Blanco ISD

BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

2024-2025

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Criteria: Copy and paste the blue link. Then click on “New User” to create a UN and PW.
Then, click “Submit” to access the Application.
The Submittal Deadline is December 1, 2024.

Essential Information
1. Hagan Scholarship Brochure. An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.
2. Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Application

Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States.
2. Must be fluent in the English language.
3. Must be in the high school graduating class.
4. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
5. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time, or a combination of the two.
8. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
9. FAFSA information is not required from applicants. But, will be required from selected finalists in early 2025.
10. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
11. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2024

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

Criteria:

To apply go to: www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships
All available scholarships are listed on this page. Clicking on the name of a specific scholarship will allow you to view the detailed eligibility information. You will have the option to sort the scholarships or to type in keywords in the query line to research specific scholarship criteria.
To start your application, select the "Apply Now" button above the list of scholarships; this will take you to the Logan Page (Note, this button will NOT be available before December 2, 2024).
The Logan Page will allow you to establish a user ID. You will also find written and video tutorials for any reference needs you may have. The Logan Page may also be accessed on the Community Foundation's home page using the Login tab.
The Community Foundation scholarship application is a universal application that will need to be completed one time. Based on your responses to questions, the system will automatically determine your eligibility for each of the scholarships held at the Foundation. Upon submittal, a notification page will populate a list of the scholarships you have successfully applied for. If one or more of these scholarships require an additional essay, letter of recommendation, etc. you will receive directions on how to complete those additional requirements
Your GPA must be stated on a 4.0 scale. Your counselor should be able to help you convert to this scale if your school uses a different scale.

2025 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

The Hill Country Performing Arts Scholarship is offered to graduating students who have participated in one or more types of performing arts and who will be pursuing a degree at a higher-level school of performing arts.
The James Eastland Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors in the Hill Country who attended Hunt Independent School District for at least one academic year.
The Karolyn Kolb Martinez "Excellence in Nursing" Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in the nursing field. Recipients of this scholarship can reapply for three consecutive years, given they maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Prior recipients reapplying will be considered equally with other qualified applicants.

Deadline to Apply: February 4, 2025

LCRA SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

Criteria:

Attend Blinn College, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) or Tyler Junior College on an approved degree plan (see flyers attached)
Commit to paid summer internships with LCRA
Commit to 3 years of guaranteed, full time employment with LCRA upon graduation

*To be considered for this program, students must first be admitted to the colleges listed above and apply by January 31, 2025. Students are selected through a holistic review process that considers both academic and non-academic factors. For more information, visit https://www.lcra.org/careers/college-scholarships/

Deadline to Apply: JANUARY 31, 2025

TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be attending Texas A&M.
Must be entering as a Freshman
Complete Application by going to the following website: https://www.txamfoundation.com/apply-for-scholarships.aspx

Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2025

TEXAS EXES HIGHLAND LAKES CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Must be going to attend UT Austin. Complete scholarship application.
Visit the following website to apply: https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/chapter-scholarships

Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2025

The Central Hill Country Board of Realtors Scholarship

Criteria:

Must be enrolled in and graduate from a high school in Blanco, Gillespie, Kimble, or Mason County.
Please see Mrs. McLendon, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. Perez for an application.
MUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON APPLICATION FOR SUBMISSION

Deadline to Apply: MARCH 1, 2025

Texas Telephone Association Foundation Scholarship (TTAF)

Criteria:

♦ U.S. Citizen;

♦ Student graduating from a Texas high school no later than June 2025 from a school within a TTA member company’s service area.

♦ Student achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (out of a possible 4.0);

♦ Student planning to attend a Texas college or university by the Fall of 2025

♦ A completed application postmarked no later than March 14, 2025, including a current transcript

♦ A letter of acceptance from a Texas college or university where student has been accepted.

♦ Student typed essay, consisting of between 300 - 1,000 words explaining their qualifications for the scholarship, their future goals, and how the scholarship will assist them in achieving those goals.

♦ Copy of student’s SAR (Student Aid Report).

*Please note--special consideration will be given to students who will be pursuing a college degree in fields of study which are of particular interest to telecommunications (such as math, business, education, technology, engineering, and computer science, etc.). The courses of study in high school, extra- curricular/civic activities and demonstrated leadership will also be considered.

*Please see Mrs. McLendon, Mrs. Perez, or Mr. Coach Karnes for an application.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

Coni Ross Scholarship Blanco County Pioneers Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Criteria:

Should be students who are pursuing Nursing, Health, or Animal Science degrees.
Complete Scholarship Application
Must be postmarked No Later Than March 31, 2025 (Application is to be mailed to provided address on application.)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WEBSITES

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ARE YOU PLANNING ON GRADUATING EARLY? PLEASE SEE MRS. MCLENDON ABOUT A POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY GRADUATES CALLED THE TEXAS FIRST DIPLOMA .

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

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