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 | ||
American Legion Baseball Scholarship | https://www.legion.org/get-involved/scholarships/the-american-legion-baseball-scholarship | JUL 15 |
Breschi Scholarship | JUL 15 | |
Come Back Stronger Scholarship | https://fasigbrooks.com/scholarships/come-back-stronger-scholarship/ | JUL 15 |
Welsh Pony & Cob Foundation Scholarship | JUL 15 | |
Minority Women in STEM Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/minority-women-in-STEM-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | JUL 16 |
Joy Cappel Innovation Scholarship | JUL 20 | |
Phyliss J. McCarthy Scholarship for Excellence in Writing | JUL 23 | |
Peter Freeman Memorial Scholarship | JUL 24 | |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | JUL 25 | |
Sutliff & Stout Annual First Step Scholarship | JUL 25 | |
HACU Scholarship Program | JUL 28 | |
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 | |
ASHBA Youth Scholarship | https://www.saddlebred.com/about-ashba-giving/grants-scholarships/youth-scholarships | JUL 31 |
Ayn Rand The Fountainhead Essay Contest | https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/the-fountainhead?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 31 |
Flavor of the Month Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Minecraft Scholarship | https://apexminecrafthosting.com/minecraft-scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 31 |
Pittsburgh Injury Lawyers Scholarship | https://www.pittsburgh-injury-lawyers.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | JUL 31 |
Spirit of Giving Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Secular Student Activist Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
American Association of State Troopers Scholarship | https://www.statetroopers.org/scholarship-requirements-information | JUL 31 |
Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Fighting the Nursing Shortage Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Jet Future Business Leaders Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award | JUL 31 | |
HIE Help Center Scholarship | https://hiehelpcenter.org/scholarship-for-physical-occupation-and-speech-therapy/ | JUL 31 |
Labroots Undergraduate Back-to-School Scholarship | JUL 31 | |
Future Educator Scholarship | AUG 1 | |
Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship | https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/national-student-scholarship | AUG 1 |
Shape Plus Fitness Scholarship | AUG 1 | |
Antibodies-online Impact Scholarship | AUG 3 | |
Nancy Hall Memorial Scholarship | https://midfloridamaterialhandling.com/about-us/scholarship/ | AUG 14 |
Helpjuice Scholarship | AUG 20 | |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | AUG 31 | |
Summit Physical Therapy Scholarship | https://physicaltherapyfairbanks.com/physical_therapy_fairbanks.php | AUG 31 |
2nd Chance Scholarship for College or Trade Schools | AUG 31 | |
US Rugby Foundation Scholarship | AUG 31 | |
Castagra Roofing Scholarship | SEP 4 | |
W. Tong and A.C. Wong Legacy Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/w-tong-and-a-c-wong-2026-legacy-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | SEP 6 |
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship | https://custompatchessandiego.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | OCT 1 |
Rees Scholarship Foundation-HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program | https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/ahri-rees-scholarship-foundation | OCT 1 |
Money Matters Scholarship Program | https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/money-matters-scholarship/ | OCT 16 |
Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship | OCT 31 | |
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 |
Scholarships for Woodworking Manufacturing Students | JAN 31 | |
Antibodies-Online Impact Scholarship | FEB 3 | |
Alaska Airmen's Future Professionals Scholarship | FEB 25 | |
AWS Arsham Amirikian Welding Scholarship | https://www.aws.org/Career-Resources/Students/Scholarships/National-Scholarships/ | MAR 1 |
Southern Automotive Womens Forum Scholarship | https://southernautomotivewomen.org/Scholarship_ProgramWomen's | MAR 23 |
UAF Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship | MAR 31 | |
Society of Plastics Engineers Foundation Scholarships | https://www.4spe.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3313#gsc.tab=0 | APR 1 |
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 |