Scholarship Opportunities

Attention Seniors: The following scholarships below are currently available to all CHS Seniors. Scholarships normally start appearing in the Google Classroom mid-February. Note: GC stands for Google Classroom; CC stands for Counseling Center

 
Please join my Class of 2026-Scholarships Google Classroom (this can only be accessed through your cisdschools.org email).
 
Google Classroom Join Code: gae5yolg
      • Here, students can view all scholarships and print if needed.
      • If you would like the application to be form-fillable:
          1. Open the application
          2. Click Open With
          3. Click Annotate with Kami
          4. Log in with Google when prompted
      • Applications can also be accessed below and opened using the steps above using Kami.
Once the application is complete:
  • Print the application and mail to the address provided on the application.
    -or-
  • Print the application. All applications that state they should be turned in to the counseling center must be turned in no later than the posted deadline.
 
Paper copies of many local scholarships are available in the counseling center. Please fill out using blank ink.
 
  • Emailed copies will not be accepted nor will any application that is "turned in" via Google Classroom.
  • It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all required information is attached to the scholarship (transcripts, letters of recommendation, attendance sheet, etc.)
  • Scholarships will be sent to scholarship committees as submitted by student.
  • Please pay attention to deadlines. Scholarships WILL NOT be accepted after the posted deadline date.
  • Any questions regarding scholarships should be made to Amy Venghaus
 
Scholarship Name Due Date Criteria to apply: Turn in Info:
  January    
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas January 25 Essay competition Click link to apply
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Texas State Court January 31 Related to a living Texas CDA member in good standing, and/or who are members of a Texas JCDA court.   Must mail and have postmarked by due deadline.
Kecia L. Davis Scholarship Fund January 31 Female graduating senior who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and academic commitment. Application link on flyer linked to scholarship name.
  February    
Daughters of the Republic of Texas Dilue Rose Harris February 27 Open to all students To counseling center 
BVSCU February 27 See link to apply Online
  March    
Society of Women Engineers March 1

Eligibility:

  • Senior high school female students at a Houston Area school.

  • Major in an engineering or engineering-related discipline at an ABET-accredited 4-year college or university.

  • Filled out the online application (link provided below) and submitted all documents listed on the website. 

Online
San Bernard Electric Cooperative March 9 

Parent must be a member of SBEC

Mail to address on application
San Bernard Electric Curtis Wood Memorial March 9 

Parent must be a member of SBEC

Must show proof of enrollment to PVAMU

Mail to address on application
LCRA March 15 See website link for more information  
Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarship Program March 16

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be graduating high school seniors during the current school year.
  • Have an educational focus on agriculture or natural resources.
  • Plan to attend an accredited vocational or technical school, college or university as a full-time student.
Online
Columbus Lion's Club March 17
  • Must have participation in Columbus Lion's Club service project.
To counseling center
Colorado County Area Go Texan March 20 Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.  Mailed to address on application.
Colorado County Area Go Texan CTE/Vocational March 20 Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.  Mailed to address on application.
Colorado County Go Texan BBQ Team Scholarship March 20 Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school. Member of BBQ Cookoff Team Mailed to address on application.
Elaine Dahse Feldcamp Memorial March 20 Open to all students Mail to address on application
Colorado County Fair March 26 Must have CCF involvement To counseling center
The Drymalla Construction Scholarship March 27 Plan to major in Construction Science or Construction Management at a University within the State of Texas.  Interview may be required. To counseling Center
American Legion Post 383 March 31 For students planning to attend a trade school in Fall 2026 To counseling center
  April    
 Bonham Foundation April 1st To be considered, candidates must choose a field of study relating to agriculture, wildlife, or natural resource management. To counseling center 
Fayette Electric Cooperative April 1st

See link for application requirements.

Online
Columbus Cardinal Booster Club April 7

Must have participated in one sport junior/senior year.  Volunteered nine hours at a concession stand in high school.  Parent must current on four years of CCBC dues.

To counseling center
Colorado County Texas A&M April 10

For students attending Texas A&M University in the Fall of 2026

To counseling center
Robert Eaton "Mr. E" Memorial April 30

This scholarship is open to any senior that has participated in band at any point in high school and is planning to continue their education. 

Using link
Additional Scholarship Information