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Buenas Opiniones' Scholarship for Latino Students (Spring)
Sponsor: Buenas Opiniones
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: January 31, 2019
Description: This bi-annual scholarship is open to students of Hispanic Heritage who are incoming or current technical, undergraduate, and graduate students that will be enrolled during the spring semester/quarter. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, applicants will submit a 500-1,000 word essay on their struggles as a Latino student. Applicants will also provide contact information, hispanic country of origin, school name, and area of study. The award is $2,500 per year for up to four years. Buenas Opiniones will support its scholars in a variety of ways including but not limited to personal, leadership and professional development opportunities, networking and mentorship opportunities, as well as financial and academic support to prepare its scholars to be the next leaders in their professions and communities.

The Virtuous Prom Peace Scholarship
Sponsor: Virtuous Prom
Amount: $250
Closing Date: January 31, 2019
Description: This annual scholarship is open to female students planning to be or currently enrolled pursuing studies in Theology, Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology at the undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate level. In order to apply, applicants must submit a 500 or more word essay on the given topic related to how their education will will enable them to promote peace, understanding, tolerance and kindness. Application opens 11/1/2018.

Ag Student of the Month
Sponsor: Texas Farm Credit
Amount: $100
Closing Date: February 01, 2019
Description: Each of Texas Farm Credit's 17 branches recognizes one outstanding student per month from January to April of the 2019 school year. To apply, students must be graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue an agriculture-related college degree, members of FFA or 4-H club, and reside in Texas Farm Credit's 100-county territory. Applicants will submit the following: complete application, current high school transcript, resume, headshot and an essay (1,000 words or less) related to their future agriculture career. Winners receive $100 Visa gift cards and advance to the selection process for the Marsha Martin Scholarship program (see Marsha Martin Scholarship). Application deadline is 4PM.

Lounge Lizard Web Design Scholarship (Spring)
Sponsor: Lounge Lizard
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 06, 2019
Description: This semi-annual scholarship is open to current college students in the United States. Applicants must be a student at an accredited school, or be accepted to begin school within six months of application. Those interested will complete a short online form including uploading a web design submission. The web design must be in PDF or PSD files only with a maximum file size of 15MB. All funds will be dispersed to the scholarship recipient within 30 days of being announced as the winner, and the winner will also be granted a design critique session with Ken Braun, for any project of their choosing.

Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: National Down Syndrome Society
Amount: $500
Closing Date: February 09, 2019
Description: This annual scholarship is awarded to one individual with Down syndrome who is 18 years or older and intends to pursue a passion despite previous limitations. To apply, applicants must complete the online application and in 500 words or less tell about their passions, dreams and how they would use the Ethan Saylor Memorial Scholarship to make their dreams a reality. Applicants will also upload a picture of themselves. Self-advocates may apply for themselves or have someone else complete the application for them. The scholarship will be awarded during NDSS's 2018 Buddy Walk on Washington and 2018 NDSS Down Syndrome Adult Summit on April 10-11, 2018, in Washington, DC.

Sowers Club Nebraska Scholarship- High School Seniors
Sponsor: The Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 25, 2019
Description: This scholarship is open to full-time high school students who are Nebraska residents planning to attend a college in Nebraska. Students must be a U.S. citizen and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. To apply, applicants will complete an application including a brief essay of their career plans, 3-5 letters of recommendation, high school transcript, and a list of extracurricular activities and awards. Handwritten Documents will not be accepted. Recipients are required to attend a disbursement function to be recognized.

Sowers Club of Nebraska Scholarship (in Memory of Mr. Oren Galloway)
Sponsor: The Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation
Amount: $500
Closing Date: February 25, 2019
Description: This scholarship is open to full-time college students who are residents of Nebraska and have parent(s) currently employed with Burlington Northern Railroad. Students must be a U.S. citizen, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be attending college in Nebraska. To apply, applicants will complete an application including 4 letters of recommendation and high school transcript. Recipients are required to attend a disbursement function to be recognized.

Sowers Club of Nebraska Scholarship (in Memory of Mr. bBob Milton)
Sponsor: The Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation
Amount: $500
Closing Date: February 25, 2019
Description: This scholarship is open to full-time college students majoring in culinary arts. Students must be a U.S. citizen, Nebraska resident and have a minimum 2.75 GPA. To apply, applicants will complete an application form. Please note that letters of recommendation are encouraged. Recipients are required to attend a disbursement function to be recognized.

The iSystem Scholarship
Sponsor: iSystem
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: February 28, 2019
Description: This quarterly scholarship is open to currently enrolled (part-time or full-time) undergraduate and graduate students who earned no more than $35,000 during the previous tax year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or maintain a permanent residency in the United States. While there is no minimum GPA requirements, a GPA of 2.75 or higher is strongly recommended. To apply, applicant will submit an essay or video (at least 3 minutes) on one of three given personal topics.

Sheriffs' Association of Texas Academic Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This scholarship is open to a degree-seeking child/grandchild of a former or current Sheriff, current Sheriff's Office employee, or current Peace Officer serving the State of Texas. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester (or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college that's enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. This scholarship is offered once each semester. Award amounts will vary.

Sheriff Joe G. Goodson Memorial Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This scholarship is open to a degree-seeking child of a current Peace Officer serving the State of Texas. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester(or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college and be enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and may not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. This scholarship is offered once each semester. Award amounts will vary

Sheriff Allen Bridges Memorial Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This bi-annual scholarship is open to a degree-seeking child/grandchild of a former or current Sheriff, current Sheriff's Office employee, or current Peace Officer serving the State of Texas. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester(or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college and be enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and may not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. This scholarship is offered once each semester. Award amounts will vary.

Texas Peacemaker Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This bi-annual scholarship is open to a degree-seeking child/grandchild of a former or current Sheriff, current Sheriff's Office employee, or current Peace Officer serving the State of Texas. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester(or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college and be enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and may not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. Award amounts will vary.

Clint and Donna Peoples Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This bi-annual scholarship is open to a child of a former or current Sheriff of Texas pursuing a degree in law enforcement or political science. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester(or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college and be enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and may not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. Award amounts will vary.

Motorola Solutions Foundation Scholarship (Fall)
Sponsor: Sheriffs' Association of Texas
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: March 01, 2019
Description: This bi-annual scholarship is open to a degree-seeking child of a current Peace Officer serving the state of Texas. Applicants must be a high school graduate that has completed at least one semester(or 12 hour equivalent dual credit) of college and be enrolled full-time at a college/university when the application is submitted. Students must also be under 25 years of age, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and may not have been convicted of a crime. To apply, students will submit an application with a brief bio (2 typed pages), a current transcript and current proof of enrollment. Award amounts will vary.