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
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Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition
Posted in Announcements, Essay Contest, Scholarships on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Texas A&M Student Leaders of Tomorrow
Posted in Announcements, Texas A&M on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Guidance Center on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Scholarships on November 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Scholarships on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Guidance Center on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Scholarships on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors who have successfully completed at least three credits in two or more CTE courses may apply for this scholarship.
November Senior Guide
Posted in Guid-o-Gram, Guidance Center on October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is the November Senior Guide:November 2009 Guid
Omicron PI Chapter, Omega PSI PHI
Posted in Announcements, Seniors on October 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Seniors are encouraged to apply for the Omicron PI Chapter Omega PSI PHI Fraternity Scholarship.
College Week Live Online & Free!
Posted in Announcements, Guidance Center on October 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Announcements, Guidance Center on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Texas A&M Foundation of Excellence Award
Posted in Scholarships, Texas A&M on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors who are planning to attend Texas A&M can apply for the Texas A&M Foundation Excellence Scholarship.
Baylor Carr Collins Scholar
Posted in Scholarships on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors who are planning to attend Baylor University can pick up information on the Carr P. Collins Scholarhip.
Angelo State University
Posted in Angelo State, Scholarships on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Guidance Center on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Essay Contest, Guidance Center on October 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors interested in attending The University of Kansas can pick up information on music scholarships in the Guidance Office.
Texas Bioscience Institute
Posted in Announcements, Juniors, Seniors on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Juniors, Seniors on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Students interested in attending the Conference in College Station can pick up additional information in the Guidance Office.
Dr. Seuss Essay Contest
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors can apply for the Dr. Seuss Essay contest. First place winner receives a $5,000 scholarship!
St. Edward’s University
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Seniors on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Juniors, Scholarships, Seniors on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Guidance Center on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Guidance Center on October 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
October Guide for seniors.October 2009 Guid-O-Gram for Seniors
Texas Student Housing Scholarship
Posted in Scholarships, Seniors on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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
Posted in Juniors on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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.
GRINNELL COLLEGE
Posted in Seniors on September 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Seniors who are planning to attend Grinnell College can pick up information on the Leaders Program in the Guidance Office.
