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 2023-Scholarships Google Classroom (this can only be accessed through your cisdschools.org email).
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- Google Classroom Join Code: 2fqqrez
- Here, students can view all scholarships and print if needed.
- If you would like the application to be form-fillable:
- Open the application
- Click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select Open in New Window
- Download the application to your Downloads folder on your chromebook
- Click the DocHub app pinned to your status bar on your chromebook
- Sign in with DocHub via Google (only have to do this once)
- Click Import Document (or New Document for all subsequent scholarship apps)
- Click Upload to find your file.
- Click the scholarship file in your download folder and click Open.
- Applications can also be accessed below and opened using the steps above using DocHub.
- Google Classroom Join Code: 2fqqrez
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- 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.
- Print the application and mail to the address provided on the application.
- 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: |
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Hertha David | March 21 |
Open to all students
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Leon and Beatrice Obenhaus Grodhaus | March 21 |
Open to all students
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Viola Chollett's Little Store | March 22 |
Must attend a public college/university in Texas
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Weldon Chollett | March 22 |
Must meet one of the criteria:
*Plan on attending UT in Austin or TLU
*Plan on majoring in Engineering
*A member of the CHS Golf team
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Magnolia Belle | March 27 |
Open to senior girls on track to become a Magnolia Belles
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R.C. "Bobby" Marburger, Jr. Memorial | March 28 |
Open to all students
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Urban and Elizabeth Burtschell | March 28 |
Open to all students
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The John R. Saul Educational Memorial sponsored by the Colorado County Retired Teachers | March 29 |
Desire to be a classroom teacher
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Tom Glasscock Memorial | March 29 |
Open to all students
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Drymalla Construction Company | March 29 |
For graduating high school seniors attending Columbus High School who plan to major in Construction Science or Construction Management at a University within the State of Texas of the student’s choosing.
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Columbus Education Foundation - First Financial Group of America | March 29 |
Open to students planning to attend a trade school after high school.
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Columbus Education Foundation - Sam and Patsy Hodge | March 29 |
Open to students planning to attend a trade school after high school.
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CDA #1588 | March 30 |
Student must be the son/daughter, granddaughter/grandson of a CDA #1588 member
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Colorado County Fair | March 30 |
CCF Involvement
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TAF&E | March 30 |
CCF Involvement
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Case Beken | March 30 |
CCF Involvement
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Marvin J. Migura Foundation | March 30 |
Click here for instructions
Only available online.
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email to address provided on instruction sheet.
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DAR - John Everett Chapter | March 31 |
Open to all students
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Student must mail in application to address provided on the bottom of application.
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Colorado County Area Go Texan | April 1 |
Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.
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Student must mail to address provided on information sheet of application.
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Columbus Cardinal Athletic Booster Club | April 3 |
See application for full details
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Weido Family Scholarship | April 3 |
This scholarship was established to assist students who wish to pursue a degree or career in the
agriculture or ranching industry. |
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Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1127 | April 4 |
See application for requirements (3rd bullet)
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Mark A. Chapman Foundation | April 5 |
Top 18% of class
Financial Need
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Colorado County Texas A & M Alumni Association Scholarship Application | April 6 |
For students attending Texas A&M in Fall 2023
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counseling center
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Charles E. Harbich Memorial | April 6 |
For students attending Texas A&M in Fall 2023; special preferences will be given to students pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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The John Saul Columbus Rotary Club | April 6 |
Open to all student
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Colorado County Farm Bureau Academic | April 7 |
Applicant's family must be member of CCFB
FFA or 4-H
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Turn in application to CCFB office
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Bonham Foundation - CCFB | April 7 |
Applicant's family must be member of CCFB
FFA or 4-H
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Turn in application to CCFB office
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Kristie Geisler Memorial | April 11 | Attend SHSU OR desire to be an educator |
counseling center
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Paige Morrow Scholarship | April 11 | Open to all students |
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Colorado County Row Crop Committee | April 15 | Involved in 4H or FFA |
Turn in to Ag Extension Office
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Friends of the San Bernard River | April 15 | Open to all students |
Must mail to address on guideline sheet on website
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RESTORE: Gerloff Company, Inc. | April 15 | Open to all students |
Must mail or email to address on application
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Columbus Garden Club | April 20 | All seniors are encouraged to apply. Those planning to pursue a degree in on the of the fields listed on application will be closely considered. |
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The Jake Reichle Memorial | April 27 | Plan to pursue a career as an electrician or attend lineman school |
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Additional Scholarship Information
Click on a link below for scholarship information and opportunities at various colleges and universities. | |
Angelo State | Austin Community College |
Baylor University | Blinn College |
Midwestern State | Sam Houston State |
Stephen F. Austin State | Tarleton State |
Texas A&M-College Station | Texas Christian University |
Texas Southern | Texas State University |
Texas Tech University | Victoria College |
University of Houston | University of Houston-Victoria |
University of Texas at Austin | University of Texas at San Antonio |