Scholarships
Affordable College Funding: Smart Solutions For Your Budget! Review the links below to find resources to help with preparing for life after high school, including information on how to search for colleges, tips for writing admissions/scholarship essays, and most importantly - how to pay for the upcoming college expenses!
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.
Scholarship Tips
Ten Steps to a Strong Scholarship Application
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: Texas OnCourse
*Source: GetSchooled
How to Write a College Application Essay
*Source: BigFuture
*Source: Khan Academy
College & Scholarship Application Essay Resources
*Source: GetSchooled
Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
*Source: Common App
Scholarship Application Tracker
*Source: Get Schooled
Scholarship Checklist & To-Do List
*Source: Scholarships.com
*Source: uAspire
Ultimate 2025 Scholarship Guide
*Source: NovoResume
Additional Scholarship Resources
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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Good luck!
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 |
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC Scholarship | https://darlawllc.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
Class of 202 - High School Junior Scholarship | June 1 | |
Dermer Appel Ruder Scholarship for pre-law students | https://darlawllc.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
New York Life Golden Futures Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/nyl-golden-futures/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
Minuteman Scholarship | June 1 | |
Wilshire Quinn Musical Arts Scholarship | June 1 | |
Orphan Scholarship Fund | https://www.davislodge.org/lodge-programs/orphan-scholarship-fund/ | June 1 |
CURE-Cancer Support Scholarship | June 1 | |
National Videogame Museum | June 1 | |
Terry Bryant College Scholarship | https://www.terrybryant.com/about-us/scholarships/college-scholarship-application-form | June 1 |
180 Medical Scholarship Program | June 1 | |
Joe Francis Haircare/Cosmetology Scholarship | June 1 | |
Bertolino Impact in Government Scholarship | https://www.belolaw.com/about/government-regulations-scholarship/ | June 1 |
Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Student Scholarship | https://www.dairyleadersoftomorrow.com/2026-dlt-student-scholarship-application/ | June 1 |
AHRI Rees Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for HVAC | https://www.ahrinet.org/scholarships-education/rees-scholarship-foundation/apply | June 1 |
Cure Cancer Support Scholarship | June 1 | |
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship | https://www.joefrancis.com/apply?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho Traditional Nurses Scholarship | https://idahoala.org/forms/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
NSCDA American Indian Medical Scholarship | https://nscda.org/grants-scholarships-awards/american-indian-medical-scholarship/ | June 1 |
Stuck at Prom Scholarship | June 3 | |
Fraser Institute 2026 Student Essay Contest | https://www.fraserinstitute.org/education-programs/student-essay-contest | June 5 |
Rhonda LP Hoffmann Scholarship | June 6 | |
Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Scholarship | https://bowseat.org/programs/ocean-awareness-contest/contest-overview/ | June 8 |
Burress Underdog Scholarship | June 8 | |
William M. Fanning Maintenance Scholarship | https://nbaa.org/professional-development/scholarships/william-m-fanning-maintenance-scholarship/ | June 8 |
Ortho Dermatologics Scholarships | June 10 | |
Trademark Scholarship | June 10 | |
Challenge Yourself Scholarship | June 10 | |
Ethel Hayes Destigmatization of Mental Health Scholarship | June 13 | |
GoFoodservice Scholarship | https://www.gofoodservice.com/scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 15 |
Helen Gee Chin Scholarship | June 15 | |
American Muscle Automotive Scholarship | June 15 | |
Marcus W. Viles Community Growth Scholarship | https://www.vilesandbeckman.com/about-us/community-growth-scholarship/ | June 15 |
Sandi Fuqua Scholarship | June 15 | |
Branch Out Scholarship | https://www.bestattorney.com/giving-back/branch-out-scholarship/ | June 15 |
Third Marine Division Association Memorial Scholarship | https://www.caltrap.org/3rd_mardivassoc/msf.asp?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 15 |
Optimist International Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | https://www.optimist.org/member/scholarships2.cfm?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 15 |
Minority Affairs Community's Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Students | June 15 | |
Golden Key Humanitarian/Service Response Award | June 15 | |
Women in Aerospace Foundation Scholarship | https://www.womeninaerospacefoundation.org/foundation/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 17 |
Navigate Your Future Scholarship | June 26 | |
Headbang for Science Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/headbang-for-science/#ref=best-scholarships | June 26 |
Navigate Your Future Scholarship | June 27 | |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your College List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | June 30 |
College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship | June 30 |
Study.com Scholarship for Future Teachers | June 30 | |
Pedro Zamora Scholarship | June 30 | |
Do-Over Scholarship | June 30 | |
Just Poetry Contest | https://www.highschoolpoetrycontest.com/to-enter.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 30 |
Digital Privacy Scholarship | June 30 | |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 1 |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | July 25 | |
GK Merit-Based Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 31 |
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 31 |
Detox.com College Scholarship | July 31 | |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/west-texas-land-surveyors-scholarship/ | July 25 |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | August 31 | |
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship | https://custompatchessandiego.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | October 1 |
Money Matters Scholarship Program | https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/money-matters-scholarship/ | October 16 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your Career List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | November 30 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your College List | June 30, 2027 | |
HFC Scotty Caregiver Awards | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | January 31 |
Great Khalid Foundation Performing Arts Scholarship | https://thegreatkhalidfoundation.org/performing-arts-scholarship | April 18 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your Career List | November 30, 2027 |