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  *Source: Texas OnCourse

• Essay Writing Tips

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  *Source: BigFuture

• Unit: Applying to College

  *Source: Khan Academy

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  *Source: GetSchooled

• Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet

  *Source: Common App

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  *Source: Get Schooled

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  *Source: Scholarships.com

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• uAspire Scholarship Toolkit

  *Source: uAspire

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• Scholarship Buddy - Texas

• UNCF

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• SallieMae Scholarship Search Tool

• College Scholarships for Minority Students

• AccessScholarships.com

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:

Questions applying for scholarships?  Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist! 

High School Counselors: click here.

Go Center Specialists: click here.

Good luck!

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!

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!