The AISD Department of Guidance and Counseling is constantly updating this website with new deadline information.
As we receive updated information and forms from scholarship providers, we will update these listings.
We have left all of the previous years listings intact for your reference. Deadline will show TBD if updated info is not available.
CodeWizardsHQ Educational Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2024
Award Value: $2500
Description: CodeWizardsHQ offers live, online coding classes for kids that are taught by developers with tech industry experience who use structured, comprehensive curriculums to help kids master programming skills in a fun, exploratory environment. The CodeWizardsHQ team pairs real-world coding tools with their proprietary coding platform and experienced teachers to make it enjoyable for ages 8-18 to learn.
Comedy Defensive Driving
Deadline:
- Fall - December 31st
- Spring - May 31st
Award Value: $1000
Description: Design an advertisement against distracted driving; you will be judged based on the quality of the content, it's usability as an ad (billboard, commercial, PSA, banner, etc) and how it effectively convinces drivers to stay focused on the road We are looking for creative, and helpful ads with maybe a bit of humor or irony.
Communities Foundation of Texas Scholarship Portal
Description: Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is privileged to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. Starting on January 15th, the 2021 Universal Application will be available to students through our new scholarship portal.
Please read the scholarship descriptions carefully to understand the criteria. No documentation will be accepted outside of the application portal or after the scholarship deadline that is listed below.
Fidelity Scholars
Deadline: January 11, 2024
Award Value: Various
Financial Aid Guide for Students at Online Colleges
Provides free student guides and college search information, along with expert advice from an experienced online instructor and thought leader.
Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarships
Deadline: February 18, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Award Value: Various
Description: The Chamber’s mission -Together, We Champion Economic and Community Prosperity- is supported by four core strategies including developing the community’s future. One of the ways we carry out our mission is by providing the youth and young adults of greater Arlington with scholarship opportunities to continue their education. For many recipients, this is the difference between going to college and finishing their degree. To date, the Chamber has provided over $306,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors within the Arlington ISD and students attending Tarrant County College and/or the University of Texas at Arlington. The Chamber currently offers four scholarship programs benefiting graduating high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate-level students.
Happy Meals Association
Deadline: June 15th of the graduating year
Award Value: $1000
Description: Give back to the community that raised us and remain a grassroots community organization. Criteria is based upon student being at any Arlington Texas High School from their freshman to their senior year consecutively, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and a parent or guardian is a member of HMA.
Impossible Possibilities
Deadline: December 31, 2023
Award Value: $2000
Description:Impossible Possibilities, a DFW-based education nonprofit, is currently accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors attending a high school in either the Tarrant and Dallas counties. Students in these counties are eligible to apply for a $2,000 college scholarship. Students can log onto the organization's website to apply online.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Deadline: Varies
Award Value: Varies
Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. In addition to the monetary award, students join a thriving network of nearly 2,800 Cooke Scholars.
KWKC
Deadline: Varies
Award Value: Up to $10,000
Description: After attending one of our events, young adults age 18-28 and graduating high school seniors have the opportunity to apply for our 3-month coaching program followed by a Fund My Mission Scholarship. After completing the 3-month program, participants are eligible to apply for the Fund My Mission Scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per award period, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000, to help fund education, training, coaching or certifications that align with the fulfillment of their personal life mission.
The Larson Law Office
Deadline: December 1st
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The Larson Law Office, PLLC, a law firm of Houston-based Divorce Lawyers, is offering students across the country the opportunity to win our annual $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to helping the winner pay for education expenses. To apply, please write a 500-word essay describing your family and how they have influenced you to become the person you are today.
Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship
Deadline: December 15th of each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school an college students interested in sales & marketing. The scholarship is awarded on December 20th of each year.
Men and Women Of Influence Leadership Teams
Deadline: May 15th
Award Value: $275
Description: If you are a graduating senior, who is a member of Destiny Pointe or a AISD student, you are eligible to apply for our scholarship. Write your essay based on the subject matter listed on the application. Please fill in completely and return the application, official transcript copy, recommendation letters and essay on or before the deadline. We will make our selection, notify the recipients and award the scholarship at our annual graduation celebration service in June or at our Back to School Bash in August. Your GPA, community service, extracurricular activities and essay will be used to determine who we award the scholarships to. Four scholarships will be awarded. Awardees are to present proof of college/trade school registration prior to receiving award.
MLK Essay Contest
Deadline: November 10th
Award Value: Various
Description: The 2024 MLK ESSAY CONTEST is open to High School seniors attending Arlington schools or residing within Arlington city limits. The winning essay writers will be awarded scholarships to help defray the cost of college tuition and books. Click the link below for more information.
Newana Counts Youth
Deadline: April 1st of each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: This scholarship is for the outstanding student who plans to enter the field of nursing or a related field.
Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship
Deadline: December 15th of each year
Award Value: $1000
Description: The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for school and college students interested in SEO and content marketing. This is a $1,000 scholarship, and is awarded on December 20th of each year.
Richard Greene Scholarship
Deadline: February 16, 2024
Award Value: $10000
Sapling HR, People Ops and Onboarding Scholarship
Deadline: November 1st each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The SaplingHR Onboarding Experience Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for the people operations and HR space. The scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey their idea for a useful innovation in mobile device technology. You must be a current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for the people operations and HR space to be eligible.
Sigma Gamma Rho Consuella Payne Parker Scholarship
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: The Consuella Payne-Parker Scholarship will be awarded as one scholarship in the amount of $1000. Eligible participants must be graduating high school seniors (male or female) and must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited four-year college or university by the following academic school year. Participants must complete the entire application process online, address the package to the Scholarship Chair, mail or email by the deadline above. Applications postmarked or emailed after April 30, 2021, will NOT be accepted. The recipient of the award must present a current bill from the college or university indicating proof of registration before a check is released.
Student Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: Registered users will be matched with scholarships that fit their profile.
TCC Foundation Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Award Value: Varies
Description: While there are many offered, ScholarshipsForMe is our simple online system that will automatically match you to all TCC Foundation scholarships for which you are eligible..
Texas A&M University Scholarships
Deadline: Varies
Award Value: $1000
Description: The Fort Worth/Tarrant County Aggie Moms’ Club is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to students who will be enrolled as full-time students at Texas A&M University during the 2016-2017 school year and reside in Tarrant County or an adjacent county that is not represented by an A&M Mothers’ Club.
Texas SAR - JROTC Recognition Enhanced Program
Deadline: January 20th (annually)
Award Value:
- Texas SAR: $2,500 plus limited trip expenses to national congress;
- National SAR: $2,000
Description: This SAR scholarship is awarded to outstanding JROTC cadets as an opportunity to foster the principle of the "Citizen-Soldier" exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. It is eligible to all (male and female) area JROTC members in their junior year of high school.
Texas SAR - George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest & Scholarship
Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:
- Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500;
- National SAR: 1st-$5,000, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd-$1,000
Description: This scholarship is awarded to students as an opportunity to explore events that shaped American history. It is eligible to all (male and female) Texas public, private and home-schooled freshmen through senior high school students.
Texas SAR - Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest & Scholarship
Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:
- Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500; 4th-$300
- National SAR: 1st-$5,000, 2nd-$3,000, 3rd-$2,000, All Finalist-$400
Description: This scholarship is awarded to students as an opportunity to support historical research and emphasizing American History in our high schools by promoting oratorical presentations related to our Revolutionary War period 1750-1800. It is eligible to all (male and female) Texas public, private and home-schooled freshmen through Senior High School students.
Texas SAR - Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest & Scholarship
Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:
- Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500;
- National SAR: 1st-$10,000, 2nd-$6,000, 3rd-$4,000
Description: This scholarship is awarded to BSA Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application.
University of North Texas
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: A range of scholarships that are funded by the university and donors who support UNT. In order to be considered for these scholarships, students must complete the general scholarship application annually. When completing the annual application, please review specific scholarship opportunity criteria and related deadlines.
UTA - Numerous Scholarships
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
UTA - Mav Scholar Shop
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: UTA’s online scholarship system...
UTSA Alumni
Deadline: Various
Award Value: Range $2500 - $5000
Description: Scholarships are only possible with funds generated from Alumni Association membership dues and donations. Through the generosity and support of alumni, the doors of higher education are opened to deserving UTSA students so they may all achieve their life's dreams.
