The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Program.

The application and the instructions are separate documents for easier completion and direction. The application form is being offered in Microsoft Word 97 edition.

What is new for 2010:
● Value of scholarships will range from $500 to $16,000.
● All applicants that are invited and participate in
interviews will be awarded a scholarship from the above mentioned range.
● Applicants will NOT be excused from either the
face-to-face interviews or the scholarship assembly. Applicants and families should plan accordingly based on the dates provided in the guidelines!
Due dates and deadlines for 2010 Scholarship process are as follows:

November, 2009 Release of 2010
Application
November – January Scholarship Trainings
November – December Applicant complete FAFSA and
receive report
Set by County Office Application due to County
Office
February 12, 2010 Applications due to
District Office
February 26, 2010 Applications due to
State 4-H Office
April 12-16, 2010 Interview selection
notification
June 5-11, 2010 Interviews and Awards
Program/Banquets
Requirements for the Baccalaureate, Technical, and Courageous Heart Scholarships

All applications MUST meet the minimum requirements/criteria to even be considered for judging. Those applications not meeting the requirements should not be submitted to the county Extension Office and/or Agent.

The Glasscock County Pecan Show Scholarship will be awarded each year to an applicant based on their extracurricular experiences, finanacial need and academic record. The Glasscock County Pecan Show Scholarship program is conducted in coordination with the Texas Agrilife Extension Service of Glasscock County and sponsored by the Leadership Advisory Board. To be considered, submitted applications must be signed by the applicant, the applicant's parent or legal quardian and the Garden City High School counselor.
One 2010 Glasscock County Pecan Show will be awarded in the amount of $250.00.
Participation in the Glasscock County Pecan Show is not a requirement for consideration for a Glasscock County Pecan Show Scholarship, but 5 additional points will be added to the total score for any applicant who has participated in the Glasscock County Pecan Show at least one year during their high school career.
Requirements:
To apply for a Glasscock County Pecan Show Scholarship, an applicant must:
1. Be scheduled to graduate from Garden City High School on May 28, 2010.
2. Have the intent to, or have made a formal application to enroll at a college or university and have met the entrance requirements for that college or university.
DEADLINE: May 3, 2010
Turn into Counselor's office

The Glasscock 4-H Volunteer Adult Leaders Association Scholarship will be awarded to two applicants based on their extracurricular experiences, academic record and financial need for scholarships. The Glasscock 4-H Volunteer Adult Leaders Association Scholarship program is conducted in coordination with Texas Agrilife Extension Service of Glasscock County. To be considered, submitted applications must be signed by the applicant, the applicant's parent or legal guardian and the Garden City High School counselor.

Two 2010 Glasscock 4-H Volunteer Adult Leaders Association Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $250.00 each.
Requirements-
To apply for A Glasscock 4-H Volunteer Adult Leaders Association Scholarship, and applicant must:
1. Be scheduled to graduate from Garden City High School on May 28, 2010.
2. Have the intent to, or have made a formal application to enroll at a college or university and have met the entrance requirements for that college or university.
3. Be a currently enrolled 4-H member for the 2009-2010 4-H year.
DEADLINE:May 3,2010
Turn into Counselor

The Collegiate 4-H are scholarships provided to students who are currently enrolled in a Texas college or university. These scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $1,800 are sponsored by the Volunteer Leaders Association of Texas, the Texas 4-H Friends and Alumni Association, and Producers Cooperative Association of Bryan, TX
DEADLINE: March 1, 2010

Criteria: Students will attend Howard College in Fall 2010.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2010

The Texas Retired Teachers Foundation (TRTF) will award ten $500 scholarships for the year 2010-2011
Guidelines: Students must be enrolled in a university or college in Texas for the 2010-2011 school year, be pursuing an undergraduate or masters degree in education, and be a relative of a member of the Texas Retired Teachers Association(TRTA). Applicants must submit a transcript from his or her high school (if applicant is a graduating senior) or from his or her university (if applicant has completed at least one semester of college work).
Deadline for submitting completed applications, including transcripts, is March 18, 2010 by 5:00pm. Note: Scholarship recipients must submit proof of enrollment before receiving scholarship must submit proof of enrollment before receiving scholarship money.
Items needed to submit with this application:
1. Current high school or university transcripts featuring GPA (and SAT Verbal/Math scores, if applicable).
2. Briefly explain your interest in the field of education and your aspirations to contribute to education in Texas. (Maximum 150 words.
Application is at www.trtf.org

South Plains College administers a number of scholarshiip programs which are not limited to a specific major field of study. These scholarships are open too all eligible students. To apply, students must submit a scholarship application by a March 1 Deadline.
www3.southplainscollege.edu/futurestudentsscholarships

Scholarships range from $2000 - $6000 annually. Applications froms for 2009-2010 are avalilable and requested by going online to www.angelo.edu.

Scholarship amount: $10,000/year for four years of undergraduate study and up to five years for dual degree programs.

Requirements: Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Entering freshmen shou have a minimum ACT of 32 or minimum SAT of 1400. Recipients will pursue full time study in an engineering discipline.

Website for application: www.coe.ttu.edu/koh

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, a student must be:

*Graduating from high school this academic year.
*Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
*Enrolling in a public, in-state college or university.
*Pursuing a bachelor's degree.
*A U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Website: www.kfcscholars.org

TSHA scholarships are valued at $2,500 per year and are renewable for up to four years for a maximum value of $10,000. This is a great scholarship offer for deserving and needy students seeking a higher education at universities in Austin, College Station, Denton, and San Marcos, Texas.

Website: www.texasstudenthousing.net

*$1,000 scholarships available to all eligible high school seniors.
*Maintain a cumulative gpa fo 2.5 or higher.
*Work part-time.
*Involved in community service activties.

website: www.bk.com/scholars

access key: BKS

*Intend to pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution.
*Critical financial need, $50,000 or less adjusted gross income.
*Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities.
*Minimum GPA 2.0
SUBMIT ONLINE AT www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

A $1,000 scholarship for a Texas resident to attend any accredited 2 or 4-year college/university. Based on academic ability, community service, personal development, and financial need.

Write to this address for application:

Irma Gesche Scholarship Committee
c/o Rebekah Assembly of Texas
16400 KC Road 4060
Scurry, TX 75158

Eligibility:
*Graduate with the Class of 2010
*Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
*Be currently active in at least one UIL Varsity High School sport.

Deadline: Scholarships awarded throughout the year. The deadline for information for students to be nominated is September 15th.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The following scholarships WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SPRING OF 2009. THEY ARE AVAILABLE TO SENIOR players in the following categories:

Ken Cleveland Memorial Scholarship ($500) (1 Boy & 1 Girl)

Sandra Meadows Memorial Scholarship ($500)(2 Girls)

Harold Wilder Memorial Scholarship ($500) (2 Boys)

TABC Scholarship ($500) (3 Boys & 3 Girls)

To apply: Click on link below and print out TABC scholarship application.

www.tabchoops.org/TABCScholApp2007.pdf

Scholarship applications should be mailed to the following committee chairs:
Sandra Meadows Memorial Scholarship:
Kathy Self-Morgan
1252 Regents Park Court
DeSoto, TX. 75115

Ken Cleveland Memorial Scholarship:
Leslie Broadhurst
6100 SW 45th #1512
Amarillo, TX. 79109

Harold Wilder Memorial Scholarship:
Chris Bailes
2751 Spring Colony Drive
Spring, TX 77386

TABC Scholarship:
Beth Jesurun
14510 Wadlington
Houston, TX 77044

To provide financial assistance for college to students who submit a scholarship application online.

Website: www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

Financial data: Stipends range up to $5,000.

Deadline: December 31st, 2009

To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors who have asthma.

Financial data: The scholarship stipend is $1,000 per year. Merit awards are $100.

Deadline: December of every year.

Website: www.aaaai.org/members/associates/asthmascholarship

Complete a handwritten essay on why you are deserving of this scholarship. Must have participated in academic or athletic UIL events, be college bound, and have good citizenship. Applications due May 9 at 9:00am to Coach Hoskins.

Use a scholarship search engine to find scholarships you qualify for, or check out this comprehensive list of scholarships.

The Permain Basin Area Foundation explained that Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative will award a one-time $1,000 scholarship to a 2010 graduating Garden City High School senior.
Applications can be obtained through the Foundation's website at www.pbaf.org/scholarships.

Deadline: April 1, 2010
Turn applications to Krista Hughes, School Counselor

The Texas Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Program is dedicated to assisting students who have proven the ability to do college level work, yet may not be able to obtain financial aid through traditional sources. These true-need-based scholarships of $1000 each are awarded to high school seniors statewide.
The scholarship criteria do not include requirements concerning race, sex or field of study.
Deadline:
The application must be postmarked no later than March 20, 2010 to be eligible for consideration. All seniors who have true financial need are encouraged to apply

The Glasscock County Bank, Branch of th The First National Bank of Sterling City will fund a $4,000 Scholarship to be awarded at the May commencement exercises at Glasscock County High School. Each canidate will submit a written application form to Glasscock County Bank,
Deadline: April 5th, Monday by 3:00pm.
(We will be out of school so be sure to turn in your application by Monday).
Qualifications: Each student should maintain a grade point average of 85% and be enrolled in the accelearated/advanced (Recommended/Distinguished Plan) curriculum section at Glasscock County High School

The Landon Scholarship Trust is plased to announce it will award a one-time scholarship to Texas A&M students. This is a one-time scholarship for the 2010 Fall Semester. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achievement and involvement in school and community activities. Financial need is considered, but is not necessarily the dertermining factor in selecting a recipient. Students interested should complete the application. The application may be obtained from Krista Hughes, Counselor.
Deadline: May 1st
Send Application and Transcript to:
Dorothy Noriega
Landon Scholarship Trust
c/o Wells Fargo Bank Texas, N.A.
Trust Department
P.O. Box 2088
San Angelo, Texas 76902