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Bear Creek Area Lions Club Scholarship

Application included:
Transcript, letter of recommendation, and essay.

Send to:
Louis Master
16207 Emerald Briar Lane
Houston, Texas  77084

Return by:
April 18, 2008

Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Auxiliary

Must be going into the Healthcare Profession.
Two Letters of recommendation, pages 1 and 2 of 2007 tax return and completed application.

Send to:
Grace Peter, Auxiliary Gift Shop
c/o Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital
10655 Steepletop Drive
Houston, Texas  77065

Received by:
April 25, 2008

Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Greater Houston, Inc.

Graduating seniors who are of Italian descent, on either side of parentage.  Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
#1 – Non members for merit/financial based
#2 – For Federation Members only, based on merit only.

Mailed to:
Italian Cultural and Community Center
Attention:  Scholarship Applications
1101 Milford
Houston, Texas  77006

Deadline:
April 18, 2008

First Freedom Student Competition

This first-semester national essay contest offers 9th – 12th grade students an opportunity to compete for a essay that examines the First Amendment and the history and relevance of religious freedom in America and the world today.

Web site: www.firstfreedom.org

Click on the red button under Council News.

First Service Credit Union
Verble W. Parish Scholarship

Must be a member of First Service Credit Union, turn in typed essay of 500 words or less, confirmation of enrollment in college, official transcript and completed application.

Mail to:
First Service Credit Union
2008 Verble W. Parish Scholarship Program
Attn: Business Development
9621 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Houston, Texas  77064

Received by:
April 30, 2008

Holmsley Elementary Scholarship

Open to any LC senior who has two school years of attendance at Holmsley Elementary.  Applicants must have good academic standing.

Submit to:
Holmsley Elementary
7315 Hudson Oak
Houston, Texas  77095

Deadline:
April 30th, 2008

Lone Star College
Krueger Endowment

Student who is pursuing study in the area of art, music and drama.  Student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Contact:
Lina Quintero
Phone number is (281) 290-3226

Deadline:
May 2, 2008

Lone Star College
Susan J. Caldwell Endowment for the Arts

Student must be enrolled in tow courses in arts, music or drama or a combination of these.  Student must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.

Contact:
Lina Quintero
Phone number is (281) 290-3326

Deadline:
May 2, 2008

Sam Houston State Scholarships

The beginning freshman who excel in academic and leadership can apply for:
The President’s Endowed Scholarships and the University Scholars Scholarships.
The following scholarship opportunities are available to students who are in good standing in the Honors Program:
Elliott T. Bowers Scholarship, Richard A. Cording Scholars Endowment Fund and the Augusta Lawrence Scholarship.

Application is available on line at:

Varies

Student Insights
Market Research for Higher Learning

No minimum SAT/ACT or grade point average.
No essay required.
No lengthy application forms.
No application fees.
Random drawing for winner.

Apply at:
www.student-view.com

Deadline:
April 22, 2008

Texas Interscholastic League Foundation

Must have competed on the UIL STATE Level of competition
(not sporting events, music events or honor crews)
Please see very specific requirement on application.

Must be sent to Counselor by April 30, 2008 to be verifed then sent to TILF.

To Counselor:
April 30, 2008

TexasOne Community Credit Union Scholarship

Application includes transcript, SAT/ACT scores and typewritten essay.

Mail to:
TexasOne Community Credit Union
Attention: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 41308
Houston, Texas  77241-1308

Deadline:
May 15, 2008

Tornados Running Club Scholarship

Scholarship is to assist hard-working and deserving students to accomplish their goals and aspirations.  By living healthy lifestyles, possessing a desire to give back to the community, and being committed to a higher education.

Apply at:
www.tornadosrunningclub.com

Postmarked by:
April 18, 2008

University of Houston Downtown -
Scholars Academy

Promoting Success for Students Majoring in Natural Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
Eligibility requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA overall; rank in upper 25% ; Minimum score of 450 on SAT math and verbal exam sections; or 250 on each THEA exam section; Credit for at least pre-calculus; Completion of a college-preparatory high school curriculum; and must be a U.S. citizen.

The UHD admissions application must be completed online by July 1st – Go to www.uhd.edu/scholars  then click “Admissions/Registration – Apply” then select “Apply Online” under the heading “Undergraduate Admissions”.

Accepted all year

University of Houston Honors College

Must have: score at least 1300 on SAT, a 29 on ACT, ranked in top 25%, and enrolled in the Honors College

Application at:
www.uh.edu/honors

Deadline:
May 4, 2008

University of Texas-
Texas E. “Tex” Schramm Freshman Scholarship

Aims to reward men with outstanding high school careers entering their first year at UT. Qualified applicants move on to the round of interviews.  Based on academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service and leadership abilities.

Mail to:
Phi Kappa Psi
C/O 701 W. 28th Street  # 306
Austin, Texas  78705

Postmarked by:
June 15, 2008

Vietnamese American Scholarship Foundation

4 separate scholarships in on application:
#1. Vera Tran Memorial Scholarship  
#2. Danny T. Le Memorial Scholarship
#3. Le Hoang Nguyen Scholarship
#4. Thuy Nguyen Scholarship
Register for all with just one on-line application.
MUST BE OF VIETNAMESE DESCENT

To apply once for all four:

www.vietscholarships.org/apply/use/Application/form1.html

Postmark:
May 5, 2008

Willowbrook Rotary Foundation Vocational Scholarship Program

Student must have overcome significant challenges (whether academic and/or social) and be willing to discuss those challenges.
Student must have goals for after high school that include further educational opportunities.
Student must have a current GPA of at least 2.6 on a 4.0 scale.

All information is to be given to the counselor’s secretary to submit and have counselor complete.

Deadline to counselor:
April 23, 2008