Scholarship Opportunity: Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization

The Hill Country Sheep & Goat Organization (formerly called the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association Auxiliary) has traditionally offered scholarships to graduating high school seniors and continuing college students  pursuing a college degree in Agriculture.

It is once again time to apply for the scholarship for the school term of fall, 2017.

This year we offer three types of scholarships:

1)      Students from Texas Hill Country Counties pursuing a degree in Agriculture,

2)      Students from throughout Texas who participated in the Make It With Wool Contest.  They do need to be accepted to a College, University, or Trade school, but do not need to major in Agriculture, and

3)      Students from throughout Texas who are the son or daughter of a Texas State Trapper.  They do need to be accepted to a College, University, or Trade school, but do not need to major in Agriculture.

Time is valuable to students and teachers alike, and the Committee strives to make the application process as simple as possible.  

All required documentation, including transcripts, must be submitted at the same time, and must be received by April 15, 2017.  Any incomplete entries, or those received after April 15 will not be considered.

This is a highly competitive scholarship contest, with awards ranging from $250 to $2000 per student.  The application includes some questions reflecting financial need, but it is most important to stress that the awards will be based on the Committee's impression of each student as presented by their written essays.  References submitted with the application will be contacted for verification.

Below are the PDF files for the three types of scholarship applications:

Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization Scholarship Application

Hill Country Sheep and Goat Organization Trapper Scholarship Application

Texas Make it With Wool Scholarship Application

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

Exploring Educational Excellence

Brown University, University of Chicago, Columbia, Cornell, and Rice University will be in San Antonio Monday, May 22nd at 7:00 pm. 

Registration is required.  Click here for additional information.

Exploring Educational Excellence

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Scholarship Opportunity: Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society

The Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society (TAAIS) Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce the 2017 TAAIS Memorial Foundation Asthma Scholarship Award. This $1,500.00 one-time award will be granted to up to three qualified and deserving high school seniors in Texas who suffer from asthma. 

The deadline to apply for the award is March 1, 2017. 

Please click the following link for more information and to download an application: http://taais.org/2017-taais-memorial-foundation.    

Additional scholarship opportunities may be found here.

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Registration for Advanced Placement Exams

Registration for Advanced Placement exams will continue until March 1, 2017. There will be no late registrations for regular testing. Exams are $98 each, or $30 each for students who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program. 

Additional info may be found here.

Find the AP exam schedule here.

Register online for AP exams here.

Waitlisted?

"The waitlist exists because even the most selective colleges worry about "making their numbers." The incoming class has to be a certain size, filled with the best possible mix of students. If a small college has a target of 500 freshmen, there had better be 500 students showing up in the fall. And it needs to be 500, not 530 or 470. Too few and the budget takes a hit; too many and students end up living in Quonset huts or hallways (or even being paid to wait a year before matriculating). The applicants' purgatory is the colleges' safety valve." - Willard Dix

The Waitlist: Colleges' Safety Valve, Students' Purgatory

What to do if you are wait listed - Be proactive if you hope to come off of the waitlist!

Summer Camp Opportunity: Society of American Military Engineers

The San Antonio Post Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is currently taking applications to sponsor (SAME covers costs) high school students to go to one of the military academies for an engineering and construction camp for a week in the summer. 

Engineering & Construction Camp Information Flier

More information about camps for those students with an interest in a STEM career

Below is a link that describes the application process in more detail.

http://www.same.org/STEM-Camps/Application-Process

For more information, please contact

Joshua A. Graham, P.E.

Engineering & Construction Camp Coordinator Soceity of American Military Engineers (SAME)

(330) 518-8701

The deadline for students to submit applications to me is March 24, 2017.

Scholarship Opportunity: Kendall County Farm Bureau

Application may be downloaded here.

Please return completed scholarship application by April 1 to 
Kendall County Farm Bureau

PO Box 639

Boerne, Texas 78006

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Boerne Community Theatre

Boerne Community Theatre will once again be offering two $500 Scholarships to area graduates.

Deadline for scholarship submission is April 15, 2017. 

Application may be downloaded here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Scholarship Opportunity: Ford Driving Dreams

Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program Opportunity

Deadline: March 3, 2017

The Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program, presented by Houston Area Ford Dealers, San Antonio Area Ford Dealers and Ford Motor Company Fund, is intended to assist and encourage high school seniors from the San Antonio and Houston areas to pursue a degree at U.S. post-secondary institutions. The Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Program is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC).

For more information, click here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.

Classroom Registration Presentations are Underway

Beginning today, February 14, BHS counselors are visiting with all students to discuss course offerings for the 2017-18 school year. Each student will come home with a current transcript and a choice card listing classes to choose from for the next school year.

Download a pdf of the presentation here.

Download 9th grade choice card here.

Download 10th grade choice card here.

Download 11th grade choice card here.

Download 12th grade choice card here.

If you have questions or concerns about pre-requisites, check the Course Catalog first:

Download the 2017-18 BISD Course Catalog here.

Some classes require an application. Those that have been provided to us can be downloaded here, and returned to the sponsor/teacher. If a course requires pre-approval, audition, or an application and it is NOT listed on our site, please speak to the sponsor/teacher.

Students will complete the registration process in their classrooms from February 20-March 3. Each student has been told when they are to return to school with a completed course selection card. Counselors will be on hand to help students finalize their schedules. 

Scholarship Opportunity - The Centurions of Kendall County

The Centurions is a local philanthropic organization comprised of Kendall County businessmen that awards scholarships every year to deserving students from the Kendall County area. This year, scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $3,000 for a University and $1,500 for a Trade or Technical School award. And individual scholarship is to be used to assist with college or trade school tuition and books. Award checks will be made out to the college/trade school or University when The Centurions receive proof of registration.

Qualifications are as follows:

• The receipt of a fully completed application. See attached. All items must be present for an application to be considered.
• Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. If applying for a full $3,000 University Scholarship award, or a GPA of 2.5 if applying for a $1,500 trade school or technical school scholarship.
• Successful applicant must have applied at a college, university or vocational school in the USA. The proof of acceptance will be required before check can be released.
• Each student application must be accompanied by a community service resume that includes the student's name, address, phone number, local high school or home school, lists of service items that include the names, dates, and supervisor. Resumes can also include church activities, school clubs/organizations, athletic teams and any other involvement that would show participation in the Boerne, Comfort, and/or Kendall County area. Please include a list of any accreditations that you have received.
• As the Centurions are a community service organization, applicants that demonstrate a history of civic and community responsibility will be reviewed first. Secondly, an essay of at least 1,000 and not to exceed 1,050 words in length must be attached. This year's essay topic(s) are as follows:  "For those who have been given much, much will be required." Or, "What would you say to someone who thinks education does not matter, or that college is a waste of time and money," or a third option would be: "Write an essay demonstrating your passion for a field of study and why you should be considered for this scholarship and what impact it will have on you." Remember, only pick one of these topics, not all.
• Please include at least 2 letters of reference from persons not related to the applicant to verify their civic and community service. These letters must include full name, address, email address, and phone number. 
• If there is a personal or family economic hardship that you wish to disclose to the Scholarship Committee, please include a separate letter/statement related to this economic hardship.

The application, along with all attachments, must be postmarked or email stamped by April 15, 2017. Applications can be sent to 112 E. San Antonio Ave, Boerne, TX 78006 or emailed to baron@stonehousebuilder.com.

If any applicant would like help or direction on how to complete the application, please contact Mr. Steve Spence, a member of the Centurions who will act in a mentoring capacity.  He can be reached at (210) 413-0271 or by email at saspence@hctc.net

Application can be downloaded here.

Find additional scholarships here.

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You can search for colleges by state, by required SAT/ACT scores, by required GPA, AND by application deadlines.

Seniors who have yet to apply may find this page especially interesting.

Scholarship Opportunity for Business or Business-related Majors: Insurance Women of San Antonio

The Insurance Women of San Antonio, Inc, awards scholarships every year to deserving students majoring in Business or a Business related field. The amount of the scholarship depends on the number of qualified applicants chosen. An individual scholarship is meant to assist with tuition and the cost of books. The check will be made payable to the student’s account at the chosen college or university and will be mailed directly to the school when IWSA receives proof of registration. We would love to honor our scholarship winners at our May 25, 2017 luncheon. Each winner may bring a parent to our luncheon to share the experience.

The qualifications are as follows:
1) Fully completed application
2) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and provide a copy of transcript
3) Attend a college or university in Texas
4) Major in Business or a Business related field
5) Include autobiography and statement of career plan
6) Include at least two letters of reference from persons not related to applicant (i.e.: clergy, teacher, counselor, employer, etc)                                                        
7) Must be a Texas resident and a US citizen

The application along with all the listed attachments must be postmarked by the deadline or the application will be declined.  The address is as follows:

April Massey
President Elect - Education Chair
Insurance Women of  San Antonio
106 S. St. Mary’s Street, Suite 800
San Antonio, TX 78205

The deadline is April 14, 2017. If you have any questions feel free to call (210)298-7131, or email amassey@catto.com.

Application can be downloaded here.

Additional scholarship opportunities can be found here.