Scholarships
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
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Organization: Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas
For more information contact the Region 2 Director, Valarie Buhidar at [email protected].
The Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas (ACET) is an association of school administrators and teachers who work in programs across the state designed to support students who historically have a more difficult time in school due to language, economic and other barriers. Our Association offers twenty $1,000 scholarships across the state to students who have, at some time in their school career, been enrolled in a compensatory education program. Compensatory Education includes programs such as Title I, Bilingual/ESL, State Compensatory Education (SCE), Migrant, and Homeless. The top scoring applicant in the state will also receive the Wade and Sandy Burroughs Scholarship in the amount of $500.
Thank you for your interest in the 2023-2024 ACET Student Scholarship. Eligible applicants must submit a completed application via the registration link no later than Friday, February 16, 2024. Applications received after the deadline are ineligible. No portion or signature may be omitted.
Antonio R Sanchez Memorial Scholarship
Coming Soon
Information will be available January 2025
For more information contact Jordan Garcia at (361)557-7446 or by emailing [email protected].
For more information contact Patricia Arnold at [email protected].
All scholarship applications and requested materials must be received at ACMSI ([email protected]) by the April 1st, 2025 deadline .
Students with an interest in the medical field and that plan to obtain a degree in the medical field or as a first responder are eligible to apply for this scholarship. To qualify, students must be a resident of Aransas County and have a 3.0 or B GPA.
For more information contact Sara Baldwin at (361)790-0103.
The Master Gardener organization will award scholarships in the amounts of $1000-1500 to selected students who apply and share their ideas about water conservation in Aransas County. Interested students need to complete the above linked application and submit required documents to [email protected]. The deadline for this scholarship is 11:59 pm on February 15, 2025.
Coastal Bend Aggie Moms' Club Scholarship
Coming Soon
Information will be available in February 2025.
For more information or questions about technical difficulties with the application contact the CBCF at [email protected] or 361.882.9745.
This is a combined application form for over 80 scholarships administered through the Coastal Bend Community Foundation. Scholarships and their criteria can be reviewed by selecting “CBCF Scholarships” or “Outside Scholarships” on the linked website. Please note that not all scholarships are funded each year, but you will be considered for any available scholarships for which you meet the criteria.
The CBCF Online Scholarship Application is open each year from December 15th – March 1st. Scholarships awarded will be for the following academic year. Scholarships are available only to students who graduated from a high school in one of the counties in the CBCF Service Area: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio.
Organization: The Dennis Henneke Foundation
For more information, contact Gene Henneke at [email protected]
The Dennis Henneke Foundation (DHF) is proud to again offer the Dennis Henneke Memorial Scholarships in 2025. The DHF will award scholarships to qualifying Texas high school seniors or previous high school graduates wanting to start or complete a college degree or trade school. The scholarships will be awarded for amounts up to $16,000 over four years. The scholarships will be awarded based primarily on challenging family circumstances or unusual hardship as well as financial need, character and academic success.
The DHF scholarship application is linked above under the Scholarship tab. All applications shall be received no later than March 15, 2025.
Please note there are 2 versions of the application, one for Technical/Trade School and one for College/University. Please have students use applicable form.
For more information contact Sally Williams at [email protected] or [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should fill out the linked application form and submit the required documents to [email protected] by March 31, 2025.
For more information contact Christy Linsley at [email protected].
The First United Methodist Church of Rockport is offering 2 scholarships for 2024-25. The first opportunity is available to seniors who attended and graduated from their pre-school program at First Learning Tree, and the second is for seniors that are going into a vocational program.
Students interested in applying for either scholarship need to fill out the above linked application for each scholarship they will be applying for and returned the required documentation for each one to [email protected].
For more information contact Megan Kunkel Glidden at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must be a Flatsworthy member and interested in conservation. To apply, fill out the linked application form and submit the required documents to [email protected] by March 1, 2025.
For more information contact Ryan Frazier at [email protected]
This scholarship is awarded to students in the Coastal Bend area who demonstrate a strong work ethic, creativity, and a commitment to their academic and professional goals. Students must attend an accredited four-year school in Texas or any two year or technical school in Nueces County and currently have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
For more information, contact Thayna Rollins at [email protected] or [email protected].
This scholarship is donated by Tim & Debbie Chapman & Family, to keep her memory alive and to remember her dedication to the community where she proudly lived and served.
This scholarship offers a total of $10,000, with the selected recipient receiving $5,000 per semester. To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must complete the application and submit all required documents. Interested students should click the above linked application and ensure all materials are submitted to [email protected] by March 30, 2025, at 10:00 PM.
The scholarship committee is seeking applicants who have participated in one or more of the following: athletics, maritime, 4-H, National Honor Society (NHS), or other recognized educational clubs. Applicants should also demonstrate financial need and have plans to attend a four-year university, community college, or trade school.
For more information contact Jennifer Lawing at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship should fill out the linked application form, and submit two letters of recommendation and the required documents to [email protected] by March 7, 2025.
For more information contact Kim Rakowitz at [email protected]
Students that have a Veteran parent, grandparent, or great grandparent that served in the Armed Forces during the eligiblity dates for membership in the American Legion, and are a senior at Rockport-Fulton High School are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Organizations: Rockport Country Club Ladies Association and the Rockport Country Club Ladies Golf Association
For more information contact Terri Eaton at [email protected].
For female golfers at Rockport-Fulton High School who intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university, please complete the linked scholarship application form and submit all required documents to [email protected]. The deadline for this scholarship is March 1, 2025.
Organization: The Rocketts
For more information contact Karen Hassinger at [email protected].
The Rocketts will be awarding two scholarships to a RFHS student. One scholarship in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to a senior who will be attending a major university. They will also be awarding a $1000 scholarship to an RFHS student that will be attending a vocational/trade school. To apply complete the above linked application and submit all required documents to [email protected] by March 1, 2025.
Rockport Center for the Arts Scholarships
For more information contact Laura Vogel at [email protected] or Karen Ernst at [email protected].
Interested in a fine arts degree? Above are scholarship opportunities for students that plan to pursue a degree in fine arts. Rockport Center for the Arts will be awarding four $1000 fine arts scholarships and one $1000 culinary arts scholarship this year. To apply, you must be a senior at Rockport-Fulton High School, attend college in 2025-26, and pursue a degree in fine arts. You will need to fill out the linked scholarship applications and send the application along with a cover sheet, 3 letters of recommendation, an anticipated expenses sheet, your transcript and your essay to Laura Vogel at [email protected]. Click on each scholarship for the application. You must apply for each one that you are interested in.
*Essay topic for the above four scholarships: Why are you passionate about Visual Arts? What are your educational goals and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? How will the arts play a role in your life beyond college?
Students that are interested in attending a Culinary School and pursuing Culinary Arts as a career can apply for the above scholarship through the Rockport Center for the Arts. You would complete the above linked application with a cover sheet, 3 letters of recommendation, an anticipated expenses sheet, your transcript and your essay to Laura Vogel at [email protected].
* Essay topic for the Hildebrand/Williams Culinary Arts Memorial Scholarship: Why are you passionate about the culinary arts? What are your educational goals and how will this scholarship help you achieve them? How will the arts play a role in your life beyond college?
Organization: Rockport-Fulton Ducks Unlimited
For more information contact Molly Adams at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must complete the linked application form and submit the required documents to [email protected].
Organization: Rockport-Fulton A&M Club Scholarship Foundation.
For more information contact Brandi Karl at [email protected].
The Rockport-Fulton A&M Club is offering two scholarships to students that plan to attend Texas A&M University - College Station in the fall of 2025. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, complete the above linked application form and submit all the required documents to [email protected] by March1, 2025.
Questions? For more information, please email rfeducationfoundation@gmail.com or visit https://rfeducationfoundation.org/scholarships/ .
For 20 years, the Rockport-Fulton Education Foundation has administered scholarships that have helped dozens of students from Rockport-Fulton to achieve their dreams. The quality of education provided to our children directly impacts the quality and growth of our community, our state, and our nation. The focus of RFEF, therefore, is to support programs that go beyond what public funds can provide in order to directly enhance students’ knowledge, thinking skills, and career preparation in creative, innovative ways. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm March 1st, 2025. Click on the links below to apply for each scholarship.
For more information contact Amber Irving at [email protected] or Debbie Bleiker at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for the $250 scholarship must have been an active member of NJHS at Rockport-Fulton Middle School. To apply for this scholarship complete the above linked scholarship application and submit the application, 2 letters of recommendation and an essay to [email protected] by February 3, 2025. The essay question is "How has NJHS impactedc your life?".
For more information contact Jerry Howell at [email protected] or Debbie Bleiker at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for the $250 scholarship must have attended Rockport-Fulton Middle School and plan to pursue a degree in education. To apply for this scholarship complete the above linked scholarship application and submit your transcript to RFMS Scholarship Attn: Jerry Howell, PO Box 907, Rockport, Texas 78381 by March 3, 2025.
Organization: Rockport-Fulton Lions Club
For more information contact Sara Janak at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must complete the linked application form and submit the required documents to [email protected] by March 1, 2025.
Organization: Rockport Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation
For more information contact Adelaide Marlatt at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must complete the above linked form along with this application form and submit all required documents to [email protected] by March 7, 2025.
Organization: Aransas County Women's Club
For more information contact Sheryl "Sam" Kenney at [email protected].
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must complete the linked application form and submit the required documents to [email protected] by April 8, 2025.
For more information contact [email protected].
The program will prepare students for life after graduation, whether their next step is a professional career or graduate school.
The TLS program is a state-wide, leadership program, aimed at guiding Texas high school graduates to develop their leadership skills and continue their education at a public Texas university. Cohorts of students will be connected with peer and professional networks and mentors, participate in unique leadership development programs, and receive opportunities for undergraduate research and study abroad options.
The Gerloff Company is excited to offer the 2025 RESTORE Scholarship, and will be awarding several $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving high school seniors who are going to continue their education at a College, University, or Trade School. Linked above is the RESTORE Scholarship qualifications and application. The application and attachments must be combined into one single PDF document and emailed to [email protected] by April 15th, 2025.
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