YouthLaunch is an Austin-based nonprofit organization that promotes the empowerment of young people through service. Since 1994, YouthLaunch has developed and supported empowering service programs and opportunities for young Texans. The YouthLaunch Scholarship for Outstanding Service is a non-renewable $3,000 scholarship that honors young Texans who lead and serve in their community and who inspire and activate their peers. In 2009, three scholarships will be awarded to graduating or recently graduated high school students who have attended high school in the state of Texas. Scholarship checks will be made out to the college or university of the recipient's choice and may be applied to any direct education expense, including tuition and fees, on-campus room and board, or books and supplies. The deadline for applications is Feb. 28, 2009. Scholarship recipients will be announced no later than April 30, 2009. Applicants must submit a Student Information Form, a Student Service Resume, Student Reflection Questions, and two letters of recommendation. The YouthLaunch Scholarship Selection Committee will evaluate each application based on the following criteria: Impact, Leadership, Personal Growth, and Perseverance.

Applications are now being accepted by The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. (Grass Roots Environmental Education Network) for the environmental organization’s 2008 Scholarship Program. Up to three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors in recognition of their environmental contributions and stewardship activities in the community. Any high school senior from South Montgomery County who exemplifies a commitment to caring for the environment and plans to continue his or her education or vocational training after graduation is eligible to apply. Candidates are required to complete the application form and submit a brief essay describing how volunteer activities have influenced their attitude about the environment and how it will affect their actions in the future. Candidates also have the option of providing up to two letters of recommendation. Winners will be announced at the April 12th Earth Day Festival. Located in The Woodlands, Texas, The Woodlands GrassRoots Environmental Education Network is a 501c3 non-profit, educational organization that promotes natural resource conservation, recycling, solid waste reduction, safe and sensible care of our air and water resources and other responsible actions that protect the environment and its inhabitants. Most notably, the organization introduced recycling to the community and has been co-organizer of The Woodlands Earth Day Festival since 1990.

The Association of Women in Computing proudly announces that applications for the Kathi Bowles Scholarship for Women in Computing are now available. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize women pursuing technology degrees and contributing to their high school, university or community in the areas of service and leadership. It is available for women interested in pursuing a technology degree who are graduating from high school, currently enrolled in a technology program at an accredited four year university or pursuing a master’s degree. Requires residency in Houston.

The amount is $1,000. The deadline is May 25, 2007. The Eligibility: High school student living in Texas, minimum 2.0 gpa, zinch profile complete. The Judging: Both need of student and merit considered. Winners chosen based on what the student provides in his/her zinch profile. More info: High school counselor must sign up (to confirm who you are) for you to be considered a finalist (It’s free and easy, but you gotta let them know).

This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student seeking the MS or MA in Economics or MS in Economic Research. To be eligible, currently enrolled students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all college work. If the applicant is a student who wishes to enter the program and is not a transferring graduate student, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.5 is required. The department's minimum graduate enrollment standards must be met.

Seniors and alumni of The University of Texas at Tyler may compete for graduate scholarships through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, said Dr. Mil Clark, associate vice president for academic affairs. The scholarships will be awarded in early summer 2006 for use during the 2006-2007 academic year, and may be renewed in the following years based on performance. Students and alumni may earn up to $50,000 a year for six years through the foundation. The fund was established by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke in 2000 to help young people reach their full potential through education. Students who wish to apply must submit an application through the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information, call (903) 566-7447.