Hey everyone, I'm a high school student in El Paso, Texas, and I'm looking into local scholarships to help fund my college education. I've found a few online, but I'm not sure if there are more opportunities out there that I'm missing. Could anyone from the area or with knowledge about El Paso share some details about local scholarships I should consider? Anything specific for students in Texas or the Southwest would be great too. Thanks in advance!
Absolutely! It's wonderful that you're proactive about looking for scholarships. As a student in El Paso, you are eligible for various local and state scholarships.
To start with, the El Paso Community Foundation Scholarships offers several scholarships for students in the El Paso area. This foundation administers approximately 60 scholarship and loan programs. Specific scholarships vary by year, but some are designed for students who have participated in certain high school programs, or who plan on studying particular fields.
A second local source to consider would be the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. They offer scholarships for local high school students that are renewable for four years.
On a state level, you have quite a few opportunities such as the Texas Exes Scholarships which is available for high school seniors planning to attend the University of Texas at Austin. They seek students with a strong academic record, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to service.
Another one, the 'Stars Scholarship' provides scholarships annually to academically talented students from the community, prioritizing those attending college in the West Texas, South Texas, and Rio Grande Valley areas.
Additionally, Scholarships4moms and Scholarships4dads offer scholarships for parents in Texas. These are more general scholarships available to all Texans.
Lastly, the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) is for students who are interested in becoming members of the Texas Army National Guard, the Texas Air National Guard, the Texas State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine, or planning on commissioning into any branch of the armed services of the United States.
Remember, scholarships are only one piece of the financial aid puzzle. Be sure to look into federal and state grants, and consider applying for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can qualify you for federal Pell Grants, Texas Grant, and other aid programs. Be sure to check out Appily for more information about scholarships suitable for you.
Keep in mind the deadline for each scholarship and gather any required materials ahead of time. Best of luck with your scholarship search!
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