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Ross S. Sterling General Scholarship List
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Applicants must be a high school senior, must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU and
parent/legal guardian must be a member in good standing with GCEFCU, must maintain a
minimum GPA of 2.5 and earn at least 12 hours each semester, must attend an accredited
college or university, a minimum combined SAT score of 1350 and/or a minimum ACT score of
21. Areas of consideration for selection will include need, academic achievement, character,
leadership and personal recommendations and a possible personal interview.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2011
George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and scholastic ability. Application is available
online at www.hammanfoundation.org or you may write a letter to the foundation requesting
an application by mail. ONE OF THE BIG 4
DEADLINE: February 28, 2011 (4:00 pm)
AMOUNT: $15,000
Foresters Competitive Scholarship
Applicants must be a Foresters member OR grandchild or child under legal guardianship of a
Foresters member. Applications are available online at www.foresters.com/scholarships.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2011
Cappex
All seniors are eligible to apply online at http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/zw.jsp.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2011
Lamar University/C.W. Conn, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applicants must be an entering freshman seeking a four‐year degree in the College of Business
at Lamar University. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are interested in the
field of marketing as a career. Applicant must also have scored at least 900 on SAT or 20 on
ACT, have leadership qualities, demonstrated scholarship, integrity, and sound character traits.
Come by the College Career Corner if you have been accepted to Lamar and are interested in
applying for this scholarship.
DEADLINE: February 18, 2011
The Power of Life Creative Scholarship
To apply you must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to attend an institution of higher
learning in the year following graduation. Applications available at
www.giveblood.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011

SPWP Scholarship
Applicants must be female, graduating from a Houston‐area high school, and must plan to
attend a Texas college or university. Scholarships are awarded based on academic standing,
financial need, extracurricular/work experience, interview and essay content. Applications are
available online at www.spwp.org.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011
Catholic Life Insurance All American Scholar
Applicants must be a Catholic Life Insurance member in good standing, maintain membership
during scholarship period, graduating high school senior attending
university/college/accredited trade school in the fall, have at least a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0,
display leadership skills, be an active volunteer, complete the application, submit an essay,
submit one letter of recommendation, provide a photo suitable for publication. Executive
Officers’ and Directors’ children are not eligible. Come by the College Career Corner for an
application.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011
JWC/JKH Family Foundation
Applicants must be graduating Sterling High School Senior entering a college, university or
junior college in the Fall of 2011 and in the top 20% of the graduating class. Come by the
College Career Corner for an application.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Lambda Zeta Chapter
Applicants must be female, in the top 15% of her class, be involved in extra curricular and
community service activities, demonstrate financial need in the quest for a college education,
and exhibit leadership ability. Finalists must complete a structured interview, which will be
scheduled during March 2011. Applications are available online at
www.zphiblz.org/scholarship.
DEADLINE: March 1, 2011
Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program
To qualify, student must be a Texas resident, considered economically disadvantaged and
attend a Texas four‐year public college or university as a full‐time student pursuing a bachelor’s
degree in civil engineering. Applications are available online at www.txdot.gov/careers.
DEADLINE: March 1 st , 2011 (Must be received by)
SAMMY 2011 Scholarship
If you are a milk drinker who excels in academics, sports and community service, you may
apply. Applications are available online at www.sammyapplication.com.
DEADLINE: March 4, 2011

Texas Telephone Association
Eligible applicants must meet the following requirements: US citizen, graduating from a Texas
high school no later than June 2011, a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, planning to attend a
Texas college/university by Fall 2011, letter of acceptance from a Texas college/university if
student has been accepted, and a copy of student’s SAR (Student Aid Report). Applications are
available in the College Career Corner. The RSS Scholarship Committee will choose two
applicants to nominate for this scholarship, therefore applications must be returned to Mrs.
McLain.
DEADLINE: March 4, 2011
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Opportunity Scholarship
To be eligible, applicant must meet criteria of citizenship, residence (Goose Creek), academic
standing, college/university enrollment plans, demonstration of leadership, character and
economic need. Apply online at
https://secure.rodeohouston.com/scholarship/application.aspx. ONE OF THE BIG 4
DEADLINE: March 6, 2011 at Midnight (Online application must be submitted)
March 7, 2011 (Required documentation must be postmarked)
Amount: $16,000
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metropolitan Scholarship
To be eligible, applicant must meet criteria of citizenship, residence (Goose Creek), academic
standing, college/university enrollment plans, demonstration of leadership, character and
economic need. Apply online at
https://secure.rodeohouston.com/scholarship/application.aspx. ONE OF THE BIG 4
DEADLINE: March 6, 2011 at Midnight (Online application must be submitted)
March 7, 2011 (Required documentation must be postmarked)
Amount: $16,000
Project Joy & Hope
Applicants must be seniors in high school, have experienced the death of a sibling or parent
(unable to consider the death of grandparents and other extended family members, such as
step‐parents.) Applications are available in the College Career Corner.
DEADLINE: March 10, 2011
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston
Applicants must be a serious voice student, possibly considering a career in vocal performance.
The scholarship is awarded to a promising vocal student attending a college or university in the
Houston area, or to a student from the Houston area attending a college or university
elsewhere. Also, a technical internship is offered to students of the theater, giving them
experience in the workings and production of a show. Applications are available online at
http://www.gilbertandsullivan.net.
DEADLINE: March 11, 2011

Baytown A&M Mothers Club
Eligible applicants are a graduating high school senior entering Texas A&M University in the fall
of 2011, and you, and your family reside in the membership area. Scholarships are available in
the College Career Corner.
DEADLINE: March 11, 2011
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
Eligible applicants are high school seniors who have participated in high school in any JA
program with or as a volunteer, SAT/ACT score are considered. Applications are available
online at http://houston.ja.org.
DEADLINE: March 11, 2011
BAER Scholarship
Applicants must be seeking a teaching degree with preference to BAER members. This
scholarship is for use at Lee College only during Summer I & II 2011 and Fall 2011. Applications
are available in the College Career Corner.
DEADLINE: March 11, 2011
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
Applicants must be a graduating minority senior, plan to attend an accredited and approved
four‐year institution with the US, show leadership potential, demonstrate a dedication to
community service, present evidence of financial need, be a US citizen, a minimum SAT score of
1,000 combined on the math & critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21, and not
possess a degree from a 2 or 4‐year college when applying for the scholarship. Applications are
available online at http://www.jackierobinson.org.
DEADLINE: March 15, 2011
MaxPreps National Guard Citizen Athlete
Applicants must be a high school student and participate on a sports team covered by
MaxPreps. Applications are available online at www.MaxPreps.com/CitizenAthlete.
DEADLINE: March 17, 2011
GE‐Reagan Foundation
Applicants must demonstrate that they exhibit the values of Ronald Reagan: leadership, drive,
integrity and citizenship. In addition to providing information regarding their academic,
financial and extracurricular backgrounds, students will be required to secure a nomination
from a community leader and an academic recommendation, and write a 500‐750 word essay.
For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/GEReaganScholarships. Apply at:
https://aim.applyists.net/RonaldReagan
DEADLINE: March 18, 2011

City of Houston PSRW Essay Contest
All high seniors in the Greater Houston area are eligible to apply. For more information, pick up
a packet in the College Career Corner or visit www.houstonhumanresources.org and click on
PSRW at the bottom right side of the page. Then, click on Essay Contest. You can also contact
Andrew Guy, Jr. at Andrew.guy@houstontx.gov, 713‐837‐9383.
DEADLINE: March 19, 2011
Beacon Federal Credit Union Scholarship
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria: open a new, or have an existing Beacon
Federal Credit Union savings account with a $5.00 minimum balance; are a graduating high
school senior; are planning to attend an accredited two‐year or four‐year College, University, or
Vocational/Technical school in the State of Texas. Applications are available in the College
Career Corner or online at www.beaconfed.org.
DEADLINE: March 21, 2011
“Friends Helping Friends” Los Amigos Foundation
Applicants must have at least a “B” average, plan on full time college study (12 hour minimum),
must have served as a volunteer in school, church, and/or the community, must submit a 250‐
300 word essay on volunteerism and how it has effected them. This scholarship MUST be
completed the same as the Local Packet! Applications are available in the College Career
Corner.
DEADLINE: March 24, 2011
Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation
Applicants must meet the following criteria: express a sincere desire to actively pursue a
professional career in nursing, current high school senior graduating in 2011, take the SAT or
ACT exam prior to submitting an application, plan to attend a college or university in the
greater Houston area, not related by third degree of consanguinity (child, grandchild or
niece/nephew) to a member of the HNEF Board of Directors or employee or contractor,
household income not to exceed $50,000. Applications available at www.hnef.org.
DEADLINE: March 25, 2011
Superpower Scholarship 2011
Applicants must be US students, a legal US resident, a resident of one of the 50 United States or
District of Columbia, and be 13 years of age or older at time of application. Apply online at
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/apply.htx.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2011
Goss‐Michael Foundation
Consideration for each award is based on artistic and scholastic achievement, school and
community participation, and leadership. Applications are available in the College Career
Corner.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2011

LULAC
Applicants must be Hispanic, US citizen or legal resident, must have applied to or be enrolled as
a full‐time student in a college/university/vocational school, and not related to a scholarship
committee member/Council President/individual contributor to the local funds of the Council.
Applications are available online at www.lnesc.org.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2011
Tzu Chi Scholars 2011
Applicants must demonstrate financial need for tuition, be a US high school graduating senior
or equivalent, has a minimum GPA of 3.0 on an unweighted 4.0 scale, and will enroll in an
accredited US college full‐time for the entire 2011/2012 academic year. For more information,
visit www.us.tzuchi.org.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2011
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Eligible applicants will be enrolling for full‐time study as a first‐time freshman at a 4‐year
college/university planning to major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Business
administration, Finance, Marketing, or Design, and are interested in a career in the automotive
or related industries. Apply online at www.buickachievers.com.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2011
Slough Foundation
Eligible applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be a US citizen, and be a Texas resident at the
time of application. Applications are available online at
www.midland.edu/admissions/aid/forms/slough.pdf.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2011
Vinson & Elkins
Applicants must be African‐American, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American students from the
greater Houston area high schools. These seniors must be interested in a career in law, be in
the top 20% standing in their class with a minimum combined SAT score of 1650, and
demonstrate a financial need to attend college. Please bring your applications by the College
Career Corner for review before mailing to Vinson & Elkins. www.velaw.com
DEADLINE: April 1, 2011
Asian Chamber of Commerce
Applicants must be a graduating Senior of Asian descent, minimum GPA of 3.0, must attend an
accredited institution of higher learning located in the state of Texas, complete a 200‐300 word
essay, community service and/or employment, and school activities (clubs, sports).
Applications are available online at www.asianchamber‐hou.org.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2011 (must be received)

Mary Cecile Chambers Scholarship
Applicants must be a male student residing in the State of Texas, be in need of financial
assistance, must have a GPA of 78 (C+) or higher, attend college/vocational/trade school on a
full time basis while maintaining a 2.50 GPA. Applications are available in the College Career
Corner.
DEADLINE: April 15, 2011
Student‐View Scholarship
Applicants must plan to attend a four‐year college, community/junior college or career school.
No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA, no essay required, no lengthy application forms, no
application forms. Apply online at www.student‐view.com.
DEADLINE: April 22, 2011
Gene Smith Memorial ROTC Scholarship
Any graduating cadet from Ross S. Sterling High School my apply. Applications are available in
the College Career Corner.
DEADLINE: April 22, 2011
Asian American Engineers and Architects
Applicants must be of Asian descent, must be a graduating high school senior, pursuing an
education beyond the high school level, have residency in the Houston Metropolitan area, not a
relative of an AAEA Board Member or Officer, and have a commitment toward providing
community service. Demonstration of financial need may be required if selected as a finalist.
Applications are available online at www.aaea‐houston.org.
DEADLINE: May 10, 2011
Al’s Formal Wear
Applicants must be high school seniors and have applied to a college and/or university for Fall
2011 admission. Applications are available online at www.alsformalwear.com
DEADLINE: May 31, 2011
WiseChoice
Applicants must be US students graduating from high school in 2011‐2014, register for
WiseChoice (it’s free) and complete college planning tasks online to earn at least 100
scholarship points, respond (in 200 words or less): What do you think is important when it
comes to finding a college that fits Applications available online at
http://www.wisechoice.com/sid=gcfx.
DEADLINE: May 31, 2011
NROTC Scholarship
Applicants must be a US citizen, 17 years old by Sept. 1 st and younger than 23 on June 30 th of
first year of college, high school graduate or equivalent, Navy Physical Qualification, SAT 530
verbal/520 math or ACT 22 English/21 math, or top 10%. Applications are available online at

https://www.nrotc.navy.mil and contact Joshua Carlucci (W) 713.315.7684 (C) 832.561.6016
Joshua.Carlucci@navy.mil
Texas A&M University‐Commerce
Visit www.tamu‐commerce.edu/home/finaidnew/scholarships to view scholarships available
for Freshman.
University of Houston Scholarships
Interested students may visit www.mycougarconnection.com/scholarships.