Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Dallas Chapter Scholarship, Due 5/30/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club Dallas Chapter Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen, Minimum 2.5 GPA, Full time 12+ hours, Essay Required Minimum 500-1000 word on the History of the Buffalo Soldiers and why it is American History, Letters of Recommendation, Include Official Transcript, Need a letter from parent or guardian explaining the financial need. Applications available in the counselors office.

HOW MUCH: $500

DEADLINE:5/30/15

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MCO Scholarship (Mission Creed Orthodontists), Due 5/15/15

SCHOLARSHIP: MCO Scholarship (Mission Creed Orthodontists)

REQUIREMENTS: Attend 4 year University, Attend Community College, Full time 12+ hours, Essay Required (400-500 words), see web site for application and essay instructions

HOW MUCH: $500

DEADLINE:5/15/15

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Get Girls Golfing Scholarship, Due 5/15/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Get Girls Golfing Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS: Attend 4 year University, intend to play golf as a freshman - see link for more info

HOW MUCH: $1,500

DEADLINE:5/15/15

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Healthcare Administration Degree Scholarship, Due 5/15/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Healthcare Administration Degree Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS: US Citizen, 3.0+ GPA, Attend 4 year University, Full time 12+ hours, Essay Required (400-500 words),Write one (1) personal essay of 500 to 1,000 words highlighting your future career plans in the area of healthcare administration and why you’ve chosen this rewarding field,  Letters of Recommendation, If you have any further questions or are prepared to submit your completed application, send your email to scholarships@healthcare-administration-degree.net. Please include all of your application materials in one single email for simplified processing.

HOW MUCH: $1,500

DEADLINE:5/15/15

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Vinson and Elkins Scholarship, Due 4/17/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Vinson and Elkins Scholarship

REQUIREMENTS: Eligible students must: 

(1) be a senior in the top 20 percent of his/her class at an Austin, Dallas, or Houston-area high school accredited by the Texas Education Agency;
(2) be a member of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (i.e. Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Multiracial/Two or More Races);

(3) have a minimum of a combined Math/Reading Comprehension SAT score of 1650, or a composite ACT score of 24;

(4) demonstrate an interest in working in a law firm setting;

(5) have a financial need; and,

(6) a U.S. citizen, or a resident in the Houston, Dallas, Austin, or surrounding areas for seven continuous years

A complete application consists of the following materials submitted by April 17, 2015:

(1) A completed 2015 Vinson & Elkins Scholarship Application form;

(2) An essay (1000-1500 words) on your career goals (PDF), submitted as part of the application;

(3) A resume (PDF), submitted as part of the application;

(4) A recent professional photograph (JPG), submitted as part of the application

(5) Completed financial aid applications (PDF), submitted as part of the application, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation (see address below)

(6) Two letters of recommendation, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation

(7) An official high school transcript, e-mailed to Kristen Killion or mailed to the V&E Scholarship Foundation

(8) Your decision on which college to attend, e-mailed to Kristen Killion

 Mail submissions should be sent to:

Vinson & Elkins LLP Scholarship Foundation

ATTN: Kristen Killion, Human Resources

1001 Fannin St., Ste. 2300

Houston, TX 77002-6760 

HOW MUCH: $2,500 per year for four years - totaling $10,000

DEADLINE:4/17/15 

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Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program, Due 4/29/15

SCHOLARSHIP: Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program

REQUIREMENTS: College bound seniors need to create a profile and follow the directions to submit your application. This is for ONLY THREE DISD HIGH SCHOOLS - Let's make sure it's a TJ students who wins it! APPLY APPLY APPLY!

HOW MUCH: varies

DEADLINE:4/29/15 - NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) DFW local chapter, Due 5/23/2015

SCHOLARSHIP: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) DFW local chapter for STEM students

REQUIREMENTS: STEM focus, US Citizen, Permanent Resident, 3.0+ GPA, Attend 4 year University, Attend Community College, Essay Required (400-500 words), Letters of Recommendation, Hispanic ONLY, see application for required documents

HOW MUCH: unknown

DEADLINE: 5/23/15

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