Scholarship Opportunities
From the Counselor’s Office
April 2013
Covington High School Code (i.e. CEEB) 441-580
NOTE: Please refer to the Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar book (a small blue booklet that was given to every senior) for a comprehensive list of scholarships and financial aid information. The ones included in this booklet will usually not be repeated here.
NAME: TILF (Texas Interscholastic League Foundation)
CRITERIA: You are eligible if you have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet or qualify as an Outstanding Soloist at the Texas State Solo and ensemble contest (TSSEC) any year of your high school career
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted via the TILF website from March 4, 2013 to May 31, 2013
APPLICATION: www.uiltexas.org/tilf/apply
NAME: The Betty Sue and G. Ray Sawyer Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating senior from Hill County who plans to attend Texas A&M University (has been accepted)
DEADLINE: Deadline is April 12, 2013 – Completed Applications should be mailed, faxed or emailed.
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Don’t Mess With Texas Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating high school senior planning to attend a Texas college or university AND has taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community
DEADLINE: Deadline for online submission or postmarked by: April 12, 2013, 5:00pm
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: HILCO Scholarship for Excellence
CRITERIA: Graduating senior who is living with parents or legal guardians who are active members-consumers of HILCO Electric Cooperative. HILCO member must be receiving electric service from the cooperative at their permanent address.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted no earlier than April 1 or later than April 15, 2013 at 4PM
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent or download application at hilco.coop
NAME: Molly Gerold Scholarship
CRITERIA: Any graduating senior who’s counselor is a member of TCA/TSCA (Yours Is!)
DEADLINE: Must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Wells Fargo Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating Covington High School senior
DEADLINE: Application with essay due to Mrs. Nivens on or before noon, May 1, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Kerry G. Hargrove Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating Covington High School senior
DEADLINE: Application with essay due to Mrs. Nivens on or before noon, May 1, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Mary E. Allison Memorial Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating Covington High School senior who plans on becoming a teacher
DEADLINE: Application due to Mrs. Nivens on or before noon, May 1, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Charles “Sonny” Moore Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating Covington High School senior who plans on going into education
DEADLINE: Application with essay due to Mrs. Nivens on or before noon, May 1, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent
NAME: Association for Rural Education and Advancement Scholarship
CRITERIA: Graduating senior from one of 16 small schools in central Texas (we are), with a minimum GPA of 2.7
DEADLINE: Application with supporting materials due on or before May 1, 2013
APPLICATION: See Mrs. Dent or download at http://www.areascholarship.org
NAME: First Baptist Church of Covington Foundation Youth Development Scholarship Fund
CRITERIA: Be a Covington High School graduating senior and be accepted to an accredited 2 or 4 year college or tech school (you will need proof of acceptance)
DEADLINE: Must be RECEIVED by the church on or before May 17, 2013
APPLICATION: All seniors were mailed an application and Mrs. Dent has extra copies
NAME: Al’s Formal Wear (Two $1000 Scholarships)
CRITERIA: Must be a graduating senior, at least 17 years old. Original essay required describing yourself and your aspirations. Full rules located at www.alsformalwear.com/Scholarship
DEADLINE: Applications accepted through May 31, 2013
APPLICATION: online at www.alsformalwear.com/SchoolApp
Scholarship Search: www.collegeguidanceconsultants.com
Username: covington Password: covington
Don’t forget to try out Career Cruising, www.careercruising.com User name: Covington Password: 76636
There is a list of scholarships included in this program also! Go to Schools tab on top, then to Financial Aid tab at the bottom of the list, then to Search for Scholarships in middle of list.
Scholarship and college search: www.scholarships.com
www.collegeforalltexans.com Everything a Texan needs to know about preparing for, applying for, and paying for college or technical school.
www.texascollegeandcareer.org An online college and career planning resource site
Need a Lift? The American Legion scholarship and financial aid information site:
www.legion.org /needalift (I have one hard copy that needs to stay in my office)
Are you headed to Tarleton State University?
Check out the TSU Honors College – Come see Mrs. Dent to get a copy of the handout and see what scholarships are available for the academically talented student at Tarleton!
Information on scholarships, federal student financial aid and access sources of nonfederal aid:
www.fastweb.com FASTWEB
www.act.org ACT Home Page
www.collegeboard.org SAT, PSAT, AP Home Page
www.finaid.org The Financial Aid Information Page