Scholarships

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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.

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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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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

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/ncwit-award-for-aspirations-in-computing#

October 29

US Bank Student Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10704/us-bank-student-scholarship

October 30

Women's Ministries Scholarship

https://women.adventist.org/scholarship

October 31

CampusReel Student-Led Virtual Tour Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/campusreel-student-led-virtual-tour-scholarship

October 31

Defining the Disability Scholarship

https://berkowitzlawfirm.com/2024-defining-the-disability-scholarship/

October 31

Money Metals Exchange Scholarship

https://www.moneymetals.com/scholarship

October 31

Neuroscience Research Prize

https://www.aan.com/research/neuroscience-research-prize

October 31

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. National High School Essay Contest

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-omega-psi-phi-fraternity-inc-national-high-school-essay-contest

October 31

American Culinary Federation Scholarship

https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/ACF/Education/Scholarships/

October 31

VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/vfw-voice-of-democracy-competition#

October 31

Aspiring Attorney Scholarship

https://www.dplaw.com/aspiring-attorney-scholarship/

October 31

Stokes Educational Scholarship

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships

October 31

American Indian Services Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/american-indian-services-scholarship#

November 1

FOZA Scholarship for Maternal Mental Health Awareness

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/foza-scholarship-for-maternal-mental-health-awareness#

November 1

Frank J. Vigilante Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/frank-j-vigilante-scholarship#

November 1

National Space Club Scholarship

https://www.spaceclub.org/scholarship/

November 1

Take Car of Texas Video Contest

https://takecareoftexas.org/education/take-care-texas-video-contest

December 6