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Baylor Medical Center at Irving Scholarship
$5,000 |
Awarded to four graduating students who demonstrates a connection to Baylor Irving by having volunteered at the hospital, completed a junior student rotation or completed a senior internship through the HOSA program. The student must plan to pursue higher education at a four-year university or college to major in a health care related field. The student must rank in the top 10% of his/her high school class. The student must demonstrate good character as evidences in at least 2 letters of reference and must have actively participated in community activities or community service during his/her high school years. The student must demonstrate active participation in extra-curricular activities or organizations for two years during his/her high school years. |
Beatrice Ponce Garcia Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating Irving High School Hispanic senior with an overall average of 85 who plans to pursue a college/university degree in education.
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Career & Technology Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a career technology graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree or additional education in any area of career technology education at a technical institute, community college, or university.
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Carol Wood Scholarship
$750 |
Awarded to a student who demonstrates an interest in school and community activities, a commitment to learning and who plans to attend a college or university.
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David H. Brune Memorial Scholarship
$1,250 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who ranks in the top 25% of their class, participates in academic achievement beyond basic high school course curriculum and pursues a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts/pre-law degree program at an accredited university or college in Texas. |
Dr. John F. Townley Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in education at a college or university.
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Dr. Pepper Scholarship
$750 |
Awarded to a graduating senior from each high school who plans to pursue a degree or additional education at a technical institute or college/university.
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Earlie May Wheeler/Gilmette Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior from Nimitz High School
who is an active member of Latinos Standup and who plans
to attend an accredited Junior college, college or university. If there are no applications that meet the above criteria the scholarship may be awarded to any IISD graduating senior, based on need, who plans to attend an accredited junior college, college or university.
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Evelyn Clifton Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has decided to continue his or her education in the field of education with
early childhood emphasis; preferably a student with an interest in technology.
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Fernando Garcia Memorial Scholarship
$1,500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior and former Bowie student who has overcome obstacles to achieve academic success. |
Hayden Morgan Memorial Scholarship
$625 |
Awarded to a graduating senior pursuing a four year college degree, who has demonstrated involvement in both extracurricular and community activities while maintaining a high academic standard.
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Hitachi Semiconductor Minority Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded in even years to a career technology graduating senior active in
school and community activities, with economic need, and plans to pursue a degree or additional education at a technical institute, community college, or college/university.
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Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism/Hospitality Industry Scholarship
$1,500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a course of study in tourism and/or the hospitality industry at an institution of higher learning and enter the tourism/hospitality field as a career. Applicants must have an overall grade average of 85 or above and submit a written statement (approximately 250 words) on why or how he/she has chosen the tourism/hospitality field as his/her particular area of interest. *Tourism/Hospitality industry includes programs of study such as: Food and Beverage/Restaurant Management Programs, Hotel-Motel Programs, Convention and Visitors Bureau Programs, Tourism Programs and Hospitality Industry Programs.
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Irving Dental Community Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior with an overall average of 90 or above who plans to pursue a career in the dental field as a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant or dental laboratory technician.
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Irving-Las Colinas Rotary Scholarship
$1,000
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Awarded to a MacArthur graduating senior based on community service, academic record and leadership.
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Irving Noonday Lions Club Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a senior from each high school that exhibits
leadership in academics, service, and extra curricular activities.
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Irving Professional Firefighters' Association Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior with a an average of 80 or above with a desire to further his/her education at a technical institute, community college, or university, and whose family income does not exceed $60,000 (written statement from family required). Must demonstrate community involvement, preferably participation in some extra-curricular activity. An essay of 300 words or less that describes why the applicant wants this scholarship and describes their future plans must be attached.
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Jack Singley Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who exhibited outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular activites and community service. |
Jan Dickson Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in education at a college or university
and the student must maintain a 3.5 average.
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Jerry Roe Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has participated in a performing music organization for two years, demonstrates good character and plans to pursue a four-year college degree with a major in music. Must possess an overall average of 90 or above in music and be active in school and community activities.
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Jerry P Shaw Memorial Scholarship
$625 |
Awarded to a student in the top 10% of their class, who is
pursuing a college degree and who has been active in
school and community services.
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Joe and Mella Ponce Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to two graduating seniors who have an overall average of 85 and plans to pursue a college/university degree.
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Joe Ponce Memorial Football/Track Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who participated in football
Scholarship and/or track during his/her junior or senior year, plans to pursue additional education at a technical institute or college/university, has financial need, and takes part in
school and community activities.
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John & Margie Stipes Scholarship
$750 |
Awarded to a graduating Nimitz High School senior who
has participated in athletics, athletic training, cheerleading, or drill team his/her junior and senior years, has an overall average of 85 or above, and plans to pursue a degree ineducation or athletic training at a college/university.
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John Stipes Memorial Scholarship for Graduating Seniors
$5,000 |
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Awarded to a graduating senior who has overcome adverse social, economic, or personal situations to graduate from high school.
Separate application and financial statements are required. |
John Michael Teal Memorial Scholarship
$875 |
Awarded to a graduating senior considered a “good citizen” by faculty and staff, has received no other recognition, and is active in ROTC and/or considering military service.
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Jordan Wayne Luddeke
Memorial Scholarship
$900 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who ranks in the upper 20% of his/her class, must provide proof of community
service, must be enrolled in a school organization or activity, describe financial need, provide a paragraph on: “What is school spirit?” and is open to any area of
undergraduate study.
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Joy and Ralph Ellis Scholarship for Athletes
$6,000
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Awarded to four graduating seniors from any Irving ISD high school who have participated in junior/senior athletic programs. A varsity letter is not required. $625 per semester will be paid to each recipient for a maximum of eight semesters. Applicants must rank in the upper 40% of the graduating class, must attempt and pass twelve (12) hours per semester, and must be enrolled as a full-time student for continued participation in the scholarship program. An essay of 200 words or less stating how the applicant plans to take advantage of the scholarship must be attached. Participation in college athletic programs is NOT required. Drill team and cheerleading participation does not qualify.
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Judy Hammond Memorial Athletic Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to two graduating seniors from any Irving ISD high school who has participated in junior/senior athletic programs. A varsity letter is not required. An essay of 200 words or less stating how the applicant plans to take advantage of the scholarship must be attached. Participation in college athletic programs is NOT required. Drill team and cheerleading participation does not qualify. |
Lance CPL. Nazario Serrano
Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior in the upper 25% of his or
Memorial Scholarship her class, who has demonstrated community service involvement and must submit an essay explaining the importance of giving back to your community and describing the traits of unselfishness and loyalty and how they demonstrate these qualities in their life and in their community involvement.
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Larry Allen Spriggs Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has an overall average of 85 or above and plans to pursue a degree in special education at a college/university. Student must have exhibited an interest in volunteerism specifically working with physically/mentally challenged individuals (i.e. state schools, group homes).
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Las Colinas Cancer Center Foundation Scholarship by Dr. Gregory A. Echt, M.D.
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating Irving ISD senior who ranks in the top 10% of their class and has a desire to pursue a degree in the medical field. An essay explaining desire to major in the medical field must be attached to the scholarship application. |
Las Colinas Center Foundation Scholarship
by Gregory A. Echt
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating Irving ISD senior who ranks in the top 10% of their class, and has a desire to pursue a degree in the medical field. |
Lauralee Hubbard Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated the desire to pursue a college degree, has shown the capacity to succeed in the face of adversity and who has a financial need. Community service and/or school involvement are important criteria which will be considered. |
Loren and Hattie Bell Houtchens Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to pursue a college/university degree in any field and whose family's primary source of income is from education.
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Marcella Porter Health & Physical Education Scholarship
$625 |
Awarded to a graduating senior in the upper 25% of his/her class who plans to pursue college certification to teach or coach health and/or physical education.
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Marilyn Polous Community Service Scholarship
$625 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in at least 80 hours of community service in the last two years. |
Medical and Surgical Clinic of Irving, P.A. Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior from each high school who plans to pursue a degree or certification in any health care related field such as nursing, medical transcription, radiological (x-ray) technology, etc., excluding premed, pre-dental or pre-vet majors, at a technical institute, community college, or university.
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Michael Sigurdson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in art and has an overall average of 85 or above with an average of 90 or above in art and plans to pursue a college or university degree in art. |
Mike Sigurdson Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in art and has an overall average of 85 or above with an average of 90 or above in art and plans to pursue a college or university degree in art. A portfolio of your art work must accompany the scholarship application. |
Nicholas’ Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who is physically challenged or who has to work at night or who provides care for another person and plans to major in the arts, journalism or humanities at a college/university.
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Nissan - Irving Firefighters 9/11
Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior with an average of 80 or
above, active in the community, and relative to an Irving Firefighter.
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Nissan North America Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to graduating senior in the top 10% of their class, active in extracurricular and community activities and who is pursuing a four-year college degree with a business or engineering major.
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Phyllis Lyster Memorial Academic Scholarship
$1,000 |
Established in 1992 in memory of Phyllis Lyster and awarded every two years to an Irving High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a four year degree at a college or university. |
Rebecca Gordon Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior actively participating in fine arts who has demonstrated good grades and a financial need. |
Richard Bates Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who plans to major in education or premed at a college/university. |
Robert C. Harris Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded in even years to a career technology graduating senior, who is active in school and community activities, has an economic need, and plans pursue a degree or additional education at a technical institute, community college, or college/university.
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Spc. Josiah Vandertulip
Memorial Scholarship
$1,750 |
Established in November 2004 by Louise and Robert
Memorial Scholarship Vandertulip to affirm Josiah’s life and honor his legacy of courage and sacrifice. Awarded to a graduating senior pursing a four year college degree, who has demonstrated involvement in both extracurricular and community activities while maintaining a high academic standard.
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Technology Leadership Council Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior with a 3.0 un-weighed grade point average, pursuing a career in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field and attending a four year college or university. Include evidence of applicant’s academic achievement in high school, leadership skills or community service in the area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics. Applicants must be an Irving, Texas resident. |
Tiffani Cain Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated an interest in photography, is involved in school and community activities, has an economic need, and plans to major in the arts at a college/university.
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Time Warner Communications Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has an overall average of 85 or above and plans to pursue a degree in communications, radio/TV/film, or performing arts at a college/university.
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Time Warner Minority
Scholarship
$1,000 |
Awarded to a graduating senior, non-Caucasian student who has an overall grade point average of 85 or above and
plans to pursue a degree at any college/university or technical institute.
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Verizon/Eureka Alumni Scholarship
$500 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who is a former Eureka student, ranks in the top 25% of his/her class, is involved in extracurricular activities, and submits a paper (100 words minimum) explaining the impact the Eureka Program has had in his/her life.
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Verizon Hispanic Support Organization Scholarship
$1,250 |
Established in 2006 by the North Texas Chapter of the Hispanic Support Organization. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in the HSO/MacArthur High School mentoring program and who plans to attend an institution of higher learning. The minimum GPA for this scholarship is 3.0. |
Women’s Alliance
Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber Scholarship
$750 |
Awarded to 2 graduating senior women who plan to pursue a degree or additional education at any accredited institute of higher learning.
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Women of Irving High Scholarship
$650 |
Awarded to a graduating senior woman from Irving High School who has demonstrated good grades, attendance, community involvement and financial need. Please explain any extenuating circumstances (i.e. medical reasons) for any unusual absences from school. |
Woody Schober Music Scholarship
$750 |
Awarded to a graduating senior who has actively participated in a performing music organization for two years, has an overall average of 85 or above, with an average of 90 or above in music, and who plans to pursue a college/university degree in music education.
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