Scholarship Opportunities
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Scholarships come from a variety of sources, including the college you plan to attend. Be sure to fill out the scholarship application (if required) when you complete your application for admission. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and/or need. Money is typically distributed quickly so waiting to apply for scholarships is not a good idea.
Here are a few websites to look for scholarship opportunities:- Fastweb.com
- Scholarships.com
- Every Chance Every Texan
- Scholarship Search - Find the Scholarship that fits your talents and interests.
- Student Scholarships - The largest scholarship database on the web.
- Free Scholarship Search Tool - Sponsored by Discover Card this scholarship search tool gives you fast access to more than 3 million scholarships. Students can customize their scholarship search to meet their unique needs.
- Scholarships and Financial Aid For Students with Disabilities
- UNIGO - Connection to over 3.6 million in scholarships.
- College Greenlight - Connects first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges and generous scholarships.
- Chegg Scholarships
- Texas Match the Promise
- Texas Tuition Promse Fund
- Best College Scholarships - This guide provides insight into the types of scholarships available, the application process, and how to improve your odds of being awarded a scholarship.
- Scholarship 360 - They help connect students with scholarships.
- College Board - The College Board partners with scholarship providers connected to the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10. Through these partners, students can access more than $300 million in scholarship awards.
- College & Career Resources for Students with Disabilities
Scholarships are listed in order of deadline.Going Merry - This free servoice is a common app for scholarships. Once a profile is filled out, you are automatically matched for scholarships.
Tips to Avoid Scholarship Scams
ACC Scholarships - Deadlines vary
American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants an Awards - Deadlines Vary
African American Scholarships and Grants - Deadlines Vary
Scholarship Deadlines by Month - Deadlines Vary
Weird Scholarships - Deadlines VaryTop Easiest and The Weirdest Scholarshiip - Deadlines Vary
Form Swift - Deadline Varies
Business focused scholarship
Business Degree Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
How to Start a Blog Scholarship - Deadline: Applications Accepted Year RoundAFSA Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Charles Butt Scholarship - Deadlines Vary - Geared for the Aspiring Teacher
College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Deadlines Vary - Doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative.
Imagine America Foundation - Deadlines Vary - Geared for trade school students.
Strive Academics - Deadlines Vary - Nine unique scholarships for creative students.
Scholarships for Student Caregivers
30 Best Texas Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Local Scholarships
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships - Deadline - January 31, 2021- 7 scholarships available.
XC Scholarship Application - Deadline - Dec. 11, 2020 - Must be a Senior in Cross Country at DSHS.
H-E-B - Deadline - February 12,2021 - H-E-B will award 15 high school seniors who participated in UIL competitions with a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their community service and involvement in their communities.
A+ Federal Credit Union - Deadline - February 15, 2021
TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award - Deadline - March 1, 2021 - This $3,000 one-time award will be granted to up to five qualified and deserving high school seniors in Texas who suffer from asthma.
Tennis Booster Club Scholarship - Deadline - March 11,2021
The Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) Scholarship - Deadline - March 12, 2021 - Austin Chapter is offereing this to students interested in the field of Environmental or Water Resources.
PEC Scholarship - Deadline - March 22,2021
Hays County A&M University Mother's Club Scholarship - Deadline - March 26, 2021 - Application due to Mrs. Van Every in the counsling office by 4:30pm on due date.
Ann Hohman Scholarship - Deadline - March 31, 2021 - This scholarship if for future Educators.
Dripping Springs Lions Club - Deadline - March 31, 2021
South Texas Press Association Scholarship - Deadline - April 1, 2021 - Graduating Senior pursuing a career in newspaper journalism.
Dripping Springs Women's Club Scholarship - Deadline - April 9, 2021 - Open to all female high school students living within the boundaries of DSISD.
Dripping Springs Elementary PTA Scholarship - Deadline - April 12,2021 - Applicant must have attended DSES at least 3 years.
Jacks-Garner Scholarship - Deadline - April 15, 2021 - Sponsored by the Hays County Bar Association.
General Ben McCulloch United Daughters of the Confederacy Scholarship - Deadline - April 15, 2021
Dripping Springs A & M Club - Deadline April 16, 2021
DSHS XC/Track Booster Club Scholarship - Deadline April 16, 2021
Dripping Springs High School PTSA Scholarship - Deadline - April 16, 2021 - Applicant must be a current member of the DSHS PTSA as of Dec. 31, 2020.
American Society of Civil Engineers - Deadline - April 16, 2021 - The Austin Chapter is offering a scholarship for high school seniors pursuing Civil Engineering or STEM.
Dripping Springs Order of the Eastern Star - Deadline - April 20, 2021
Dripping Springs Water Corporation Scholarship - Deadline - April 23, 2021
Jackson Simon Memorial Scholarship - Deadline - April 30, 2021
Percenti Scholarship - Deadline - May 5, 2021
Tuck Memorial Scholarship - Deadline - May 7, 2021
Cobb Scholarship - Deaadline May 7, 2021
National Scholarships
Herrman and Herrman Scholarship - Deadline - December 1, 2020 - Applicants must discuss innovation within the automotive industry, and how technology is making an impact. $5,000 in scholarship prizes will be awarded.
Bad Credit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship - Deadline - December 30th annually.
Super Money's Financial Literacy Scholarship - Deadline -January 4, 2021
Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship - Deadlines: (Fall) December 31, 2020 ( Spring) May 31, 2021
OppU Achievers Scholarship - Deadlines - Applications accepted year-round with annual cycle deadlines of September 30, December 31, March 31 and June 30.
Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes - Deadline - January 31st annually.
Daughters of the Americn Revolution ( DAR) - Deadline - January 31, 2021
Flight Training Scholarships - Deadline - February 14, 2021
The Sparkling Ice Flavorful Scholarship - Deadline - February 15, 2020 - They are looking for fun and unique candidates for their Flavorful Futures Scholarship.
Conditional Grant Application - Deadline - March 1st annually - A grant that will provide financial assistance to eligible economically disadvantaged students interested in working for the Texas Department of Transportation. The grant consists of tuition, fees and stipend.
Create a Greeting Card Scholarship - Deadline - March 9, 2021
Apartment Guide Scholarship - Deadline - March annually.
Driver Education Intiative Award - Deadlines - Annually - March 31, August 1, and Nov. 30 -
Automotive Scholarships - Deadline - March 31, 2021
The "No Sweat" Scholarship - Deadline - March 31, 2021 - No minimum GPA or long essay to write.
Chester Entrepreneur Scholarship - Deadlines - April 30, 2021
Rover Scholarship - Deadline - May 1, annually
Fundera Scholarship - Deadlilnes - January 15, 2021 and June 15 21, 2021 - Designed to help young entrepreneurs.
PixelPlex Scholarship - Deadlines - June 5,2021 and Dec. 5, 2021 - STEM Based Scholarship.
Future Web Developers Scholarship - Deadline - Sept. 30th annually.
Prevounce Preventitive Health Scholarship - Deadline - Oct. 15th annually. - For those pursuing a career in healthcare.
Coupon Xoo Scholarship - Deadlines- March 31, 2021 and Sept. 30, 2021
Future Lawyer Scholarship - Deadline - May 15, 2021
PB&J Scholarship - Deadline - June, 6, 2021
The WiseGeek LGBTQ+ Scholarship - Deadline - July 1, 2021
NuView Treatment Center Schlolarship - Deadline - September 30,2021 - This scholarship is open to people who have been indirectly affected by addiction. 500-1000 essay.
Design for Recovery Sober Living Scholarship - Deadline October 23, 2021 - If you have been affected by addiction, they want to hear your story. 500-1000 word story about your addiction experience.
Couponsxdeals Scholarship - Deadline - Dec. 31, 2021
