Scholarships
WISD Post Secondary Advisors
Post-Secondary Student Advisor
(972) 923-4600 x21067
Post-Secondary Student Advisor & NCAA Eligibility
(972) 923-4600 x21167Global High School
Counselor
(972) 923-4761 x23216
Office Hours: 8 am-4 pm
Post-Secondary Transition Specialist
(972) 923-4761 x23315
All Scholarship applications are available online. Download information about individual scholarships and return completed applications directly to the donors. Email Nikki Shelley or Misty Cox with questions. Students who do not have access to a computer or printer at home may use computers and printers in the library.
Once the scholarship application is printed or completed electronically, take note of the deadline and where to submit the completed application.
Due to confidential information, all completed applications MUST BE sealed in an envelope with the student name and the name of the scholarship on the outside. Students, it is your responsibility to supply the envelopes.
All deadline dates must be met as stated in the application forms without exception.
Many scholarships are moving to an online process. If you have a problem accessing the links to any of the above scholarships, please email the Webmaster or report it to the post-secondary advisors above so that we may correct the issue.
Thank you and good luck with your hunt for scholarships!
Due to the current situation preventing students from being present on campuses, many scholarship opportunities have been extended.
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Community Foundation of Texas Scholarship
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CFT offers a portfolio of scholarship opportunities. Visit the website for details. |
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April 1-13, 2020 |
The essay contest is open seniors that receive electric service from HILCO Electric Cooperative to encourage and assist students in their education. |
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April 10, 2020 |
This $1000 scholarship is for seniors that been accepted to Prairie View A&M. |
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April 15, 2020
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This scholarship opportunity is to encourage the pursuit of careers in the Oil & Gas Industry. |
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April 17, 2020
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This scholarship is for seniors planning to attend Texas A&M in the fall. |
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April 22, 2020
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This program will offer $11,000 worth of scholarships via random drawing to seniors planning to attend a four-year college, community/junior college, or career school. |
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April 23, 2020 4 pm
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This scholarship is for WHS ag students Submit application in Google Classroom: AFW of FFA, code: nwzq4r3 |
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April 24, 2020
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Open to WHS seniors that embody the spirit of Odd Fellowship and plan to attend school in the fall. Due to the recent events, the deadline for the IOOF Waxahachie Lodge #80 scholarship has been extended. Email applications or mail to: WHS Sean Cagle – IOOF Scholarship 3001 US Hwy 287 Bypass Waxahachie, TX 75167 The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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April 30, 2020 5 pm
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This $1500 essay contest is open to seniors. |
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May 1, 2020
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This scholarship is to offset the costs related to the first year of higher post-secondary education at an accredited institution. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Three scholarships are available for children of WISD employees or students planning to pursue a career in education. |
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Common Ground Ministries | Danny Hill Scholarship Application |
May 1, 2020 |
This essay contest is open to WISD seniors that can describe how Common Ground Ministries has impacted their life. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
CFT supports local and statewide education initiatives. CFT is committed to increasing postsecondary access and success with a portfolio of over 65 scholarship funds supporting deserving North Texas students. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Open to WHS male soccer players planning to attend college, university, or trade school in the fall. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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Education Foundation | Frankilou Jett Scholarship
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May 1, 2020 |
This scholarship is open to Waxahachie ISD seniors planning to pursue some form of postsecondary education after graduation. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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Education Foundation | John Hicks Memorial Scholarship
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May 1, 2020 |
Applicants will have been enrolled in Waxahachie ISD for their entire junior and senior years and plan to pursue a degree in Journalism. |
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Felty Elementary Alumni Scholarship
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May 1, 2020 |
This annual scholarship is open to WISD seniors that attended Felty Elementary for at least three years and are in pursuit of college or vocational degrees. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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Greater Texas Foundation Scholarship
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May 1, 2020
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Open to Global seniors that have been admitted to UT Tyler by April 1, 2020. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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Historic Waxahachie Inc., Essay Scholarship |
May 1, 2020
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This one-time scholarship is open to seniors graduating from WISD that will be attending an accredited college, university, or technical school in the fall to help further their education. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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additional address to email application |
May 1, 2020
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This scholarship is open to WHS seniors that have been members of the Interact Club. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020
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This scholarship is now open to seniors graduating from WISD, was previously for WHS seniors, that will be attending the University of Texas in Austin in the fall to continue their education. Submit the original scholarship. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Open to WHS students looking to pursue a field of study in Music or Communications in college with demonstrated academic and leadership skills. Senior members of Indian Baseball are also eligible to apply. Proof of college registration required. This scholarship is for a one-time $2,000 award. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
This scholarship opportunity is open to WISD seniors that have demonstrated biblical moral courage. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020
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This scholarship is WHS seniors and preferably members of 4H &?or FFA. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
The scholarship is awarded to a graduating WISD senior who most embodies the tenants of the Rebekahs. Candidates must plan to attend college/university in the fall. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020
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This scholarship is open to seniors graduating from WISD and shall be paid directly to the accredited college/university to which student has been accepted. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
This scholarship is for WHS seniors to continue their education at an institution of higher learning or trade school. Mail applications to 1015 Main Street Waxahachie, TX 75165 |
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Waxahachie Junior Service League Scholarship
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May 1, 2020 |
This $1,500 scholarship recognizes students that have demonstrated leadership through service to the community. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Two $500 scholarships shall be awarded to students that have played WYBA Baseball or Softball. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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WHS Volleyball Booster Club Scholarship Program
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May 1, 2020 |
Open to WHS volleyball athletes pursuing higher education that demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship, accountability, integrity, a strong work ethic, responsibility, and perseverance. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 1, 2020 |
Essay contest open to WHS male soccer players planning to attend college, university, or trade school in the fall. The deadline has been extended due to the current health situation. |
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May 8, 2020
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The purpose of this scholarship is to enable outstanding Ellis County high school seniors the opportunity to receive higher education. Some applicants will be invited for personal interviews on May 19 & 20, 2020. |
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May 31, 2020
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Both merit-based and need-based, the competitive Cobell Scholarships are annual, non-renewable, and available to any post-secondary student that is; an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe enrolled in full-time study and is degree-seeking. Applicants must plan to attend or be attending any nationally, regionally and industry accredited non-profit, public and private, institution. |
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May 31 (annually) |
This scholarship opportunity is available to individuals registered as enrolled members of a federal/state-recognized tribe, or descendants of tribal grandparents/parents that plan to enroll in an accredited tribal college/university. |
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June 30, 2020 |
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior in your final semester who has been accepted to the university or must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational or technical institution in the US; must be a US citizen or permanent legal resident; must be a single mother, child of a single mother, or closely impacted by a single mother. |
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June 30, 2020 |
This scholarship is available to seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
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Oct. 5, 2020 |
This essay contest is open to high school seniors to help in furthering their education. $500 shall be awarded on the basis of character. |
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Nov. 1, 2020 |
This essay contest is open to high school seniors to help in furthering their education in the healthcare profession. |