Ethan Stade Russell Memorial Scholarship - Posted June 20, 2024

This $1500 scholarship is awarded in honor of the memory and contribution of Ethan Stade Russell, a 2013 graduate of East Bernard High School.  This scholarship application is open to all East Bernard High School graduating seniors. 

DEADLINE:  March 1, 2025

• Ethan Russell Scholarship

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DAR Comfort Wood Chapter 5K Scholarship Run/Walk - Posted August 21, 2024

• Must be a 2025 Graduating Senior

• Must help sign up people to participate in the 5K

• Must help find sponsors

• Date and Time for 5K - Saturday, October 26, 2024: Sign up begins at 8am, and Race begins at 8:30am.

• Location: Historic Wharton 5K route (Guffey Park)

To apply, call or text Sarah Hudgins at 281-433-3357 or email sarah.hudgins1980@gmail.com.

Deadline to apply to received a 5K Scholarship is Friday, September 6, 2024.

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship - Posted August 21, 2024

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 36th class in 2024, the Foundation has provided over 6,900 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $84 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

The deadline to apply is 5pm ET on September 30, 2024.

More information and the application can be found at https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/.

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Wharton County Junior College Endowed Scholarship Program - Posted October 8, 2024

The Wharton County Junior College Endowed Scholarship Program is for graduating seniors attending WCJC.

Requirements

• Must have a current admissions application on file at WCJC.

• Completely answer all questions on the application.  Incomplete scholarship applications will be given secondary consideration.

• Submit all documents required.  If you have difficulty attaching your transcript(s), please email finaid@wcjc.edu for assistance.

• Students in dual credit programs for 2025-2026 are not eligible for an award.

• Primary consideration will be given to students who have submitted a 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) to WCJC.

DEADLINE: April 1, 2025 at midnight

More information and the link to apply can be found at: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/98631

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Terry Traditional Scholarship - Posted October 8, 2024

The Terry Traditional Scholarship, or Freshman Scholarship, is a full ride, last dollar scholarship that covers up to eight semesters. It is awarded to Texas high school seniors who have been accepted for admission to one of the Terry-affiliated public universities in Texas.

• The University of Texas- Austin*

• Texas A&M University

• University of Houston

• Texas State University

• The University of Texas- Dallas

• The University of Texas- San Antonio

• Texas Tech University

• University of North Texas

• Texas Woman’s University

• The University of Texas- Arlington

• The University of Texas- El Paso

 *For The University of Texas at Austin, the student will go to the LASSO website, log in, and complete the Scholarship Interest Form to be considered. On the LASSO site, you can also search for Terry Foundation Scholarship for more information.

DEADLINE: December 1, 2024

More information can be found at https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/.

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Wharton County Czech Heritage Society Scholarship - Posted November 4, 2024

The Wharton County Czech Heritage Society of Wharton County is offering a scholarship to three graduating seniors of a Wharton County High School who intend to continue their education beyond high school at a four year or two year college or vocational technical school.

Students Eligible: Wharton County High School Graduating Senior

Deadline: Applications due in the counselor's office by April 7, 2025.

Wharton County Czech Heritage Society Scholarship

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Cody Thompson Memorial Scholarship - Posted November 6, 2024

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Graduating Senior from the following counties in Texas: Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lavaca and Wharton who will further their education through a technical school, certification program or college or university.

2. Complete online application.

3. Submit one Letter of Reference with application.

4. Submit High School and/or College transcripts with application.

Due 2nd Friday in March. The link will be closed at midnight on March 14, 2025.

Complete the application online at codythompsonmemorial.com or with the QR code on the attached information sheet. No scholarships will be accepted by mail.

Cody Thompson Memorial Scholarship Information Sheet

Additional Scholarship Information

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The Hagan Scholarship Foundation - Posted November 6, 2024

The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants must graduate from a high school located in the United States.

The Submittal Deadline is December 1, 2024.

More information along with the application can be found at https://haganscholarships.org/application/.

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Texas Leadership Scholars Program - Posted November 8, 2024

The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program will prepare students for life after graduation, whether their next step is a professional career or graduate school. Because only 250 students are selected to become Texas Leadership Scholars each year, encourage your TEXAS Grant-eligible, high achieving students to apply for the Texas Leadership Scholars program.

Scholars are eligible to receive funding through this renewable scholarship for up to 4 years/8 long semesters, if they continue to meet program criteria and requirements.

• The institution will ensure 100%* of board-designated tuition and fees are covered through a combination of federal, state, and institutional aid.

• For *tuition and fees, total aid amount is capped by need as determined in the FAFSA or TASFA.

• The Coordinating Board will provide a Housing & Food scholarship* equal to the average cost at the participating institution.

• Housing & Food scholarship* is provided regardless if living on or off campus, this amount is capped at cost of attendance.

• The Coordinating Board will fund summer programming opportunities.

• Only undergraduate courses are covered, and they must be taken in the fall or spring.

Information about eligibility and the application can be found at https://texasleadershipscholars.org/eligibility-and-application.html

If you interested, let Mrs. Sulak know ASAP so she can nominate you for the program.

Deadline: February 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm CST.