For students in 9th - 12th grade

RaiseMe is a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low income and first generation students. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to earn scholarships, which is often too late to impact a student's college ambitions or choices, RaiseMe enables students to earn scholarships throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular.

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Please type all information and attach your essay. Handwritten applications are not accepted. 

You must email your application to Ms. Garcia at maryiel.garcia@mcallenisd.net 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NIKKI ROWE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

Download the application to your desktop (not your internet browser) and open it from the Adobe program. This application is designed so you can type on the form.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Garcia. 

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The College Board Opportunity Scholarships are open to all students who attend high school in the United States, Puerto Rico, and other U.S. territories. Deadlines vary. 

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Scholarship Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551.

• Be a permanent resident (5 or more consecutive years) of and have a permanent South or West Texas address in one of our 30 counties.

• Have earned/completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours at a U.S. accredited college or university before applying for the scholarship.

• Have a minimum college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.

• Have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to the Fall of the new academic year.

• Are enrolled in a U.S. accredited 2 yr. community college (enrolled part-time or full-time) in a degree-seeking program, or a 4yr. university undergraduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Bachelor's Degree, or a university graduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Master's, Law or Doctorate degree

Begin your STARS Scholarship Application (click here)
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This scholarship was made for high school seniors from Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron County.

To qualify, a Student must:

• Be a high school senior in Hidalgo, Starr or Cameron County graduating in the spring

• Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident with a Social Security Number. Permanent residents must have lived in Hidalgo, Starr or Cameron County for five consecutive years

• Be enrolled as a full-time student for four academic years at a U.S. accredited college or university

• Have a GPA of at least 80/100 or 2.5/4.0 and/or rank in the top 30% of their graduating high school class

• Have met the minimum SAT or ACT score requirements for the student’s college or university of choice

• Students must be eligible for Pell Grant

Begin your application process here.

Texas Farm Credit would like to take this opportunity to invite your students to submit their application to our Ag Student of the Month program and Marsha Martin Scholarship program. Students may apply for both programs by completing one simple application.

In addition to our two student scholarship programs, we are also offering a $500 Club Contribution to the SIX Marsha Martin winning student’s FFA or 4-H Club.

Click HERE to learn more and apply

Annually, Security First Credit Union awards scholarships to students in the Rio Grande Valley. We encourage our young members who are graduating high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate college student to apply. The application and evaluation process by the Security First Credit Union Scholarship committee takes place within the first quarter of the year. 

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In the 64 years since its inception, the primary objective of the Algodón Club has been to support and promote the cotton industry of the Rio Grande Valley. Over the years, one of the leading ways the Algodón Club has shown its encouragement is by awarding scholarships to outstanding Valley students who demonstrate academic achievement, are involved in extra-curricular activities, and who plan to pursue an agriculture related career. Through the giving of these scholarships, the Algodón Club provides for the cotton industry's most valuable resource - tomorrow’s agribusiness leaders.

Requirements:

Potential Applicants must meet the following requirements for scholarship consideration:​

• A GPA of 3.00 of above

• Planned pursuit of a career in agricultural related field

• Involvement in extracurricular activities

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For graduating seniors who show an interest in going into the educational field.

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The Roman David Delgado Charitable Trust was created ten years ago by Diana and Rudy Delgado after the tragic passing of their youngest son, Roman.  Roman was a Junior at Nikki Rowe High school. To date, over 200 scholarships have been awarded to students from all over Hidalgo County. At least 30 scholarships, which will range from $500 to $1000, will be awarded to qualifying seniors from Hidalgo County.

Requirements: 

1. Original school transcript with school seal in sealed envelope (order from home school) 

2. Personal Essay (essay topic is in application) 

3. Two (2) letters of recommendation – one recommendation must be from a current or former teacher or counselor 

4. Completed application (Application Below) 

5. Resume

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About AGC Education & Research:

The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE -accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs. Over $10 million in scholarships have been awarded to more than 4,000 students attending colleges and universities across the country.

Associated General Contractors of America 

Antonio R. Sanchez Sr. Memorial Scholarship 2019 Scholarship Application  

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Eligibility

• -The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program for high school students is open to graduating high school seniors.

• -Applicants must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an AFT member.

• -The AFT member whose child or legal dependent applies for a scholarship must be a member in good standing for at least one year.

• -Children or legal dependents of AFT national, state or local union staff are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity                            

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Scholarships are awarded based on the following criteria:

*Athletic participation

*Academic class rank and awards

*Academic participation in competitive events such as UIL Academics and other organizations

*Leadership roles in extracurricular activities

*Community Service

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The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides four-year scholarships of $30,000 and extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated African American students who have maintained a 98% college graduation rate. 

Become a JRF Scholar

Jackie Robinson Foundation

 ELIGIBILITY  In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program, the applicant must:

• Be entering college in the Fall as a Freshman at an accredited four-year institution for an undergraduate degree;

• Be currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based sports.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0; 

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove citizenship and age if you win); 

• Not be an employee, officer or director of Foot Locker, Inc., or any of its subsidiaries, or a member of the immediate family of such an employee, officer or director.

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To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;

• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);

• be citizens of the United States of America;

• be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States (students living on U.S. Armed Forces base and homeschooled students are also eligible); and

• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year.

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be of Hispanic heritage

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students

• Minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for undergraduate and graduate students

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the academic year

• US Citizen, Permanent Legal Resident, DACA or Eligible Non-Citizen (as defined by FAFSA)

• Complete FAFSA or state based financial aid application (if applicable)

Various Deadlines

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Applicants for this scholarship are judged on their GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. Award amounts range from those as small as $1,000 to those as large as $50,000.

• Eligibility: Employees and their spouses/partners/children, US high school seniors

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Multiple Scholarships

Apply for the college Freshman ones

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For students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station or Denton

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Purpose The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying high school seniors attending their first year of college. There are four scholarships, each worth $2,500, and they are non-renewable. Two scholarships are for students pursuing degrees in Education. The other two scholarships may be awarded to applicants pursuing degrees in Education or any other field.

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The Heisman Trophy Trust Concludes Heisman High School Scholarship Program, Expanding Its Focus on Empowering Youth in Underserved Communities Nation's Top Scholar-Athletes Continue to Inspire the Pursuit of Excellence with Integrity For over 30 years, the Heisman High School Scholarship Program has celebrated the nation’s most outstanding senior high school athletes—young leaders who have excelled not only on the field but also in the classroom and in their communities.

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Coca-Cola Scholars are judged primarily on their academic performance, extracurricular activities, leadership experience, and community service. This scholarship program is fairly big: 150 awards of $20,000 each are given out every year. You can learn more about the Coca-Cola Scholarship by reading our guide to winning the award.

• Eligibility: US high school seniors; can't be children or grandchildren of Coca-Cola employees (current and former)

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Students compete for this award by writing and recording an audio essay on a patriotic theme.

The first-place winner gets a grand prize of $30,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC. The program gives out a total of $1.9 million in awards and incentives each year.

• Eligibility: Students in grades 9-12

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Students compete for this award by writing an essay on one of three topics related to Ayn Rand's book The Fountainhead. The first-place winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000. Runners-up also receive awards. Each year, a total of $22,500 is given out in prize money.

• Eligibility: Students in grades 11-12

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Two $1,000 one-time scholarship awarded to an individual from a Cameron/Willacy/Hidalgo/Starr County high school. Capital Farm Credit supports rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. And because a steady flow of credit means more jobs and economic growth, Capital Farm Credit is also helping invest in the vibrancy of communities throughout rural Texas through our scholarship program.

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This scholarship is pretty unique—and it's great for students with some untapped artistic talents! Students compete for this award by submitting a photo, piece of artwork, or computer graphic to be used on the front of a greeting card. The winner will receive $10,000, and the winner's school will also get $1,000.

• Eligibility: High school and college students aged 14 or older

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For student members, we offer scholarships and fellowships for both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees related to the oil and gas industry.

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