2024-2025 Scholarships
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
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DAR Comfort Wood Chapter 5K Scholarship Run/Walk - Posted August 21, 2024
Must be a 2025 Graduating SeniorMust help sign up people to participate in the 5KMust help find sponsorsDate 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.
*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
Cody Thompson Memorial Scholarship Website
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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.
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Society of Women Engineers-Houston Area - College Scholarship - Posted November 21, 2024
Eligibility:
Senior high school female students at a Houston Area school
Major in an engineering or engineering-related discipline at an ABET-accredited 4-year college or university.
Filled out the online application (link provided below) and submitted all documents listed on the website.
Students may apply to one or multiple scholarships through a single application found at the following link: https://houston.swe.org/student-scholarships/.
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Additional scholarships are available on our national SWE website https://swe.org/apply-for-a-swe-scholarship/
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2024-2025 San Bernard Watershed Scholarship Program - Posted November 21, 2024
Program Guidelines:
1. Applicants must reside or have a primary residence in, or attend a high school with an attendance zone in the San Bernard Watershed. The 14 eligible high school zones include Bellville HS, Boling HS, Brazos HS, Brazosport HS, Columbia HS, Columbus HS, East Bernard HS, El Campo HS, Lamar Consolidated HS, Needville HS. Rice HS, Sealy HS, Sweeny HS, and Wharton HS.
2. Applicants must demonstrate a reasonable connection between the career they intend to pursue and the betterment of the environment. Possible career paths might include, but are not limited to, environmental sciences, environmental law, agriculture, certain engineering disciplines, science education, scientific research, etc.
3. Applicants may only apply during their senior year and must graduate from high school at the conclusion of the school year during which the application is submitted.
4. Completed applications must be received by the committee between February 1st and April 1.
5. Each completed application will be evaluated based on the documents provided to the San Bernard Watershed Scholarship Committee. Only those applications meeting all program requirements will be considered.
6. The scholarship winners will be announced in early May each calendar year.
7. All decisions made by the San Bernard Watershed Scholarship Committee are final.
8. Winners shall be present at their school’s awards ceremony.
9. Winner’s picture and brief biography will be published on the FOR website and submitted to local newspapers.
10. It is the responsibility of each applicant to keep the Scholarship Committee apprised of any change of address and/or contact information. Failure to provide adequate information will disqualify an application.
Deadline: April 1, 2025
San Bernard Watershed Information and Scholarship Application: FOR Scholarship Form
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Texas A&M Foundation Scholarship - Posted December 2, 2024
Eligibility: Entering freshman, continuing student, transfer student, or graduate student at Texas A&M University
More information and the link to apply and be found at: Texas A&M Foundation Scholarship
Deadline for entering freshmen: February 10, 2025
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22R Cattle Company Scholarship - Posted December 3, 2024
The 22R Cattle Company Scholarship is available to all EBHS graduating seniors.
Deadline: Applications due in the counselor's office by April 25, 2025.
22R Cattle Company Application: 22R Cattle Company Scholarship Application
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Federation of Texas A&M University Aggie Mothers' Club El Campo Area Scholarship - Posted December 11, 2024
Eligibility: This scholarship can only be used by freshmen entering Texas A&M at the main campus in College Station or the Galveston campus.
Deadline: All Applications MUST be U.S. postmarked by the Friday, February 21, 2025 deadline. No late applications will be accepted.
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East Bernard FFA Booster Club Scholarship - Posted December 13, 2024
The East Bernard FFA Booster Club will award scholarships based on a points system to East Bernard FFA graduating Seniors. This scholarship is in recognition of their service, leadership, and academics and is for the purpose of the recipient to continue their education at a University, Junior College or Technical School.
Deadline: Scholarship must be mailed to East Bernard FFA Booster Club c/o Krystal Sepulveda, P.O. Box 654, East Bernard, TX 77435. The post mark date cannot be later than April 2, 2025.
East Bernard FFA Booster Club Scholarship Application
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2025 Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association (HGCAA) Youth Scholarship Program - Posted December 13, 2024
The 2025 Houston Gulf Coast Alarm Association (HGCAA) Youth Scholarship Program offers up to $2,500 in funds to children of active-duty law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical service personnel, people who put themselves in harm’s way. This is for youth in the Houston and Gulf Coast area who are graduating from high school in 2025.
Deadline: EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION BY MARCH 30, 2025 TO: Treasurer@HGCAA.org
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships - Posted December 16, 2024
Applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements in order to be eligible for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship.
Be a U.S. citizen and Texas resident.
Graduating high school senior from eligible school
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available December
Plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the State of Texas
Have met minimum score requirement for either SAT or ACT
Deadline: Online application closes January 31, 2025.
Scholarship Application, Scholarship Types, and specific guidelines can be found at https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships-and-grants/how-to-apply/.
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East Bernard Athletic Booster Club Scholarship - Posted December 17, 2024
REQUIREMENTS:
(1) Must be a graduating Senior of East Bernard High School
(2) Must have participated in the athletic program at least three (3) years. Athlete, managers, and trainers must attend the athletic banquet.
(3) Must have applied and/or have plans to attend a college/trade school.
(4) Parents must be an EBABC member – Lifetime or Yearly (member for 2 years).
(5) Parents must have 8 credits of parent participation for Junior and Senior year.
Deadline: Due/postmarked by April 2, 2025 - NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED
Mail applications to: EBABC, PO Box 577, East Bernard, TX 77435
Scholarship Application: East Bernard Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
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KJT Wenceslaus Society #40 Scholarship - Posted January 7, 2025
Requirements: Student must be a member of the KJT.
The application is due by May 1st.
KJT Wenceslaus Society #40 Scholarship
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Wharton County Farm Bureau Scholarship - Posted January 9, 2025
Eligibility:
Membership - Daughter/Sister or Son/Brother of a Texas Farm Bureau member. The membership and applicant's residence must be within Wharton County.
Field of Study - The candidate must enroll in a college, university, or technical school in a curriculum leading to a degree of certification and/or license in an approved field of study.
Application - The candidate must submit the application form + an official high school transcript, SAT/ACT scores, a certified statement of ranking in the graduating class (may be a part of the official transcript), and essay (topic is listed below) and two recommendation letter: 1 teacher and 1 business/employer.
Each applicant is required to answer the following question, in 300 words or less. In what ways do you plan to continue promoting the agriculture industry throughout college and after graduation?
Deadline: March 6, 2025 Application must be returned to Farm Bureau office in Wharton or El Campo to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
See application for more information.
Wharton County Farm Bureau Scholarship
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Joe & Albina Zalman Memorial Scholarship - Posted January 13, 2025
Graduating seniors from all Wharton County high schools are eligible, and the recipient (or recipients) will be selected from the combined pool of applicants from all of the high schools in the county.
Deadline: Must be received by the address on application by March 7, 2025.
Joe & Albina Zalman Memorial Scholarship Application
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H-E-B UIL Scholarship for Academics, Athletics, and Music Participants - Posted January 14, 2025
Requirements: You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events.
Deadline: January 31, 2025
More information and the application can be found at: https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/
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Wharton County Youth Fair & Exposition Scholarship - Posted January 15, 2025
WHARTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS DIRECTLY FROM STUDENTS AND ENTRY DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. APPLICATIONS WIL BE PICKED UP FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR’S OFFICE BY A WCYF REPRESENTATIVE.
CONDITIONS:
1. Candidates must live in or attend a Wharton County high school.
2. Candidates must be seniors.
3. Home School students will be considered as High School Seniors as long as state requirements are met.
4. Field of study is not limited; however, the candidate must have plans of attending an accredited college, technical school or vocational school with a program leading to certification in an approved field of study.
5. Application must be properly submitted on official forms provided by the school counselor or obtained from the WCYF website. All applications must be turned into the school’s counselor office by the deadline date of WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025. THERE SHOULD BE NO EXTRA PAGES ATTACHED TO THIS APPLICATION. Statements must fit in the space provided on the application. Any attachments to the application will be removed and will not be considered as part of the application. All blanks must be completed.
6. Applications must include official transcripts and copies of SAT and ACT scores. If those are not available a PSAT score should be included. Class ranking is important information, and must be certified by school officials. The application covers general information about school, family, college plans, community service, and other Wharton County experiences. Please fill out the information as accurately as possible and attach the required material listed below to the completed application and copies.
7. You will be notified and assigned a time for an interview. IF YOU HAVE A CONFLICT WITH THE ASSIGNED TIME, YOU MAY CHANGE TIMES WITH SOMEONE IN YOUR SCHOOL. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, PLEASE CONTACT THE FAIR OFFICE. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AT THE INTERVIEW.
Deadline: March 5, 2025 in the Counselor's Office
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Houston Denny’s Community Builders Scholarship- Posted January 16, 2025
Scholarship Details
Application Period: January 6 – March 17, 2025
Eligibility: All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school/college) in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Residency: All applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the Greater Houston Area, TX, but can attend any college/university across the United States. To be confirmed as a winner, applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Assignment of Rights.
Use of Scholarship Funds: Scholarship funds awarded to winners must be used for education, such as tuition and related fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses at an accredited educational institution.
GPA requirement: The GPA-level requirement is 2.5 or higher. High-school students are required to provide a 300-word essay on how Denny’s can help bring communities together. A 500-word essay is required for college students.
Winners will be notified via email and announced at a Houston Astros game. They will be invited to a pre-game reception, where they will be presented with a scholarship certificate.
Deadline: March 17, 2025
More information and the scholarship application can be found at: Houston Denny's Community Builders Scholarship.