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
*Source: GetSchooled
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 2025 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?
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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 |
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS | ||
YEF-Southwest University Scholarship | April 24th | |
Ronnie Parks Fine Arts Scholarship for Bel Air HS, Eastwood HS, and Hanks HS | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/the-ronnie-parks-fine-arts-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Futures Forward Scholarship for Young Mothers | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/futures-forward-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Ari-Luis Demetrio Cordova Memorial Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia | April 17 | |
Daniel and Martha Anchondo Scholarship for UTEP College of Education | April 17 | |
Higher Education Scholarship of the Texas Society of CPAs-El Paso | April 17 | |
Coach Archie Duran Memorial Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/coach-archie-duran-memorial-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Nick Franco Scholarship for the Arts for Hanks High School | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/nick-franco-scholarship-for-the-arts/ | April 17 |
Rose Petals and Apples Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/rose-petals-and-apples-scholarship/ | April 17 |
The Brainy Scholarship Fund for Ysleta HS, VVECHS, Parkland HS, Hanks HS | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/the-brainy-scholarship-fund/ | April 17 |
Bryan Crowe Scholarship for Achievement in Tourism & Hospitality | April 17 | |
Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation Scholarship to attend UTEP | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/braden-aboud-memorial-foundation-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Ann and Matt Fennell Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/ann-and-matt-fennell-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Annabelle and Travis Johnson Scholarship for Ysleta High School | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/annabelle-and-travis-johnson-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Carl L. and Sandra E. Wright Scholarship for Women in STEM | April 17 | |
JFJ Memorial Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/jfj-memorial-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Richard Castro Community Service Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/the-richard-castro-community-service-scholarship/ | April 17 |
Tito's Way El Paso Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/titos-way-el-paso-scholarship/ | April 17 |
ESA Youth Scholarship for Children of First Responders | April 7 | |
Point Foundation Scholarship | April 9 | |
Hospitals of Providence HealthCare Volunteers Scholarship | *request application from the campus Go Center | April 10 |
Boomer Esiason Foundation Academic Scholarship | https://www.esiason.org/assistance/scholarships/bef-academic-scholarship/ | April 10 |
MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho Skybound Scholarship | April 11 | |
Nick Lindblad Memorial Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/nick-linblad-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | April 13 |
Ben Brock Memorial Scholarship | https://bold.org/scholarships/ben-brock-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships | April 14 |
Airmen Memorial Foundation Scholarship | April 15 | |
UNCF STEM Scholars Program | April 15 | |
Intertech STEM Scholarship | April 15 | |
Stockholm Junior Water Prize | April 15 | |
Miter Foundation Scholarship | April 24 | |
Taiwanese American Scholarship Fund | April 20 | |
Scholarship for Autistic Students | https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/postsecondary-scholarships/ | April 20 |
Life Parts Express Scholarship | April 30 | |
Anthem Essay Contest | April 30 | |
The Fountainhead Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest | April 30 | |
Upakar Scholarship | April 30 | |
GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/workforce-readiness-scholarship | May 1 |
Kristofer Robinson Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
LIFE Association Trade Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Texas DPS Scholarship | https://www.cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/ | May 1 |
Bryan Cameron Education Foundation Scholarship for - Class of 2027 | May 1 | |
Humans of Dementia Scholarship | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | May 2 |
Sigma Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship | May 5 | |
Trotter Project Scholarships | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/the-trotter-project-scholarships | May 15 |
Cobell Vocational & Trade School Scholarship | May 15 | |
Driver Resource Center (DRC) Future of Trucking Scholarship | https://driverresourcecenter.com/truck-driving-and-cdl-school-scholarships/ | May 31 |
Education and Mental Health Scholarship | May 31 | |
Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC Scholarship | https://darlawllc.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | June 1 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your College List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | June 30 |
College Jumpstart Gratitude Scholarship | https://www.jumpstart-scholarship.net/application-gratitude-scholarship | June 30 |
Study.com Scholarship for Future Teachers | June 30 | |
American Indian Services Scholarship | https://www.americanindianservices.org/scholarships?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 1s |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | July 25 | |
GK Merit-Based Scholarship | https://www.genkellyscholarship.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | July 31 |
Pedro Zamora Scholarship | June 30 | |
West Texas Land Surveyors Scholarship | https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/west-texas-land-surveyors-scholarship/ | July 25 |
Apprentice Ecologist Initiative | August 31 | |
Custom Patches San Diego Scholarship | https://custompatchessandiego.com/scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | October 1 |
Class of 2027 - BigFuture Start Your Career List Scholarship | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships-2027 | November 30 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your College List | June 30, 2027 | |
HFC Scotty Caregiver Awards | https://humansofdementia.submittable.com/submit?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | January 31 |
Class of 2028 - Big Future Start Your Career List | November 30, 2027 |