Scholarships

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Financiación Universitaria Asequible: ¡Soluciones Inteligentes para su Presupuesto! Revisa para encontrar recursos que te ayudarán a prepararte para la vida después de la escuela secundaria, incluyendo información sobre cómo buscar universidades, consejos para escribir ensayos de admisión/becas y, lo más importante, ¡cómo pagar los gastos universitarios! 

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The following scholarship opportunities have been vetted and approved to the best of our ability. Please be aware of potential scams when doing your own scholarship research.  You should not have to pay for this type of information. Questions or concerns: contact Elizabeth Dodd, YISD School Counseling Coordinator at (915) 434-0504 or via email Email Elizabeth Dodd.

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Scholarships For High School Students

Dear YISD Parents & Students,

Now at the high school level, the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, but there are also some scholarships and contests available for students who are Freshmen, Sophomore, and Juniors as well.  Start applying early to ensure you have the majority of your college costs covered!

See the following scholarships available by deadline date below:

Scholarship Alert! Monthly Opportunities

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Scholarships For Elementary Students

Dear YISD Parents,

Students at the elementary level can begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school.  While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age.  It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!

Visit these websites to learn more:

- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13     
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children
- JVL College Counseling - scholarships for elementary school students

If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!

ES-Currently Available Scholarships:

Scholarships for Middle School Students

Dear YISD Parents & Students,

Students at the middle school level can also begin applying for scholarships for their post-secondary education after high school.  While the majority of scholarships are for high school seniors, there are times when scholarships or even contests become available for students at this age.  It is never too soon to start teaching our future scholars to get in the mindset of looking for and applying for scholarships now and in the future!

Visit these websites to learn more:

- FINAID - list of scholarships available to students under the age of 13
- MEFA - list of scholarships available for elementary and middle school students
- Scholarships.com - list of scholarships available for young aspiring students
- Saving for College - scholarships for middle school students and younger children

If you have any questions, please contact your School Counselor!

Ms-Currently Available Scholarships:

HIGH SCHOOL: ScholarshipAlerts! Upcoming Deadlines

Name

Scholarship Link

Deadline

Baron & Budd Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/baron-and-budd-mesothelioma-cancer-victims-memorial-scholarships

July 10

MFMA Academic Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/mfma-academic-scholarship

July 11

Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/prince-kuhio-hawaiian-civic-club-scholarships

July 13

Michael Breschl Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24411/michael-breschi-scholarship

July 15

Edvisors $2,500 Monthly Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/prince-kuhio-hawaiian-civic-club-scholarships

July 15

Come Back Stronger Scholarship

https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=tpYQMn&m=3X2fuIR8g1QqR70&b=VIBYnVpVflPRcFZSfEHRxA

July 15

Mollie Butler/J.D. Orear Memorial Scholarship

https://wpcsa.org/youth/scholarship-application/

July 15

American Legion Baseball Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/24468/american-legion-baseball-scholarship

July 15

American Legion Baseball Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/american-legion-baseball-scholarship

July 15

$2,500 Monthly No Essay CollegeVine Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/2500-monthly-no-essay-collegevine-scholarship

July 15

Sutliff & Stout Annual Scholarship

https://www.sutliffstout.com/scholarship/

July 25

VSA Emerging Young Artists Program

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/opportunities-for-artists/competitions-and-commissions/vsa-emerging-young-artists/

July 27

Spirit of Giving Scholarship

https://www.winecountrygiftbaskets.com/information/scholarship.asp

July 31

Constitutional Study and Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31431/constitutional-study-and-scholarship-program

July 31

Strong Work Ethic Scholarship

https://bk-lawgroup.com/2025-strong-work-ethic-scholarship/

July 31

Anders Scholarship

https://www.andersgroup.org/healthcare-scholarship

July 31

U.S. Naval Intelligence Essay Contest

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/u-s-naval-intelligence-essay-contest

July 31

ASHBA Youth Scholarships

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12793/ashba-youth-scholarships

July 31

Build a Better Future Scholarship

https://solanofirm.com/2025-build-a-better-future-scholarship/

July 31

American Association of State Troopers Scholarship

https://www.statetroopers.org/scholarship-requirements-information

July 31

Secular Student Activist Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17605/secular-student-activist-scholarship

July 31

Auger and Auger Disabled Scholar Award

https://www.augerlaw.com/disabled-scholar-award/

July 31

Strong Work Ethic Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18417/strong-work-ethic-scholarship

July 31

State Troopers Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9136/state-troopers-scholarship-programs

July 31

Minecraft Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/minecraft-scholarship

July 31st

Buch Family Academic Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31616/buch-family-academic-scholarship

August 1

Mark Elenowitz Scholarship

https://markelenowitzscholarship.com/

August 1

Corporate Rental Housing Scholarship

https://www.keyhousing.com/scholarship-program/

August 1

Oregon Chafee Education and Training Grant

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/oregon-chafee-education-and-training-grant

August 1

Mabel Fairbanks Skatingly Yours Fund

https://www.usfigureskating.org/scholarships-and-funding/scholarships-awards-and-grants

August 1

Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship

https://www.michaelmoodyfitness.com/student-scholarship-chicago

August 1

Melissa Linville Criminal Justice Scholarship

https://disa.com/scholarship-application

August 1

We Art Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/we-art-scholarship

August 2

William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20899/william-m-fanning-maintenance-scholarship

August 11

Timothy S.Y. Lam Foundation Scholarship

https://www.timothysylam.org/education-scholarships

August 15

Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship

https://www.davidmckenzielawfirm.com/teen-drinking-and-driving-prevention-psa-scholarship/

August 15

Capital Auto Auction Annual Scholarship

https://www.capitalautoauction.com/about-us/scholarship

August 15

Cyberbullying Awareness Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15210/cyberbullying-awareness-scholarship

August 31

Second Chance Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8898/second-chance-scholarship-contest

August 31

Apprentice Ecologist Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/apprentice-ecologist-scholarship

August 31

Kevin Higgins College Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12714/kevin-higgins-college-scholarship

August 31

Leaders Save Lives Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19861/leaders-save-lives-scholarship-program

August 31

Summitt Physical Therapy Scholarship

https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10693/summit-physical-therapy-scholarship

August 31

American Red Cross - Leaders Save Lives Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/american-red-cross-leaders-save-lives-scholarship

September 1

Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/jack-kent-cooke-young-artist-award

September 1

The Explorers Club Student Grant

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-explorers-club-student-grants

September 13

Breakthrough Junior Challenge

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/breakthrough-junior-challenge

September 15

Doodle for Google Scholarship

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/doodle-for-google-scholarship

September 30

Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship

https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro

September 30

RodentPro.com Animal Advocate Scholarship

https://bold.org/scholarships/rodentprocom-animal-advocate-scholarship/

October 1

Designli Women in Tech Scholarship

https://designli.co/women-in-tech-scholarship

November 30

Trotter Project Scholarships

https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships

May 15