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
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 2024 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 |
FirstLight Community Foundation Scholarship | April 20 | |
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10949/taiwanese-american-scholarship-fund | April 21 |
Worldstudio AIGA Scholarships | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12368/worldstudio-aiga-scholarships | April 21 |
CRA All-Access Scholarship-Early College Students starting Junior year in College | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/cra-all-access-scholarship | April 21 |
Wilt Chamberlain Memorial Fund Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/wilt-chamberlain-memorial-fund-scholarship-program | April 22 |
Herren Project Student Scholarship | April 25 | |
RAREis Scholarship | April 28 | |
All About Education Scholarship | April 30 | |
General Henry Arnold Education Grant | April 30 | |
El Paso Sergeants Major Association Scholarship | *see your School Counselor or Go Center for the paper application | April 30 |
AbbVie Immunology Scholarship | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/abbvieimmunologyscholarship/ | April 30 |
Chihuahuas All-Star Scholarship | https://www.milb.com/el-paso/press-release/2025-all-star-applications | April 30 |
Upakar Foundation Scholarships | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/32239/upakar-foundation-scholarships | April 30 |
Kathern F. Gruber Scholarship | April 30 | |
BrightSprout Crossword Scholarship | April 30 | |
Ari-Luis Demetrio Cordova Memorial Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia | April 30 | |
Crossword Maker Scholarship | https://blog.brightsprout.com/brightsprout-crossword-scholarship/ | April 30 |
Air Force Association Scholarships | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16831/air-force-association-scholarships | April 30 |
GECU Savings Challenge | April 30 | |
Earl W. Kintner Public Service Scholarship | April 30 | |
RentHop's College and University Scholarship | April 30 | |
2025 STEAM Scholarship | *see your School Counselor or Go Center Specialist for paper application | April 30 |
Joan Myers Brown Equity Scholarship | April 30 | |
The Sara Scholarship | April 30 | |
Harry B. Anderson Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/33819/harry-b-anderson-scholarship | May 1 |
Humans of Dementia Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/humans-of-dementia-scholarship | May 1 |
UMPS CARE Charities All-Star College Scholarship (adopted students) | https://umpscare.com/scholarship/all-star-college-scholarship/ | May 1 |
Francis Maria Scholarship | May 1 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/13816/thermo_fisher_scientific_antibody_scholarship | May 1 |
Culinary Institute of America Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9112/culinary-institute-of-america-scholarship | May 1 |
LM Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10415/lm_scholarship_program_scholarship.php | May 1 |
Angus Foundation Scholarship | May 1 | |
Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/print-and-graphics-scholarship-foundation | May 1 |
ASHRAE High School Senior Scholarships | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10066/ashrae-high-school-senior-scholarships | May 1 |
Swim with Mike Foundation Scholarship | May 1 | |
HFC's Humans of Dementia Storytelling Scholarship | May 1 | |
Cancer Support Scholarship | May 1 | |
PHCC Educational Foundation Scholarships | May 1 | |
Race for Education Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/race-for-education-scholarships | May 2 |
Sigma Tau Community Uplift Foundation Scholarship | May 4 | |
Financial Futures Student Scholarship | May 4 | |
National Spanish Examination Scholarships | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9428/national-spanish-examination-scholarships | May 5 |
Truist Financial Foundations Scholarship | May 5 | |
Association of the US Army Scholarships | May 5 | |
#ScienceSaves Video Scholarship | May 5 | |
Credit Worthy Scholarship | May 6 | |
Folded Flag Foundation Scholarship | May 15 | |
Young Filmmakers Contest | May 25 | |
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships | May 31 | |
HVAC Hero Scholarship | https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/31733/hvac-hero-scholarship | May 31 |
FutureSmart Scholarship | June 9 | |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | June 30 |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | September 30 |