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College Information & Scholarship Update

November 2009

ACT

Test Date Registration Deadline

December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009

February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010

SAT

Test Date Registration Deadline

December 5, 2009 October 30, 2009

January 23, 2010 December 15, 2009

Kaufer High School - Code: 445-887

Colleges are now requiring students to send SAT and ACT scores directly to them. Most will not accept the scores on the back

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Scholarship Deadlines

Scholarship notifications will be sent home monthly in the progress reports or report cards and call notifications will be made through the districts messaging system. Scholarship notifications can also be emailed to the students or parents if an email address is provided to the counselor’s office. Please notify Mrs. Stroman at 296-3607 ext. 1323 if you would like to receive email notifications.

No Deadline Texas Elks State Association Vocational Grant Program

There is no deadline to apply for this grant. Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

November 16 The Rural Youth Award

Applications are available online at www.texasffa.org.

November 23 First Freedom Student Essay Competition

For the topic, guidelines, registration, and other details, visit www.firstfreedom.org and then click on the red First Freedom Student Competition button.

November 30 Hispanic Heritage Foundation and Colgate-Palmolive

Apply online at www.colgate.com/hazlau

December 9 Navy ROTC Scholarship Program

Must apply online at https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/

December 31 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundations

Applicants should demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative such as: starting his or her own business, participation in organizations such as DECA, FBLA, Junior Achievement and through other initiatives. Apply online at www.NFIB.com/yea and click on “Apply Now” link.

January 9 John F. Kennedy - Profile in Courage Essay Contest

All students must register online. Essays can be submitted online (preferred) or via regular mail and must be postmarked by January 9, 2010. For complete guidelines, visit the Profile in Courage Award at www.jfklibrary.org

January 29 Del Mar College Workforce Readiness Scholarship

The Corpus Christi Human Resource Management Association is pleased to offer a scholarship for a student attending Del Mar College enrolled in a Career and Technology degree plan. Download a PDF version here.

January 31 Texas Student Housing Award

This scholarship is open to students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station, or Denton Texas. Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

February 1 BKS – Burger King Scholars

Applications are available online at www.haveityourwayfoundation.org. All accompanying materials must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2010.

February 1 UTSA Terry Scholarships

Students must: Demonstrate a record of leadership and service, strong academic abilities, financial need, apply for UTSA by February 1, 2010, apply with FAFSA by March 1, 2010 and apply for housing in Laurel Village by March 1, 2010. Applications available online at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars/

February 10 KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program

Apply online at www.kfcscholars.org

February 12 Ramiro De La Paz Memorial Scholarship – Awarded by Nueces Electric Coop

Available to any graduating senior who is also a dependent of an active Nueces Electric Coop member. The member must have received electric service from NEC for a minimum of six months as of the date the scholarship application is due. Download a PDF version here.

February 15 National Co-Op Scholarship

Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and attend one of the universities listed on the website. Apply online at www.co-op.edu .

February 15 UTSA Honors Scholarships

Students must meet one of the following: Top 10 percent of class, minimum SAT score of 1100, minimum ACT score of 24, and must enroll in the Honors College. Applications available online at www.utsa.edu/honors

February 27 2010 Youth Launch Scholarship For Outstanding Service

Youth Launch is a scholarship program to raise the profile of youth service and to honor young leaders who are making a difference in their community. Apply online at www.youthlaunch.org

February 28 Texas Elks State Association Annual Essay Contest

Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

March 1 FRS College Scholarship

Apply online at www.frs.org and click on “Youth Outreach” and from that page click on the “College Scholarship Program” hot link. Applications must be postmarked to FRS no later than March 1, 2010.

March 5 2010 TESA (Texas Elks State Association) Scholarship Award

Students in the top 5% of their graduating class are NOT eligible for this award. Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

March 15 Texas Elks State Association Eagle Scout Scholarship

Must supply Eagle Scout Certificate. Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

March 29 Charles, Lela, and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship

Applicants must have a least a 3.0 GPA, be a U.S. citizen, and be a Texas resident at the time of application. Apply online at www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf

March 31 Texas Art Scholarship

The Texas Art Scholarship is set aside for High School graduating seniors in the state of Texas who exhibit exceptional artistic abilities and will pursue a major in fine arts at the college level. Applications are available in the counselor’s office. Download a PDF version here.

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