Scholarship Information

SCHOLARSHIPS

As the MHS Counseling Office receives information about specific scholarships via mail or email, they will be posted here. This list will be updated throughout the school year. 

Information on this page is for guidance – please confirm ALL deadlines and requirements for scholarships through the scholarship link.

Students should inform the Counseling Office of ANY scholarship offers they receive.

 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS – Deadline: Mid-March
Application forms will be distributed to seniors mid-February during their economics or government class periods.

How to Apply for a Scholarship Guide

Find more tips, tools, and advice from this U.S. News and World Report article about locating and applying for scholarships.


For more information please contact your guidance counselor.

 

Specific scholarships listed at bottom of page organized in this order:

​Scholarships in Texas Article
 

Scholarships by Deadlines Listing - Some of these are for high school students; some are for currently enrolled college students. Keep applying for scholarships to help pay for college expenses.
 

Scholarships by Major – Accounting, Agriculture, Aviation, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Math, Medical, Nursing, Performing Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Visual Arts, Other Majors

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Scholarships/Search Engines:
Families who wish to perform more extensive/exhaustive searches for scholarship opportunities may wish to access these search options:

• Federal Trade Commission’s website on Scholarship Scams
• 9 Places to Look for Scholarships Article (article)
• Cappex – Search
• College Board - Search
• College Scholarships.com Search Engine – Links to more than 70 free scholarship search engines
• Fastweb Scholarship Search Engine
• Niche Scholarship Search Engine
• SallieMae - Search
• Scholarships.com - Search
• Student Scholarships.org – Search Student Scholarships.org Newsletter
• *Unigo/Scholarship Experts Search Engine
   
• NCAA Eligibility Center
   
• Air Force Academy Website
• Army Academy Website
• Coast Guard Academy Website
• Merchant Marine Academy Website
• Naval Academy Website
• Army Reserve Website
   
• Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program
• Army ROTC Scholarship Program
• Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship Programs
• Scholarships and Financial Aid for Military and Veterans
   
• The College Peas Standout Student Scholarship

 

• Did you know that most schools in our area offer a Tuition Guarantee Program?  Texas OnCourse has a great resource to help!

  
   
• The Hazelwood Act – This State of Texas benefit provides qualified veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemptions at Texas public colleges or universities (not private or out of state). This exemption does not include living expenses, books, or supply fees. Eligibility and application information available on website.
   
• Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Article
   
• QuestBridge Website (for low income students)

 

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COLLEGE-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
 

• Baylor University Scholarships page  -  Baylor’s Freshman Scholarship Calculator 
  • ​Carr P Collins Scholarship – Opens October 18 – Deadline January 31
    Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5,350 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years. Recipients must be residents of Texas who have been admitted to Baylor, be in the top 25% of their graduating class, have a minimum 1310 SAT or 28 ACT, and have completed a balanced college prep high school curriculum. More information is available here.
     
• Blinn College Scholarships page
• East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) Scholarships page
• Lamar Institute of Technology Scholarships page
• Lamar State College - Orange Scholarships page
• Lamar State College - Port Arthur Scholarships page
  Scholarship Deadline for graduating high school seniors is April 1.
• Lamar University Scholarships page  
  (Submit an application at ApplyTexas.org. Once admitted, you will receive a username and password by email.)
  Scholarship Opportunities – You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application.
• McNeese State University Scholarships Page
   
  • McNeese State University Honors College
    Honors College normally requires a 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) and a 27 ACT or a 1210 on SAT. Application should include current HS transcript, three letters of recommendation (two from teachers/counselor or principal), essay. For more info or scholarship application, see counselor. Honors College Scholarship applications will be reviewed starting beginning of December. Early submission is suggested.
  • McNeese Access Award
    Approximately $2,500 per semester (amount of non-resident/out-of-state fee). First-time freshmen may receive a non-resident fee waiver if they meet the following criteria: Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1060, a GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale, and have no need for developmental coursework. This means they will not pay out-of-state fees. Students in band, dance, cheerleaders, choir, rodeo, debate, and art can also receive out-of-state fees waived. More info here.
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• Stephen F. Austin State University Scholarships Page     Scholarship Opportunities/Search
   
  • Academic Excellence Scholarship Program