abet.org for more information. The minimum GPA is 3.5/4.0 for freshman applicants.
Website: http://www.swe.org/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=9&ssSourceNodeId=5
Application: scholarshipapplication@swe.org
Deadline: May 15, 2007
Award: up to $10,000

Slough Foundation Scholarship
HS Seniors & College Students with at least 12 hours of credit. Financial need demonstrated by FAFSA information; B average; Up to $5,000 per year; Texas resident and US citizen at the time of application; will attend college in the US;  one-page essay describing the need for scholarship; transcript; SAT or ACT scores.
Application:  www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/2003-04-slough.pdf 
Information: Applications for this scholarship may be obtained by requesting them from:
Scholarship Administrator
The Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship
3600 N. Garfield Midland, TX 79705
Phone (432)685-6493 FAX (432)685-6451
Award: $5,000 per year up to 5 years
Application: http://www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf
Deadline: March 29, 2007

THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN PETROLEUM
high school senior female students best meeting requirements of SPWP’s scholarship criteria. Not limited to those seeking a degree in Petroleum Engineering.  Scholarship awards are limited to cover tuition and fees. Amounts
awarded to successful candidates are the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.  An application is attached; please
pass it on to interested candidates.
CRITERIA INCLUDE:
    • Student must plan to attend a Texas college or university.
    •  Student must have evidenced certain levels of achievement in grades and extra curricular activities.
    •  Students must plan to be a full time college student.
    •  Student must have acquired acceptance to the college of her choice by June 2007.
    •  Student MUST have a financial need.
    •  Scholarship monies will be paid to the institution in the student’s name.
    •  Applications MUST be postmarked ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THAN APRIL 3, 2007 and WILL NOT be accepted     after that date.  Transcripts, if mailed separately MUST be postmarked ABSOLUTELY NO LATER THAN APRIL 3, 2007.
    •  Applications MUST be completed, typewritten or identically reproduced via computer form.  ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED OR THE APPLICATION WILL BE ELIMINATED.  Please use N/A to indicate unable to answer.  LEAVE NO BLANKS.
Mail completed applications to:

BARBARA J. KENDER
8518 SPARKLING SPRINGS
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77095

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS BE AWARE OF THE ABOVE!!!!!!!
Deadline: April 3, 2007

THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF ELIGIBLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; any parochial/private high school within any of the school district boundaries are also eligible.

In 2006, SPWP Scholarships were awarded to young ladies who attended Cy-Fair High School, Cypress Creek High School, Cypress Falls High School, Cy-Ridge High School, DeBakey High School, Elkins High School (2), Fort Bend Baptist High School, Friendswood High School, George Bush High School (2), Kerr High School, Kingwood High School, Mayde Creek High School, North Shore High School, Spring High School, St. Agnes Academy, The Woodlands High School (2), and Tomball High School.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Scholarship 
HS seniors and college students up to 25 years old. To deserving high school students who have lost a parent to breast cancer; up to 7 four-year scholarships will be awarded; must live in Harris, Ft. Bend, Chambers, Montgomery, Brazoria, or Galveston counties; exhibit financial need; plan to attend a state-supported college in Texas. For more information & application visit , "Grants & Funding" and "More Awards & Programs" or email Michele Ostrander, executive director of Komen Houston Affiliate at mostrander@komen-houston.org
Deadline: November 1, 2006
Application: www.komen.org
Award:  Up to $10,000
Website: www.komen.org

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Talbots Charitable Foundation Scholarship
For all students with high school seniors or students with GEDs. Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.
 Deadline: January 3, 2006
Website: http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp?BID=&h=
Application: http://a1389.g.akamai.net/7/1389/2573/20051006192800/www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/WSF_Application.pdf

Terry Scholarship, University of Texas San Antonio
Award based on need. Strong leadership, service, and academics.
Website: http://www.utsa.edu/honors/tseligibility.html#four
Deadline: February 1, 2006

Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE)-Graduate Fellowships
Texas students pursuing graduate studies The Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education awards fellowships to Texas students pursuing graduate studies. Two fellowships are given to students whose career emphasis is on community college education. Two other fellowships will be awarded to students whose study emphasis is on university/post graduate education. The awards are for $2,000 each. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Contact:
Ms. Diana Castillo
Scholarship Coordinator
Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education
HCSS-Southeast College
6815 Rustic Road
Houston, TX 77087
Tel: (713) 718-7083
Fax: (713) 718-7224
Web site: www.tache.org

 Texas, Universary of - at San Antonio Terry Scholarship
Award based on need. Strong leadership, service, and academics.
Website: http://www.utsa.edu/honors/tseligibility.html#four
Deadline: February 1, 2006

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University of Houston Alumni Association of Hispanic Alumni Scholarships
Description: Each scholarship is a one-time award ranging from $250-$1000.
Criteria: Current Hispanic UH students with minimum 2.5 GPA or new students of Hispanic origin approved for admission to UH central campus for 2008-2009. Must be registered as a full-time student.
more info | application (part one) | application (part two) |
Deadline: postmark by 3/07/08

University of Houston Alumni Fort Bend Club Scholarships
The Fort Bend Club of the Houston Alumni Organization announces the availability of several $1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors of high schools in Fort Bend County who have been accepted for admission to the University of Houston.
The Scholarships. The scholarship is a one-year award paid in two installments of $500, once in the fall semester and once in the spring semester.  Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to receive the second installment of this award.
Eligibility: Applicant who will be a first time student must be eligible for admission to the University of Houston as a freshman without waiver, on an unconditional basis and must enroll at the University of Houston in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation to receive this scholarship award.  This award applies only to the University of Houston and not to the other universities in the UH System (ex. UH-Downtown, UH-Clear Lake, UH-Victoria, and UHS-Sugar Land). 
Website: http://www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarships/
Deadline: March 7, 2008

University of Houston Alumni Katy Coogs Scholarships (Katy, TX / West Houston area)
Description: Each Scholarship is a one-time award in the amount of up to $500 or $750.
Criteria: Incoming full-time freshman UH students enrolled for 2008-2009. Must be a graduating high school senior in the Katy/West Houston area with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and approved for admission to the University of Houston central campus.more info | application | deadline: postmarked by 3/07/08
Deadline: March 7, 2008.

University of Houston Bauer College of Business
High School juniors and seniors. Three-five page essay on “The Role of Energy in Our Lives.” Awards made Tuesday, November 8, 2005, 4 - 5:30 p.m. at Global Energy Management Institute, Univ. of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business High School Outreach Day.
Evaluation:
n Content: significance of the questions raised and ideas presented, quality of research if used, and how effectively it relates to the topic.
n Creativity: is the presentation done in an original, engaging and creative way.
n Composition: is the essay executed in an organized and technically proficient way

University of Houston Alumni Legacy Scholarships
Description: Each scholarship is $1000 per year ($500/semester) for four years.
Criteria: Incoming full-time freshman UH students enrolled for 2008-2009. At least one parent of the applicant must be an active member of the Houston Alumni Organization as of March 7, 2008.
more info | application | deadline: postmarked by 3/07/08

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Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation
For Hispanic or African-American students interested in law, in top 20% of class, a minimum of 1100 on combined SAT, with financial need and living in Houston, Dallas or Austin.
Application: http://www.velaw.com/pdf/overview/scholarshipfoundationapplication.pdf
Award: up to $10,000
Deadline:  March 19, 2007

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WEN (Women's Energy Network of Houston)
Fall 2008 Academic Scholarship. exemplary high school senior girls from the Greater Houston area. Five $1,000 one-time awards. Eligible applicants must plan to attend an accredited four year university in Fall 2008. Eligible applicants must plan to attend an accredited four year university in Fall 2008.
Application Package:
    · Application Form - Completed and signed application. (download in PDF format)
    · Transcript - Official copy of applicant's high school transcript(s).
    · Essay - Applicant must submit an original, typed, single-sided, double-spaced essay which discusses a current event in regards to Energy and shares the applicant's thoughts (i.e. gas prices, alternative fuel sources, global warming).
    · Letter of Reference - Applicant must submit one letter of reference from a high school or community leader which discusses the applicant's scholastic ability, character and/or leadership characteristics.
Due date: Postmarked by September 29, 2007
Award: $1,000
Website: http://www.wenhouston.org/?nd=scholarship

Wings Over Houston® Airshow Scholarship Program
Awards: Four Scholarship Awards up to $5,000 each
Deadline: June 30, 2007
Application and Requirements: www.wingsoverhouston.com/Resource-172/WOH_Scholarship_Package_2006.pdf
Eligibility requirements:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Full-time student at an accredited college/university with GPA 3.0 or better
• Must have completed atleast two academic years or sixty semester hours of college credit
• The applicant's legal residence must be in the following Texas counties: Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Fort Bend,Waller, Montgomery, Liberty, or Chambers.

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Zonta Club of Houston Scholarship
Opportunity for Senior Women ( although Junior Women also eligible)  provided by Suzi Feickert, Chair, YWPA Committee. Zonta Club of Houston is proud to announce its annual Young Women in Public Affairs scholarship award.  The local club is able to award $1000 to a deserving young, pre-university, usually graduating senior woman, ( but juniors are eligible), age 16 to 21.  Zonta Club of Houston’s recipient will be forwarded to the District 10 competition whereby another $1000 will be awarded.  The District 10 reciepient will go on to the Zonta International competition. The potential to win up to $3000 is HUGE for a deserving young woman!!  Attached to this e-mail is the award application.  We invite ALL qualifying young women to apply.  Please feel free to download the application and distribute.  Additionally, students may want to visit the web site, www.zonta.org, in order to learn more about the organization and the Young Women in Public Affairs award.
Deadline: February 28, 2008
Website: www.zonta.org
Mail to: Suzi Feickert, 800 Post Oak Blvd, Apt 36, Houston, Texas    77056
Application: