LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS ~RAW TALENT SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST AVEDA INSTITUTE SAN ANTONIO~ Due Date: SEPTEMBER 5 Criteria: ESSAY, CONTEST Must submit an ESSAY approximately 500 words the best describes you and the reason you are passionate about the salon and spa industry 1st prize award winner receives full scholarship for any course of their choice at Aveda Institute San Antonio Application on line at http://www.avedaisa.com ~RON BROWN SCHOLAR PROGRAM~ Due Date: NOVEMBER 1 and JANUARY 9 Criteria: Must be a US Citizen, Black or African American, current in high school and senior Pursuing a career in art, science, public service, law, medicine, and business in any College or University of their choice. Application must be mailed in one packet Application on line at www.ronbrown.org Application also available in the Guidance Office VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED (VFW) - ESSAY Due date: November 1 Criteria: Application and ESSAY See Teachers Award, Voice of Democracy, and Patriotic Essay Application on line at www.vfw.org / www.vfwscholarships.org VFW – PATRIOTIC ESSAY Due Date: November 1 Criteria: Grand Prize $10,000.00 Savings Bond Open to 6-8th grade students enrolled in public/private high school or home study program Theme is WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO HONOR OUR MILITARY HEROES Application on line at www.vfw.org ARMY ROTC Scholarship at UT, St.Edwards University, Huston-Tillotson University, Concordia University in Austin No Deadline Contact the Recruiting Operations Officer by calling (512) 471-5919 or by email at enroll@uts.cc.utexas.edu . They will be able to answer any questions that you might have and will guide you in the right direction on what steps you need to take to apply for a 2-, 3-, or 4-year scholarship. Full Tuition, $1200 in books and Fees each year and up to $500 per month in stipends… the four year value of this scholarship can be up to $89, 180 dollars for a Texas state resident… VFW VOICE OF DEMOCRACY - ESSAY Due Date: November 1 Criteria: For students in grade 9-12 enrolled in a public/private high school or home study program Submit complete application and essay to any local VFW Post by Nov. 1 Application on line at www.vfw.org

KILLEEN EVENING LIONS CLUB DRUG AWARENESS SPEECH CONTEST Due Date: November 25 Criteria: ESSAY Be a full time Junior or Senior student Topic: ILLEGAL AND ILLICIT DRUGS-LEGALIZED-REALLY? First and Second place winner will advance to District next level for Judging First place winner of the District Contest will advance to the State level competition being held at Lions State Convention in El Paso, Texas State level 1st Place: $3,000 / 2nd Place: $1,000 Application available in the Guidance Office KILLEEN EVENING LIONS CLUB DIABETIC AWARENESS ESSAY Due Date: November 25 Criteria: ESSAY Be a full time Junior or Senior student Topic: DIABETICS – THE EPIDEMIC IS HERE First and Second place winner will advance to District next level for Judging First place winner of the District Contest will advance to the State level competition being held at Lions State Convention in El Paso, Texas State level 1st Place: $3,000 / 2nd Place: $1,000 Application available in the Guidance Office KILLEEN EVENING LIONS CLUB OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD COMPETITION Due Date: November 25 Criteria: ESSAY Be a full time Junior or Senior student Topic: OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH First and Second place winner will advance to District next level for Judging First place winner of the District Contest will advance to the State level competition being held at Lions State Convention in El Paso, Texas State level 1st Place: $3,000 / 2nd Place: $1,000 Application available in the Guidance Office ~ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY CARR ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP~ Due Date: DECEMBER 1 Criteria: Must be freshman to be eligible Award range from $1,000 to $3,500 per school year if remain a full time undergraduate Must maintain satisfactory academic progress and you can count for up to four years scholarship Rank in the top 45% of your class, score 1020 SAT and minimum 22 ACT Application on line at http://www.angelo.edu ~TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (REGENTS’ SCHOLAR PROGRAM) ~ Due Date: DECEMBER 1 Criteria: Will receive a $20,000 scholarship up to $5,000 per year for four years Your FASFA must be received by March 1 to be eligible (www.fasfa.ed.gov) For students whose total family income (parent and student) is less than $40,000 and who are classified as first generation Application on line at www.applyingtexas.org ~TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (FRESHMAN) SCHOLARSHIP~ Due Date: DECEMBER 1 Criteria: Must be a freshman student

Must complete the scholarship portion of the application in admissions in order to be considered for scholarships Application on line http://freshman.tamu.edu THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Due Date: December 1 Criteria: Need to apply using the APPLY TEXAS APPLICATION WEB SITE for entering freshman scholarships Currently consists of three sections: admissions, scholarship and essays Application on line at http://www.texasscholarships.org/apply Read the browser recommendations before beginning ~THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION~ Due Date: DECEMBER 1 Criteria: Must be a high school senior who is a citizen of the USA Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need Male and female students compete separately All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award On line application only at http://www.elks.org ~TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY THE HONOR’S COLLEGE~ Due Date: DECEMBER 1 Criteria: Must make application for admission to the university first. Demonstrate leadership ability, diverse community and extracurricular activities Maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average per semester Must participate in international studies, research and or internship Several other scholarships awarded see packet Application on line at www.em.tsu.edu Dr. Martin Luther King 2011 Scholarship Application Due Date: December 6 Selection Criteria: Primary emphasis will be placed on the student’s contributions to the community (church and civic), academic performance and oral presentation. Offer of 2) $1,000.00 Scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Coryell, Lampasas, and Bell counties. Schoalrships money will be paid directly to the college/university upon proof of registration. REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF TEXAS (IRMA GESCHE SCHOLARSHIP) Due Date: December 31 Criteria: Must be Texas resident to attend any accredited two or four year college/university Scholarship is based on academic ability, community service, personal development and financial need. For application write to: IRMA GESCHE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, C/O REBEKAH ASSEMBLY OF TEXAS, 16400 KC ROAD 4060, SCURRY, TEXAS 75158

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Eligibility for Nomination: In order to be considered for a Texas Armed Services Scholarship, a student must meet two of the following four academic criteria at the time of application:

1. Is on track to graduate high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program or the International Baccalaureate Program.

2. Has a current GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale 3. Achieve a college readiness score on the SAT(1590) or ACT (23) 4. Is currently ranked in the top one-third of the prospective high school graduating class. 5. For more information go to: 6. http://ths.tisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1007017/File/Scholarships/Texas%20Ar

med%20Services%20Scholarship.pdf?sessionid=b92b495d4128ebd87699b259972062a5 7. Additional information on the eligibility requirements is available at the College for All Texans

website: http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID=581

Governor Samuel Mathews Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century Scholarship of $300 to a student attending one of the following institutions: Central Texas College, Tarleton State University-Central Texas, Temple College, UMHB Applications will be available in the counselor’s office The Imagine America Scholarship Apply anytime online beginning January 1 at www.imagine-america.org. Please enter all requested information accurately and completely to ensure timely processing. To qualify, applicants must graduate in calendar year 2011 with a GPA of 2.5 or above and enroll in a participating career college. Applicants may also be requested to demonstrate commitment to community service and /or financial need. TEXAS A & M SPIRIT AND MIND FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD Due Date: January 5 Criteria: Must be admitted to Texas A&M (College Station) For minority students from economically disadvantaged areas and backgrounds Scholarship range from $2,000 to $2,500 per year Application can be downloaded on line at http://giving.tamu.edu/fea. APPLICATION CANNOT BE SUBMITTED ON LINE HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO “GO TEXAN SCHOLARSHIP” Due Date: January 7 Criteria: Must be a senior in high school Must be USA citizenship and resident of the state of Texas Need to have your SAT and ACT test taken Must demonstrate citizenship/leadership and financial need Application on line at http://www.rodeohouston.com/about/scholarship OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY Due Date: January 31 Criteria: ESSAY and current transcript Send all documents to Omicron Psi Phi Fraternity-P.O. Box 1105 Killeen, TX 76540-1105 Applicants must demonstrate leadership positions in school and the community and honors. Based on financial need Application on line at www.omicronpi.com NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE Due Date: January 21 Criteria: ESSAY Must need financial aid Must be a senior in high school graduating in June/2010

Write an ESSAY Application will be available in the Guidance Office Mensa Foundation Scholarships Due Date: Post Marked by Jan 15th Criteria: Will be enrolled for the 2010-2011 school year in a program in an accredited American institute of post-secondary education, A resident of any area with a participating Mensa group. Awards are made in amounts ranging from $300 to $1000. Awards will be made on the basis of an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant’s career, vocational, or academic goal. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 15 Go to http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships for an official entry form or come to counseling office. THE KOH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: January 15 Criteria: Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Freshmen should have a minimum ACT of 32 and 1400 SAT Based on financial need Must pursue a full time study in an engineering discipline Must have applied to Texas Tech University Application on line at www.coe.ttu.edu/koh TX ASSOC FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SPEECH CONTEST Due Date: January 29: Criteria: Speech Contest Application in guidance department CENTRAL TEXAS BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION Due Date: January 31 Criteria: Award will be in the amount of $500/per semester for a total of $1000 Must be In need of financial help Must be a high school senior continuing college intending on pursuing a degree program in civil engineering, environmental engineering, business education, or other public work related field Application on line at http://www.tpwa.org/central_branch.htm CENTRAL TEXAS BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION Due Date: January 31 Criteria: Must be a senior in high school Must continue to pursue a degree program in any college Must be in financial need Central Texas Branch of the American Public Works Association Civil Engineering Due Date: January 31 Graduating high school seniors and/or college students Plan to pursue a college degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or other public works related fields. Each scholarship awarded is for $1,000 per school year, which is distributed as $500 per semester. For an application form visit: www.tpwa.org/central_branch.htm

TEXAS STUDENT HOUSING Due Date: January 31 Criteria: Must be a senior graduating from High School For students with academic and leadership excellence SAT and ACT scores is required This scholarship will be limited to students who will be attending college in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas Application at the Guidance Office or go to http://www.texasstudenthousing.net/ TEXAS HISTORY ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: January 31 Criteria: ESSAY First Prize: $3,000, Second Prize: $2,000, Third Prize: $1,000 Must be a graduating senior THE TOPIC IS “THE BATTLE OF COLETO AND THE GOLIAD MASSACRE” Application available on line at http://www.srttexas.org Carr P. Collins Scholars Program BAYLOR UNIVERSITY DEADLINE: January 31 Criteria: Meet all University requirements for unconditional admission Be in the top quarter of their graduating class Have a min score of 1250(Reading and Math) on SAT for a min score of 28 on the ACT Have completed a balanced college prep program including history, science, and a foreign language Be a resident of the state of Texas for at least one year Application form available at www.baylor.edu/admissions/CarrPCollins Time Warner Cable Hometown Hero/Rising Hero Award/Scholarship $2,500 scholarships. Two additional $2,500 scholarships will be given to Rising Heroes who not only give back to their communities but who are also seeking degrees in technology, science, engineering and math. The award honors "unsung heroes" in our communities who exhibit extraordinary community service. A Rising Hero is someone who has pledged to support and drive the efforts within their communities to help our future generation and our neighbors excel in today's world. DEADLINE: for nominations is Feb. 1, 2010 Click here for the application: modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1007017/File/Rising Hero.pdf Epsilon Sigma Alpha International Sorority Due Date: February 1, 2011 Each application must be filled out completely and have a check for $5.00 made out to ESA Foundation attached. Criteria for Selection-Character/Leadership/Service/Financial Need/Scholastic Ability/Special Criteria – set by donor. Applications may be obtained from: www.esaintl.com/esaf The University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship Due Date: February 1, 2011 To be considered for a UTSA Terry Scholarship, students must: demonstrate a record of leadership and service, have strong academic abilities, as evidence by grades and standardized test scores, have financial need, be attending a Texas high school during the 2010-2011 academic year, be citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S., be unmarried and not have children. St. Edwards University The Holy Cross Scholarship

Due Date: February 1 To obtain an application, visit: www.gotostedwards.com/scholarships.xml Amount-Full tuition in the freshman year and the same amount in subsequent years. You must be ranked in the top 10% of your class and score at least a 1250* on the SAT or 28* on the ACT. Holy Cross winners demonstrate an outstanding commitment to leadership, service and academics. The application process is competitive, and 10 winners will be chosen each year. HEART O’TEXAS FAIR & RODEO MASCOT COMPETITION Due Date February 5 Criteria: For female unmarried without children only with average “B” or above Must be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school Must be legal resident of Texas Physically able to serve as a volunteer for a minimum of 50 hrs throughout the year Sell $500 in the Fair & Rodeo pre-sale program Application available in the Guidance Office HEART O’TEXAS FAIR & RODEO SWEETHEART COMPETITION Due Date: February 5 Criteria: For female unmarried without children only with average “B” or above Must be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school Must be legal resident of Texas Physically able to serve as a volunteer for a minimum of 50 hrs throughout the year Sell $500 in the Fair & Rodeo pre-sale program Application available in the Guidance Office Colonel’s Scholars Due date: February 10th Qualifications: • Graduating from high school this academic year • Maintaining a min high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher • Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university for Fall 2009 • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree • A U.S. citizen or permanent resident Complete the application online at www.kfcscholars.org TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. TLU - (PACE PACESETTER AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXCELLENCE) Due Date: February 6 Criteria: NEEDS TO BE ADMITTED IN TLU BEFORE DEADLINE Need to be accepted as a TLU student Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher Must have an SAT score of 1250/28 or higher, 1100/24 ACT or Must be in the top 10% of the class www.tlu.edu TEXAS GRIDIRON SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 12 Criteria: Attending College with the intent of obtaining a degree and work in journalism Be a Texas resident and going to school in Texas Must have a 2.25 GPA Application on line at http://spjfw.org

SallieMae/Brandon Teacher Scholarship Due date February Plan to attend college and pursue a degree in the field of education. Six states are participating and four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to each state. Applications are in the Counselor office. RISING ROADRUNNER SCHOLARSHIP – UNIVERSITY OF TX AT SAN ANTONIO Due Date: February 15 Criteria: Must be incoming first-time freshman Be enrolled at least 12 hrs and must completed with 2.25 Must be a Texas resident with the FAFSA on file by March 31, 2010 Must be involved in the community service Applications on line at www.admissions.utsa.edu ~TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP~ Due Date: FEBRUARY 15 (Fall Semester) Criteria: Must demonstrate leadership ability to perform (music, band etc) extracurricular activities Must demonstrate financial need Must be top 25% High School Must have SAT 1000 (Math &Verbal) Apply online at http://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/scholarshipapp.html MIILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART Due Date: February 15 Criteria: Must be a US Citizen and be a senior in high school Must be a member of the organization, and whoever is not a member, can become a member by applying on line at www.purpleheart.com or calling the Membership Dept at (703)642-5360 Must be enrolled as a full-time student in College/University Must have a GPA of 2.75 Application on line at www.purpleheart.org UTSA Honors College Scholarships Due Date: January 2 abdFebruary 15, 2011 Criteria: To apply you must complete the UTSA Honors College Application http://utsa.edu/honors/forms/HCA Interactive.doc and must complete the Texas Common Application for UTSA. For more information contact honors@utsa.edu LOWE’S SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 26 Criteria:

Must be a high school senior Be a qualified relative of an employee of Lowe’s Maintain a minimum of 3.25 GPA Demonstrate commitment to their community through leadership activities

Application on line at http://careers.lowes.com

MILITARY CHILDREN PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 17 Criteria:

Only for dependent children active duty personnel, reserve/guard and retired military members Must have a current ID and be enrolled in DEERS Applicants must be enrolled in a full time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Apply on line http://wwwmilitaryscholar.org/apply TEXAS PARTNERS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JOHN COLGIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: February 26 Criteria: Must be a graduating high school senior

A member of Texas partners Federal Credit Union. Applicants must have their own account number and may not submit an application using a family

member's account number. If you are not currently a member, you may join the credit union and become eligible to apply. You

may become a member of Texas Partners Federal Credit Union if you live, work, go to school or worship in the Texas counties of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas or If you are an immediate family member of someone with a Texas Partners Federal Credit Union

account. application is at http://ths.tisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1007017/File/Scholarships/Texas%20Partners.pdf?sessionid=b92b495d4128ebd87699b259972062a5

Siemens Merit Scholarship Only high school students who are sons and daughters of employees of Siemens or its designated operation companies can compete for these scholarships. Such students also must meet all requirements for participation in the National Merit Scholarship Program that are published in the Official Student Guide to the PSAT/NMSQT which is updated annually and distributed www.siemens-foundation.org Texas Lutheran University Pacesetter Award for College Excellence Students must submit a TLU application and be accepted before this deadline Due Date: February 28th Pacesetter Qualifications: Accepted as a TLU student Articulated high school cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher SAT/ACT composite score of 1250/28 or higher, OR rank in top 10 percent of class with a minimum 1100/24 SAT/ACT composite score Visit www.tlu.edu for more details Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation Due Date: February 28th Qualifications: Interest-free loans available to USA Citizens and Texas residents who have graduated from Texas high schools. Must enroll as a full-time student at a Texas college/university, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with the intention of completing requirements toward a first bachelor's degree. Eligible students must be either in the top 10% of their high school graduating class OR have a minimum 1500 SAT(includes CR, M, and Wr) or 22 ACT(Composite) score. Please Contact: Abe and Annie Seibel Foundation c/o The Frost Bank - Trust Dept. P.O. Box 8210 Galveston, TX 77553-8210 Phone: (409) 770-5665 Mailing List for packets available Nov. 1 ------call and make sure you are on the list so you can be one of the first to receive and get back by Jan 1. For more information see http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/funding/aid/scholarship/scaasf.php

Return to Table ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF MG JAMES URSANO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: March 1 Criteria: Must be a dependant of a soldier on active duty, retiree, or deceased soldier Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 Be a full time undergraduate student Application on line at www.aerhq.org Texas Telephone Association Foundation Criteria:

U.S. Citizen Student graduating from a Texas high school no later than June 2010 Student possessing a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Student planning to attend a Texas college or university by the Fall of 2010

Please note—special consideration will be given to students who will be pursuing a college degree in fields of study which are of particular interest to telecommunications (such as math, business, engineering, and computer science.)

Applications available at www.tta.org or the counselor’s office ADELLE MCCLENDON YOUNG LEADER SCHOLARSHIP (TAGT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS) Due Date: March 1 Criteria: Must be currently identified as gifted and participating in a gifted program Must demonstrate outstanding LEADERSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE ~VFW SCOUT OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP~ Due Date: MARCH 1 Criteria: Must be the recipient of a Boys Scout Eagle Award, a Venture Scouting Silver Award. Sea Scout Quartermaster Award Must be registered as an active member of a Boy Scout Troop, Venturing Troop of a Sea Scout Ship Must demonstrate practical citizenship in school and the community Must be in high school and must be 15 years old Application on line at www.vfw.org / www.vfwscholarships.org TEXAS IB SCHOOLS Due Date: March 1 Criteria: Must be an IB senior diploma candidate Will be evaluated for leadership, financial need, service and essay Application in the Guidance Office Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program The Conditional Grant Program is available to eligible students majoring in civil engineering, computer science, computer information systems and management information systems. Due Date: March 1, Eligibility Requirements

must be economically disadvantaged, and

you must also: be a Texas resident eligible to work in the U.S., have a minimum high school grade point average of 3.00 on a four-point scale, or a minimum score of

850 on the SAT or a minimum score of 21 on the ACT, plan to attend an accredited four-year Texas public college or university as a full-time student

(minimum 12 semester hours), declare an intent to seek a four-year degree in civil engineering, computer science, computer

information systems or management information systems, agree to work for TxDOT for two years immediately following graduation, and

not be more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment

Applications available at http://www.txdot.gov/careers/conditional.htm LAURA ALLARD FUTURE VISION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (TAGT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS) Due Date: March 1 Criteria: Must be a high school senior Must be currently identified as gifted and participating in a gifted program Must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, with clearly defined goals, and has a long term to achieving them APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS SCHOLARSHIPS Due Date: March 1 Criteria: SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Must be a new Texas A&M University-Central Texas student Must be enrolled in 6 or more hours Application on line at http://www.tarleton.edu/centraltexas/departments/financialaid/scholarship PROMISE TO BE ALCOHOL-FREE ESSAY CONTEST Due Date: March 5 Criteria: For Juniors and Seniors who attend school in Bell County Must submit an ESSAY Application in the Guidance Office TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION Due Date: March 12 Criteria: Must be a high school senior Must be a US Citizen graduating from a high school Must have a 3.0 GPA Must planned to attend a Texas college or university Application in the Guidance Office TEXAS ARMED SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: March 12 Criteria: Must be graduating from high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) or the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) Must have a 3.0 GPA, (1590) SAT or (23) ACT Must currently ranked in the top one-third of the high school graduating class

Application in the Guidance Office KILLEEN LULAC COUNCIL 4535 FOUNDATION Due Date: March 12 Criteria: Must be a Senior graduating at the end of the 2009-2010 academic year Perform at least 10 hrs of Community Service in a LULAC sponsored/selected activity Must attend an accredited college or university with 12 credit hours per semester Must have a financial need for the scholarship Be in good standing with the school THE SUZI AND KEN CHAPMAN SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 12 Criteria

Must be a graduating senior to attend an accredit3ed post-secondary institution Scholarship is for vocational-technical programs from community and junior colleges Must demonstrate financial need Application in the Guidance Office

UT ARLINGTON SCHOLARSHIP Due date: March 13 Criteria: Demonstrate act9ive leadersh8ip involvement in a variety of activities throughout high school Minimum 1100 SAT or 24 ACT test score GPA of 3.25 on 4.0 scale Need recommendation letter from club or organizational advisor that can address your leadership abilities Application on line at www.uta.edu/scholarships ROBERT C. BYRD HONORS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Due Date: March 15 Criteria: Must be a Texas resident Must be a high school senior Must be in the top 10% of the class Student rank, number, and total in graduating class are mandatory or application will be rejected Application available in the Guidance Office TEXAS RETIRED TEACHERS FOUNDATION Due Date: March 18 Criteria: Must be a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Assos. Be enrolled in a university or college in Texas Be pursuing an undergraduate in education Application on line at www.trf.org ASIAN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 19 Criteria: Must be a graduating high school senior of Asian Origin Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher Must enroll in and meet all the admission requirements for the University of Houston Application on line at www.myGougarConnection.com/scholarship The Garden Club of Austin Due Date: March 21

Scholarship funds will be applied to academic training in horticulture or a closely related discipline. Award amounts vary depending on the number of successful applicants, but usually range between $800 and $1600 for each successful full-time student applicant. Application forms may be obtained from applicant’s school scholarship office, by email at nobarwagner@mail.utexas.edu or by writing to: Dr. Norman Wagner, Chair TGCOA Scholarship Committee 7906 Havenwood Drive Austin, TX 78759-8921 JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE OF KILLEEN (ISD) SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 24 Criteria: Must be a female, high school senior who is service oriented Must plan to attend school for fall semester following graduation Application in the Guidance Office

THE FORT HOOD AREA MILITARY FAMILY MEMBER SHCOLARSHIP FUND Due Date: March 26 Criteria: Must be a dependent child or spouse of an active duty US military sponsor assigned to Fort Hood Must be a high school SENIOR Must possess a valid military identification car Applicant must be accepted by an accredited institution of higher learning (i.e., college, vocational or correspondence Applicant may apply for either an Academic or Vocational Scholarship, but cannot apply for both. Applications available in the Guidance Office MYRA HASTY AND DR PAT MCLEOD SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 26 Criteria: Must maintain a 2.0 GPA Must plan to enroll as a full time student in an accredited institution of higher learning Application in the Guidance Office HEART O’TEXAS FAIR COMPLEX Due Date: March 26 Criteria: Must be senior with financial need Must have leadership skills Must be a US citizen Applications available in the Guidance Office BELL COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION JUDGE OLIVER KELLEY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 26 Criteria: Must be a high school senior entering to an accredited college or university Must be a Bell County resident Must be involved in the community and academics may be used for decision Application available in the Guidance Office BELL COUNTY YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Due Date: March 26 Criteria: Must be a high school senior entering to an accredited college or university Must be a Bell County resident

Must be involved in the community and academics may be used for decision The top Photograph will also be submitted to the statewide competition Contest rules and criteria available in the Guidance Office ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC / MU THETA OMEGA CHAPTER Due Date: March 27 Criteria: Must be a senior in high school Must have community service hours Must type an Essay Application in the Guidance Office The City Federation of Women’s Clubs, Inc. and the City Federation Foundation of Temple DEADLINE: March 29 Criteria: * High School senior attending a Bell County public or private school, or home schooled in Academy, Bartlett, Belton, Holland, Rogers, Salado, Temple, Troy * Cumulative high school GPA of at least 90 in academic subjects * Commitment to take a minimum of 12 college semester hours of academic subjects Completed Application Make sure to include test scores and PROOF your essay. Please click here for an application or visit the THS counseling office The Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship Due Date: Postmarked March 29 Criteria:

Must be a Texas resident and U.S. citizen at the time of application Minimum GPA of 3.0 Must show a financial need through the FAFSA Must write a one page essay addressing how or why they selected their college major, their need for

this scholarship and a list of all other financial aid the student expects to receive. Applications can be downloaded at www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf

Bell County Cowboy’s & Cowgirl’s Ring of Honor Scholarship

Must have participated in FFA, 4-H, or agricultural related activities Completed application turned in by deadline to School counselor or Ag teacher Paragraph attached with short bio/resume explaining why you feel you deserve help from this

organization. Explain what you plan to do and show how it is related to Ag. Letter of recommendation from someone such as an Ag teacher or counselor

Applications will be available in the counselor’s office

THE GOSS-MICHAEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: The Foundation Texas Art Scholarship is merit-based in the amount of $5,000 to be applied toward tuition at the student's chosen college or university upon acceptance. In addition to the funding, the recipient will have one piece of art framed and displayed at the Goss-Michael Foundation and will be featured on the Foundation website and monthly newsletter. To be eligible, students must pursue a degree in visual arts upon graduation. http://ths.tisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1007017/File/Scholarships/Goss-Michael%20Foundation.pdf?sessionid=b92b495d4128ebd87699b259972062a5

KIWANIS CLUB OF KILLEEN Due Date: March 30 Criteria: ESSAY BELGEMAN-JACKNOWICH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Bell County Must pursue a college degree in a human health related field Must volunteer at least four hours per week at a Metroplex Hospital Application in the Guidance Office as well as on line at www.mplex.org JIMMIE SMITH MEMORIAL AND DOT HAUSMANN HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Bell County Must pursue a college degree in a human health related field Must volunteer at least four hours per week at a Metroplex Hospital Application in the Guidance Office as well as on line at www.mplex.org GRAVES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: Must be resident of Bell County Must be pursuing a career in nursing Application on line at www.mplex.com DR JOSEPH THOPPIL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: Must be a graduating senior at a high school in Bell County Must pursue a college degree in a human health related field Must volunteer at least four hours per week at a Metroplex Hospital Application in the Guidance Office as well as on line at www.mplex.org THE KILLEEN PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: March 31 Criteria: Must be enrolled in the Killeen ISD Must be senior and have an average of 2.67 GPA Cannot have gone to the Killeen Fire KISD Academy within 1 year of graduation Application on line at www.killeeniaff2505.org THE WRITING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO Due Date: April 1 Criteria: Must enroll and remain enrolled at UTSA in the Fall Must be a senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Must compose and essay “Writing in today’s multimedia world”. Application available in the Guidance Office UT ARLINGTON MAVERICKS SCHOLARSHIPS Due Date: Feb and April 1

Criteria: Must be a high school senior Must be admitted by April 1, 2010 at UT Arlington Complete financial aid application form by April 1 Have a family income of $65,000 or less Be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant CHARLES, LELA AND MARY SLOUGH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 1 Criteria: Must be a US Citizen Must have a 3.0 GPA in high school Must enroll and attend full time to in an accredited university Application on line at Slough_scholarship@midland.edu Scott and White Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2010 Criteria:

The Auxiliary annually awards 4 two year scholarships to Temple College (covering tuition, books and fees to $1200 each semester) and

2four year scholarships to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (covering tuition, books, and fees up to 2,500 each semester)

Criteria to be considered for scholarship applicants consist of scholastic merit and financial need.

THE KITTY AND SONNY POPE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 1 Criteria:

Must be a Bell County resident Must be enrolled in an institute of higher learning, a community college, university Application available in the Guidance Office

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Due Date: April 2 Criteria: Must be a High School senior attending a college of their choice Must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 Must have two letters of recommendations Application available in the Guidance Office PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April Criteria: Must be a dependant of a service member of the USA (children under 30 or spouses) Must be in financial need Must be involved in the community Application on line at scholarships@pattillmanfoundation.org LAWRENCE KARL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Due Date: April 2 Criteria: Be a dependent of an active BEC member Reside full-time in the home of a parent who is a full-time resident in BEC’s service area Have a high school GPA of 90 or higher Have applied for admission as a full time student at a state university or technical school

Application on line at: www.bartlettec.coop ALPHA DELTA KAPPA EPSILON THETA CHAPTER SORORITY INTL. HONORARY SORORITY FOR WOMEN EDUCATORS Due Date: April 2 Criteria: FOR FEMALES ONLY Female planning to pursue a college degree in Education Majors Application available in the Guidance Office OZARKA NATURAL SPRING WATER EARTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP 2010 Due Date: April 2 Criteria: Must be a Texas resident and a US citizen Have a 3.0 GPA Currently pursuing a higher education in Earth Environmental Science Application on line at www.ozarkawater.com The Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does Due Date is: April 2 Any senior planning to attend a trade school or college located in the State of Texas The student must have a 3.0 GPA or better to apply application available in guidance center KILLEEN AREA ALLIANCE OF BLACK SCHOOL EDUCATORS (KAABSE) Due Date: April 3 Criteria: Must be a senior Must have a GPA of 2.5 Must demonstrate academic excellence as well as outstanding community service and work experience Must be a US Citizen Must intend to enroll in an accredited college/university Community service contributions will be recognized DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC KILLEEN ALUMNAE CHAPTER Due Date: April 4 Criteria: Must be a senior in high school Must have at least 3.00 GPA Must demonstrate a high degree of initiative, motivation, and willingness to succeed Application available in the Guidance Office ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC Due Date: April 4 Criteria: Must be a graduating senior from high school Must have a minimum grade average of 2.75 GPA Application available in the Guidance Office BELL COUNTY TEXAS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN WOMEN-HELPING-WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Due Date: April 9 Criteria: FEMALES ONLY The scholarship is for females only. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and a Bell County resident.

The applicant must be a graduating high school senior or a current college student or re-entering college. Applicant must have applied to or be enrolled in a college, university, or graduate school, Including 2-year college, or vocational school that leads to an associate’s degree. The purpose of the Bell County Texas Democratic Women Scholarship Program is to empower women by providing educational scholarships to enable them to become economically independent and to have choices regarding their futures. TEXAS AREA FUND FUNDATION CORY SWARTZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 9 Criteria: Must be a senior Must be a member of FFA or 4H CLUB Application available in the Guidance Office ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS REGION XII HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 10 Criteria: Parent must be a member of ATPE Must be a high school senior Must demonstrate financial need Application in the Guidance Office KILLEEN FORT HOOD CHAPTER KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC. Due Date: April 12 Criteria: Must be a senior in high school Application in the Guidance Office ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Due date: April 15 Criteria: Must write an Essay “WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE THIS SCHOLARSHIP” Must demonstrate financial need Application in the Guidance Office TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY THE HONOR’S COLLEGE Due Date: April 15 Criteria: Must make application for admission to the university first. Demonstrate leadership ability, diverse community and extracurricular activities Maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average per semester Must participate in international studies, research and or internship Several other scholarships awarded see packet Application on line at www.em.tsu.edu Assoc. of the United States Army (AUSA) Fort Hood Chapter Scholarship Due Date: April 15 Criteria: Must have some awards, honors, recognitions and leadership positions Will need letter of recommendations Must have some transcripts and ACT/SAT scores Must be enrolled in college or university Application available in the Guidance Office

KILLEEN-HEIGHTS ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 15 Criteria: Must have some awards, honors or recognitions Will need letter of recommendations and a personal Essay Must have some transcripts and ACT/SAT scores Must be enrolled in college or university Application available in the Guidance Office Holland & Knight Due Date: April 15, 2011 Criteria: Essay Contest Anyone age 19 and under who is currently enrolled in high school grades 9-12 may be eligible to participate. The writing prompt is (a) analyze why it vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed on to a new generation; and (b) suggest what young people can do to combat and prevent prejudice, discrimination and violence in our world today. You may write about any aspect of the Holocaust that interests you as long as you incorporate the subject into the writing prompt. Alturas International Inc., Of Temple Scholarship Deadline: April 16 Criteria:

demonstrated financial need and academic achievement Maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average Permanent address resides in Bell County

Applications available in the Counseling Office KILLEEN EDUCATIONAL SECRETARIES/SUPPORT STAFF ASSOCIATION “KESA” Due Date: April 16 Criteria: Must be enrolled in college or university Must have community involvement Must have financial need Application in the Guidance Office KILLEEN ISD ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 16 Criteria: Applicant must rank in the top 25% of their classes and be senior in Killeen ISD schools Must demonstrate excellent leadership abilities and leadership Must enroll as a full time student at an accredited college or university Application available in the Guidance Office Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Deadline: April 16 Criteria:

A graduating senior girl who will attend a college or university in Texas to pursue an education career.

Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 Will write an essay on the topic Why I have Chosen to Become a Teacher Applications available at:

http://ths.tisd.org/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/1007017/File/Scholarships/Delta%20Kap

pa%20Gamma.pdf?sessionid=b92b495d4128ebd87699b259972062a5

THE KLIEWER FAMILY LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 16 Criteria: Must be a KISD high school senior ranged in the top 10 graduates Must demonstrate leadership experience Application available in the Guidance Office Ben T Hall, Harold Green, Marti Rodriguez memorial and the TX TENNIS AND EDUC FOUDATION Due Date: April 21 Criteria: Must be a high school student Must be a US Citizen Must be resident of Texas Application available in the Guidance Office PARRIE HAYNES, FRANKLIN AND EMILY E. PRATT, MAUDE MOORE WOOD AND JUNIOR CROSS Due Date: April 22 Criteria: KISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES AWARD SCHOLARSHIP Will need Essay, letter of recommendation, official transcript Application available in the Guidance Office B.C. HOOPER VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION INC Due Date: April 23 Criteria: Must be a senior in High School who has completed at least ONE YEAR of CTE (Career and Technical Education) Student must enrolled during the summer Application in the Guidance Office BELL COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY AND MEDICAL ALLIANCE OF BELL COUNTY HEALTH SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 26 Criteria: For students who reside and attend school in a Bell County college or university while pursuing a career in a medically-related field Student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average Application available in the Guidance Office BELL COUNTY JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS COMMITTEE ON PEOPLE W/DISABILITIES ROTARY CLUB OF TEMPLE Due Date: April 30 Criteria: Must possess a disability and provide documentation from a physician, Texas Rehab Commission, or other Must be a high school senior in good academic standing Must be residing in Bell County and entering a Texas College Must have community service Application available in the Guidance Office Texas A&M Tillman Military Scholars Program Deadline: April 26, 2010 Who is eligible to apply to be a Tillman Military Scholar?

Veteran and active service members of both pre- and post-9/11 service

Service members who wish to start, finish, or further their education o Those enrolled as a full-time student at an American institution of higher learning o Those whose benefits have run out or do not meet their needs

Service members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserve

Service members pursuing undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, 2-year, 4-year, public, private, vocational, and trade degrees or certifications

Dependents of service members (spouses, or children under the age of 30) o Those whose benefits are not transferable from their mother/father/husband/wife o Those who are survivors of a service member o Those whose transferable benefits are not sufficient

Applications available at: http://pattillman.checkboxonline.com/tillmanmilitaryscholarsuniversitypartner.aspx BELL COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION PARALEGALS SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 26 Criteria: Must be enrolled in a college or university Must be a high school senior Must do an Essay that will be judge upon writing skills, content, ideas and uniqueness of the student writer LONE STAR GRAND COMMANDERY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONS SCHOLARSHIP Due Date: April 30 (each year) Criteria: Must be a graduating senior from high school Must demonstrate financial need by declaring family size and income Must have 2.0 GPA Application available in the Guidance Office Heart of Texas Chapter---Military Officers Association of America Due Date: April 30 Criteria:

planning to attend accredited schools of higher education Selection preference given to members of an active duty military or a veteran or to a dependent,

spouse or widow(er) of a fallen warrior.

Society for Range Management---Bill Wyche, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Award Due Date: April 30 The Texas Section of the Society for Range Management is offering $2, 000 college scholarship from Bill Wyche, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to deserving high school seniors or current college students who are interested in or are currently pursuing range management studies. Bell County Texas Exes Scholarship Application Due Date: April 30 Criteria:

The Bell County Texas Exes give two scholarships to entering freshmen or transfer students who meet the admission requirements of The University of Texas at Austin.

Applications will be available in the Counseling Office. TEXAS HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION Due Date: May 14 Criteria: POSTER DESIGN CONTEST

Must be a high school senior Must design the best poster conveying the message “IF YOU ARE UNDER 21, IT’S ILLEGAL TO CONSUME OR PURCHASE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN TEXAS” Application on line at www.texashospitalityassociation.com Central Texas Players Golf Association Scholarship Deadline: May 15 Eligibility:

Must be high school graduate of the current school year Applicants must be pre-accepted by an institution of higher learning or expect to be accepted by an

institution of higher learning The applicant must submit an essay describing how golf has influenced educational plans and

personal/goals

RVOS Insurance Essay Contest Deadline: May 31 All high school seniors legally residing in the state of Texas are eligible to enter. Essay Topics:

What is the significance of the Preamble to United States Constitution, and what is its relevance today?

Which of the twenty-seven amendments to the United States Constitution is the most meaningful to you, and why?

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Scholarship Deadline: June 1 Qualifications:

Applicant must be a Texas resident Applicant must be a high school senior majoring in horticulture or related field and plan to attend a

pre approved school(see application attached for a listing) Abbott and Fenner Deadline: June 18 Criteria: Available to all High School Juniors and Seniors To apply you will need to write an essay on the top-What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other education facilities? Of these, which means the most? The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words and sent by email to scholarships@abbottandfenner.com