Applications may be picked up at the Barnhart office
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Deadline Unspecified
Texas Tech Alumni Association Chapter Scholarship
One of the most worthwhile endeavors of local chapters of the Texas Tech Alumni Association is the awarding of academic scholarships. The awards are based on the academic achievement, honors, activities, and to some degree, financial need. Please return the completed application with any letters of recommendation and a certified transcript to the address listed.
Applications are available in the Barnhart Office or you may click on the link below to apply online.
http://www.texastechalumni.org/olc/pub/TTAA/cpages/application.html
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Edna W. Ocker Scholarship
Deadline: Contact the Del Mar College Music Department
Purpose: Established by Edna W. Ocker, a graduate of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Ocker taught music at M. Menger Elementary School until her marriage, then taught privately.
Amount: $1,000/two available
Eligibility: Applicants must be:
accepted or enrolled in Del Mar College as music or music education majors;
have a high school GPA of 2.5;
maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA;
maintain a full-time status (12 or more credits per semester).
Application forms are available at the Del Mar College Music Department.
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Laura Woodman Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Laura Woodman of Banquete who tragically lost her life in the spring of 1983 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Laura was an honors graduate of Banquete High School and youth rodeo star. She was Texas state senior cloverleaf barrel racing champion in 1982. She was attending South West Texas Junior College on a rodeo scholarship at the time of her death. Laura is remembered as a student and scholar with interests in higher education, the integrity of young people and Texas Youth Rodeo Association.
Scholarship amount: $1,000/one available
Deadline: Date unavailable
Eligibility: Applicants must:
be students who will be full-time (12 hours or more) of accredited colleges or universities located in the continental United States;
maintain a 2.5 GPA;
be members of the Texas Youth Rodeo Association.
Application: Scholarship forms are available from Linda Rangeley at 361-854-1015.
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KFC Scholars
Deadline: February 10, 2010
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The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence.
To qualify:
Graduating from high school this academic year (between 12/01/09 and 08/31/10
Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 09/30/10)
pursuing a bachelor's degree
a u.s. citizen or permanent resident
Application must be completed online at www.kfcscholars.org. The online application will be available from December 1, 2009 through February 10, 2010.
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Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go!
2010 College Scholarship Program
Deadline: February 15, 2010
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"Out there things can happen
and frequently do
to people as brainy
and footy as you.
And when things start to happen.
don't worry. Don't stew.
Just go right along.
YOU'LL start happening too."
Who can enter? Applicants must be 12th-grade high school students graduating spring 2010, age 21 years or under. (Family members, employees of Bertelsmann, Random House, Inc., or its subsidiaries, divisions or affiliates are ineligible.)
General Rules:
You must be a high school senior.
Your original literary composition must be submitted in personal essay/memoir format.
All submissions must be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than one page (500 words) with a minimum font size of 12 points.
Include your name and the title of your entry at the top of your submission.
No handwritten entries.
No photos or drawings.
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Conditional Grant Program
Deadline: March 1, 2010
Who can participate?
A student who is considered to be economically disadvantaged and a graduating high school student:
is a Texas resident and is eligible to work in the United States.
has a minimum overall (cumulative) high school GPA of 3.00 on a four-point scale (to be considered for this scholarship, your overall (cumulative) grade point average must be computed on a four-point scale and on an unweighted basis), or
has a minimum score of 900 on the SAT, or
has a minimum score of 21 on the ACT;
plans to attend an accredited four-year Texas public college or university as a full-time student (minimum 12 semester hours);
declares an intent to seek a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering
agrees to work for the department for two years immediately following the date of the student's receipt of the baccaureate degree; and
is not more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan.
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Applications must be received in Barnhart by February 26, 2010 so that they can be mailed by March 5, 2010
The Gamma Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (Society of Women Educators) will award two book grants to two graduating senior girls who plan to enter the field of education. Each recipient will receive a $400 book grant.
Applications available in the Barnhart Office.
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Body By Milk
SAMMY 2010
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year
Deadline: March 5, 2010
Click on the link below to apply:
https://www.sammyapplication.com/default.aspx
America's Milk Processors (the folks who bring you the "got milk?" and Milk Mustache ads) and USA TODAY are pleased to bring you the 13th annual "Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year" (SAMMY) 2010 Award Program.
Again this year, the program has been joined by four education partners: the American Association of School Administrators, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, the American School Counselor Association and the National School Public Relations Association.
The SAMMY 2010 Award Program recognizes outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 from high schools throughout the contiguous United States. An athlete from your high school could be one of the 25 winners who will each receive the following:
A $7,500 college scholarship from the Milk Processor Education Program
An invitation for winners, parents and/or guardians to attend a SAMMY 2010 awards weekend scheduled for June 2010
An opportunity to be pictured in a special congratulatory Milk Mustache ad in a June 2010 edition of USA TODAY and other national publications.
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Coastal Bend Community Foundation
2010 Combined Application for Multiple Scholarships
The scholarships are listed below.
Deadline: March 11, 2010
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Marty Allen Scholarship
Established by Luzinka Allen to memorialize her son, Marty Allen, a professional jazz musician who died suddenly in February of 2003. Allen played piano and keyboard for 33 years. He played with many internationally known musicians, including Lionel Hampton, Pee Wee Ellis and Bobby McFerrin.
Amount: $200/one available
Eligibility: Preference will be given to jazz musicians. Applicants must:
be a graduating senior of a Coastal Bend high school or a college student who attended a Coastal Bend high school;
major in music;
maintain a 2.5 GPA, and;
maintain a course load of at least 12 college credits per semester.
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The Reverend E.F. Bennett Scholarship
Established by a group of Corpus Christi business leaders to honor the Rev. Bennett's outstanding record of community service. The Rev. Bennett, a WWII veteran and former pastor in Refugio and Robstown, has served as a director for 17 area non-profit organizations and as chaplain to the Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Sheriff's Department.
Amount: $300/one available
Eligibility: Applicants must:
be graduating seniors from a Coastal Bend high school;
be in the top 10% of their graduating class;
establish financial need;
attend Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
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Marion Luna Brem/Pat McNeil Health & Education Scholarship
Purpose: Marion Luna Brem and Pat McNeil established this scholarship to encourage students in the Coastal Bend to attend college.
Amount: Two $1,000 scholarships will be given each year.
Eligibility: Applicants must:
attend high school in the Coastal Bend;
have a high school diploma or GED certification and a minimum GPA of 2.5;
attend Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University-Kingsville;
maintain a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of 9 semester hours.
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Cecil E. Burney Scholarship
This scholarship memorializes Cecil E. Burney, founder and president of the Coastal Bend Community Foundation from 1981 to 1989. He was a prominent attorney, banker, community leader and historian who served as president of numerous local, state and national non-profit organizations and associations.
Amount: $2,000 ($1,000 per semester)/one available
Applicants must:
be a high school senior or graduate of a Coastal Bend high school pursuing a liberal arts degree with a major in history, political science, music or education;
have a high school GPA of 90 percent or higher;
maintain at least 12 hours per semester and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
attend Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University Kingsville.
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Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Established by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation from general contributions to assist worthy students graduating from high schools in the Coastal Bend to pursue higher education.
Amount: $500/two available
Eligibility:
be a graduating senior in the Coastal Bend with a minimum GPA of 80% on a 100% scale;
attend a publicly supported two-or four-year college in the Coastal Bend;
demonstrate active participation in community service, and;
enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
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Doraine Pursuit of Educational Excellence
Purpose: Donated by Charles and Gayle Doraine to promote educational excellence in the Coastal Bend
Amount: $2,000/one available
Applicants must:
be a graduating high school senior in the Coastal Bend;
be in the top 5% of the graduating class, and;
maintain a GPA of 3.0 and enroll in at least 12 hours per semester.
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Casey Laine Armed Forces
Doreen Kinkel established this scholarship to honor her daughter, Casey Laine Swakon, on her graduation from Texas A&M University Kingsville and her commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Amount: $200/one available (Recipient may re-apply for up to three additional years.)
Applicants must:
be a graduating senior or current graduate from a Coastal Bend high school;
graduate in top 50% of high school class;
be a member or honorably discharged veteran of the armed services, or an R.O.T.C. program upon entering college);
be the son or daughter of a member or honorably discharged veteran of the armed services;
attend any accredited college or university in the U.S.;
enroll in a minimum of 12 semester hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA.
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Sue Kay Lay Memorial Scholarship
In memory of Sue Kay Lay, a Baker Junior High School student, who died in an automobile accident at age 13 on June 23, 1970, while visiting the family ranch in Brackettville.
Amount: $1,500/as many as five available (This scholarship is renewable for one additional year.)
Applicants must:
be high school seniors graduating at the end of the spring semester;
be enrolled in college full time (12 hours or more);
have a high school GPA of 95 percent;
demonstrate financial need;
graduate from a high school in the Coastal Bend;
submit a special essay (instructions on page 6 of the Common Application, and;
maintain a permanent residence in the Coastal Bend.
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Brian and Colleen Miller Math and Science Scholarship
The scholarship was established by Brian and Colleen Miller of Corpus Christi to honor and thank the persons who provided scholarships for them when they were in college.
Amount: $500/one available
Eligibility:
must be high school juniors or seniors attending a Coastal Bend high school;
must submit documentation of participation and/or awards in the areas of mathematics and/or science;
submit a special essay (instructions on page 6 of the Common Application), and;
may attend any accredited four-year college or university.
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Govind and Bahkti Nadkarni Engineering Scholarship Fund
Established by Govind and Bahkti Nadkarni to assist students in the Coastal Bend who intend to study Civil Engineering at Del Mar College and Texas A&M University Kingsville.
Amount: $1,000/two available
Eligibility:
graduating seniors in the Coastal Bend;
enroll in a minimum of 12 hours at Del Mar College or Texas A&M Kingsville, and;
maintain a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
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Judge Terry Shamsie Scholarship
Established by the friends and family of former Nueces County Judge Terry Shamsie to assist students in the Coastal Bend.
Amount: $1,000/four available
Eligibility:
One scholarship to a graduating high school senior in the Coastal Bend (Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio.) Student may attend any accredited college or university in the U.S. and must major in the study of economics or agriculture. Minimum high school GPA 3.5.
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Corpus Christi Human Resource Management Association (CCHRMA)
Amount: $500/One Available
Deadline: March 15, 2010
Eligibility: Graduating high school seniors/ or GED and current students are eligible to receive this scholarship. Preference is given to students of the Career and Technology Programs of Del Mar College.
Award Restriction: Scholarship recipient must attend Del Mar College.
College Restriction: Scholarship recipient must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours and attend Del Mar College.
Applications are available in the Barnhart Office.
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Texas Farm Bureau
Research and Education Foundation
Deadline: March 19, 2010
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Texas Farm Bureau
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Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Amount$1,000
Deadline: March 19, 2010
Applicant must be the son or daughter of a current Texas Farm Bureau member and must have completed the Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference. applicant must also be a confirmed junior or senior in high school in order to qualify for the scholarship.
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LULAC National Scholarship Fund
March 31, 2010
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San Patricio Electric Education Trust
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Available to the students whose parents or guardians are active members receiving service from San Patricio Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Applicants must be a senior in high school.
Scholarships to be granted to attend a recognized institution of higher education.
Applicant must be of good character as evidenced by at least three (3) letters from teachers, principals, counselors, etc., from the school they are currently attending.
Applications must be received in the San Patricio Electric office no later than April 1st.
Applications available in the Barnhart Office.
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J.W. Jerkins Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship award $500
Deadline: April 1, 2010
This scholarship is designed for students in Agricultural Science & Technology, Automotive/Technologies, Building & Construction Trades, Business Education, Welding, Drafting & Design, Home Economics, Marketing Education.
Requirements:
Parents must be a member of the Bee County Farm Bureau.
Must be a high school senior.
Must have two letters of recommendation from instructor/teacher.
Must have copy of high school transcript & list of accomplishments.
Must have future plans in one of the above trades.
Applications are available in the Barnhart Office.
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Bee County Farm Bureau Scholarship Awards
Scholarship award: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Ag Major
Qualifications for applying for scholarship are:
Parents or guardian must be a Bee County Farm Bureau member for at least one year.
Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school in Bee County (A.C. Jones, Pettus, Skidmore-Tynan).
Applicants pursuing an Ag Major.
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Bee County Farm Bureau Scholarship Award
Non-Ag Major
Scholarship award: $500
Deadline: April 1, 2010
Qualifications for applying for scholarship are:
Parents or guardian must be a Bee County Farm Bureau member for at least one year.
Applicants must be graduating seniors of a high school in Bee County (A.C.Jones, Pettus, Skidmore-Tynan).
Applicants pursuing any major.
Applications are available in the Barnhart office.
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Beeville Rotary Club Scholarship
Deadline: April 1, 2010
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2010 Ozarka Natural Spring Water
$10,000 "Every Drop Counts" Earth Science Scholarship Fund
To be eligible for consideration, each "Every Drop Counts" Earth Science Scholarship candidate must submit a:
Completed application
Complete high school transcript (and/or college transcript if applicable)
Completed essay
Signed 'General Rules & Guidelines' document.
All materials submitted must be postmarked on or before Friday, April 2, 2010
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Mano-A-Mano Scholarship
Deadline: April 9, 2010
Application has not been updated so the deadline is wrong. You must have this application postmarked by April 9, 2010.
Purpose: Established by the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Flint Hills Resources to encourage are students to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
Amount: As much as $2,000 per year/several available
Eligibility: Applicants must:
be students graduating from Coastal Bend high schools;
be accepted at or attending Del Mar College, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi or Texas A&M University Kingsville;
agree to study in a degree field and seek employment in the Coastal Bend following graduation from college;
maintain a 2.5 GPA, and;
complete at least 12 credit hours each semester.
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***New***
Lynn B. (Hutch) Hutchins Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2010
This scholarship is given in memory of Lynn B. "Hutch" Hutchins. The amount of this award is $500 and is based on financial need. This scholarship is a general scholarship that can be used to attend any institution of higher learning (university or community college).
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Ann Jordan Gartner Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: April 15, 2010
Given to a graduating senior from A. C. Jones High School who plans a career in a science, engineering, or medical-related field or who plans to enter classroom teaching in these fields.
Criteria for selection include:
A demonstrated love and curiosity about the sciences.
A joy in learning
Academic achievement
Ethical conduct in the classroom and community
Financial need
Each candidate must submit:
Completed cover sheet
Current resume
Official transcript from high school and college (if attended)
A typed essay, no more than three pages, double-spaced, explaining your education and career goals and why you have chosen to enter a science, engineering or medical-related career field or plan to teach in that field. Also include relevant information about your financial need to attend college.
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***New***
Class of 1967 Scholarship
Deadline: April 16, 2010
A good, solid student with a B or C average or above.
A plan for the future that includes the completion of vocational or technical training, or attaining an associates or a bachelor's degree.
A letter to the committee describing career goals and why you wish to attend the institution you have chosen.
Two letters of reference are required.
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***New***
Bean-Dirks Scholarship
Deadline: April 21, 2010
Please attach a 1 1/2 to 3 page typed essay explaining (1) your career goals and the education you intend to pursue (2) your most important goals in life and explain how this scholarship might help you achieve those goals.
Attach a resume
Transcript with rank and GPA
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***New***
Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association
Deadline: April 28, 2010
Applications are available in the Barnhart Office
Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association Branch #16 will sponsor three one-thousand dollar scholarships for children or dependent of its members. Membership is automatic with certain insurance coverage. To be eligible, applicant's parents or guardians must have continuous membership in Branch #16 since May 1st, 2008.
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***New***
Juneteenth Scholarship
Available to all students
Deadline: April 29, 2010
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Jessy M. Garza Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: April 29, 2010
This scholarship is given to honor Jessy M. Garza. He was a hardworking man that loved his family, friends, and most of all serving God. He always taught his children that education was a very important thing and could open so many doors for them. In August of 2008 he was able to his daughter, Sarah enter her freshman year at TLU. In November of that same year he was killed in a tragic accident. His family established this scholarship to help other students who want to achieve a higher education because they knew their father would have loved to help other families. He knew how expensive college is and was so grateful for the scholarships his daughter received. He taught his children that blessings should always be paid back.
The Garza family would like to choose a high school senior in good academic standing, extracurricular activities, and who truly wishes to continue their education and attend college.
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***New***
Pan American Round Table
Deadline: April 30, 2009
One annual $750 scholarship to be awarded to Women Only.
Scholarship is to be based on a combination of:
Need
Motivation
Academic qualifications
Recipient should be goal-oriented
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***New***
Greg Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2010
This scholarship is offered by the Beeville Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association to A. C. Jones High School students interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement, in memory of fallen officer Greg Stewart. Greg Stewart was a Beeville Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty in May of 2006 while attempting to thwart an armed robbery.
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***New***
2010 Leslie Michelle Arredondo Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2010
This scholarship award is given to honor the memory of a young girl who was taken from her parents in a tragic accident. Leslie was friendly and outgoing. She enjoyed her young life with friends, cheerleading, her pets and especially, her parents. She took education seriously, and although she had not yet decided on a career, she knew that a college education was important to her and her family.
Leslie's parents want to choose a graduating senior who participates in school events, who is a good student and has a true interest in furthering an education. This scholarship honors Leslie Arredondo by giving others a chance to continue their education.
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Thomas Jefferson Do-Bee Club Character Counts
Deadline: May 3, 2010
The Thomas Jefferson Elementary Do-Bee Club awards two $500 scholarships in the Spring semester to an A. C. Jones senior who has demonstrated the pillars of good character.
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Beeville Soccer Club Scholarship
Deadline: May 3, 2010
Eligibility:
Completion of scholarship application.
Must have been a registered soccer player with the Beeville Soccer Club for at least six years.
Soccer Letterman.
1 Teacher recommendation.
Involved in at least 2 other extra-curricular activities.
A letter of recommendation from someone other than teacher of family member.
Evidence of some type of community service.
Must provide a copy of the letter of acceptance for college of preference.
1 page essay of introduction of self and goals for the future.
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Jean Dugat
Deadline: May 4, 2010
This scholarship in the amount of $500 is given memory of Jean Dugat by her former students. Jean Dugat was the journalism teacher at A. C. Jones High School for 39 years (1945-1984). The applicant must be a graduating senior from A. C. Jones High School who plans to major in journalism, English, or communications. The other requirements are to complete the application and write an essay one to two pages on why he/she deserves the scholarship.
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***New***
Allen Carter and Gertrude Russell Jones Endowment Scholarship
Deadline: May 5, 2010
Qualifications:
The student must submit a 3-page essay on any past or present segment of Bee County History.
Please type with double spacing.
Attach a 4th page listing your source or sources. An interview may be a reference.
The scholarship is worth $350.
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Mark Todd Hale Memorial Criminal Justice Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2010
Amount: $1,000/one available
In memory of Mark Todd Hale, who died from complications arising from elective open-heart surgery on August 12, 1987. He died before realizing his dream of becoming a law enforcement officer. He was a dedicated member of the Corpus Christi Law Enforcement Explorer Post #133 for two years and was attending Del Mar College, majoring in criminal justice, at the time of his death.
Eligibility: Applicants must:
Be a full-time student (a minimum of 12 semester credit hours) at an accredited college or university during the school year for which the scholarship is awarded.
Be a major in criminal justice, with plans for a career in law enforcement.
Have a cumulative college grade point average of 3.0 or more or a B or better average in high school.
Be a resident of the Coastal Bend of Texas (Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio counties).
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