Scholarships
General scholarships are open to all students who meet the qualifications. Scholarship applications are available in the counseling office. Some scholarships are available via the web address.
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Deadline |
Scholarship or Program |
Criteria |
| Camp Cowboy | Students who will be attending Oklahoma State University in fall 08. Register online at www.campcowboy.okstate.edu. | |
| TCU High School Investor Challenge | One week summer camp that teaches students the techniques of stock investing and portfolio management. Open to current juniors. Download an application at www.cfs.tcu.edu. | |
| Northwestern University Program for Young scholars. | ADVANCE offers a challenging and rewarding curriculum for 9-11th graders for three weeks during the summer-June 8-28. Based on SAT, PSAT, ACT or PLAN scores. For more information go to www.advanceprogram.org | |
| 05/01/08 | Summer Institute for the Gifted | Provides academically advanced students with an interesting and challenging educational experience. Programs offered at various universities in the US. Applications and information can be found at www.giftedstudy.com |
| Windsor Mountain International | Summer camps and student travel that emphasizes service learning, leadership, language, culture and adventure. Information can be found at www.WindsorMountain.org | |
| Texas State University | Texas State Honors Summer Math Camp-June 22-August 2, 2008. Applications can be found at www.txstate.edu/mathworks | |
| Baylor University Renaissance Scholar Program | A week long journey of intellectual discovery for high achieving juniors. Gain college-life experience, study with the best faculty and earn one hour of college credit. More information available at www.baylor.edu/renaissancescholar. |
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| 05/01/08 | Penrose Scholarship | For Hispanic students. Based on need. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | Up to $3,000 per school year. |
| 05/01/08 | Northeast Tarrant County Right to life | For high school female seniors who already have a child or are pregnant. Applications can be picked up in the counseling office. | $1,000. |
| 05/01/08 | Colleyville Heritage Theater Boosters | Member of the CHHS Theater Booster Club for one year. Appeared on the CHHS main stage, or crew for two productions, or have been an active member of the oral interpretation team an participated in at least 4 official tournaments. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 5-$500 each |
| 05/02/08 | Jim Williams Memorial Scholarship | Preference will be given to GCISD seniors who will be pursuing a degree in education. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 2-$250 |
| 05/02/08 | Gaylord Entertainment Scholarship | Preference will be given to GCISD seniors who will be pursuing a career in hospitality or entertainment. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 1-$2,500 |
| 05/02/08 | CHHS for Excellence and Versatility | Open to CHHS seniors. Selection criteria include academic achievement, SAT, ACT, participation in school, civic activities, essays and possible interview. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 1-$3,000 |
| 05/02/08 | Grapevine Masons | Open to all seniors. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | $1,500 |
| 05/02/08 | Premier Service Scholarship |
The GCISD Education Foundation’s Premier Service Scholarship recognizes and awards outstanding graduating seniors who have demonstrated servant leadership through volunteerism in their community. | $1,000 |
| 05/02/08 | American Small Business Scholarship | This scholarship is open to all GCISD high school seniors who will attend college. Preference will be given to a student who of parents or grandparents who own small businesses. | $500 |
| 05/06/08 | TILF Scholarship | Scholarships available to seniors who have competed in one of the UIL Academic State Contests. Applications can be found at www.uil.utexas.edu/tilf/ | Amounts vary from $8,000-$500. |
| 05/08/08 | CSA Soccer Scholarship | Applicants must have played recreational soccer in the Colleyville Soccer Association as a regular rostered player and/or participated as a referee in CSA for a total of 4 seasons. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 4-$500 scholarships 2 male, 2 female |
| 05/16/08 | ATPE Future Educators | Scholarships available for students who will pursue a career in an educational related field. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | |
| 06/15/08 | Texas E. Schramm Freshman Scholarship | This scholarship aims to reward senior men who are entering their freshman year at the University of Texas. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | 1-$1,000 4-$250 each |
| 06/15/08 | Jim Wright Scholarship | Sponsored by the Mid-Cities Democrats. Applicants must be attending Tarrant County College NE Campus. Applications can be found in the counseling office. | $750 |
| 07/01/08 | TCCD Stars of Tomorrow Program | Graduates in Tarrant County who are in the top ˝ of their .class and will attend Tarrant County College. click here for more information. | Up to $4,000. |
| 07/02/08 | American Council of the Blind | Documentation of legal blindness, Texas resident, 3.0 GPA, Acceptance for admission or current enrollment at a college or vocational school. Applications can be found in the counseling office. |
Texas Exemption ProgramsExemptions are programs that allow public colleges and universities to lower tuition for eligible students. Texas has exemption programs for some students who:
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the following for additional scholarship information: www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org
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