General Scholarships
There are many scholarships offered by local, regional and national organizations, which can be used at Texas A&M. The scholarships have various criteria, so check out the individual Web sites to learn more.
We'll try to keep this information updated often to let you know about scholarships available in your community.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) offers $1,000-$2,500 scholarships
for students attending the following Texas school districts:
- Dallas Independent School District/HSF Scholarship
- Laredo Independent School District
- Northside Independent School District/HSF Scholarship
- Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District/HSF Scholarship
Check out the HSF Web site to learn more: www.hsf.net/.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
The CHCI Scholarship Award is given to Latino students who show
strong leadership skills in their community and who plan to continue giving
back to their communities in the future. Deadline: April
For more information, visit: www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarshipawards.htm.
League of United Latin American Citizens
LULAC offers numerous scholarships. To learn more or to request an application,
visit their Web site at: www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html.
Grandmothers for Peace
They offer a $250-$500 scholarship. No minimum grade point average required
to apply, but you have to request an application by mail. Requires an
essay. Deadline: March 1. Learn more at their Web site: www.grandmothersforpeace.org/.
Wells Fargo Education Financial Services
Visit the Web site to fill out a form. They are giving away 100 scholarships
in the amount of $1,000. To find out more, visit: www.wellsfargo.com/per/student/planning/steps.jhtml.
Toyota Scholarship Programs
Toyota supports scholarships administered through The College Fund/UNCF
(United Negro College Fund), National Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the Institute
for American Indian Arts, the Future Farmers of America Foundation, and
other groups. To learn more, visit www.uncf.org/scholarship/.
Ron Brown Scholarships
This program provides scholarships for students who demonstrate leadership,
community service and is open to students who have interest in any major.
This is one of the most prestigious scholarships and it's very competitive!
Deadline: November 15 and January 9. To find out more, go to: www.RonBrown.org.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The foundation awards $7,000 scholarships to about 100 students each year.
It's a renewable scholarship and is based on academic merit, leadership,
and community service. It's open to all majors. Deadline: April 1. Details
available at: www.JackieRobinson.org.
Gates Millennium Scholarships
The Gates Millennium Scholarships promote academic excellence and provide
an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students who have significant
financial need. The scholarship will cover room, board and tuition for
at least 1,000 high school students a year. Deadline: Usually in March.
More information available at: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Education/Scholarships/.
All-ink.com
All-Ink.com is offering $10,000 in scholarships to qualified students
who are enrolled or planning to attend college during the Spring 2006
or Fall 2006 term or full-year 2006-2007 school year. Students who apply
must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 grade
point average. Deadline: December 31. Check out the Web site for more
information: http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx.
Burger King Scholars
This program provides $1,000 scholarships for deserving students. Visit
the Web site for more information: http://www.bkscholars.scholarshipamerica.org/.
Jane Austen Essay Contest
The Jane Austen Society of North America Essay Contest is open to high school, undergraduate and graduate students. Students interested in the life and works of Jane Austen may find this contest appealing. Prizes will be awarded to each level of students: high school, undergraduate and graduate. For more information, visit http://www.jasna.org/essaycontest/index.html.
McDonald's Scholarships
McDonald's restaurants offer scholarships for employees as well as other
students. Deadline: Usually in April. http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/people/scholarship.html.
Hispanic College Fund
The Hispanic College Fund offers several scholarships programs to a variety
of students. Deadline: Usually mid-April. hispanicfund.org/
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
The Foundation provides financial assistance in the form of scholarships
to deserving sons and daughters of current or former United States Marines.
Assistance is also available to deserving sons and daughters of current
or former United States Navy Corpsmen, who have served with the United
States Marine Corps, in their pursuit of higher education. www.marine-scholars.org/eligible.html
Target Scholarships
Each year, Target awards more than 2,100 All–Around Scholarships
to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Awards
given include four, $10,000 national scholarships and two smaller scholarships
for each Target store. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as
academic achievement, encouraging students to show us that true enlightenment
goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks. target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_scholarship
Tylenol Scholarships
Tylenol offers scholarships for deserving undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: Usually in April. scholarship.tylenol.com/
Coca-Cola Scholarships
Coca-Cola awards scholarships based on character, personal merit and commitment.
Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular
activities, academic achievement and motivation to serve and succeed.
Deadline: Usually in October.
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/jsp/scholars/Index.jsp
Discover Card Tribute Award
The award recognizes the achievements of high school juniors in areas
beyond academics, and awards scholarships for any type of post-high school
education or training. Deadline: Usually in January. http://www.aasa.org/awards_and_scholarships/Discover/index.htm
Scholarships for Hispanics page by Free 4 U
www.free-4u.com/hispanic.htm
Outside Scholarship Opportunities that are listed on the Financial
Aid webpage
https://financialaid.tamu.edu/futureaggies.asp?mainkey=1&Section=3&pop=2&disp=2
Aggies Former Students Club
Find out if there is an Association of former A&M students
close to your town, then ask them if they are offering any kind of scholarships
for future Aggies like yourself!
www.aggienetwork.com/club/texas.aspx
