Senior Counselor's Corner
Senior News
Senior Counselor's Corner
What's Coming Up!!
10/9- SAT School Day
10/16- ASVAB
10/21- Financial Aid Night @ 6:00 pm in High School Cafeteria
11/20- TSI
12/3-12/6- EOC Retesting
Transcripts and VOE's
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Seniors may obtain two (2) free copies. Thereafter, each transcript will cost $1.00. When requesting transcripts, please give the receiving institution up to 10 days to receive and possibly up to 14 to process it. If a paper copy is requested, the student will need to come by the counseling office to pick it up. Remember, a transcript is only "Official" if it is in the original sealed envelope. Also, transcripts can only be sent electronically to in-state public universities. If you are requesting a transcript for an out-of-state or private institution, the student should request a paper copy, pick it up, and mail it to the desired school.
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Once requested, a VOE (Verification of Enrollment) can be picked up during lunches or before/after school. Please give our office staff half a day or so to prepare the document before coming to pick it up.
Applying for College
College admissions applications are now open and some preferred application deadlines are as early as mid-October and will continue through the Spring. Use the link below for the preferred application site for most public Texas colleges and universities. If you are unsure of how to apply, the best bet is to research the university of interest by finding the undergrad admissions page of the institution's webpage.
Common App and Coalition are two other popular sites to apply for Texas, out-of-state and private institutions.
Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts here
Common App is a nonprofit organization of 1000+ colleges and universities that simplifies, informs, and supports your college application journey.
launchcommonapp.org
Prepare for & apply to college with the Coalition for College
Free college-planning tools, provided by 150+ top schools, to help students learn about, prepare for and apply to college. Start early, stress less
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Scholarship Opportunities
First and foremost, once you have applied to the colleges of your choice (and in some cases been accepted), there will be scholarships available through those institutions (these are typically the bigger ones). Log in to that college's scholarship or future student portal and explore what is available through the university system.
Our Local Scholarship Application is available and posted below with a preferred due date of February 5, 2025. With that form, the sooner it is returned, the more opportunities a student may have to earn a scholarship.
I also recommend GoingMerry. It is a national scholarship search service that is free and seems to be one that doesn't have too many ads or solicitation. Here is the link to register and create a profile. https://www.goingmerry.com/
Texas Scholarship Search
Scholarships by Deadlines - Some of these are for high school students; some are for currently enrolled college students. Keep applying for scholarships to help pay for college expenses.
Scholarships by Major – Accounting, Agriculture, Architecture, Aviation, Business, Communications, Computer Science, Cosmetology, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Math, Medical, Nursing, Performing Arts, Science, Social Sciences, Trade, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts, Other Majors
Current Local Scholarship Opportunities
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Inc. Scholarship – Deadline to Apply September 30, 2024 - The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
The Voice of Democracy Scholarship – Open to students in grades 9-12 enrolled by the Oct. 31, 2024
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Elks National Foundation Scholarship – 2025 Most Valuable Student Scholarship - Deadline: November 12, 2024
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2022 competition. Open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen. Applicants need not be related to a member of the Elks. Male and female students compete separately. Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. https://www.elks.org/scholars/
Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship – Application Deadline: November 14, 2024
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees.
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities.Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational experience – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees.
Ron Brown Scholar Program – Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
To be eligible, students must be seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are Black/African American and demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
To be eligible, students must be seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are Black/African American and demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, participate in community service activities and have a demonstrated financial need.
Hagan Scholarship Foundation – Deadline: December 1, 2024
This nationwide need-based merit scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.
This nationwide need-based merit scholarship provides recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free.
The TPC Group Mark of Excellence Scholarship – Since 2007, TPC Group has awarded more than $330,000 to 43 students at Port Neches Groves High School. The online application will make the process easy and efficient for students to apply. Student can click here: https://learnmore.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship – Deadline: December 18, 2024, 3:00 PM CT,
Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship must demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service; be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States; and be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico. Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board.
Applicants to the Equitable Excellence Scholarship must demonstrate courage, strength and wisdom as shown by community impact through volunteer service; be high school seniors planning to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States; and be a United States citizen or legal resident living or claiming residency in one of the 50 U.S. states, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico. Equitable will provide 100 $5,000 annual scholarships that will be renewed to award recipients each academic year for four years, for a total of $20,000 per recipient. The company will also award 100 one-time $2,500 scholarships that can help students to underwrite immediate costs associated with higher education such as tuition, books or room and board.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program – Application Deadline: January 3, 2025
This national program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of president Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board.
This national program awards college scholarships to high school seniors who embody the characteristics of president Ronald Reagan at school, in the community, in the workplace, and at home. Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board.
Live Más Scholarship (Taco Bell) – Application Deadline: January 8, 2025
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students ages 16-26 who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond.
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students ages 16-26 who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using their passion to ignite change in their communities and beyond.
Motiva Excellence in Education Scholarship – The application must be turned into Mrs. Wueller by January 27, 2025.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship – The Scholarship Application website is OPEN. You can check it out at Scholarships & Grants - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Deadline is January 31, 2025 so encourage students to start now!
There are many opportunities for our students and students can apply for every scholarship for which they meet the requirements. Students do NOT have to exhibit or participate in any HLSR activity to apply for a scholarship.
HEB - UIL - Scholarships for Texas Athletic, Music and Academic Participants
- must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.3 GPA;
- have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student ;
- have been active in community service programs or events
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Application deadline is Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Recipients will be announced at the UIL Girls & Boys Basketball Championships in February and March 2025 and on SportsInAction.com
Elks National Foundation Scholarship – 2025 Legacy Awards - Application opens September 1, 2024 – Due online by February 3, 2025. Open to a high school senior who is the child or grandchild of an Elks member. 250 students who exhibit the values of the Elks National Foundation will be awarded a scholarship to support their college. https://www.elks.org/scholars/
PNG Local Scholarship Application – Due date: February 5, 2025
Gulf Coast Section Scholarship – The SPE-GCS Scholarship is for students pursuing a career in the energy industry. The scholarship is renewable yearly scholarship, up to 4 years ($2,000 semester/$4,000 academic year) - Deadline to apply February 16, 2025
The Mid-Jefferson County Retired School Personnel Scholarship – Deadline to turn applications into Counselor's Office is February 28, 2025.
The Morgan L. Christian PNG NDN Press Scholarship – a competitive award offered to a four-year NDN Press student. Applications due by March 1, 2025.
The Morgan L. Christian PNG Band Scholarship – a competitive award offered to a four-year band member.
Applications due by March 1, 2025.
Foundation 649 Scholarship for AAPI Students – Application deadline is March 1, 2025. The Foundation 649 is a 501c3 that discovers and empowers young, talented Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are actively elevating and serving their communities across the country. Application - The application consists of a questionnaire and a short essay (1000 word maximum). Creativity is welcome - alternate media will also be accepted in place of the essay if the applicant chooses (e.g. film, photography, etc.). If you are selected as a recipient, with your permission, we plan to share your submission with our audiences. https://
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) – Houston Area Section is happy to inform you and your students that our Collegiate Freshman Scholarships Applications are now open and will close on March 1st, 2025.
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.
Students may apply to one or multiple scholarships through a single application found at the following link: https://houston.swe.org/student-scholarships/
Additional scholarships are available on our national SWE website: https://swe.org/apply-for-a-swe-scholarship/
Eber Ephlin Scholarship 2025 – Deadline March 1, 2025.
Rave Financial Scholarship – We are excited to announce the 2025 Rave Financial Scholarship Program! Each year, Rave Financial awards ten scholarships for $2500 each, to members who are graduating high school and seeking higher education. To be considered, all applicants must complete the scholarship application and upload all required documents using the link provided on our scholarship webpage. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The deadline for scholarship submission is on or before Friday, March 7, 2025.
All information and the application can be found on our website at https://bankwithrave.com/
VFW Young American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship – The VFW Auxiliary also offers Young
American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship for Grades 9 through 12 This needs to be turned into Mrs.
DeAnn Soderholm by March 21, 2025 so they can be judged at the local level and then mailed out to the
State Level by March 31, 2025. Mrs. Soderholm can be reached at 409-509-1530 to make arrangements
to turn in your artwork.
American Creative Patriotic Art Scholarship for Grades 9 through 12 This needs to be turned into Mrs.
DeAnn Soderholm by March 21, 2025 so they can be judged at the local level and then mailed out to the
State Level by March 31, 2025. Mrs. Soderholm can be reached at 409-509-1530 to make arrangements
to turn in your artwork.
VFW 3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Scholarship – Scholarship for students in grade 9-12. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Port Neches-Groves Masonic Lodge Scholarship – Application due by March 31, 2025.
Jefferson County Go Texan Scholarship – Deadline March 31, 2025. Scholarship application is online.
Jonathan Wolfe Memorial Scholarship – Deadline to Apply April 1, 2025; Given to a Senior who played
baseball at Groves National Little League
JoAnn Dockens Memorial Scholarship – Essay on "How Kindness Changed My Life" Deadline to Apply April 1, 2025
Daughters of the American Revolution – Deadline April 1, 2025.
Sabine FCU Scholarship – Sabine FCU will be awarding twelve students with a $1,500 scholarship this year as we have in previous years. The top twelve student applications that our committee selects will receive this honor. All applications are due April 11th
The Doris Ellen Bailey Scholarship – Deadline to Apply April 14, 2025
LSCPA General Scholarship – Deadline April 15th, 2025.
USA Softball Umpires Association of Texas – The USA Softball Umpires Association of Texas District 39 is once again providing an $ 1000 Scholarship(s) in memory of Leesha Roy to a deserving Senior who has played USA Softball.
Deadline to Apply is 4/25/2025; Recipients will be notified via phone by June 2, 2025.
Golden Triangle Emergency Center Scholarship – Deadline to Apply May 16, 2025. Note: Applicant
does not have to be pursuing an education in healthcare to apply for this scholarship.
College Scholarships
Baylor University – https://admissions.web.baylor.edu/costs-aid/scholarships-aid
Blinn College – https://www.blinn.edu/scholarships/index.html
East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) – https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/affordability/scholarships
Kilgore College – https://www.kilgore.edu/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/
Lamar Institute of Technology – https://lit.edu/foundation/scholarships
Lamar State College-Orange – https://www.lsco.edu/admissions/aid/how-to apply/types/scholarships/index.php
Lamar State College Port Arthur – https://www.lamarpa.edu/paying-for- college/scholarships/index.html
Blinn College – https://www.blinn.edu/scholarships/index.html
East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) – https://www.etbu.edu/admissions/affordability/scholarships
Kilgore College – https://www.kilgore.edu/cost-financial-aid/financial-aid-scholarships/scholarships/
Lamar Institute of Technology – https://lit.edu/foundation/scholarships
Lamar State College-Orange – https://www.lsco.edu/admissions/aid/how-to apply/types/scholarships/index.php
Lamar State College Port Arthur – https://www.lamarpa.edu/paying-for- college/scholarships/index.html
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Eber Ephlin Scholarship – The application is open from January 10 to March 1. Students will need to complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire first to verify eligibility.
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Captain William Sanders DAR Scholarship – Application is open from January 10 to April 1. Students need to complete the Pre-Application Questionnaire first to verify eligibility.
Lamar University-Beaumont – https://www.lamar.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.html
Louisiana State University – LSU – https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/types_of_scholarships/
McNeese State University – http://www.mcneese.edu/student-central/scholarships
Sam Houston State University – http://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships
Stephen F. Austin State University – http:// www.sfasu.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/types-of- aid/scholarships
Louisiana State University – LSU – https://www.lsu.edu/financialaid/types_of_scholarships/
McNeese State University – http://www.mcneese.edu/student-central/scholarships
Sam Houston State University – http://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships
Stephen F. Austin State University – http:// www.sfasu.edu/admissions-and-aid/financial-aid/types-of- aid/scholarships
Texas A&M University – https://financialaid.tamu.edu
Texas State University – http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman.html
Texas Tech University – https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/incFreshman.php#
University of Houston – http://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/
The University of Texas at Austin – https://admissions.utexas.edu/afford/undergrad-scholarships
Texas State University – http://www.finaid.txstate.edu/scholarships/freshman.html
Texas Tech University – https://www.depts.ttu.edu/scholarships/incFreshman.php#
University of Houston – http://www.uh.edu/financial/undergraduate/types-aid/scholarships/
The University of Texas at Austin – https://admissions.utexas.edu/afford/undergrad-scholarships
Military Scholarships
The Hazelwood Act – https://tvc.texas.gov/
The Hazlewood Act is a State of Texas benefit that provides qualified Veterans, spouses, and dependent children with an education benefit of up to 150 hours of tuition exemption, including most fee charges, at public institutions of higher education in Texas. This does not induce living expenses, books, or supply fees.
Scholarships for Veterans and Dependents –
https://collegerecon.com/
U.S. Air Force - Scholarship – https://www.afrotc.com/
U. S. Army - Scholarships – https://www.goarmy.com/
Coast Guard - Scholarships – https://
U.S. Navy-Marine Corps - Scholarships – https://www.nmcrs.org/our-