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).
      • 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:
          1. Open the application
          2. Click the three dots at the top right of the screen and select Open in New Window
          3. Download the application to your Downloads folder on your chromebook
          4. Click the DocHub app pinned to your status bar on your chromebook
          5. Sign in with DocHub via Google (only have to do this once)
          6. Click Import Document (or New Document for all subsequent scholarship apps)
          7. Click Upload to find your file.
          8. 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.
  • 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:
     
 
  March  
 
Hertha David March 21
Open to all students
 counseling center
Leon and Beatrice Obenhaus Grodhaus March 21
Open to all students
counseling center
Viola Chollett's Little Store March 22
Must attend a public college/university in Texas
counseling center
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
counseling center
Magnolia Belle March 27
Open to senior girls on track to become a Magnolia Belles
counseling center
R.C. "Bobby" Marburger, Jr. Memorial March 28
Open to all students
counseling center
Urban and Elizabeth Burtschell March 28
Open to all students
counseling center
The John R. Saul Educational Memorial sponsored by the Colorado County Retired Teachers March 29
Desire to be a classroom teacher
counseling center
Tom Glasscock Memorial March 29
Open to all students
counseling center
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. 
counseling center
Columbus Education Foundation - First Financial Group of America March 29
Open to students planning to attend a trade school after high school.
counseling center
Columbus Education Foundation - Sam and Patsy Hodge March 29
Open to students planning to attend a trade school after high school.
counseling center
CDA #1588 March 30
Student must be the son/daughter, granddaughter/grandson of a CDA #1588 member
counseling center
Colorado County Fair March 30
CCF Involvement
counseling center
TAF&E March 30
CCF Involvement
counseling center
Case Beken March 30
CCF Involvement
counseling center
Marvin J. Migura Foundation  March 30
Click here for instructions
Only available online.
email to address provided on instruction sheet.
DAR - John Everett Chapter March 31
Open to all students
Student must mail in application to address provided on the bottom of application.
     
 
  April  
 
Colorado County Area Go Texan April 1
Applicants are required to be a member of 4-H or FFA while enrolled in high school.
Student must mail to address provided on information sheet of application.
Columbus Cardinal Athletic Booster Club April 3
See application for full details
counseling center
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.
counseling center
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1127 April 4
See application for requirements (3rd bullet)
counseling center
Mark A. Chapman Foundation April 5
Top 18% of class
Financial Need
counseling center
Colorado County Texas A & M Alumni Association Scholarship Application April 6
For students attending Texas A&M in Fall 2023
counseling center
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
counseling center
The John Saul Columbus Rotary Club April 6
Open to all student
counseling center
Colorado County Farm Bureau Academic April 7
Applicant's family must be member of CCFB
FFA or 4-H
Turn in application to CCFB office
Bonham Foundation - CCFB April 7
Applicant's family must be member of CCFB
FFA or 4-H
Turn in application to CCFB office
Kristie Geisler Memorial April 11 Attend SHSU OR desire to be an educator
counseling center
Paige Morrow Scholarship April 11 Open to all students
counseling center
Colorado County Row Crop Committee April 15 Involved in 4H or FFA
Turn in to Ag Extension Office
Friends of the San Bernard River April 15 Open to all students
Must mail to address on guideline sheet on website
RESTORE:  Gerloff Company, Inc. April 15 Open to all students
Must mail or email to address on application
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.
counseling center
The Jake Reichle Memorial April 27 Plan to pursue a career as an electrician or attend lineman school
counseling center
     
 
     
 
Additional Scholarship Information