The Minute Maid Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (MMGSFYB) Scholarship

Minute Maid, your hometown juice brand, in partnership with the Houston Astros, announced the availability of the Minute Maid Grand Slam for Youth Baseball (MMGSFYB) scholarship for high school seniors .Last year twenty-five students were awarded $2,500 to assist with their college expenses during a pre-game ceremony at Minute Maid Park. The winners have gone on to pursue degrees at a variety of institutions running the gamut from Texas A&M to Louisiana State University to the University of Notre Dame. Fifty-two percent of the recipients are first-generation college students.

Additional scholarship information is available in Naviance. Visit site for more details.

Neighborhood Tax Centers are offering FREE services!!

Who is eligible?
Families earning up to $50,000
Single individuals earning up to $30,000

• ITIN applications
• direct deposit 
• e-filing for FAST refund
• tax preparation

Download: Flyer

Houston Pre-freshman Enrichment Program (PREP)

Greetings from the Houston PREP Director! The Houston Pre-freshman Enrichment Program (PREP) is a summer enrichment program for middle and high school students hosted by the College of Sciences and Technology at the University of Houston-Downtown. One of the goals of Houston PREP is to serve as a focal point for activities that help produce a pipeline of better qualified students entering college in the areas of mathematics, science, and engineering to help ensure that the United States maintains its leadership in research and development in science and technology. In addition, Houston PREP is designed to encourage students in economically and socially disadvantaged population groups into careers in these fields.

QUESTIONS?
Houston PREP
713-221-8686
HoustonPREP@uhd.edu

APPLY  TODAY:
All Applications must be submitted online.

• Answer all questions with a red asterisk "*" on the application. 
• Sign the application. 
• Have your parents/guardians initial where required and sign the application. 
• Must be submitted by April 1, 2014

Houston PREP Dates:  June 16, 2014 to July 25, 2014

Essay (Required of 1st year applicants only):

• Your essay will be evaluated to determine your character, willingness to learn, and motivation to attend PREP. 
• Type your 250 word essay clearly and in your own words on why you want to attend PREP. Also, briefly describe any awards or honors received for participation in math and science activities. 
• Must be submitted by mail. 

Check website for more information: https://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/sciences/ccsds/hou_prep/

John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship: Now Accepting Applications!

Washington, D.C. - The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) is now accepting applications for the John S. Martinez Leadership Scholarship!

NHCSL will award scholarships to a total of eleven (11) Hispanic public high school students that reside in the district of a Hispanic State Legislator. Each student will receive a one-time $3,000.00 grant to use towards their higher education and will be recognized in their community for their excellent academic achievements.

"Education is the key to success and it is the weapon that prepares individuals to reach further heights", expressed NHCSL President, Hon. Eduardo Bhatia (PR). He continued, "The purpose of the JSM Scholarship is to equip our youth with the tools necessary to achieve their academic goals. I cannot think of a better way to start a New Year than with the opportunity to award hardworking students with the recognition they deserve and the support they need to advance their education."

This scholarship is in honor of the late John S. Martinez, a Hispanic leader who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and a Former President of NHCSL.  Comcast NBCUniversal has made this initiative possible through a generous grant which has allowed NHCSL to continue its efforts in "Closing the Achievement Gap" for Hispanic students.

NHCSL highly encourages qualified students to log on to our website, www.nhcsl.org to submit an application. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2014.      

This has been posted in Naviance.

Nursing Scholarships

The purpose of the Healthcare & Nursing Education Foundation Scholarship Program is to provide academic financial assistance to individuals who demonstrate the desire and ability to pursue a professional nursing career in the Greater Houston community and who have demonstrated financial need. 

Scholarships are awarded to support studies toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced nursing degrees and are based on academics, leadership ability, community involvement, financial need, and commitment to pursuing a nursing career. Students selected may be awarded from $1,500 to $2,000 per semester to be used for tuition, books, and fees at Houston area colleges and universities. Applications from qualified individuals in the following categories are accepted during two annual application periods as indicated:

• The 2014 Application Period is currently Open.
• Click HERE to download the application.

Current eligibility requirements and application will be posted on the website in January for the annual Scholarship Application Period. For all questions, please contact Scholarship Coordinator Andrea Sivells at 713-802-7860 or via e-mail at info@hnef.org or scholarships@hnef.org.
  
Scholarship information is available in Naviance.

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.

APPLY TODAY!

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

www.facebook.com/ThurgoodMarshallCollegeFund  

www.twitter.com/tmcf_hbcu

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.

Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution

A unique summer program for high school students!

2014 UTPCR Summer Symposium June 15-28

Learn More!

More Financial Aid Opportunities

Paying for college is one of the most important investments you can make. It can open doors to new career opportunities and help you increase your earning power. But a college education doesn't come cheap. Depending on the type of school you attend, it can cost tens of thousands of dollars a year.

The good news is that the earlier you start planning, the more money you'll have put aside to pay for college and the more financial aid opportunities you'll have available to you. The first step is to understand what college really costs.

According to the U.S. Department of Education, average tuition costs in the U.S. are:
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Camp College

Camp College is a college-going program for rising seniors to spend 2 nights on a college campus and learn about the college application process. This program is open to any Texas high school student who is considered to be college bound. This year's Camp College will be held at the University of Texas at Arlington from Monday June 9 - Wednesday June 11, 2014.  The cost of the program is free to students. 
 
If you are  interested, please apply for Camp College no later than April 1, 2014. Please remember that this deadline includes the additional student packet, the link to which students will receive with their confirmation email. Space is limited, so apply as early as possible!
 
Camp College will provide buses for students coming from the Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin regions.  

Students who wish to apply may do so online at the following site: TACAC Camp College 2014
 
Download Additional student packet

Please remember student applications (including the additional packet) are due on or before April 1, 2014. If you or your students have any questions, please contact Jordan Sass at jsass@uh.edu or Cassie Kimbrough at cassie.kimbrough@uta.edu.

TheDream.US

TheDream.US provides college scholarships to highly motivated DREAMers who want to get a college education but cannot afford it. Our scholarships of up to $25,000 will help cover your tuition, fees, and books for an associate's or bachelor's degree at our partner colleges in NYC, Miami, Washington D.C., El Paso, Rio Grande Valley, and online.  Apply today: http://thedream.us/scholars/

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be a first time college student applying to an associate's or bachelor's degree program at one of our partner colleges,
• Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater (or equivalent GED score), and
• Be DACA eligible and have applied for or received DACA approval.

The deadline is March 31, so tell folks to start applying now!

Questions?
Contact: Oscar J. Hernandez, Houston Lead Field Organizer - Own the Dream

713.691.1393
713.714.6452

The Spring Branch Education Foundation has posted the scholarship applications!

The  2014 scholarship applications for SBEF Scholarships include:

• Employee Campaign Scholarship (only for seniors whose parents are SBISD employees )
• SBISD Student Scholarship 

SBISD Student Scholarship

SBISD Employee Campaign Scholarship

Deadline for the First Annual Mayor's Art Scholarship is in Two Weeks!

The submission deadline for the first annual Houston Mayor's Art Scholarship is on Friday, February 14, giving students only two weeks to submit their artwork! Juniors and seniors from any school district that partners with Houston Arts Partners or any of its partner arts organizations are eligible to participate. Scholarship amounts range from $500 - $1000.

The annual Mayor's Art Scholarship competition fosters collaboration among Houston-area high school fine arts departments and recognizes excellence in student art, which expresses cultural identities and features of life in Houston area neighborhoods.

The goals of the Scholarship are to provide a forum for self-expression and creative thinking in neighborhoods, recognize achievement and excellence in visual arts among high school students in the city, and foster art as a means to strengthen relationships amongst students, communities and higher education.

Find more information and application forms online at www.HoustonArtsPartners.org or call Houston Arts Partners at 713-552-9345.

GenTX Announces Winners of GenTX Week's Take the Challenge!

$1500 Scholarship

Congratulations to Hannah Martinez from Fort Worth, Texas for being the Video Contest Winner! View her winning video and be inspired!

GenTX Week's Star Award

Congratulations to James Pace High School in Brownsville, Texas for completing the most college applications at ApplyTexas.org.