Texas Scholarships

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.

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).