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 2024-Scholarships Google Classroom (this can only be accessed through your cisdschools.org email).
Google Classroom Join Code: h74qtol
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- Here, students can view all scholarships and print if needed.
- If you would like the application to be form-fillable:
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- Open the application
- Click Open With
- Click Annotate with Kami
- Log in with Google when prompted
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- Applications can also be accessed below and opened using the steps above using Kami.
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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.
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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Trent Kohleffel “Many Hats” Memorial Scholarship | March 18 | Open to all CHS seniors | CC |
Columbus Lion's Club | March 19 | Must have service hours documented with the Lion's Club | CC |
Magnolia Belles | March 20 | Open to any senior girls who plan to be a Magnolia Belle this May | CC |
Viola Chollett's Little Store | March 21 | Open to students attending any non-private college or university in Texas. | CC |
Weldon Everett Chollett | March 21 |
Applicants must fit ONE of the following criteria:
Plans on attending the University of Texas at Austin or Texas Lutheran University
Plans on majoring in Engineering A member of the Columbus High School Golf Team |
CC |
Leon & Beatrice Obenhaus Grodhaus Foundation | March 21 |
Open to all seniors
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CC |
Hertha David | March 21 |
Open to all seniors
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CC |
BVSCU Funding the Future | March 22 | See page one for details | Mail to address on application |
CDA # 1588 (St. Anthony CDA) | March 22 | Applicant must be the son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a CDA #1588 member in good standing. | CC |
Robert C. Marburger Memorial | March 25 | Open to all students. Those planning a career in wildlife will be closely considered. | CC. |
John R. Saul Educational Memorial; Colorado County Retired Teachers | March 26 | Open to seniors who aspire to be teachers | CC |
Colorado County Fair | March 27 | Must have CCF involvement | CC |
The Drymalla Construction Scholarship | March 27 | For a senior who plans to major in construction science at a university in Texas. | CC |
Tom Glasscock Memorial | March 27 | Open to all students | CC |
Columbus Education Foundation - Trade/Tech School | March 28 | For student wishing to enroll in a trade/tech school or on the job training | CC |
Columbus Education Foundation - College | March 28 | For student planning to attend college for a 2 or 4 year degree | CC |
Urban & Elizabeth Burttshell | March 28 | Open to all students | CC |
DAR; John Everett Chapter | March 29 | Open to all students | Mail to address on application |
Capital Farm Credit (Youth Scholarships) | March 29 | See link for details | online |
CC Soil & Water Conservation District | March 29 | Open to all student | CC |
Capital Farm Credit (Ag Student of the Week) | March 31 | See link for details | online |
Marvin J. Migura Foundation | March 31 | See application for eligibility requirements | Email to address on application |
FUMC | March 31 | See application for details | To FUMC |
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Friends of the River San Bernard | April 1 | Applicants must live in the San Bernard Watershed | Mail to address on the application. |
Colorado Valley ICA | April 1 | See website for details | Apply online |
Fayette Community Foundation | April 1 |
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Apply online |
CCFB - Academic & Achievement | April 1 |
Be a member of CCFB
Must be in 4H or FFA in last two years
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Take or mail applications to address on app. |
Kailee Mills Foundation | April 1 |
See website for details
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Online |
Jimmy & Pete Mikulenka | April 3 |
Open to students who are members of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
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Columbus Cardinal Athletic Booster Club | April 3 |
See first page of application for requirements.
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CC |
Weido Family | April 3 |
For students planning a career in agriculture or as a first responder.
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Mark A. Chapman Foundation | April 4 |
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Columbus Riverside Alumni | April 4 | Must have a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Must be African American planning to attend post secondary education. | CC |
Vietnam Veterans #1127 | April 4 | Open to all students who has/had a family member that has served in the military | CC |
Colorado County Texas A&M Alumni | April 5 | Plan to attend and will enroll at Texas A&M in Fall 2024 | CC |
SAS PTC | April 5 | Open to seniors who attended SAS from K-8th Grade | CC |
Columbus Rotary Club | April 5 | Open to all students | CC |
Kristie Geisler Memorial | April 11 | Open to seniors who plan to major in education | CC |
Paige Morrow | April 11 | Open to all students | CC |
WoodmenLife | April 14 | Open to WoodmenLife Members | Mail to address |
CYFF Trent Kohleffel Memorial | April 15 | Open to all students | CC |
Columbus Garden Club | April 22 | Open to all students. Special consideration to those planning to major in a specific career (listed on page one) | CC |
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Independent Cattlemen's Association | May 1 | See link for details | online |
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 |