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 |
Tulane University Paul Tulane Award | December 15 | |
College: UTEP Excellence/Presidential Scholarship | https://www.utep.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships.html | January 11 |
College: Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Award | https://www.txamfoundation.com/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships.aspx | March 20 |
Kemper Human Rights Essay Contest | December 10 | |
Doodle for Google art contest for K-12 | December 10 | |
The Coolidge Scholarship (HS Juniors) | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-coolidge-scholarship | December 11 |
Common App Scholarship | https://scholarshipguidance.com/common-app-scholarship-application | December 15 |
AcaCare Medical Scholarship | December 15 | |
Burger King Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/burger-king-scholarship | December 15 |
Ronald D. Weiss Scholarship | December 15 | |
Science Ambassador Scholarship | December 15 | |
Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship | https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/scholarship.cfm?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | December 15 |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/equitableexcellence/#eligibility | December 18 |
Kelly Law Autism Scholarship | https://www.jkphoenixpersonalinjuryattorney.com/autism-scholarship-contest/ | December 19 |
Experimental Aircraft Association Scholarship | https://www.eaa.org/eaa/learn-to-fly/scholarships/eaa-flight-training-scholarships | December 19 |
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship | https://www.ushli.org/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship-for-young-hispanic-leaders/ | December 30 |
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship | December 31 | |
Power of Resilience Scholarship | December 31 | |
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship | December 31 | |
College Jumpstart Love of Learning Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-love-of-learning-scholarship | December 31 |
Perseverance Scholarship | https://www.gideonasen.com/gideon-asen-perseverance-scholarship/ | December 31 |
Rise Above Scholarship | December 31 | |
Science Buddy Scholarship | https://scholarshipbuddy.com/scholarships/37225/science-buddy-scholarship | December 31 |
Arthur & Berdena King Eagle Scout Scholarship | https://www.sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest/ | December 31 |
Future Travel Nurse Scholarship | https://www.ayahealthcare.com/travel-nursing/future-travel-nurse-scholarship/ | December 31 |
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD | December 31 | |
William B. Ruggles Journalism Scholarship | https://nilrr.org/resources/online-ruggles-journalism-scholarship-application/ | December 31 |
Trade Academy Scholarships | December 31 | |
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/ge-reagan-foundation-scholarship | January 5 |
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship | January 6 | |
AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship | January 7 | |
Roger W. Kahn Scholarship | https://aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/aiaa-roger-w.-kahn-scholarship/ | January 7 |
The Kennedy Center | January 7 | |
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship | https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/?utm_source=scholarships.com | January 8 |
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards | January 8 | |
DECA Student Scholarships | January 9 | |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at UTEP | January 11 | |
Profile in Courage Essay Contest | https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/education/profile-in-courage-essay-contest | January 12 |
United States JCI Foundation Scholarship | January 12 | |
American Red Cross-Leaders Save Lives Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/american-red-cross-leaders-save-lives-scholarship | January 15 |
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | January 15 | |
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship | January 15 | |
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship | January 15 | |
Civil Air Patrol Scholarship | https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cadetinvest/scholarships#Flight | January 15 |
Mensa US Scholarship | January 15 | |
Automotive Women's Association Scholarship | January 16 | |
American Public Service Scholarship | https://walterclark.com/2026-american-public-service-scholarship/ | January 31 |
Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship | https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/scholarships | January 31 |
Against All Odds Scholarship | https://adamsbischoff.com/2026-against-all-odds-scholarship/ | January 31 |
Mas Family Scholarship | January 31 | |
Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarships | https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships | January 31 |
IAM Scholarships | February 6 | |
Blossom Law Caregiver Scholarship | February 9 | |
DEED Scholarship | February 15 | |
Texas Leadership Scholarship at UTEP | February 17 | |
Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship | February 26 | |
TheDream.US Scholarship | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/opportunity-scholarship/ | January 31 |
DAR American Indian Scholarship | https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/american-indian | January 31 |
Atlantic Housing Foundation Scholarships | February 1 | |
Stacey Scholarship Fund | February 1 | |
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship | February 3 | |
Academy of Model Aeronautics scholarship | https://modelaircraft.secure-platform.com/a/page/scholarships | February 2 |
Out of State Student Scholarship | February 9 | |
Scholarships for Military Children | https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/ | February 11 |
American Council of the Blind Scholarships | February 14 | |
Dell Scholars Program | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/dell-scholars-program | February 15 |
Joieful Connections Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/joieful-connections-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | February 15 |
SPIE Scholarship | https://spie.org/membership/student-hub/scholarships/optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships#_=_ | February 15 |
Lounge Lizard Scholarship | February 18 | |
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship | February 20 | |
Community Leadership Scholarship | February 26 | |
ACET Student Scholarship | https://acetx.org/2025-26-acet-student-scholarships/?doing_wp_cron=1762376681.1305460929870605468750 | February 27 |
Driver Resource Center (DRC) Future of Trucking Scholarship | https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/ | February 28 |
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarship | February 28 | |
Military Benefits Association Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/militarybenefit/#requirements | March 4 |
Special Forces Scholarship | March 15 | |
College Jumpstart Show Grit Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-show-grit-scholarship | March 31 |
The St. Pierre Alliance Resiliency Scholarship | https://www.thestpierrealliance.com/the-scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | March 31 |
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship | March 31 | |
SDFM National Scholarship Program | March 31 | |
Houzz Residential Design Scholarship | March 31 | |
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship | April 1 | |
Life Parts Express Scholarship | April 30 | |
Trotter Project Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships | May 15 |
Driver Resource Center (DRC) Future of Trucking Scholarship | https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/ | May 31 |
Education and Mental Health Scholarship | May 31 | |
College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship | June 30 |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 1 |