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
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 2024 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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Questions?
Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
High School Counselors: click here.
Go Center Specialists: click here.
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 |
Young Trailblazers Scholarship | https://liveoutloud.org/programs/young-trailblazers-scholarship/ | February 10 |
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending Texas State | February 10 | |
Community Leaders Scholarship | February 10 | |
Avoiding Probate Pitfalls Scholarship | February 10 | |
Davidson Fellows Scholarship | https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/ | February 12 |
Community Impact Scholarship | February 12 | |
Scholarships for Military Children | https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/ | February 12 |
Christopher High School Poster Contest | February 13 | |
CISCO Scholarship | February 14 | |
ASUS Scholarship | February 14 | |
POET Never Satisfied Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/poet-never-satisfied-scholarship# | February 14 |
DGV Scholarship program | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/dgv-scholarship-program# | February 14 |
ACB Scholarship Program | February 14 | |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship | February 15 | |
Robert Mack Scholarship | February 15 | |
Ronald G. Pogorzelski and Lester D. Yankee Scholarship | February 15 | |
Daughters of the Cincinnati | February 15 | |
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending West Texas A&M | February 15 | |
Linda S. Montross New Latin Educators Scholarship | February 15 | |
George & Stella Knights Essay Contest | February 15 | |
Blandy Experimental Farm REU Program | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/blandy-experimental-farm-reu-program# | February 15 |
SPIE Scholarship | https://spie.org/membership/student-hub/scholarships/optics-and-photonics-education-scholarships | February 15 |
Texas Leadership Scholars Program | February 15 | |
Anne Moncrief Layman Nursing Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/anne-moncrief-layman-nursing-scholarship# | February 15 |
Cornell University Endowed Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/cornell-university-endowed-scholarships# | February 15 |
DEED Funding for Students | February 15 | |
ATSS Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/atss-roadway-worker-memorial-scholarship-program# | February 15 |
SMART Scholarships | February 15 | |
Chevron International REACH Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/chevron-international-reach-scholarship-program# | February 15 |
Bobby Owen Memorial Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/bobby-owen-memorial-scholarship# | February 15 |
Blue Ocean Competition | February 16 | |
KFC Foundation Scholarship | February 17 | |
HBCU Week x AstraZeneca Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/hbcu-week-x-astrazeneca-scholarship# | February 17 |
HBCU Week x NFL Scholarship | February 17 | |
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers attending UT Austin | February 17 | |
Farm Kids for College Scholarships | February 18 | |
Gordon A. Rich Memorial Scholarship | February 20 | |
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship | February 20 | |
Mathworks Math Modeling Challenge | February 21 | |
Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarship for YISD Seniors | February 21 at NOON | |
ELCA Fund for Leaders | https://www.elca.org/our-work/leadership/elca-fund-for-leaders/our-scholarships | February 21 |
Military Benefit Association Scholarship | February 27 | |
TheDream.US National Scholarship for Dreamers | February 28 | |
BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship | February 28 | |
ACET High School Senior Scholarship | February 28 | |
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship | March 6 | |
RAIZ Community Scholarship | March 14 | |
Michael Sandoval STEM Memorial Scholarship | March 14 | |
Raizing Leaders Scholarship for UTEP College of Education | March 14 | |
Raizing Leaders Scholarship for UTEP College of Business Administration | March 14 | |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | March 31 |
Hospitals of Providence Healthcare Volunteers Scholarship | *request application from School Counselor or Go Center Specialist | April 4 |
Sigma Tau Community Uplift Foundation Scholarship | May 4 | |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | June 30 |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | September 30 |