CTAT and Mahindra USA Sponsor a $1,000 Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE MARCH 28, 2014
Applications must be typed or word-processed and postmarked no later than this date.

Supporting the development of a skilled workforce in Texas, Mahindra USA Inc., and Career and Technology Association of Texas, Inc. have partnered to create the Mahindra Texas Pride scholarship program. The scholarship fund will offer Texas high school seniors participating in CTE the opportunity to obtain scholarships to pursue a college education in preparation to enter a globally competitive workforce.    

Mahindra USA generously sponsors 12 Mahindra Texas Pride scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each, with one scholarship available for each of the 12 CTAT Areas. CTAT offers additional scholarships annually in the amount of $1,000 each, funded through donations by members and supporters.

Download a scholarship application here. Please note there are multiple tabs within the application and all pages must be completed. Students participating in any of the CTE Career Cluster programs are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to enroll as a full-time student in an accredited institution of higher learning for the fall semester of 2014 and the spring semester of 2015.  

Please contact Jami Gigliotti at 512-288-8666 or jami@ctat.org if you have any questions.

Scholarship information is available in Naviance.

The Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section (SWE-HA) would like to invite your middle/high school to participate in this year's Outreach activities. The following information refers to the 2013-2014 school year programs, awards, and scholarships that are sponsored by the Houston Area Section. All of these activities are intended to encourage young women to select careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Activity descriptions and applications can be found in the website and should be copied and distributed to the appropriate counselors, teachers, and potential participants. This packet may also be found on the SWE-HA website at www.swehouston.org

HCC Foundation accepting scholarship applications until June 13

A wide variety of scholarships are available to HCC students through the HCC Foundation. All scholarships require that the student be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at HCC; many require enrollment in 9 or 12 credit hours. Applicants will be considered for every scholarship for which they appear eligible.

The scholarship application for 2014-2015 is available until 2 p.m. on June 13, 2014. No applications will be accepted after the deadline and no exceptions will be made. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria.

For details on available scholarships and how to apply, visit hccsfoundation.org/scholarships.

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HCC Foundation Is Accepting Scholarship Applications until June 13 

A wide variety of scholarships are available to HCC students through the HCC Foundation. All scholarships require that the student be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at HCC; many require enrollment in 9 or 12 credit hours. Applicants will be considered for every scholarship for which they appear eligible.

The scholarship application for 2014-2015 is available until 2 p.m. on June 13, 2014. No applications will be accepted after the deadline and no exceptions will be made. Scholarships are awarded based upon various criteria.

For details on available scholarships and how to apply, visit hccsfoundation.org/scholarships.

You're Invited!

The Society of Women Engineers Houston Area Section (SWE-HA) would like to invite you to participate in this year's Outreach activities. The following information refers to the 2013-2014 school year programs, awards, and scholarships that are sponsored by the Houston Area Section. All of these activities are intended to encourage young women to select careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).  Click here for a complete listing of activities.

Program	Coordinator	Applicable Grades
Freshman Scholarship	Victoria Tsang FreshmanScholarship@swehouston.org	Grade 12
FIRST Scholarship	Victoria Tsang FIRSTScholarship@swehouston.org	Grade 12
Great Women in Science & Technology Essay Contest	Tomiko Arthur essaycontest@swehouston.org	Grade 7
Certificates of Merit and Achievement	Marcha Thomas-Blades CertsofMerit@swehouston.org	Grade 6-12
Science Fair Campership	Tomiko Arthur ScienceFair@swehouston.org	Grade 8-11
Iris Schroder Bullard Memorial Scholarship	Victoria Tsang FreshmanScholarship@swehouston.org	Grade 12
UT MechE Scholarship	Victoria Tsang FreshmanScholarship@swehouston.org	Grade 12

HCC Associate in Engineering Science Degree Program

Houston Community College is offering a new state approved Associates in Science in Engineering Science (ASES) degree program. Through this new degree, and the engineering partnership with The University of Texas at Tyler, students have an opportunity to earn a Bachelor's degree in engineering - Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering, that is conveniently located at the HCC Alief Campus, affordable - less than $20,000 for a 4 year degree, seamlessly aligned with the UTT curriculum, and ABET accredited.
                     
Most questions regarding the ASES degree and program information can be answered on the HCC website: http://northwest.hccs.edu/programs/engineering/

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Scholarships

Merit based and applicants must have a financial need to qualify

1. Restricted for payment of tuition, on campus room and board, books and fees
2. Paid directly to the college or university on behalf of the award recipient to be credited to his or her school account
3. The average award is $3,100.00 per student per semester
4. All scholarship award recipients must re-apply annually

TMCF Scholarship Criteria:

1. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 
2. Student Aid Report
3. Attend one of the 47 TMCF member-schools
4. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
5. Demonstrate leadership qualities and community service 
6. Signed recommendation letter by a faculty or staff member of your current school

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WHO'S INVITED 
All classifications of students are invited to apply for a TMCF scholarship.

WHEN
Application Period: February 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Summer Scholarships may be available
More information is available at:
www.thurgoodmarshallcollegefund.org

WHERE EDUCATION PAYS OFF®

Most awards are available to students attending TMCF member-schools, which are public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To receive updates and notifications when new scholarship information is posted, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

For over 25 years, TMCF has provided scholarships to qualified students attending its member-school network. Our scholarships are merit and need-based and the application process is highly competitive.