Scholarship Applications and College Career Info

LOCAL Scholarships

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV3MglsWq4r7NeYIEBnZ9yp2XSgETeRbWN6InqVSeNOQxOwQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Each year Ms. Bell will distribute application packets to all seniors by April. The packet will include a copy of their transcript as well as a list of scholarships with due dates and submission details.

Prior to the packet being distributed the 12th graders will be forwarded all scholarships to their school email as they are received by the counselor. In addition to the student's email they can be accessed in the Google folder link above.

The Clifton ISD Education Foundation offers a multitude of scholarships to our seniors each year. Here is a link to their webpage.

www.cliftoneducationfoundationtx.org

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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH WEBSITES:

https://www.comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/faidalpha.php

https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships

https://www.fordblueovalnetwork.org/scholarships

https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/

https://www.ffa.org/scholarships

Tarleton Scholarships

Links about Tarleton-specific scholarships and Grant information: 

Guaranteed Scholarship Program: https://www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/guaranteedscholarship/ 

Tarleton Promise Program: https://www.tarleton.edu/becomeatexan/tarleton-promise/ 

Internal Tarleton Scholarships: https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/how-to-apply/ 

Current webpage for FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/ 

Texas A&M Scholarships

https://scholarships.tamu.edu/FRESHMEN/How-To-Apply

Texas Tech Scholarships

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/howToApply.php

Houston Rodeo

http://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholars/Apply#1104455-who-can-apply-for-a-show-scholarship

Search Engines and Scholarship Programs

  • Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.

  • Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)

  • Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.

  • Fastweb – Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.

  • CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.

  • Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.

  • Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.

  • Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.

  • Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.

  • KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.

  • HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.

  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

  • Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.

  • Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund – The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI).

  • American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.

  • Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.

  • UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board.

  • Chegg – A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges.

  • Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.

  • Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.

  • American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.

  • National Society of High School Scholars - NSHSS and its partners offer more than $2,000,000 in scholarships annually. All students are eligible to apply for high school and college scholarships in the areas of academic excellence, entrepreneurship, leadership, literature, medicine, music, STEM, sustainability, visual arts, and more.


ALSO LOOK for scholarships through parent's work, civic organizations, and churches

NEVER PAY MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIP HELP...most likely a scam

TUITION EXEMPTIONS!! See if you qualify for a tuition exemption.

http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa.cfm?Kind=E

College and Career Planning Tools

Tomorrow Ready Texas- Your teen has a lot of decisions to make for life after high school. Help them get ready with customized career and college planning tools. Here you’ll find resources for students with disabilities and those without too. Create at account here Tomorrow Ready Texas

Overgrad- Each CHS student has an overgrad account. This account helps guide our students for the future. Research and compare careers and colleges, take interest surveys, add your college applications senior year and much more.

College Board- College planning resources and SAT

ACT- College planning resources and ACT