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    Scholarships  

     
     
    LISTS OF AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE FOUND:
    1. IN THE "SHOW ME THE MONEY" FOLDER IN THE FRONT OFFICE - (forms available)
    2. ONLINE (Forms online - if incidated to apply online)
    Go to ednaisd.org, click on our schools, click Edna High School, Counselor corner, Scholarships
    3. ON FACEBOOK EHS COUNSELORS CONNECTIONS (posted as scholarships arrive)
    4. ON THE LIST OUTSIDE THE COUNSELORS OFFICE DOOR (entire list of all scholarships received)
    Take a pic of the list often to see what's new! 

     

    ***REMINDER:  ONCE ACCEPTED TO A COLLEGE, ACCESS THEIR FINANCIAL AID

    TO GAIN ACCESS TO COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MONEY AVAILABLE***

    FREE MONEY

     

    CURRENT LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2021-2022
     
     
    JACKSON ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE SCHOLARSHIP
    Several $1000 scholarships awarded to sons/daughters of members with active accounts
    Deadline 5pm - March 10, 2022
    Forms in the Show me the Money Folder in the office
    Applications should be sent to the Bay City or Edna office
     
     
    LABORATORY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
    $500 for a student interested in working in a lab setting in health care
    Deadline March 1, 2022 - turn applications in to the front office
    Forms in the Show me the Money Folder in the office
     
     
    VICTORIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
    1 form qualifies for over 100 scholarships available
    Apply online:  Victoria.College.edu/Scholarships
    Must attend Victoria College Fall 2022
    Priority deadline March 10, 2022
     
     
    ELEANOR BRACKENRIDGE LITERARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
    Scholarship awarded to a Senior girl 
    Applications in the Show me the Money folder in the office
    Please follow the instructions they provide carefully
    Awarding 12 - $500 scholarships
    Return forms to the front office -- Deadline is March 24, 2022
     
     
    C.O. and KITTIE FENNER FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
    Awarding between $6000-$9000 in scholarships this year
    Last year we received 3 very nice scholarships for our Seniors
    Forms in the office -- Deadline is March 30, 2022
     
      
    IRA and MARGARET SKLAR SCHOLARSHIP
    Scholarship open to a Senior Ag or Senior Welding student 
    Forms in the office -- Deadline is March 30, 2022
     
      
    HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
    Need 3.75gpa, enroll at 4yr college in Fall, work 240 hours prior to enrolling in college, provide FAFSA and be Pell Grant eligible.  For Seniors that need substantial financial need to attend college.  Scholarship is renewable up to $48,000.
    Apply online:  www.hsfmo.org          Deadline is Dec 1, 2021
     
     
    EVERARD and BERTHA DELL McDOWELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
    $1000 scholarship for a Senior going into the field of education
    Forms in the front office - Deadline is March 30, 2022
     
     
    HEB COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
    Awarding 15 - $2000 scholarships (5 in Band, 5 in Academics, 5 in Athletics)
    Apply online:  https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship
    Deadline January 28, 2022
     
     
    CITIZENS STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
    Awarding 1 - $1000 scholarship.  Parent or student must have account with Citizens State Bank.
    Applications in the front office Show Me the Money Folder.  Deadline is April 1, 2022.
     
     
    BURGER KING SCHOLARSHIP
    Awarding between $1,000 and $50,000 to a student that works at Burger King or has a parent
    that works at Burger King.  Must have at least 2.5GPA on 4.0 scale
    Apply online:  bk-scholars.com
     
     
     
    HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO SCHOLARSHIPS
    Awarding over $14 million to area students in over 800 scholarships, most worth $20,000 each
    (Having shown an animal is not a requirement)
    A full list of scholarships is available online or email Ms. Renee:  rmitchell@ednaisd.org for a list
    Texas 4H and FFA students encouraged to apply - over 140 scholarships available to these members at $20,000 each
    Apply online:  clsr.com     Click: education support     Click:  scholarships     Click:  apply
    Will require completed FAFSA and an ACT or SAT score
    Opens December 1, 2021 and closes February 1, 2022
     
     
    LARRY HORTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
    Awaring over $7500 in scholarships this year to students enrolling in a Texas college or vocational school.
    Applications will ask for SAT/ACT and TSI scores
    Forms in the Front office folder - Deadline February 1, 2022
     
     
    TEXANA CHAPTER OF DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP
    Awarding $500 - student must enroll in a Texas college and use the scholarship within 1 year of receiving it.
    Proof of registration must be mailed before money is awarded.
    Forms in the front office folder - Deadline February 10 @ 3pm
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

    GATHERING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION MATERIALS

    ​Scholarship applications commonly ask students to provide the following documents: 

    • High school transcript 
    • Standardized test scores (ACT, SAT...etc)
    • Financial aid forms, such as the FAFSA or CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
    • Parents' financial information, including tax returns 
    • One or more essays 
    • One or more letters of recommendation (ask for these early and it is best to provide the person writing the letter with a resume or list of accomplishments) 
    • A small photo 
    • Proof of eligibility for the scholarship (for example, proof of membership in a certain group)