Monthly Scholarships
2022 KPMG Future Leaders Program Application*
Description: The KPMG Future Leaders Program is a charitable initiative focused on developing future generations of women leaders. Funded by proceeds from the KPMG Women's PGA Championship and KPMG Women's Leadership Summit, the KPMG Future Leaders Program annually awards twenty-two top female high school seniors the opportunity to enhance their personal growth through college scholarships, a leadership development retreat, mentorship, and an introduction to golf. The program's main purpose is to help young women continue to build a strong foundation and instill the confidence and leadership ability they need to succeed in college and ultimately in their long-term careers.
Amount: $10,000. annual scholarship for 4 years
Closing Date: February 1
Website: Developing Future Generations of Women Leaders (kpmg.us
Association of Women in Mathematics Essay Contest*
Description: Essay based primarily on an interview conducted with a woman currently working in or retired from a mathematical career.
Amount: Monetary amount varies, publishing opportunities, doesn’t have to be used for school.
Closing Date: February 1
Website: https://awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest/
Engineer Girl Writing Contest
Description: Write an informative essay about how engineering can help humanity meet one of the Sustainable Development Goals. Open for students grades 3 – 12.
Amount: Up to $500
Closing Date: February 1
Website: EngineerGirl - EngineerGirl Writing Contest
ScholarShot*
Description: College completion program providing financial support, advisement and mentoring. Students residing in Dallas County and adjacent counties may apply. Must be a Senior. No GPA requirement.
Amount: Varies according to in state institution. Up to $3,000./yr. for 2 year & $6,000./year for 4 year
Closing Date: February 1
Website: About Us | ScholarShot
John Lennon Scholarships*
Description: This scholarship honors the memory of John Lennon. Submissions are based on best original songs in any music musical genre. Refer to criteria for additional information.
Amount: Three scholarships totaling $20,000.
Closing Date: February 4
Website: BMIfoundation.org
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships*
Description: for students who exhibit academic excellence, leadership skills and community involvement as well as activities, awards and honors, and who have a demonstrated financial need in order to attend college. They must demonstrate their desire and ability to overcome barriers and to achieve their goals. Minimum GPA 2.75. Must be US citizen or Permanent Legal Resident.
Amount: Varies ranges from $500.-$5,000./year
Closing Date: February 7
Website: About — Jimmy Rane Foundation
Davidson Fellows Scholarship*
Description: For students 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box.
Amount: $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships
Closing Date: February 9
Website: Scholarships for Gifted Students | Davidson Fellows (davidsongifted.org
Hispanic Scholarship Fund*
Description: must be of Hispanic heritage, US Citizen, permanent legal resident or DACA, have a minimum of 3.0 and plan to enroll full-time in a four-year university or graduate program. See website for additional eligibility requirements. Note, Austin, Dallas students are eligible.
Amount: $500.-$5,000.
Closing Date: February 15
Website: HSF: Scholarship
Texas Jaycee Foundation Program
Description: Students wishing to enroll in a Texas College, University or Technical School. Must be a US Citizen or permanent legal resident of the State of Texas.
Amount: Up to $1,000.
Closing Date: February 15
Website: Texas Jaycee Foundation
Columbus Citizens Foundation (CCF) Scholarship Program*
Description: Scholarship is open to elementary school, middle school, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students of Italian descent (at least 25% Italian). Applicants must have financial need and at least a 3.5 GPA (for high school and college students).
Amount: Four-year scholarship.
Closing Date: February 21
Website: Home - (columbuscitizens.org)
2022 Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship by P.L.A.Y. (petplay.com)
Description: Must be a Senior and open to US residents. Submit an essay with 2-3 photos of volunteer efforts to help animals in need and how that involvement has changed their lives.
Amount: $200.-$1,500.
Closing Date: February 28
Website: The 2021 Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship by P.L.A.Y. (petplay.com)
P.L.A.Y.’s Scholars Helping Collars 2022 Scholarship Application Survey (surveymonkey.com)
The Dream.US National Scholarship*
Description: National scholarship for highly motivated DREAMers with significant, unmet financial need. GPA and test scores considered, however emphasis on demonstrated commitment to community service and ability to overcome the barriers and challenges is important. Refer to eligibility criteria: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/guidelines/
Amount: Tuition and fees up to $16,500. for associate degree and $33,000. for bachelor’s degree at one of four partner colleges. Award is renewable.
Closing Date: February 28
Website: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/apply-national-scholarship/
Xello Information
Xello is an engaging, fun-to-use software that students can access online, at school or at home. Students can even access Xello from their mobile devices. Using Xello, students plan their journeys toward the future by creating their very own unique roadmap for future success.
The program is implemented through the GPISD Counseling Services Department at every elementary and secondary campus. The mission of the Counseling Service Department is to guide students from cradle to career, making every student future-ready!
See Canvas for specific login information
https://auth.xello.world/SAML/Student/d2046896-095a-4acd-919e-28dca02b9564
How Students Request Transcripts in Xello
- Access the College Planning Tools
- To begin with, go to College Planning from the Goals & Plans link in the top menu of on the Dashboard.
- This page is a central hub to view all the applications you're tracking, and local scholarships available. Or check our the Knowledge Hub with topics to help you plan for college.
- Create an Application to Track
- Click Create Your First Application to choose the college you want to track your application with.
- If this isn't your first one, this page will be a list of your previous applications.
- Use the search bar to enter the school name and click Select, then click Next.
- On the next page, add details such as your application Admission Type and Deadline. Then click Create to begin tracking your application for this college.
- Send a Transcript
- In the application tracker for the college, you'll see the Applications Checklist. Use this checklist to track the things you need to complete for the application.
- From the list, where it says Transcript, click Request to request your high school send your transcript to the school.
- If you don't see Transcript listed under the requirements, this college may not require it. You can still make a request by clicking Add Task and selecting Transcript.
- View the Progress
- View the status of your sent Transcript by opening the Application Tracker of the college you want to view.
- From under Application Checklist, click the drop-down next to Transcript and select Track Transcript.
- View the chronological updates of your transcript request.