Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition

The Barbara Jordan Historical Essay competition is open to all high school students.   Applications can be found in the Guidance Office.  1st place – $2,500, 2nd place – $1,500, 3rd place – $1,000

Texas A&M Student Leaders of Tomorrow

Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend Texas A&M University’s Student Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Conference.  To register or find out more, visit the website: http://slot.tamu.edu or come to the Guidance Office.

University Campus Tours

Central Texas College goes on College visits and high school students can go as well.  You may pick up additional details in the Guidance Office.

Tuition Reimbursement for Military

The 81st Legislature passed Senate Bill 297, which requires public institutions to provide a resident tuition exemption to the dependent children of certain members of the US Armed Forces deployed on active duty in a combative military operation outside the United States.  Pick up additional details in the Guidance Office.

NFIB YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR FOUNDATION

Seniors who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as: starting his/her own business; participating in organizations such as DECA, Junior Achievement, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA) etc. can apply for this scholarship.

Senior/Parent Night

Senior/Parent Night will take place on November 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium.  Ms. Verna LaStrapes from TSTC will be our financial aid speaker.  Mark your calendar for this informative meeting!

Myra Hasty & Dr. Pat McLeod Scholarship

Seniors who have successfully completed at least three credits in two or more CTE courses may apply for this scholarship.

November Senior Guide

Here is the November Senior Guide:November 2009 Guid

Omicron PI Chapter, Omega PSI PHI

Seniors are encouraged to apply for the Omicron PI Chapter Omega PSI PHI Fraternity Scholarship.

College Week Live Online & Free!

Chat live online with admissions reps from more than 300 colleges; watch live video presentations on essay writing, SATs, & financial aid & log in to be eligible to win a $2,500 scholarship & other prizes!  Pick up information in the Guidance Office or Sign-Up Now @ www.CollegeWeekLive.com.

Daughters of the American Revolution Essay

The Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring an essay contest for seniors with good leadership qualities.  A Counselor will administer the topic to the applicants and the students will have up to two hours to complete the essay.  One student will be chosen to represent Ellison.  Contact the Guidance Office for more details.  The winner will receive $50.00

Texas A&M Foundation of Excellence Award

Seniors who are planning to attend Texas A&M can apply for the Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Scholarship.

Baylor Carr Collins Scholar

Seniors who are planning to attend Baylor University  can pick up information on the Carr P. Collins Scholarhip.

Texan Tour – Tarleton State University

Tarleton State University is sponsoring TEXAN TOUR on Saturday, November 7th.  Students can register for the event online at www.tarleton.edu/welcome or call 1-800-687-4878.

Angelo State University

If you are a senior and plan to attend Angelo State University you can pick up information on the Carr Scholarship by going to www.angelo.edu or by stopping by the Guidance Office.

Next Step Super Teens

Do you volunteer?  Maintain a Job?  Have a stellar application?  You could be featured on the cover and inside of The Next Step Magazine.  Go to http://www.nextstepmagazine.com/nextstep/super-teens.aspx. for more information.

Gates Millennium Scholars

Seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American with a GPA of 3.3 or more and financial need can pick up information online at www.gmsp.org, or in the Guidance Office.

Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest

Do you like to write essays?  All high school students are invited to enter the Fleet Reserve Association Essay Contest.  You could win a grand prize of $10,000.  Write an essay on “What Memorial Day Means To Me”.  Pick up details in the Guidance Office.

The University of Kansas School of Music

Seniors interested in attending The University of Kansas can pick up information on music scholarships in the Guidance Office.

Texas Bioscience Institute

Sophomores and juniors interested in the Bioscience Institute need to come by the Guidance Office to sign up for required testing for entrance into the program.  You must be currently enrolled in Algebra II and Chemistry or have successfully passed them.  See your counselor for more information.  Testing will begin November 3rd.

Boston University

Seniors planning on attending Boston University can apply for the Trustee Scholarship Competition.  For more information contact the Guidance Office or go to www.bu.edu/admissions/trustee

Texas A&M Business & Engineering

Students interested in attending the Conference in  College Station can pick up additional information in the Guidance Office.

Dr. Seuss Essay Contest

Seniors can apply for the Dr. Seuss Essay contest.  First place winner receives a $5,000 scholarship!

St. Edward’s University

Seniors who are planning to attend St. Edward’s in Austin may be eligible for a scholarship.  Stop by the Guidance Office for information.

Pitt University

Seniors who are planning to attend Pitt can register to attend a Saturday Visit by going to www.oafa.pitt.edu.

Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12.  Record a 3-5 minute essay & you could be the winner of a scholarship!  Details are available in the Guidance Office.

Dartmouth

Students who would like to attend an upcoming presentation about Dartmouth College in Dallas or Ft. Worth can go to http://inyourcity.dartmouth.edu/infosessions/ for more information.

October Guid-O-Gram

October Guide for seniors.October 2009 Guid-O-Gram for Seniors

Texas Student Housing Scholarship

Seniors who will be attending college in Austin, College Station, or Denton, Texas that have NOT signed off-campus housing leases can apply for this scholarship.

High School Aerospace Scholars NASA

NASA is looking for Texas high school juniors interested in math, science, engineering, or computer science.  Students may apply online at http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/HAS.