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College is expensive, but there are definitely ways to offset the financial burden and not accrue that dreaded college debt! Your first step is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or (FAFSA). Then, spend some time perusing the following sites:

This site is divided into three parts.

Scholarships by date due.
Institutional Sponsored Scholarships.
Trade and Technical Schools.

Here are some links to websites with scholarship opportunities:

Scholarships by Due Date:

October, 2020
- October 2, 2020 - Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Contest Part 1
- October 25, 2020 - Horatio Alger Association - The Horatio Alger Association welcomes eligible high school seniors to apply for the Horatio Alger Scholarships, which range from $10,000 to $25,000.
- October 30, 2020 - $2500 - Great Things Happening in Texas Public Schools
- October 30, 2020 - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- October 31, 2020 5:00pm ET - Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
November, 2020
- Dr. Pepper - TEN $1,000 scholarships that will be awarded via text to win contest starting Oct. 2 - https://www.drpeppertuition.com/
- November 15, 2020 - Hagan Scholarship - up to $48,000 over 4 years
December, 2020
- December 15, 2020 - $1000The Dirk Derrick Car & Truck Accident Injury Scholarship for thoses affected by an auto accident.
- December 15, 2020 - SunTec Auto Glass Scholarship - $1500
- December 15, 2020 - $1000 Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship
- December 15, 2020 - $1000 RevenueZen Social Selling
- December 31, 2020 - WiseGeek Women in STEM Scholarship -$500 Female high school students who are planning to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.
- December 31, 2020 - $500 WiseGeek Women in STEM - Students aspiring to pursue a career in nursing.
- December 31, 2020 -The Huggable Supermom Scholarship
- December 31, 2020 - $1000 scholarship for those who are interested in tax controversies studies. Travis Watkins Scholarship
- December 31, 2020 - Free Speech Essay Contest - (One $10,000 first prize, one $5,000 second prize, three $1,000 third place prizes and four $500 prizes will be awarded.)
- December 31st, 2020 - Little Bundle is awarding $1,000 to high school students of single dads.
January
- January 8, 2021 - Texas Farm Credit will be awarding SIX Marsha Martin scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each for graduating seniors who are involved in FFA or 4-H and are pursuing a college degree in an agriculture-related field of study. These SIX scholarship recipients will be selected from the monthly Ag Student of the Month winners.
- January 15, 2021, 12:00 pm - $1000 - Student Voice Scholarship sponsored by Texas Association of School Boards' 2021 Governance Camp (March 4 & 5 in Galveston) and Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Russo & Kyle, P.C.
- January 15, 2021 - Northeast Texas Chapter 416 Air Force Association - Earle North Parker Essay Contest (1st-$2000; 2nd-$1500; 3rd-$1000)
- January 31, 2021 - Texas Student Housing - Students accepted to college in College Station or Denton, Texas.
February
- February 3, 2021 - 15 total winners – 5 each in music, academics and athletics – and each will be awarded $2,000 from H-E-B. An announcement of the winners will be March 9, 2021.
- February 12, 2021 - $2000 - H-E-B will award 15 high school seniors who participated in UIL competitions with a $2,000 scholarship in recognition of their community service and involvement in their communities.
- February 21, 2021 -$1000 - While not required, students who are first-generation Americans or who will be first-generation college students are preferred.
March
- March 5, 2021 - Texas Farm Bureau - misc scholarship opportunities.
- March 5, 2021 - Wood County Farm Bureau Board of Directors' Memorial Scholarship - Must be a Farm Bureau customer.
- March 5, 2021 - Texas Farm Bureau Online Scholarship
- March 5, 2021 - $2500 -People's/FRS Scholarship Program - online application for graduating high school seniors within People's landline service area.
- March 16, 2021 - Future of Schools - College scholarships up to $10,000 each for up to 40 winners; designed for students who have taken online and blended classes in high school.
- March 22, 2021 - Dallas Scottish Rite Library and Museum - MUST BE MAILED -Scholarship Application Once opened, to fill it out in a fillable format on a computer, you will click the down arrow (icon on the right). This will download the application to your computer. Next you will locate file, complete it on the computer and then print the application after completion. If you prefer to complete the form by hand, click the printer logo in the top right of the screen. This will print the form and then it can be completed by hand. The application must be printed and mailed along with the other supporting documentation to our address listed on the letterhead. If the application is filled out by hand, be sure to print legibly. All correspondence and awards will be generated from the personal information submitted. Please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
- March 26, 2021 - Wood County Retired School Personnel - Applicant plans to major in education while attending a Texas College/University's traditional program, and pursue career in teaching.
- March 31, 2021 - $1000-People's Education Scholarship Fund - available to graduating High School Seniors whose parents or legal guardians are active members of Peoples, meaning they subscribe to telecommunications service within the ILEC footprint.
- March 31, 2021 - $2000 - People's Telecommunications Scholarship Fund - specific to students that plan to major in Telecommunications. This is an opportunity to not only invest in our community but the future of our industry. The applicant must be a graduating senior attending school within Peoples’ service area.
- March 31, 2021 - 8 $2,500 scholarships and 1 $5,000 - Legacy Ag Credit Scholarship - Completed application with attachments must be dropped off at the Legacy Ag Credit branch or mail to: Legacy Ag Credit
  Attn: Scholarship
  303 Connally St
  Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
- March 31, 2021 - Wood County Aggie Moms - Must be accepted to Texas A&M
- March 31, 2021 - Cooperative Teachers Credit Union
April
- April 1, 2021 - Lake Country Antique Tractor & Engine Association
- April 6, 2021 - $1000 - Wood County Electric Power My World Scholarship
- April 9, 2021 - $1500 - Quitman Rotary Club Scholarship Application
- April 9, 2021 - $1500 - The Lee Williams Service Above Self Quitman Rotary Club Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Abreu Family Scholarship - Students enrolled in 4H or FFA during senior year.
- April 15, 2021 - Billy E. Hibbs Scholarship for Outstanding Athletic & Academic Achievement
- April 15, 2021 - Brad Deer/Gayle Grant Willis QHS Student Council Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Candy & Carrie Harris Memorial Scholarship QHS
- April 15, 2021 - Hoccheim Prairie Branch 77 Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Joe & Evelyn Waddleton Memorial Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Matthew Smith Memorial Ag Scholarship - requires 2 years or 4 semesters of Ag Science class and active FFA membership
- April 15, 2021 - Pilot Club of Quitman $2000 Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Pilot Club of Quitman, Alice Harris Vocational Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - QHS Anchor Club Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - QHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - QHS Class of 1978 - Doug & Sue Barber Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Quitman Garden Club
- April 15, 2021 - Quitman Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship - QHS graduates whose parent(s) are an employee of QISD
- April 15, 2021 - Quitman Former Students Association
- April 15, 2021 - Tom Brady, City National Band
- April 15, 2021 - Wood County Old Settlers Reunion Scholarship
- April 15, 2021 - Woodmen LIfe Chapter 882 Scholarship
- April 16, 2021 - GM2 2021 Scholarship for Junior College -The GM2 Foundation Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 scholarship awarded to a student who shows
  achievement and perseverance in academics, in extra-curricular activities and in the community.
- April 16, 2021 - James L Bass Legal Scholarship
May
- May 1, 2021 by 3:30pm - Quitman/Lake Fork Kiwanis Club (2 different scholarships will be selected from this one application) MUST INCLUDE LETTER OF REC FROM KIWANIS MEMBER (list attached to application)
- May 1, 2021 - WiseGeek Entrepreneurship Matters Scholarship - $500 for students who show an entrepreneurial spirit and plan to start their own business.
June
- June 1, 2021 - $500 - Elevate Mental Health Awareness - For high school students who have been affected in some way by the increasing prevalence of mental health challenges.
July
August

Institutional Sponsored:

If you are planning on applying to Tyler Junior College, their scholarship application is now available. TJC is also known for its' prestigious Presidential Honors Program which gives you a competitive edge upon graduation.
Northeast Texas Community College is just up the road and is another affordable alternative if you're looking to commute. Check out their Financial Aid and Scholarships page here.
Texas A&M Commerce is a good fit for many of our students, and is located a little over an hour from Quitman. Find out more.
Stephen F. Austin State University is located 2 hours away and has one of the most beautiful campuses in the state! Check out their scholarship page here.
Smith-Hutson Scholarship (SFA University) - Will award approximately 20 scholarships valued at $70,000 ($17,500 per year). Please click here to apply. Deadline is February 28, 2018.
Information for scholarships for Texas State University, located in San Marcos, is available on their Scholarship site.
If you are looking to stay close to home, an often overlooked 4 year university, Texas College, located in North Tyler, is an NAIA private school which may be an affordable option.
Many of our students opt for the scholarship opportunities afforded at Texas A&M University. The TAMU University System has a network of 11 universities throughout the state.
The University of Texas at Austin's Texas Exes organization has scholarships available.
For information on costs and scholarships for East Texas Baptist University, see this link. ETBU is located approximately an hour east of Quitman and we've had several QHS alumni as graduates.
LeTourneau University, located in Longview, is surprisingly affordable and comparable to public schools with NEW scholarship opportunities. Check out their scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Baylor University offers the Carr P. Collins Scholars Program. Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5,200 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years. Deadline to apply is January 31st.
UT Tyler offers academic scholarships for Incoming Freshman. They offer other scholars for talent, alumni, future teachers, etc. Find more on their scholarship webpage.
University of Houston Cougar Promise - Free tuition to low-income families (students) who meet the income requirements.

Trade and Technical Schools:

If a traditional college or JuCo is not for you, think about trying a Vocational or Trade School. Begin by checking out this site, which lists the top ranked Vocational & Trade Institutions in Texas. These afford many opportunities - both cost and time-wise.

TSTC, located in Marshall, offers the following programs:
If welding is your thing, you might want to look into Tulsa Welding School, which has a campus in Houston.

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