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 | ||
College: Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Award | https://www.txamfoundation.com/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships.aspx | March 20 |
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
Science Without Borders Scholarship Challenge-International Student Art Contest | https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/science-without-borders-challenge/ | March 2 |
USPAACC Scholarships | March 2 | |
Estelle Beaumont Ellison Scholarship | March 2 | |
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship | March 3 | |
Military Benefits Association Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/militarybenefit/#requirements | March 4 |
Hunt Military Communities Foundation Scholarship | March 4 | |
World of 8 Billion Video Scholarship Contest | March 4 | |
AFA Scholarships | March 5 | |
DCU for Kids Annual Memorial Scholarship | March 6 | |
WWGF Foundation Scholarship | March 7 | |
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | March 8 |
Gallery Collection's Greeting Card Scholarship | https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm | March 9 |
FEEA Scholarships | https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/#toggle-id-1-closed | March 12 |
Stossel in the Classroom Scholarship | March 13 | |
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship | https://navysupplycorpsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-program/ | March 13 |
RAIZ FCU-Raiz Community Scholarship | March 13 | |
RAIZ FCU-Michael Sandoval Memorial STEM Scholarship | March 13 | |
RAIZ FCU-Raizing Leaders UTEP College of Education Scholarship | March 13 | |
RAIZ FCU-Raizing Leaders UTEP Woody L. Hunt College of Business Administration Scholarship | March 13 | |
Microsoft HOLA Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/hola-scholarship.aspx | March 13 |
Microsoft Women Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/women-at-microsoft-scholarship | March 13 |
National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) Education Fund for residents of Section 8 Housing | March 13 | |
Gold Mountain Scholarship | https://www.ocanational.org/gold-mountain-scholarship-high-school | March 13 |
The Quell Foundation Scholarship | March 13 | |
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes | March 15 | |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarship | March 15 | |
Special Forces Scholarship | March 15 | |
Shell Oil Company Technical Scholarship | March 15 | |
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship | March 15 | |
Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship | https://awionline.org/content/animal-welfare-institute-scholarship | March 15 |
Hagan Scholarship | March 15 | |
National Restaurant Association Scholarship | https://chooserestaurants.org/programs/scholarships-grants/scholarships/ | March 15 |
UCT Heaston Scholarship | March 15 | |
Shell Technical Scholarship | March 15 | |
Kailee Mills Foundation Scholarship | March 15 | |
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students | https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/leonard-m-perryman-communications-scholarship | March 15 |
John Wright Memorial Scholarship | March 15 | |
Will Nutter Memorial Scholarship | March 15 | |
9.11 Promis Run Scholarship | March 15 | |
Women at Microsoft Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/women-at-microsoft/ | March 16 |
Hillel General Scholarships | March 16 | |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/microsoft-disability/ | March 16 |
HITEC Foundation Scholarship | March 16 | |
Nicholas Virgilio Memorial Haiku & Senryu Competition | March 20 | |
Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarships | March 23 | |
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Foundation Scholarship | March 27 | |
CREED Excelencia Scholarship for Future Educators | https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/ExcelenciaScholarshipForFutureEducators2026 | March 30 |
Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting Scholarship | March 30 | |
YEF-Southwest University Scholarship | March 31 | |
College Jumpstart Show Grit Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-show-grit-scholarship | March 31 |
The St. Pierre Alliance Resiliency Scholarship | https://www.thestpierrealliance.com/the-scholarship?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | March 31 |
Kochhar & Co. Scholarship | March 31 | |
SDFM National Scholarship Program | March 31 | |
Houzz Residential Design Scholarship | March 31 | |
Cobell Undergraduate Scholarship | March 31 | |
SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Emerging First-Year Scholars Program | March 31 | |
College Transitions Scholarship | https://www.collegetransitions.com/2000-no-essay-scholarship/ | March 31 |
Chime Scholarship | https://www.chime.com/about-us/chime-scholars-foundation/students/#fastfacts | March 31 |
Women Marines Association Scholarship | March 31 | |
Latino Actuaries Scholarship | March 31 | |
Beyond the Cure Ambassador Scholarship | March 31 | |
Hard of Hearing or Deaf Scholarship | March 31 | |
Young American Creative Patriotic Scholarship (grades 9-12) | https://vfwauxiliary.org/scholarships/young-american-creative-patriotic-art-contest/ | March 31 |
Heavy Equipment Parts Express Scholarship | April 1 | |
Project Yellow Light Video Scholarship | April 1 | |
Project Yellow Light Radio Scholarship | April 1 | |
Catholic College Admission Association (CCAA) Scholarship | https://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/students-parents/financial-aid/nccaa-scholarship.html | April 1 |
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | April 1 |
Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | April 1 |
Van London Memorial Scholarship for Blind Students | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | April 1 |
Davis-Putter Scholarship | April 1 | |
Ronnie Parks Fine Arts Scholarship for Bel Air HS, Eastwood HS, and Hanks HS | April 3 | |
Futures Forward Scholarship for Young Mothers | April 3 | |
Ari-Luis Demetrio Cordova Memorial Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia | April 3 | |
Daniel and Martha Anchondo Scholarship for UTEP College of Education | April 3 | |
Higher Education Scholarship of the Texas Society of CPAs-El Paso | April 3 | |
Nick Franco Scholarship for the Arts for Hanks High School | https://app.goingmerry.com/scholarships/nick-franco-scholarship-for-the-arts-2026/105507 | April 3 |
Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship | April 3 | |
Ann and Matt Fennell Scholarship for Future Nurses | April 3 | |
Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation Scholarship to attend UTEP | April 3 | |
Point Foundation Scholarship | April 9 | |
MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho Skybound Scholarship | April 11 | |
Life Parts Express Scholarship | April 30 | |
Anthem Essay Contest | April 30 | |
The Fountainhead Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Kristofer Robinson Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
LIFE Association Trade Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Texas DPS Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Sigma Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship | May 5 | |
Trotter Project Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships | May 15 |
Cobell Vocational & Trade School Scholarship | May 15 | |
Driver Resource Center (DRC) Future of Trucking Scholarship | https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/ | May 31 |
Education and Mental Health Scholarship | May 31 | |
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 | |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 1s |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | July 25 | |
Pedro Zamora Scholarship | June 30 | |
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 | |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your Career List | November 30, 2027 |