Lists of available area scholarships were passed out to Seniors on October 3 during their Government class. Any student who takes Government through VC needs to come by Mrs. McSpadden's office to get the booklet or they can access it at the link below.

Go to www.scholarships.com and create a profile. This resource will help you find money for college and match you with the school that is the best fit for you.
This service is free of charge, so sign up today!

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www.finaid.org
www.collegeboard.com
www.fastweb.com
www.gocollege.com
www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
www.cappex.com

Click on the link below for the American Legion College Scholarship Application
Applicants must be the child or grandchild of a veteran of military active duty.
Deadline: April 15.

Click on the link below for the Diana Dowty Memorial Scholarship given by the Association of Texas Professional Educators.
This scholarship is for students aspiring to become an educator.
Submit Application, Essay, Transcript and 3 letters of recommendation to
Susan Kenner at Vernon High School
DEADLINE: 1st Monday in April

Click on the link below for the Jay Don Bell Memorial Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Myrtle Green-Buchanan Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: May 1

Click on the link below for the Hester T. Cardwell Nurses Education Trust Scholarship Application.
This scholarship is for students who will pursue a nursing degree - RN or LVN
DEADLINE: APRIL 1

This scholarship is for students planning to attend Vernon College.
Click on the link below for the Central Christian Church Scholarship Application
Deadline: May 1

Click on the link below for the Circle of Friends Scholarship Application Guidlelines.
DEADLINE: May 2

Click on the link below for the Ryan Collins Memorial Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: MARCH 1

Click on the link below for the Delta Delta Delta Scholarship Application.
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the D.O. AND ALMA FULTON Scholarship application.
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Cayce Lynn Hardcastle Memorial Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Women of Faith in Action Scholarship Application. This scholarship is for Catholic members only.
DEADLINE: Last Friday in April

Click on the link below for the Junior Service League Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: March 1

Click on the link below for the Vernon Kiwanis Club Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Vernon Lions Club Scholarship application. This scholarship is for Sr. students who rank from number four (4) through number fifteen (15).
DEADLINE: May 1

Click on the link below for the Tim "Doc" Marshall Memorial Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Maurine Igou Keefe Home Economics Scholarship Application.
DEADLINE: April 1

To download the MSU General Academic Scholarship application, click on the link below.
admissions.mwsu.edu/pdf/scholarships/ADM-500-Scholarship-App.pdf
The deadline for this scholarship application is March 1.

Click on the link below for the Vernon Musician's Club Scholarship Application
This scholarship is for students in Music at VHS
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below for the Dr. Patel Charitable Trust Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: first Tuesday in April

Click on the link below for the Rhodia Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: Feb. 28

Click on the link below for the Santa Rosa Cattlewomen Scholarship Application. This Scholarship is for students planning to major in an AG related field.
DEADLINE: May 1st

This scholarship is for high school seniors who reside in the Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative area and whose family is an active member of the coop.

Click on the link below for qualification criteria and application
DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1

This scholarship is for high school seniors who reside in the Santa Rosa Telephone Cooperative area and whose family is an active member of the coop.

Go to www.frs.org to download application or see Mrs. McSpadden to obtain one.
DEADLINE: ALL COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, VERNON, TX ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 2012.

Click on the link below for the Shanor Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 15

Click on the link below for the Schoppa Family Foundation Scholarship Application.
DEADLINE: March 31

Click on the link below for the Area 9 Texas Computer Education Association Scholarship Application
THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR STUDENTS RELATED TO A CURRENT AREA 9 TCEA MEMBER ONLY
DEADLINE: May 1

The Texas A & M Foundation Excellence Award Scholarship is for students planning to attend Texas A & M University. Students must submit an application and an official high school transcript. Letters of recommendation are not required, but are recommended (no more than 3)
Click on the link below for the TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION EXCELLENCE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
For more information on this scholarship go to giving.tamu.edu

DEADLINE: JANUARY 5, 2012.

Click on the link below for the Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship Application Guidelines. This scholarship is for students who plan to attend Texas Tech University.
DEADLINE: April 1

This scholarship is for employees of Tyson and their direct dependents only.
Click on the link below for the Tyson Family Foundation Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 13, 2012

Click on the link below for the Vernon Lion Athletic Booster Club Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

Click on the link below to access the Vernon College STARS Scholarship Application. The deadline for completing and submitting the application is March 1, 2012. Any student interested in attending Vernon College during the 2012-13 academic year is encouraged to apply.


blackbaud.vernoncollege.edu/Stars/

Click on the link below for the Vernon JayceesScholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

$1,000 scholarship
Click on the link below for the Vernon Rotary Club Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

This scholarship is for VHS Sr. Students who are members of the First Methodist Church and/or for students who plan to attend UT Austin or SMU.
Financial need is a major consideration and student must have 3.0 or higher GPA to qualify.
Apply online at www.wfacf.org

For more info contact
Julie Looper at Wichita Area Community Foundation
807 8th Street, Suite 750
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940 766-0829
jlooper@wfacf.org
DEADLINE: March 15, 2012

Click on the link below for the Wilbarger County TX Extension Education Association Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: April 1

UTSA Terry Foundation Scholarship – full ride scholarship for fall 2012
Elgibility Requirements: A record of leadership and service
Strong Academic abilities – good grades and test scores
Financial need
Must attend a Texas high school during 2-11-12 school year
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
Must apply for financial aid, using the FAFSA by March 1, 2012
Must apply for housing in Laurel Village by march 1, 2012
To apply Must complete the UTSA Terry Scholarship application at www.utsa.edu/terryscholars
Must complete the Texas Common Applicaotin for UTSA
DEADLINE: Feb. 1, 2012

UTSA Honors College Scholarships – Presidential Honors Scholarships - $6,000 - $10,000 over four years
Eligibility Requirements: Top 10 % of high school class
minimum SAT score of 1200; or Minimum ACT score of 27

To apply Must complete the UTSA Honors College application at utsa.edu/honors/forms/HCA_Interactive.doc
DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2012

WTAMU SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEES
President's Scholar - Top 5% and 32 ACT or 1420 SAT - $6,000
Provost's Scholar - Top 7 % and 28 ACT or 1270 SAT - $4,000
Honor Scholar - Top 12% and 26 ACT or 1200 SAT - $3,000
Academic Scholar - top 15% and 24 ACT or 1120 SAT - $2,000
Distinguished Scholar - Top 20% and 22 ACT or 1050 SAT - $1,500
Discovery Scholar - top 25% or 24 ACT or 1120 SAT - $1,000

To be considered for scholarshop awards the student must:
Apply for admission to WTAMU at www.applytexas.org
Apply for scholarships at www.wtamu.edu/scholarships
Submit a copy of transcript with class rank
Submit ACT and/or SAT scores to the Admissions Office
PRIORITY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1.

This scholarship is for students who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and/or Pacific Islander or Hispanic American who are legal citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States. Students must also meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

For more information about this scholarship opportunity go to www.gmsp.org
DEADLINE: January 11, 2012 at 11:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

To qualify for the Frontier Fiesta Scholarship, students must apply and be admitted to the University of Houston and then go to www.uh.edu/fiesta to apply for the scholarship.

Apply online at 222.bestbuy-communityrelations.com or www.at15.com
DEADLINE: Feb. 15, 2012

This Essay Contest Scholarship sponsored by the Texas Elks State Association (TESA) is available to all Texas High School Students

go to www.texaselks.org to download application and essay topic.

DEADLINE: February 29, 2012

The Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation scholarship form can be obtained at www.fortworthscottishrite.org Scholarship packages must be prepared exactly as asked for and must be postmarked or hand delivered no later than March 1, 2012 Questions? call 817-335-6004 or email fwsroffice@sbcglobal.net

See Senior Counselor for the Texas Elks State Association Scholarship Award Application.

Students in the top 5% (top 6 students)of the graduating class are NOT eligible for this scholarship.

Applicants will be judged on financial need, scholarship, leadership and extra-curricular activities, and strength of character.

Each award will be $1,250.00 per year for the 2012 - 2016 academic years for a total of $5,000.00 per award.

Winners must attend an accredited college or university or junior college in the State of Texas
DEADLINE: March 2, 2012

This application is open to any high school senior, regardless of race or color.

$500 scholarship award

Click on the link below for the Zavala High School Graduate Scholarship Application
DEADLINE: February 14

This scholarship is for students planning on attending Midwestern State University
click on the link below for the Senior-Junior Forum of Wichita Falls Midwestern State University Undergraduate Scholarhsip Application.
DEADLINE: April 1.