Be sure you have your seniors check in with Mrs. Jones for any other scholarships she may get. She has an area in the cafetorium with several scholarship application already printed out.

Daniel B. (Bryan) Deupree Foundation

Glaser Family Charitable Foundation

2009 Burger King Scholars Program www.bk.com/scholars

Wilson N. Jones Scholarship (see Mrs. Jones)

Grayson County College Scholarship

Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship Program

Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship (see Mrs. Jones)

Best Buy scholarship application will be available in January.  You must have:

• GPA of at least 2.5 (85) or above
• good academic standing,community service and/or work experience
  Financial need is not a consideration for this one. To apply, go to www.bestbuy.com/scholarships.
  

ACT High School Poster Concept Contest - 1,000, 2,500, 5,000 in scholarship money to anyone who likes to draw and are a junior or senior. See Mrs. Jones for more details.

STOKES ORTHODONTICS SCHOLARSHIP:
Any senior who is or has been a patient of Dr. Lisa Stokes or William W. Robinson can for a scholarship. Applications will be in Mrs. Jones’ office in the Spring 2010. You will be notified when they come in.

National scholarship info may be obtained at www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.finaid.com

Most colleges are now requiring students to complete the FASFA as a part of their scholarship application.

Ruiz 4 Kids scholarship program, deadline is March 5, 2010

The RMHC Scholarship Program announces its annual 4 scholarship opportunities:

• RMHC/ASIA
• RMHC/African American Future Achievers
• RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American Commitment to Educational                                    Resources)
• RMHC Scholars

Go to www.rmhc.org to download an application. There is no minimum GPA, but you must supply:

• a transcript
• a personal statement about your community involvement and career goals
• one letter of recommendation from a teacher or school official
• a copy of a parent's current '08 or '09 filed IRS Form 1040 to document income The deadline is February 2010.

The Slough Foundation Scholarship - availability-TBA. This scholarship is for all seniors who currently hold a 3.0 GPA and can demonstrate financial need. A list of required documents follows:

• completed, signed, & dated application
• one page essay about wy you have chosen your selected major and your need or this scholarship
• official high school transcript
• copy of ACT/SAT scores
• a copy of your FAFSA results

Don't Mess With Texas:
The 2010 Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship applications will be available. ANY graduating high school senior who is a US citizen and planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college/university in Texas can apply. Here's what you have to do:

• Write one essay (300-350 words) describing how you identified a specific litter problem in your school or community and the action you took to address it. -OR-
• Write one essay (300-350 words) describing how you would assist the "Don't Mess with Texas" campaign in its efforts to put a "Litterbag in Every Car."
• Provide two letters of recommendation for each essay - one from a school employee and one from a non-related school person who can verify your merit. Each letter should be in a sealed envelope with each source's signature across the seal.

Mrs. Jones will have applications and will let you know when they are available. This could be worth $3,000 or $1,000 - certainly worth your time! The deadline should be in April 2010. 

Sam Rayburn Library and Museum Essay Contest:
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should write a letter outlining their achievements, not only in school but in church and civic activities. In addition, applicants will also need to write an essay on "Sam Rayburn's Contributions to WWII" that uses the resources of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum. The essay should be 3-5 double spaced pages in length and include a bibliography of sources used for the paper. The student must also visit the Sam Rayburn Library before the deadline and may receive guidance from the library director. Five scholarships will be awarded: one $2,000 first place scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships. The deadline for this scholarship contest is in May 2010. See Mrs. Jones for an outline to help guide you through this essay.

AXA Achievement Scholarship program is offering graduating seniors an application if you meet the following requirements:

• be a US Citizen or legal resident
• be a high school senior planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college in the US by the fall of 2008
• be ambitious and motivated, as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community, OR work activities
• be recommended by an unrelated adult who can attest to your achievement

To get an application go to www.axa-achievement.com and to find out about other AXA Achievment winners.
The deadline-December .

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship - deadline in February   -  for seniors  who are US citizens attending a high school in the AXA area with:

• ambition
• drive
• determination
• respect for self and others
• ability to succeed in college.

Visit www.axa-achievement.com and click in the Learn More box on the right on the application link.

http://www.braintrack.com/financial-aid-articles. This website is a place you can get information about scholorships you may have never even heard of before.