Presentation Transcript

1. 2013 Scholarship Tips& Opportunities

   Matthew J. Miranda M.Ed. Guadalupe County Extension Agent: 4-H & Youth Development
2. Useful Tools Resources to help prepare you for scholarship opportunities: Scholarship Applications & Instructions 4-H Records (recordbook Scholastic Records (grades, test scores, etc.) Family’s Financial Records Time - DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
3. Internet Resources Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (this is your key to most college financing) College for Texans - http://www.collegefortexans.com Fastweb - http://www.fastweb.com Making College Financial Planning Count - http://elearning.makingitcount.com Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar - http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars Scholarship Help - http://www.scholarshiphelp.org
4. Completing Applications Brainstorm and gather information before you start the application Tough to go back while you are filling it out Read and follow instructions/directions CAREFULLY! Proof-read and have others review and critique Complete all sections – Not Applicable means NO SCORE! Emphasize quality – as well quantity! Think about your application from a judge’s point of view
5. Completing Applications High school counselors need time to collect official transcripts for submission So ask early and often! Make sure high school academic proficiency has been met, and college entrance exams have been taken early Narratives that have only been written once are rarely effective Printer problems and computer crashes are a fact-of-life, plan ahead and manage your time Start early, and edit often
6. Letters of Recommendation Show that people respect your skills and accomplishments, and are willing to say so in writing and sign their names Consider teachers in classes where you did well, also: athletic coaches club advisors volunteer work supervisors Employers religious leaders friends of the family who are familiar with you and hold a position that lends credibility to the recommendation such as the family’s attorney, your doctor or a local businessman
7. Letters of Recommendation Review scholarship directions for specifics about letters (example: 2 letters, 1 from teacher and 1 from community member) May be able to use the same letter of recommendation for multiple applications Each letter should be addressed to a specific individual or scholarship fund Have writer use official letterhead, if possible After you receive the letter, write a thank you note
8. Requesting Letters of Recommendation Recognize that writing a letter of recommendation is not a simple task ASK!! It’s not anyone’s “job” to write these letters, so ask and appreciate! Provide the writer with details on the scholarship and what they donor is looking for in a letter Give your letter writers plenty of time to write Ask Early! Respect and appreciate letter writers because they provide letters to support you and your effort to continue your education
9. Preparing for Interviews Dress for success Learn about the organization you are interviewing with Review suggested questions Be aware of current events Practice and record yourself
10. AvailableScholarships Variety of applications available from the Extension office, many of which can be provided to you or downloaded from our websites: http://guadalupe.agrilife.org See school counselors for additional scholarship opportunities Following is some information about scholarship application packets available from our office...You must be enrolled in 4-H to obtain!
11. Co. 4-H Adult Leaders & Parents Association 4, $300 scholarships Application-based Selection based on participation in 4-H projects, activities, leadership, character and scholastic record Deadline - April 5, 2013
12. Bartoskewitz Farm Foundation Scholarship 1, $1,000 scholarship Application Selection based on participation in 4-H activities, academics and community service Deadline - April 5, 2013
13. Wade Busby Memorial Up to 10, $500 scholarships Application Actively enrolled in 4-H or FFA Students ranked 1st and 2nd are ineligible Must have participated in the Guadalupe County Youth Show, La VerniaJunior Livestock Show, Bexar County Junior Livestock Show or Wilson County Junior Livestock Show for at least 2 years “B” average Deadline – April 1, 2013?
14. Co. Extension Education Association 1, $500 scholarship Copy of completed Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship application and possible interview Criteria: 4-H projects, activities & leadership 50 pts. Scholastic record 50 pts. Deadline – February 1, 2013
15. District 10 Extension Education Association 1, $1,000 scholarship Submit 4-H Recordbook, transcript and application Criteria: Completed or be in 3rd year of 4-H Leadership and personal development through 4-H Only 1 entry per county may be submitted Deadline – February 1, 2013 (to County because district deadline is March 1)
16. Texas Extension Education Association, Inc. – AlumnaeYoung Adult 1, $500 scholarship Open to former 4-H members between ages of 19 and 24 or son/daughter/grandchild of a current TEEA member Application Deadline – April 1, 2013?
17. Luling Foundation - Agriculture 1, $1,000 scholarship Application and possible interview Requirements: Pursue ag or related degree (BS), to include a degree program in an accredited trade or vocational school with approved programs in ag Resident of Guadalupe County Deadline - March 31, 2013
18. Luling Foundation –Grainger Weston Ag 1, $1,000 scholarship Application and possible interview Requirements: Pursue ag or related degree (BS), to include a degree program in an accredited trade or vocational school with approved programs in ag Marion High School Deadline - March 31, 2013
19. Luling Foundation - Healthcare 1, $250 scholarship Application and possible interview Criteria: Pursue healthcare or related degree, to include a degree program in an accredited trade or vocational school with approved programs in healthcare Deadline - March 31, 2013
20. Co. Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show 4, $500 scholarships Application and personal interview Selection priorities: 30% Youth Show participation 20% interview 10% each class rank, SAT/ACT score, leadership roles, community service, and honors/awards Deadline – April 1, 2013
21. Guadalupe Co. Fair Association 4, $500 scholarships Application and possible interview For students enrolled in agricultural or livestock studies Guadalupe County Fair involvement, leadership, community service and honors/awards Deadline - March 21, 2013
22. Guadalupe Valley Pecan Classic Number and amount of scholarships vary annually Application Must have exhibited steers/heifers at Pecan Classic for at least 2 years Deadline - April ?, 2013
23. Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative Several $1,000 scholarships Application Selection priorities: parents/guardians must be GVEC customers/members Deadline – March 1, 2013 http://www.gvec.org/ycScholarships.aspx
24. Texas Cattlewomen &Ivomec Generations of ExcellenceIntern Program $1,000 scholarship For college students pursuing careers in the fields of food and nutrition, agriculture communication or hotel restaurant management On-line application Deadline – January 19, 2013 http://www.txcattlewomen.org
25. Texas CattlewomenPat Grote Memorial 1, $500 scholarship For high school senior Application Deadline – January 19, 2013 http://www.txcattlewomen.org
26. Texas CattlewomenCollegiate 4, $1,000 scholarships For sophomore-senior level in a 4-year college or university Application Deadline - January 19, 2013 http://www.txcattlewomen.org
27. Texas Big Game Awards Wildlife Conservation 8, $1,500 and 1, $3,000 scholarships Open to entering college freshman, sophomore or junior pursuing any field of study Recipients must attend his/her Regional TBGA Banquet to receive their scholarship Application Selection based on point-scale scoring system and each application will be reviewed and ranked by a statewide scoring committee Deadline – Postmarked by March 1, 2013
28. Texas Section Society forRange Management Bill Wyche, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund $2,000 scholarships Application Criteria: Major in Range Management or a related ag field Deadline - April 30, 2013
29. County Farm BureauGeorge Washington Farm Bureau Agricultural Scholarship 1 $500 scholarship Eligibility Rank in the upper 50% of class Demonstrate leadership, citizenship & good character Be part of a FB family Application Deadline: April 2013 There are also other available
30. State Fair of Texas $1,000 scholarships Application Criteria: Must have participated in the 2011 State Fair Deadline – March 1, 2013 http://www.bigtex.com/aboutus/scholarshipprogram
31. San Angelo Stock Show $1,000 scholarships Application Criteria: Must have participated in the San Angelo show Deadline – May 1, 2013 http://www.sanangelorodeo.com/livestock_scholarships.php
32. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Hildebrand $15,000 scholarship Application & interview Criteria: 2013 HLS&R junior market lamb exhibitor Deadline – February 11, 2013 http://rodeohouston.com/Scholarships/Scholarships.aspx (then click the hildebrand box)
33. Lowe’s Lowe’s – 140, $2,500 scholarships Carl Buchan – 50, $5,000 scholarships Application Deadline – Feb. 28, 2013 http://careers.lowes.com/college_recruiting_scholarship.aspx
34. HLSR: Ag Mechanics Technology Scholarship $4,000 per year for up to two years (with good grades) For pursuing Associate’s Degree in Ag Tech, Diesel/Auto Engines, Heating/Ventilation/AC, Power Systems or Welding Must be senior and have project entered in the Ag Mech Show OR 2012 Tractor Tech Contest Finals Provide THEA, SAT or ACT Scores Deadline – Feb. 28, 2013 (CODE AM2012) www.rodeohouston/about/scholarship
35. Texas A&M Guadalupe County Mother’s Club Scholarship For seniors attending Texas A&M in the Fall of 2013 Several $500 Scholarships Application Deadline – March 2013….must have acceptance letter by this date as well http://guadalupecountyaggiemoms.org/ScholarshipApplication.pdf
36. Buck Fever Scholarship To be awarded in June 2012 1, $1,000 Scholarship Application Deadline – April 2012 (check website for form) http://www.buckfever.org/scholarship.html
37. Guadalupe Blanco River Authority Scholarship Three one-time scholarships to a four-year college/university or a two-year technical/trade school will be awarded Minimum 12 hrs per semester for a $2,000 per year scholarship Application Deadline – March 2013 http://www.gbra.org/documents/about/ScholarshipApp.pdf
38. SALE Rural Youth Scholarships Up to 20, $1,000 scholarships 4-H’ers at least 16 yrs. Old (as of 8/31/12) Application County deadline – ? Presented in conjunction with Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships in College Station http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php Check website for updates!
39. Other Scholarships Available LULAC-GE Scholarship for $5,000 available at http://www.lnesc.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={43EB7F7B-5AE7-4EE3-9C3B-3B9BD6177D31} Alamo Colleges-St. Phillips, Palo Alto, Northeast Lakeview, SAC Scholarships available at http://www.alamo.edu/spc/scholarships/

40. 2012-2013Texas 4-H FoundationScholarships

41. History More than 53 years old Largest 4-H scholarship program in US $2.2 million dollars will be given at the State Roundup Scholarship Assembly First scholarship ($1,000) given in 1959 by the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
42. 2013 Texas 4-H Scholarships Approximately 225 academically-competitive scholarships will be awarded Amounts range from $1,000 to $18,000 (amount established by donor) Presented during Texas 4-H Roundup
43. Application 2013 application will be available in Microsoft Word and Adobe PDF format Instructions and examples will be available in Adobe PDF format Can be found at the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
44. Four Categories Baccalaureate For students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree Technical Certification For students who wish to pursue technical certification Collegiate Designed for former Texas 4-H members who have completed at least 30 hours of college credit and maintained a 2.7 GPA Courageous Heart Awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family and/or education, and remained an active member of both 4-H and school
45. General Requirements Be an active member of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Be a United States Citizen Be a Texas resident Be scheduled to graduate from a Texas High School (public, private, or home) during the 2012-13 school year Have made formal application to enroll in a Texas college/university/technical school Meet the entrance requirements for the college/ university for which formal application has been made Not apply for both 4-H & FFA scholarships, One or the other! Submit a current Texas 4-H Scholarship application
46. Baccalaureate 1350 on SAT (3 sections) or 19 on ACT Be in the upper one-half of his/her class Houston & Wallrath require top 1/4) Completed and passed all necessary standardized tests Have been accepted into Texas school County deadline: February 1, 2013 Interviews: May
47. Technical Certification Completed and passed all necessary standardized tests Have been accepted into Texas school NOT have plans for formal education County deadline: February 1, 2013 Interviews: May
48. Courageous Heart Completed and passed all necessary standardized tests Have demonstration of obstacles related to health, education and/or family County deadline: February 1, 2013 Interviews: May
49. Collegiate Have actively participated in 4-H during high school years Be attending or will be attending a Texas college/university Completed 30 semester hours by fall ‘10 Deadline: Feb 1, 2013
50. Thank you!! We’re here to help you.