Moving Forward After a Car Accident
According to a crash study conducted by the National Safety Council, roughly 4.4 million people suffered injuries that required medical attention in 2019. An accident can be devastating and survivors may struggle to deal with the aftermath. In an effort to recognize and support those who have been affected by an auto accident, The Zimmerman Law Firm, P.C. is offering a $1,500 scholarship to one lucky student.

Who Can Apply?

• Applicants must have sustained injuries from an auto accident.
• Applicants must be EITHER high school seniors accepted to a college or university OR students that are currently enrolled in a college or university.

Essay Requirements
We would like students to write a 500-word essay that addresses the following:

• What happened?
• How did you overcome your physical and/or emotional injuries after the accident?
• How do you plan to use your education after graduation?

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Daniel Stark Extraordinary Scholarship
Daniel Stark awards our Extraordinary Scholarship to five deserving Texas high school students each year. These students have proven that they are driven to achieve extraordinary results in life, regardless of their grades, test scores, backgrounds, or attributes. Our selection process is based on student applications. Scholarship recipients will receive $1000 to go towards their college tuition.  Winner will be announced on or by September 15th

Qualifications:

• May 2025 – High School Graduate
• Must live or attend school within 60 miles of the Bryan/College Station, Waco, Killeen, Austin, or Tyler areas.
• Must be enrolled/enrolling in a continued education program for Fall 2023 at the time of disbursement.
• Submit the form below along with a 1-2 page essay on any of the below topics, and 1 letter of recommendation from a non-relative.

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Coca-Cola Scholars Program
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 34th class in 2022, the Foundation has provided over 6,600 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $78 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

"Celebrating Texas Public Schools" Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating seniors who can use their voice and visual media (i.e., video) to share how their public school education has impacted them. This scholarship aims to highlight the “Great Things Happening in Texas Public Schools” from the student’s perspective.

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Voice of Democracy Patriotic Audio Essay Competition
Record your original 3-5 minute (+ or – 5 second max.) audio essay on a flash drive, or other electronic device. You will submit the recording, typed essay and completed entry form to your local VFW Post for judging.

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
This program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni.

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National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholar
Since 2013, The National Space Club and Foundation has offered the opportunity for a student to give the keynote address at the National Space Club and Foundation's annual Goddard Memorial Dinner, one of the space industry's most prestigious gatherings. The student must intend to pursue a career in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields, be academically strong and excel in public speaking.

In addition to speaking at the Goddard Memorial Dinner, the individual selected will also receive a scholarship, in the amount of $20,000. This scholarship is awarded to a U.S. citizen, and is open to seniors in High School through graduate students studying at an accredited educational institution in the United States, who has definite plans to pursue a career in the STEM fields.

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Copyright in the Cyberspace Scholarship
In this digital age, there are numerous streaming and content-sharing platforms. Each has its guidelines and rules. Some platforms, like Youtube, prohibit playing copyrighted music unless it follows Fair Use, while other platforms, like TikTok, can share copyrighted music freely. The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A. is offering this $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior, college student, or graduate student who can offer an interesting outlook on the fairness of each platform and how it relates to them, the creators on each platform, and the musicians.

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 Barbara Lotze Scholarship for Future Physics Teachers
Undergraduate students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs are eligible. Successful applicants receive a stipend of up to $3,000 and a complimentary AAPT Student Membership for one year. The scholarship may be granted to an individual for each of four years.

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UT Tyler Honors Scholars Scholarship
The honors scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship awarded to students each academic year. The criteria for the honors scholarship requires a 3.75+ gpa. In order to qualify for the honors scholarship, students will have to submit a scholarship application.

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UT Tyler Patriot Scholarship
$1,000-5,000 Scholarship. No scholarship application required. Scholarship Criteria: 3.5+ High School GPA. Alternative Criteria: ACT: 26+, SAT: 1240. Funding is limited. Not all students that are reviewed will be selected. *Student must apply to UT Tyler by deadline and pay their confirmation fee.

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Underdog Scholarships – Burress Injury Law
Burress Injury Law provides a minimum of 6 annual scholarships each year to deserving students. The Underdog Scholarships awarded are between $2,500-$5,000 and are offered during the Spring and Fall semesters. Our scholarships are available to undergraduate students throughout the United States, and the awards can be applied to tuition and other education expenses at the recipients' schools.

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The Coolidge Scholarship
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge Scholarship may be used by recipients at any accredited college or university in the United States. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program. 

Please know that the application requires that candidates read President Coolidge’s Autobiography and complete a few other reading assignments. While the book is not overly long, we encourage students to begin the application early. Candidates who begin the application at the last minute are unlikely to be successful.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation
The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education. 

You do not have to be an athlete. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a merit based academic scholarship for seniors who:  present evidence of financial need, demonstrate a record of academic excellence, demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service, plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university, have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.

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AFA Northeast Texas Chapter 416
ESSAY CONTEST: Prizes: 1st Place – $2,000 // 2nd Place – $1,500 // 3rd Place – $1,000 
Define and defend your position on the following topic: Filling Our Military Forces: Volunteers, Compulsory, or Other?

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Tyler-Smith County Texas A&M Club
This scholarship application is for any student that will be attending Texas A&M University in College Station, Blinn Team-College Station or Galveston in the fall as a Freshman.  

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Texas Farm Credit Scholarships
Texas Farm Credit is proud to champion the future leaders of agriculture by providing grants, scholarships, and awards that help students pursue their goals. Seniors must be a member of FFA or 4-H.

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SMU Hunt Scholars Program
The Hunt Scholars Program is an endowed scholarship that was established by the Hunt Family in 1993. The aim of the program is to recognize and award students who exhibit exceptional leadership capacity along with their strong academic performance.

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Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
DJCF/SWCF offers 75 different scholarships based on a variety of factors. In addition to general scholarships, there are specific scholarships for those studying the following fields: veterinary medicine, medical, law, education, fashion merchandising, nutrition, and Jewish studies.

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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ scholarship program consists of more than 800 scholarships and more than $14 million awarded in one year.  Students DO NOT have to be in Ag or FFA to apply.

Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements in order to be eligible:

• Be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident.
• Graduating high school senior from eligible school
• Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) 
• Plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the State of Texas.
• Have met minimum score requirement for either SAT or ACT

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Texas History Essay Contest
Each year, students are invited to submit essays reflecting an awareness of Texas history and exploring its relevance to the building of Texas. The Awards will be scholarships to attend the college of each winners’ choice.

FIRST AWARD $ 4,000.00   -   SECOND AWARD $ 3,000.00   -   THIRD AWARD $ 2,000.00

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LPA Diversity in Design Scholarship Program
LPA has opened applications for our Interdisciplinary Diversity Scholarship Program, which awards five high school seniors in California and Texas with $5,000 renewable scholarships each year. This is a great opportunity for seniors in historically underrepresented demographics (Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander and Women of all races) interested in pursuing careers related to architecture, engineering and design (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Architectural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related degree ). In addition to financial aid, students will be matched with LPA mentors in their respective disciplines and will be eligible for paid summer internships at LPA. 

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The Beverly Beaird Young Woman Leadership Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for a young woman in her senior year of high school in Smith County who: 

• Demonstrates excellence in and has commitment to voluntarism and improving her community
• Demonstrates innovation and creative actions that reach out to and motivate others 
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing her education
• Demonstrates at least one year’s experience as a volunteer  

Women with Heart
To help bring awareness to our community about women’s heart health, we are inviting all high school seniors to participate in a contest to earn a scholarship up to $5,000! Submit a short video about heart health in women and if your video is selected as a finalist, you will be entered into the social media judging contest to select the top three videos. Who can enter: Any high school senior, no GPA requirements. Scholarships awarded as cash prize to be used as needed toward college or other continued education expenses: Grand Prize: $5,000; 2nd Place: $2,500;  3rd Place: $1,500

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AOPA Foundation Scholarship Program
Made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation, the more than $1 million in scholarships are a major benefit of AOPA membership, helping members reach their aviation goals. Awards ranging from $2,500 to $14,000 for primary flight training, advanced ratings/certificates, and aviation maintenance. Open to AOPA members that are U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent legal residents. Some scholarships also require applicants to meet additional criteria. You need only submit one application that will be automatically considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.

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East Texas Professional Credit Union
East Texas Professional Credit Union is proud to announce that we have awarded a total of $526,000 in free money for college since the implementation of our scholarship program in 2001. Senior or an immediate family member must have an ETPCU account in good standing.

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Marsha Martin Scholarship
Texas Farm Credit presents $5,000 postsecondary scholarships to twelve future ag leaders. These scholarships are named in honor of the late Marsha Pyle Martin: A native of Paris, Texas, Marsha was a strong advocate for youths and agriculture who passed away in 2000 following a 30-year Texas Farm Credit Career.

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H-E-B Scholarships for TEXAS Athletic, Music, and Academic Participants
H-E-B will award 15 high school seniors who participated in UIL competitions with a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their community service and involvement in their communities. Five students who competed in athletics, five students who competed in music, and five more students who competed in academic events will be selected from the pool of applicants from across the state.

Requirements:  You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events. 

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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA
• Minimun of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the fall academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

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Tom Brock Community Service Scholarship
Altra Federal Credit Union believes being a good community member means giving something back.  That’s why we’ve established the Altra Foundation, which offers scholarships to reward young members with a demonstrated history of community involvement.  Applicants must be Altra Federal Credit Union members that are graduating high school with a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher and will be attending a 2-year or 4-year college in fall of the academic year.

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Austin Bank Scholarship Program
Each year the Austin Bank Scholarship Program awards educational scholarships to HS students to assist them with their college expenses. The Austin Bank scholarship funds are for one year only and are not renewable. Apply online using the link below, print off the application OR come pick up a paper copy in the College and Career Center.

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ACET Scholarships
The Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) annually sponsors two scholarship programs - one for graduating seniors and one for paraprofessionals.  The scholarships are for $1000 each.  These programs are designed to support the growth and development of high school seniors and paras in their higher education journeys.

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TheDream.US Scholarship
TheDream.US, the nation’s largest Scholarship program for immigrant youth. The Scholarship Programs for Undocumented students who have DACA, TPS, or who arrived in the country before November 1, 2019, came to the US before the age of 16, and otherwise meet the DACA eligibility criteria. Must be accepted to one of the partner colleges to receive the scholarship.

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Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association
Scholarships are available in the amount of $1,000 per student. Applicant must be the child of a person who is an active member of Cherokee County Electric Cooperative Association, in good standing and currently receiving electric service from CCECA.

American Association of University Women
The American Association of University Women has been a catalyst for change and improving women’s lives.  Today, AAUW boasts more than 170,000 members and supporters – women and men of different generations, races, and political affiliations.  With 1,000 branches and 800 college and university partners, AAUW members across the country contribute to a more promising future for women and girls. Open to female students graduating from a Smith County Public School. Students who have taken a “gap” year may also apply.

All completed applications, including a current transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation and a photocopy of SAT and/or ACT scores must be submitted online by the deadline.

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The Five Patriots, LP Scholarship
Funds from The Five Patriots, LP Scholarship are to be used to further the higher education of qualified graduating seniors in pursuing an undergraduate degree in business at an accredited college or university in Texas.

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East Texas Communities Foundation
East Texas Communities Foundation will offer about 87 diverse scholarships to be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Students are likely eligible for several scholarships we offer. The application invitation on our website will make the process easy.  By completing a short application with questions, the student will be matched with those scholarships for which they are most likely to meet the eligibility criteria.  Then, they choose the scholarships they want to submit to and proceed to those applications. 

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Stephen F. Austin Scholarships
Completion of the General Application is required to be considered for most scholarship opportunities. Some scholarship opportunities may require additional information. If additional information is required, you will be directed to supplemental questions.  

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American Chemical Society Scholars Program
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program. Number of awards and award amounts are determined by school year, demonstrated financial need, and available funding.

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Horatio Alger Undergraduate Scholarship
State scholarships are awarded to eligible students in all fifty states and the District of Columbia. The program specifically assists high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. The scholarships are funded by Horatio Alger Members who, like the Scholars, have experienced challenges but ultimately overcame them to become successful business and civic leaders. 

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Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award
The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award. This $3,000 one-time award will be granted to up to five qualified and deserving Texas high school seniors who suffer from Asthma.

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The Vexus Scholarship Program
The Vexus Scholarship Program is available to persons completing their high school education who desire to further their education so that they can acquire the knowledge and skills to better prepare for the future. The intent of the program is to encourage individuals to demonstrate civic responsibility and scholastic achievement. Up to thirty one (31) $3,000 scholarships. The recipient must submit a current photo along with the completed scholarship application and an approximate 500-word essay stating their future plans and how this scholarship will aid in those plans.

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Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation
These scholarships are available to sophomores in Texas and Oklahoma. Each Kiwanis Club within these states will nominate one individual to their Divisional Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor will then select a single nominated individual to represent their division, and then submit the application and essay to the Texas-Oklahoma Foundation. Out of the 37 active divisions in Texas-Oklahoma 20 nominated individuals will be awarded the Sophomore of the Year scholarship. Notifications will come directly from the Foundation but may be delivered by your local Kiwanis Club.

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KomatsuYou Scholarship
The KomatsuYou Scholarship is funded by Komatsu Longview Operations to attract, recruit, and retain a qualified technical workforce. Scholarships will cover tuition, fees, and books for approved programs of study with selected Educational Partners. Additionally, Komatsu will provide the required PPE for the chosen program of study. The availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants will determine the number of scholarships awarded and the amount of each scholarship. The aim is to offer at least $500 per semester for selected scholarship recipients.

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Heaton Eye Associate
Heaton Eye Associates is pleased to be able to support our local community. This year, we’ll be giving back to local high school or college-age students who are interested in pursuing a medical career. Two scholarships will be given away in the amount of $1,000 each.

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Hagan Scholarship
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed to provide recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. Free workshops, Free Schwab Brokerage Accounts and Free Study Abroad provide recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically covered in the school curriculum. Hagan Scholars can apply for a graduate scholarship after earning their undergraduate degree. Hagan Scholars have attended 429 colleges and universities located in 48 states.

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Annual AEOP Scholarship
The Region 7 Association of Educational Office Professionals (AEOP) will be awarding a scholarship in the one-time amount of $750.00 to any College or University within the Region 7 area.

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Cooperative Teachers Credit Union
CTCU is pleased to offer four $2,500 scholarships per academic year that are available to high school seniors attending school within our field of membership. The scholarships are in honor of Tommy Tomlinson, Elmer Wynne, Mary Clift and Ed McMillan.

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Texas Telephone Association Foundation
The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTAF), a non-profit, philanthropic organization founded to help further the understanding of telephony and advance telecommunications as a career choice, will award six, four-year scholarships, in the amount of $2,000 per year to students entering college for the academic school year.

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Smith County Area Go Texan
Since 2015, the Smith County Area Go Texan group has given eight $5,000 scholarships each year to Smith County students.  The scholarship is open to Senior students in all diciplines of study (English, Ag, Education, Medicine, etc). Students DO NOT have to be in Ag or FFA to apply.

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NET RMA
In an effort to promote safe driving practices to Northeast Texas high school students and community, NET RMA is for the second year providing the Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship to award ten eligible students $1,000 each for college expenses. The winners will be selected based on essays and academic and extracurricular achievements. The application is for high school seniors who has been ACCEPTED to a 2-year or 4-year college/university or an accredited trade school and will be enrolled full-time by the Fall.  

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Hood Packaging Corp

• Must be a graduating senior of Chapel Hill, Tyler High, Tyler Legacy, Whitehouse or Winona High Schools
• Must be from at least one of the following ethnicities: African American/Black and/or Hispanic/Latinx
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 point scale
• Intending to complete a technical track or major in engineering
• Planning to enroll at a Texas college, university or technical school the Fall after high school graduation

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United Heritage Charity Foundation
The United Heritage Charity Foundation awards college scholarship funds to high school seniors who best exemplify the credit union philosophy of “People Helping People.” The Charity Foundation recognizes it's important for students to have a well-rounded scholastic, extra-curricular, community service and character building experience throughout their high school careers. We have developed an application and selection process to find these extraordinary students each year.

Applicants must be a member of United Heritage Credit Union. To become a member, visit uhcu.org and select 'Open an Account' at top of the page. Applicants must complete the full online scholarship application and upload the required additional documents.

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Texas Big Game Awards
The purpose of the TBGA is to promote awareness about wildlife management and the role that hunting plays in habitat conservation, and to foster cooperation among stakeholders who ensure that our state's wildlife habitat is conserved forever. Nine scholarships will be awarded, one per Region (eight total) and one overall top statewide. All applicants must be Agriculture and/or Natural Resource related majors.

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Kochhar & Co. Scholarship
Scholarship Value: $1,000. In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:

• "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?"
• "What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?"

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Carl’s Jr
Every year, on behalf of their founders Carl and Margaret Karcher, Carl’s Jr. awards $100,000 to aspiring college students in states with their restaurants. They are looking for students who are strong academically, are involved in extracurriculars and who need financial assistance to pursue higher education. 

Tyler Junior College
Don’t assume you won’t qualify! TJC awards nearly $3.5 million every year in scholarships to deserving students.

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Maria’s Scholars
Requirements:

• Texas high school senior
• Intention to pursue a 2-or-4-year degree or planning to enroll in a trade school
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25
• Demonstrated financial need

Scholarship Amount: Recipients will receive $4,000, dispersed evenly over the Scholar’s program.

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Foundation for Fraternal Excellence
The scholarship is designed to identify and reward outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to excel in the fields of academics, extra-curricular school activities, and community involvement. The scholarship is available to any male, graduating senior from an accredited high school who is enrolling in a four-year undergraduate college program that commences in the fall. The scholarship is awarded through the Foundation for Fraternal Excellence, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Current or future membership in a fraternity is not required.

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John and Rheba Myers Scholarship
The John and Rheba Myers Scholarship provides scholarship(s) of up to the full amount of tuition and fees for an academic year, with the ability to renew for a total of four years, to students with average to above-average academic performance and substantial financial need. Awards may be used to support tuition and fees at any 2-year or 4-year academic institution of higher learning in the United States. There are no limitations on area of study.

Eligibility Requirements

• Eligible applicants must be graduating seniors in the Kaufman, Van Zandt, Wood and Smith counties of Texas, or residents of those counties who are returning to an accredited 2-year or 4-year academic institution of higher learning.
• Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Applicants must have an SAT score of 1120 or higher and/or an ACT score of 21 or higher.

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Juneteenth Association Scholarship Application
To complete your application, please submit the following:

• Official Transcript from your current high school.
• Three non-relative recommendation letters.
• An essay describing a time you overcame a challenge or an essay explaining your academic and career goals.

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Stonewater Roofing
You could be the lucky recipient of a $2500 scholarship from Stonewater Roofing. If you are a current senior in high school, and plan on furthering your education after high school, Stonewater Roofing wants to help you succeed.
Upload a video of yourself talking about the following:

• Upload a video (1-3 minutes) introducing yourself.
• Share your goals, passions, and aspirations for the future.
• What inspired you to follow that path?
• Why do you deserve this scholarship? How will it help you achieve your dreams?
• Be creative and stand out from the crowd!

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Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation
These scholarships are available to sophomores in Texas and Oklahoma. Each Kiwanis Club within these states will nominate one individual to their Divisional Lt. Governor. The Lt. Governor will then select a single nominated individual to represent their division, and then submit the application and essay to the Texas-Oklahoma Foundation. Out of the 37 active divisions in Texas-Oklahoma 20 nominated individuals will be awarded the Sophomore of the Year scholarship. Notifications will come directly from the Foundation but may be delivered by your local Kiwanis Club.

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Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce
Each year the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce raises money for a scholarship through local Chamber events. Depending on funds raised this year, the Chamber typically awards two to three scholarships each year. 

The following criteria must be met by the applicant in order to apply:

• Must be a U.S. citizen;
• Must be a senior student of Whitehouse High School;
• Must have plans to pursue higher education studies in Business or a related field (Applicants must be pursuing higher education studies specifically in Business or a related field to Business to be considered for the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship); and            
• Must complete a 400-500 word essay 

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Smith County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl
The Smith County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will award a $1,000.00 scholarship to one (1) graduating senior attending one of the qualifying schools within Smith County. The recipient will be a student who has a strong academic background and is interested in pursuing a field of study which will allow them to become a contributing member of their community both economically and socially.

• No degree restrictions
• Scholarship(s) decisions will be determined on financial need, academic credentials, leadership skills, community involvement and school activities
• Students must plan to attend an accredited college, university, technical or vocational school.
• Smith County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Scholarship Committee will select the final recipient. The corresponding counselor and recipient will be notified of the selection
• Scholarship funds will be paid upon receipt/confirmation of registration documentation from the recipient.

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Live Oak Environmental
Instructions/Minimum Requirements.

1. Include a cover letter stating your reason for applying
2. Include a current copy of your high school transcripts
3. Include two signed letters of recommendation from non-relatives
4. Must be a graduating High School Senior (2024-2025)
5. Must have a GPA of 3.5 (out of 4) or higher

You will need to indicate which of these apply to you:

• City (reside inside a City/HOA Live Oak is contracted with) ______________________________________
• General – Must be an active customer of Live Oak Environmental for a minimum of 2 years

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Peltier Teacher’s Scholarship Program
Each year, Robert Peltier awards fifty (50) individuals with the Peltier Teacher’s Scholarship Program to outstanding students across East Texas. The scholarship is available to any East Texas student that is graduating high school or currently enrolled in college as an undergraduate. Additionally, the student must have a parent that is an educator (teachers, administrators or paraprofessional). These fifty (50) scholarships will be given out annually to help families offset the cost of tuition, fees, books, room, and board.

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Bobbie F. Bowie Scholarship
This Scholarship requires the following:

• At least an 80 or 3.0 grade point average.
• A copy of your high school official transcript.
• A headshot (photos taken on phone are acceptable as long as they are NOT a selfie).
• Must take at least 12 hours for fall semester and 12 hours for spring semester during first year of college.

The total amount of the scholarship is $1,000. The scholarship will be awarded in two increments equal to $500 for the fall semester and $500 for the spring semester of awardee’s first year of college.

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Gandy Ink

Gandy Ink offers 10 - $1000 Scholarships annually. Candidates must be high school seniors planning to attend a college or university during the immediate fall semester.

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Whitehouse Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Application

Must be turned into Mrs. Fuselier in the Athletic Office by deadline. Questions? Contact Mrs. Green at whsboosterclubpres@gmail.com 

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GM2 Foundation Scholarship
The GM2 Foundation Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who shows achievement and perseverance in academics, extra-curricular activities and the community. 

The only two criteria for this scholarship are 1) an East Texas high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point scale, and 2) the student must be attending a two-year junior college in East Texas. **The GM2 Foundation hopes to identify a student who is well-rounded, has a desire to achieve a bachelor’s degree, and will use the GM2 Foundation Scholarship as a springboard for advancement and ultimately, paying it forward. However, there is no ‘model’ student for this scholarship.

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WISD School Health Advisory Council
The Whitehouse Independent School District (WISD) School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Whitehouse ISD Public Health Hero Award. This award is an accolade for outstanding service, significantly enhancing health promotion within Whitehouse ISD and the Smith County Area. Whitehouse High School students and student groups (limited to 4 students in a group) are eligible to apply. 

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and The Sallie Mae Fund are proud to offer financial assistance to twenty five (25) current outstanding high school seniors who plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or continuous education program. Scholars who are selected, will receive a scholarship up to $10,000.00 for the current academic school year.

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Health and Wellness Honor Cord
Requirements

• Proof of a physical exam in the last year or proof of an upcoming appointment (appointment card)
• Proof of a dental exam in the last year or proof of an upcoming appointment (appointment card, email, or text message)
• Upload a copy of your vaccination record including proof of HPV* *If you have opted out of vaccines, you must read the information sheets and answer questions for each vaccine you have not received so we know you are fully informed! You can get your immunization record from your doctor, parents, or school nurse!
• Keep a Food Diary tracking fruit/veggie and water intake for a week!
• Volunteer with a local non-profit or organization or participate in a health promotion event. Examples: participating on any athletic team, or marching band, volunteering at a community nonprofit like Meals on Wheels, East Texas Food Bank, a run/walk club, or a local charity 5K fun run. You choose!
• Choose 5 online training videos or articles to watch or read and complete the questions! List of videos to include: Exercise, Nutrition, Alcohol Abuse and Misuse, Smoking/Vaping, Cancer Prevention, Oral Health, Stress Management, Living on your own, Dating etiquette, Responsible driving

DO NOT UPLOAD ANY MEDICAL RECORDS- ONLY A STATEMENT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN SEEN, LIKE A SCHOOL NOTE, EMAIL OR SCREENSHOT OF A TEXT MESSAGE

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Texas Broadcast Education Foundation
Texas college or technical school students pursuing careers in program that emphasizes radio or TV broadcasting or communications can apply for up to $29,000 in Texas Broadcast Education Foundation scholarships to be awarded. UT-Austin and Texas Tech University students, especially, should note that the Lady Bird Johnson and Wendell Mayes, Jr. named scholarships are designated for students at those institutions.

Leavitt Machinery
To be eligible for the $500 LM Scholarship Program a student must:

• Be currently enrolled or expect to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years of length or greater) by September.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit an answer to the essay question prior to the submission deadline.
• Be a US resident or a Canadian resident and must also attend a school in Canada or the US.

Essay Topic: Write an Essay about a situation you have been involved in or someone you know has been involved in where better safety procedures would have prevented an injury. Explain in detail what safety procedures you believe should have been in place to prevent the injury and how they would have prevented the injury.

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Marva Hawkins Scholarship
To promote, motivate, inspire, and provide financial support to a student pursuing higher education at a career or technical education program, school, college or university of their choice. This scholarship is being awarded by Now Faith Ministries & GCP Ministries Inc Church Family in honor of the late Marva R. Hawkins who was the Founder/Senior Pastor of Now Faith Ministries. She served faithfully for over 23 years.

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Pureland Supply Scholarship
The $500.00 Pureland Supply Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to an accredited trade school, vocational college, technical school or community college for the study of trade, craft, or labor occupations.  Recipients are chosen on their ability to describe how their chosen trade or field plays an important role in today’s world and why this is the path they have chosen.

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Red Dirt Hat Company
Red Dirt Hat Company will select scholarship recipients based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, leadership qualities and an essay. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college, technical school or university upon proof of enrollment. If the recipient is unable to attend college during the Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 term, the scholarship will not be paid.
ELIGIBILITY

• Applicant must be a graduating high school senior
• Applicant must be an active member of 4H or FFA
• Applicant must reside and or attend high school in one of the following counties: Henderson, Smith, Gregg, Panola, Rusk, Cherokee, Anderson, Shelby, Angelina, Sabine, Upshur, Wood, Franklin, Morris, Nacogdoches or Harrison.
• FFA / 4H activities, work experience, leadership and service activities
• Academic record

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Fly High Project
The Fly High Project is a non-profit organization based in East Texas. We are dedicated to making a positive impact by donating butterfly kits to all first grade classrooms within our community. We chose first grade as the primary grade to receive these kits due to the fact that this is the year that the life cycle is taught in. We are doing this in memory and honor of Kayla Gomez-Orozco, a former friend and classmate who passed away in 2016. This is a scholarship dedicated in her name.

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Ellevation Scholarship
Ellevation awards five $2,000 scholarships to deserving EL students so they may pursue their higher education. In order to be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.
• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire 2022-2023 academic year

To learn more about our previous winners browse our Spotify playlist of interviews with scholarship recipients.

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P.E.O STAR Scholarship
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship (STAR) was established in 2009 to provide scholarships for exceptional women in their final year of high school to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in the U.S. or Canada in the next academic year. The award amount is $2,500.

Eligibility Requirements:
A woman is eligible for consideration for a STAR Scholarship if she:

• Is recommended by a local chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood
• Is a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or Canada
• Has a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Exhibits excellence in leadership, academics, extracurricular activities, community service and potential for future success
• Plans to attend an accredited postsecondary education institution in the United States or Canada full time or part time in the fall of the academic year following her high school graduation

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MyImpact Challenge
MyImpact Challenge is a civic engagement contest hosted by the Bill of Rights Institute. Submission is open to US citizens and US-based young people who are between the ages of 13 and 19 and enrolled in middle or high school on January 1, 2024.

• an essay of up to 1,200 words describing how your project exudes one of BRI’s Civic Virtues or Founding Principles
• a report of up to 2,000 words detailing a student’s completed or in-progress civic engagement project
• Photographic, visual, or a combination of both documentation of the student’s project and its results 

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St. John's A.F & A.M. Lodge #53
Eligibility: Must be a resident of the State of Texas, a citizen of the United States of America, and enroll in a major Texas College, University, or Trade School. Must enroll in a field of study that will be beneficial to the community for which the student plans to live.

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Extra Space Storage
At Extra Space Storage, we believe everyone should have equal opportunity to access quality education and pursue their dreams. And we want to help make it a reality with the There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship program. To be considered for the There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship, you must complete the online form and provide a 500-800 word essay that answers the following question:

• How have you exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities?
• How will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond? 

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Center for Christianity in Business (CCB) at Houston Christian University
The Center for Christianity in Business (CCB) at Houston Christian University is excited to announce an inaugural CCB Scholarship program for prospective students who are interested in majoring in business at our University! This $5,000 award may be combined with other scholarships or financial aid that your students may receive to make A Higher Education as affordable as possible at HCU.  

Qualifications

• A believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• An acknowledgement and subscription to HCU’s Core Convictions
• A cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above (on a four-point scale)
• A full-time residential major in Business (any of DCOB’s degree offerings)
• A commitment to engage in CCB-sponsored activities (The Learning Experience) while enrolled

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National Career & Technical Scholarship

• Have completed high school (or equivalency) by the academic calendar year
• Plan to attend a not-for-profit community college or trade/vocational school
• Enroll in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September that will lead to employment
• May not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
• Demonstrate financial need (applicants must show household income of $65,000 or less)
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a United States citizen

• Workforce Solutions East Texas
• CareerOneStop
• CareerOneStop career videos
• Get Schooled
• My Next Move
• Texas Reality Check
• Apprenticeship USA
• Focus 2 (access code: apache)
• Naviance (Click on CLEVER and sign in using student's google email and password (like logging into a chromebook)
• Jobs Y’all
• Kilgore College CDL Information
• TSTC Professional Driving Academy

• Use the Template for Job Resume to have the format of the resume.  
• Click on FILE, then MAKE A COPY to save it in your drive and be able to edit it with your information.  
• Look at the Job Resume Example to get an idea of what to put.  
• Make it your own and change the format.  Add a professional style headshot at the top (optional) 
• Check out the College and Career next to the LRC for job opportunities.

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Navy Website

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Marines Website

 

Officers VS Enlisted 

What's the difference?

In the military, there are two main career paths officer and enlisted:  Both roles are essential to how the military works, but they have different responsibilities, training, and career requirements.

Enlisted personnel are the backbone of the military. They usually join right after high school by going through basic training, where they learn discipline, teamwork, and the skills needed for their specific job. Enlisted service members do hands-on work and operate equipment, repair machinery, provide medical care, or perform other important tasks. As they gain experience, they can be promoted to higher enlisted ranks or become specialized experts in their field.

Officers, on the other hand, are the military’s leaders and decision-makers. They usually need a college degree to start, and they get their leadership training through programs like ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps), Officer Candidate School (OCS), or by attending a military academy like West Point or the Naval Academy. Officers are responsible for planning missions, leading troops, and making important decisions. They start at a higher rank and often have more responsibility from the beginning.

While officers and enlisted personnel work closely together, their roles are different. Think of it like a sports team—enlisted personnel are the skilled players on the field, while officers are the team captains and coaches who lead and guide them.

Both paths offer valuable skills, benefits, and opportunities to serve your country. The choice between becoming an officer or enlisting depends on your goals, education, and the kind of responsibilities you want to take on.

ROTC and Scholarship Opportunities
Start your application early!!!

• NROTC Website
• Minority Serving Institution Scholarship Program 
• NROTC Preparatory Scholarships
• List of NAVY ROTC Schools 

Start your applications early!

• West Point
• US Naval Academy
• US Air Force Academy
• US Coast Guard Academy
• US Merchant Marines

What's a military academy?

A military academy is an educational institution that trains students—often called cadets or midshipmen—to become commissioned officers in the armed forces. These academies combine rigorous academic coursework with military training, leadership development, physical fitness, and character education. 

Key Characteristics of Military Academies:

• Academic Education: Students pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in fields such as engineering, science, technology, or humanities.
• Military Training: Cadets are immersed in military structure, customs, and leadership principles throughout their time at the academy.
• Leadership Development: Emphasis is placed on character, ethical decision-making, responsibility, and leading others in complex situations.
• Physical Fitness: Physical training and fitness standards are integral, supporting both personal discipline and military readiness.
• Tuition-Free: Education is fully funded by the government in exchange for a service commitment after graduation (usually 5+ years).
• Commissioning: Upon graduation, students receive a commission as an officer in their respective branch of service.

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• Practice Test Online
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• VA Education Benefits - GI Bill and other education benefits
• Hazelwood and Education Services