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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Questions?
Questions applying for scholarships? Contact your Counselor or High School Go Center Specialist!
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Go Center Specialists: click here.
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 |
Ysleta Education Foundation Scholarship for YISD Seniors | February 28 at NOON | |
Military Benefit Association Scholarship | February 27 | |
TheDream.US National Scholarship for Dreamers | February 28 | |
BNSF Railway Foundation Scholarship | February 28 | |
ACET High School Senior Scholarship | February 28 | |
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship | https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors | March 1 |
National Catholic Committee Scholarships | March 1 | |
Foundation 649 Scholarship | March 1 | |
NSSA & NSCA Scholarships | March 1 | |
Wings Over America Scholarship | March 1 | |
Engebretson Foundation Scholarship | March 1 | |
Life Lessons Scholarship | March 1 | |
Price Legacy Scholarship | March 1 | |
Klenk Law Community Leadership Scholarship | https://www.klenklaw.com/klenk-law-community-leadership-scholarship/ | March 1 |
Sons of Italy Western Foundation Scholarship | March 1 | |
Luso-American Education Foundation Youth Scholarship | March 1 | |
Unboxing Your Life Video Scholarship | https://www.sttark.com/scholarship/unboxing-your-life-scholarship | March 1 |
Mary E. Smith Foundation Scholarship | https://maryesmithfoundation.org/2025-scholarship-application-timeframe/ | March 1 |
James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship | March 1 | |
Li Family Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/li-family-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | March 1 |
The Gallery Collection Scholarship | https://www.gallerycollection.com/greeting-cards-scholarship.htm | March 3 |
Goya Foods Culinary Arts Scholarship | March 3 | |
JACL National Scholarship Program | March 3 | |
Science Without Borders Challenge | https://www.livingoceansfoundation.org/education/science-without-borders-challenge/ | March 3 |
ISC2 Women's Scholarships | March 3 | |
McDonald's HACER National Scholarship | March 6 | |
AFA Scholarships | March 6 | |
Women's Western Golf Scholarship | March 7 | |
Nabi Nicole Grant Memorial Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/nabi-nicole-grant-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | March 8 |
Connex Foundation Scholarship | March 10 | |
HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/hola-scholarship | March 13 |
Women at Microsoft (WAM) Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/women-at-microsoft-scholarship?oneroute=true | March 13 |
Black at Microsoft (BAM) Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/bam-scholarship | March 13 |
FEEA Scholarships | March 13 | |
Microsoft Disability Scholarship | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship | March 13 |
NPCA Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship | March 14 | |
PG&E NuEnergy Scholarship | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/pgande-nuenergy-scholarship# | March 14 |
RAIZ Community Scholarship | March 14 | |
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers at UTEP | March 14 | |
Michael Sandoval STEM Memorial Scholarship | March 14 | |
Raizing Leaders Scholarship for UTEP College of Education | March 14 | |
Raizing Leaders Scholarship for UTEP College of Business Administration | March 14 | |
Navy Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship | https://navysupplycorpsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships-program/ | March 14 |
American Meteorological Society Scholarship | March 14 | |
Beyond the Boroughs National Scholarship | https://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements/ | March 15 |
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Scholarship | March 15 | |
UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship | March 15 | |
Horatio Alger Association Scholarship | https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/ | March 15 |
UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship | March 15 | |
9.11 Promise Scholarship | March 15 | |
Holland Family Legacy Foundation | https://www.hollandfamilylegacyfoundation.org/the-scholarship | March 15 |
Shell Technical Scholarship | March 15 | |
ITE Diversity Scholarship | March 15 | |
National Press Club Scholarship | https://www.pressclubinstitute.org/national-press-club-scholarship-opportunities/ | March 16 |
Animal Welfare Institute Scholarship | https://awionline.org/content/animal-welfare-institute-scholarship | March 16 |
Fort Bliss Spouses Association | March 17 | |
Pilot International Scholarships | March 17 | |
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship | https://webportalapp.com/sp/login/skillpointefoundation_homedepot-pathtopro | March 31 |
Hospitals of Providence Healthcare Volunteers Scholarship | *request application from School Counselor or Go Center Specialist | April 4 |
Sigma Tau Community Uplift Foundation Scholarship | May 4 | |
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 |