Scholarships
Affordable College Funding: Smart Solutions For Your Budget! Review the links below to find resources to help with preparing for life after high school, including information on how to search for colleges, tips for writing admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!
Financiación Universitaria Asequible: ¡Soluciones Inteligentes para su Presupuesto! Revisa para encontrar recursos que te ayudarán a prepararte para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo información sobre cómo buscar universidades, consejos para escribir ensayos de admisión/becas y, lo más importante, ¡cómo pagar los gastos universitarios!
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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research. You should not have to pay for this type of information. Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email Email Elizabeth Dodd.
Scholarship Tips
Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: GetSchooled
How to Write a College Application Essay
*Source: BigFuture
*Source: Khan Academy
College & Scholarship Application Essay Resources
*Source: GetSchooled
Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
*Source: Common App
Scholarship Application Tracker
*Source: Get Schooled
Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
*Source: uAspire
Ultimate 2025 Scholarship Guide
*Source: NovoResume
Additional Scholarship Resources
Scholarships For High School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well. Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!
See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:
Scholarship Alert! Monthly Opportunities
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Questions?
Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
High School Counselors: click here.
Go Center Specialists: click here.
Good luck!
Scholarships For Elementary Students
Dear YISD Parents,
Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
- JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
ES-Currently Available Scholarships:
Scholarships for Middle School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
Ms-Currently Available Scholarships:
HIGH SCHOOL: ScholarshipAlerts! Upcoming Deadlines
Name | Scholarship Link | Deadline |
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
YEF-Southwest University Scholarship | April 24th | |
Miter Foundation Scholarship | April 24 | |
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship | https://www.apcf.org/cathay-bank-foundation-scholarship-open?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 20 |
HBCU Scholarship | https://www.krscholars.com/apply?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 20 |
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | April 20 | |
Scholarship for Autistic Students | https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/ | April 20 |
Innovation in Education Scholarship | April 20 | |
TASF Scholarship | https://tascholarshipfund.org/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 20 |
Ruby's Rainbow Scholarship for students with Down Syndrome | https://rubysrainbow.org/scholarship-application/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 21 |
Brave of Heart Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/braveofheart/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 22 |
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships | https://www.aiga.org/competitions-initiatives/aiga-worldstudio-dd-scholarships | April 22 |
Acushnet Company Scholarship | April 24 | |
AIANTA Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship | April 24 | |
Anthony S. Fountain and Alissa Foundain-Burse Scholarship | April 24 | |
Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors | April 24 | |
Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship | April 28 | |
New Heights Scholarship | https://www.thebusseylawfirm.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 29 |
Life Parts Express Scholarship | April 30 | |
Anthem Essay Contest | April 30 | |
The Fountainhead Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Upakar Scholarship | April 30 | |
Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship | https://www.sttark.com/scholarship/unboxing-your-life-scholarship | April 30 |
Earl W. Kintner Public Service Scholarship | April 30 | |
Edward W. Stimpson Aviation Excellence Award | https://gama.aero/opportunities-in-ga/scholarships/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 30 |
International Bowling Media Association Check Pezzano Scholarship | https://www.bowlingmedia.org/Scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | April 30 |
GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship | May 1 |
Kristofer Robinson Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
LIFE Association Trade Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Texas DPS Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Scholarship for - Class of 2027 | May 1 | |
ASHRAE HS Senior Scholarships | May 1 | |
Rover Scholarship | https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 1 |
Exhibitus Design & Architecture Scholarship | https://exhibitus.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 1 |
FleetNow 'Construct Your Future' Scholarship | https://buyfleetnow.com/scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 1 |
Print and Graphics Scholarships Foundation Scholarship for Full-time Students | https://www.pgsf.org/scholarship-application?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 1 |
Energize Your Education College Scholarship | https://electricityplans.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 1 |
Carrington-Philbert Scholarship Black/African-American US Undergraduate Awards | May 1 | |
All-Star College Scholarship for children adopted or in foster care | https://umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/ | May 1 |
AGL Over the Rainbow Scholarship | May 1 | |
Humans of Dementia Scholarship | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 2 |
My Impact Challenge | https://billofrightsinstitute.org/myimpact-challenge-student-page/ | May 3 |
El Paso Sergeants Major Association Scholarship | *request paper application from School Counselor/Go Center Specialist | May 4 |
ScienceSaves Video Scholarship | May 4 | |
Sigma Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship | May 5 | |
Trotter Project Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships | May 15 |
Cobell Vocational & Trade School Scholarship | May 15 | |
Driver Resource Center (DRC) Future of Trucking Scholarship | https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/ | May 31 |
Education and Mental Health Scholarship | May 31 | |
Ramblers Scholarship | https://www.nyramblers.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 31 |
Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC Scholarship | https://darlawllc.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your College List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | June 30 |
College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship | June 30 |
Study.com Scholarship for Future Teachers | June 30 | |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 1s |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | July 25 | |
GK Merit-Based Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 31 |
Pedro Zamora Scholarship | June 30 | |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/west-texas-land-surveyors-scholarship/ | July 25 |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | August 31 | |
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship | https://custompatchessandiego.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | October 1 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your Career List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | November 30 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your College List | June 30, 2027 | |
HFC Scotty Caregiver Awards | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | January 31 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your Career List | November 30, 2027 |