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

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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