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 you 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 over 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.
Scholarships are listed in order of deadline.Going Merry - A common app for scholarships. Its a free service. 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 Vary
Form Swift - Deadline Varies
Business focused scholarship
Business Degree Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Texas Tech Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
How to Start a Blog Scholarship - Deadline: Applications Accepted Year RoundAFSA Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Imagine America Foundation- Deadlines Vary; Geared for trade school students.
Charles Butt Scholarship - Deadlines Vary - Geared for the Aspiring Teacher
College Board Opportunity Scholarships - Deadlines Vary - It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative.
Strive Academics - Deadlines Vary - 9 unique Scholarships for Creative Students.
Scholarships for Student Caregivers
30 Best Texas Scholarships - Deadlines Vary
Local Scholarships
Although these scholarships have expired. This is an idea of what scholarships and deadlines will be offered next year for the class of 2021.
P.E.O Cherry Gray - Deadline January 31, 2020
United Heritage Community Scholarship - Deadline February 14, 2020 - Applicants must either be a member of the United Heritage Credit Union or be related to a United Heritage member.
A+ Federal Credit Union - Deadline February 17, 2020
Hays County A & M University Mother's Club Scholarship . - Deadline March 27, 2020 - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 20,2020
Ann Hohman Scholarship for Future Educators - Deadline March 27, 2020 -DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 6, 2020
Dripping Springs Lions Club - Deadline March 27, 2020 - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 6, 2020
Dripping Springs Rotary Club Scholarship - Deadline March 27, 2020 - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 6, 2020
Bill Buchholtz Memorial Scholarship - Deadline March 31, 2020 - College bound Senior who has been active in the choral prgram.
Texas Tech Alumni Association Dripping Springs Chapter - Deadline March 31, 2020
ACC Incoming Freshman Scholarships - Deadline April 1, 2020
Fannie Bowzer and Gomillion Byars Scholarship - Deadline April 5, 2020 - Must be African American to Apply.
Dripping Springs Elementary PTA Scholarship. - Deadline April 10, 2020 - Must have attended DSES at least 3 years.
Dripping Springs Womens Club Scholarship - Deadline April 10, 2020 - Online only for Female Seniors.
CTAT Area 4 Scholarship - Deadline April 10, 2020 - For students enrolled in the CTE program.
Dripping Springs A & M Club Scholarship - Deadline April 11, 2020
Order of the Eastern Star - Deadline April 14, 2020 - Email completed application to Kim Van Every
Dripping Springs Water Supply Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2020
Jacks-Garner Scholarship - Deadline April 15, 2020
Cobb Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2020 - Email completed application to Kim Van Every
DSHS PTSA Scholarship - Deadline May 1, 2020 - Student must be a DSHS PTSA member to apply.
Tuck Memorial Scholarshiip - Deadline May 10, 2020
Jackson Simon Memorial Scholarship - Deadline May 10, 2020 - Sponsored by Auto Accident.com - Requres an essay
PEO STAR Scholarship - Deadline July 17, 2020
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 30, annually
Super Money's Financial Literacy Scholarship - Deadline December 31, 2019
Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship - Deadlines: (Fall) December 31, ( Spring) May 31, 2020
Burch Law Firm Scholarship - Deadline: April 29,2020 - 2020 Distracted Driving Essay Contest
The Maison Law Scholarship - Deadline: May 1, 2020
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 31, 2020
Austin Board of Realtors Scholarship - Deadline: Feb. 11,2020
Daughters of the Americn Revolution ( DAR) - Deadline February 15, 2020
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 1, 2020 - 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 2, 2020
Bridesmaid Gifts Boutique Scholarship - Deadline: March 15, 2020
Apartment Guide Scholarship - Deadline March 23, 2020
One Move Ahead Scholarship - Deadline March 23, 2020
International Virtual Learning Acadamey Scholarship - Deadline April 30, 2020 - this scholarship is available for anyone who is attending college next fall. This applies to both community college and university-bound students. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required along with a 300-500 word essay (topic found on their website)
Youth Forward Scholarship - Deadlines - April 1, August 1, and Dec. 1
Erika Knode Memorial Scholarship. - Deadline - April 17, 2020 - Students who show courage when facing epilepsy and seizures
Troy Burch Law Firm Scholarship - Deadline - April 29, 2020
Chester Entrepreneur Scholarship - Deadlines - April 30, 2020 and Sept. 30, 2020
Rover Scholarship - Deadline - May 1, annually
PB&J Scholarship - Deadline - May 31, 2020
Fundera Scholarship - Deadlilne - June 1, 2020 - Designed to help young entrepreneurs.
Essay Scholarship - Deaadline - June 5, 2020
PixelPlex Scholarship - Deadlines - June 5,2020 and Dec. 5, 2020 - STEM Based Scholarship.
Rosen & Ohr Law Scholarship - Deadline - July 20, 2020 - The scholarship offers a cash award to the student who writes the best response to the following prompt: "Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This could have been a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a work-related injury, or any other serious accident."
Porch Scholarship - Deadline July 15, 2020 - Porch will award $2,00 scholarship 4 times a year. Winners will be drawn randomly. Just a one sheet google document to fill out. Targeting those interested in a skill trade or technology.
Kaplan Group Business Scholarship - Deadline - Aug. 9, 2020
Future Web Developers Scholarship - Deadline - Sept. 30, 2020
Prevounce Preventitive Health Scholarship - Deadline - Oct. 15,2020 - For those pursuing a career in healthcare.
Hagan Scholarship - Deadline Nov. 15, 2020 - The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship designed to help high-achieving students from small towns and rural areas graduate college debt-free.
Joanne Norris Scholarship - Deadline Dec. 31, 2020 - Sponsored by autoaccident.com - Only requires a 500 word essay on how the Covid-19 pandemic has positivly impacted your life.
Future Lawyer Scholarship - Deadline May 15, 2021
