Scholarships
Affordable College Funding: Smart Solutions For Your Budget! Review the links below to find resources to help with preparing for life after high school, including information on how to search for colleges, tips for writing admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!
Financiación Universitaria Asequible: ¡Soluciones Inteligentes para su Presupuesto! Revisa para encontrar recursos que te ayudarán a prepararte para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo información sobre cómo buscar universidades, consejos para escribir ensayos de admisión/becas y, lo más importante, ¡cómo pagar los gastos universitarios!
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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research. You should not have to pay for this type of information. Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email Email Elizabeth Dodd.
Scholarship Tips
Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: Texas OnCourse
How to Write a College Application Essay
*Source: BigFuture
*Source: Khan Academy
College & Scholarship Application Essay Resources
*Source: GetSchooled
Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
*Source: Common App
Scholarship Application Tracker
*Source: Get Schooled
Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
*Source: uAspire
Ultimate 2024 Scholarship Guide
*Source: NovoResume
Additional Scholarship Resources
Scholarships For High School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well. Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!
See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:
Scholarship Alert! Monthly Opportunities
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Good luck!
Scholarships For Elementary Students
Dear YISD Parents,
Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
- JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
ES-Currently Available Scholarships:
Scholarships for Middle School Students
Dear YISD Parents & Students,
Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school. While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age. It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!
Visit these websites to learn more:
- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!
Ms-Currently Available Scholarships:
HIGH SCHOOL: ScholarshipAlerts! Upcoming Deadlines
Name | Scholarship Link | Deadline |
Kemper Human Rights Education Foundation | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/kemper-human-rights-education-foundation-essay-contest# | December 10 |
Red Cross Collegiate Leadership Program | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/red-cross-collegiate-leadership-program | December 13 |
Allied Van Lines Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/allied-van-lines-scholarship | December 15 |
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/medical-scrubs-collection-scholarship | December 15 |
Jeffrey Isaiah David Memorial Scholarship | December 15 | |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at Texas State University | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | December 15 |
Rubicam Youth Writing Competition | https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/competitions/rubincam-youth-award/ | December 15 |
Interstellar Research Group | December 15 | |
Burger King Foundation Scholarship | https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars | December 16 |
Science Ambassador Scholarship | December 16 | |
Equitable Excellence Scholarship | December 18 | |
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship | December 19 | |
Texas Legion State High School Oratorical Contest | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/texas-legion-state-high-school-oratorical-contest# | December 20 |
National Debt Relief Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/national-debt-relief-scholarship# | December 23 |
National WWII Museum High School Essay Contest | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/national-wwii-museum-high-school-essay-contest# | December 27 |
Aaron Sanchez Scholarship | December 30 | |
Pilot Pen G2 Overachievers Student Grant | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/pilot-pen-g2-overachievers-student-grant# | December 30 |
AIAA Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson Scholarship in Engineering | https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships | December 31 |
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Undergraduate Scholarship | December 31 | |
Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship | https://www.ayahealthcare.com/travel-nursing/future-travel-nurse-scholarship/?utm_source=eastern | December 31 |
AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship for Engineering | https://www.aiaa.org/get-involved/k-12-students/scholarships/aiaa-roger-w.-kahn-scholarship | December 31 |
Sean Carroll's Mindscape Big Picture Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/mindscape/#ref=best-scholarships | December 31 |
Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation Scholarship | December 31 | |
Opportunity to Grow Scholarship | https://familylawyersnewjersey.com/opportunity-to-grow-scholarship/ | December 31 |
Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest | https://www.sar.org/arthur-m-berdena-king-eagle-scout-contest/ | December 31 |
Able Flight Scholarship | December 31 | |
Power of Resilience Scholarship | December 31 | |
MileMark Media Legal Scholarship | December 31 | |
Travers Tool for Schools Metalworking Scholarship | December 31 | |
The Home Depot Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | December 31 |
Healthcare Leaders Scholarship | December 31 | |
Path to Success Scholarship | December 31 | |
L. Ron Hubbard's Writers of the Future Contest | December 31 | |
JSHS Scholarship | December 31 | |
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship | January 3 | |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at UT Dallas | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | January 5 |
ARRL Foundation Scholarship for Amateur Radio License Class | January 6 | |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at U of North Texas | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | January 7 |
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship | January 8 | |
Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program | January 8 | |
Access/VSA Playwright Discovery Program | January 8 | |
National FFA Scholarship | https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/NationalFFA2425 | January 9 |
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship | January 9 | |
TASB Student Voice Scholarship | https://www.tasb.org/training-events/governance-camp#student_voice_scholarship_and_panel_2025 | January 10 |
DECA Student Scholarships | January 10 | |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at Texas State University | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | January 15 |
Terry Foundation Scholarship at UTEP | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | January 15 |
NAFEPA Scholarship for Class of 2024 Graduates | https://acetx.org/giving-back-scholarships/?doing_wp_cron=1733758272.4338259696960449218750 | January 15 |
Asian & Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship | January 15 | |
Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarship for YISD Seniors | February 21 at NOON | |
BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship | February 28 | |
ACET High School Senior Scholarship | February 28 | |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | March 31 |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | June 30 |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | September 30 |