Blanco ISD

BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP LISTING

2024-2025

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Criteria: Copy and paste the blue link. Then click on “New User” to create a UN and PW.
Then, click “Submit” to access the Application.
The Submittal Deadline is December 1, 2024.

Essential Information
1. Hagan Scholarship Brochure. An overview of the scholarship, eligibility, responsibilities and benefits.
2. Tips on How to Prepare a Successful Application

Eligibility Requirements
1. Must attend a public, private, charter, magnet, or STEM high school located in the United States.
2. Must be fluent in the English language.
3. Must be in the high school graduating class.
4. Must have achieved a 3.50 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
5. Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation. The Hagan Scholarship cannot be used to attend a community college, junior college, or online institution.
6. Must maintain a four year or less graduation schedule in college, or complete the equivalent of a four year degree if in a professional program.
7. Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time, or a combination of the two.
8. Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Household Income reported for 2023 Federal Income Tax Purposes must not have exceeded $100,000. “Household Income” is defined as the total income received by all members of a household living under the same roof.
9. FAFSA information is not required from applicants. But, will be required from selected finalists in early 2025.
10. Must apply for Federal and State grants if eligible.
11. Must not have a felony conviction.

The intended recipient is a high-achieving goal-driven student having substantial financial need.

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2024

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

Criteria:

To apply go to: www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships
All available scholarships are listed on this page. Clicking on the name of a specific scholarship will allow you to view the detailed eligibility information. You will have the option to sort the scholarships or to type in keywords in the query line to research specific scholarship criteria.
To start your application, select the "Apply Now" button above the list of scholarships; this will take you to the Login Page (Note, this button will NOT be available before December 2, 2024).
The Logan Page will allow you to establish a user ID. You will also find written and video tutorials for any reference needs you may have. The Logan Page may also be accessed on the Community Foundation's home page using the Login tab.
The Community Foundation scholarship application is a universal application that will need to be completed one time. Based on your responses to questions, the system will automatically determine your eligibility for each of the scholarships held at the Foundation. Upon submittal, a notification page will populate a list of the scholarships you have successfully applied for. If one or more of these scholarships require an additional essay, letter of recommendation, etc. you will receive directions on how to complete those additional requirements
Your GPA must be stated on a 4.0 scale. Your counselor should be able to help you convert to this scale if your school uses a different scale.

2025 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

The Hill Country Performing Arts Scholarship is offered to graduating students who have participated in one or more types of performing arts and who will be pursuing a degree at a higher-level school of performing arts.
The James Eastland Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors in the Hill Country who attended Hunt Independent School District for at least one academic year.
The Karolyn Kolb Martinez "Excellence in Nursing" Memorial Scholarship is offered to graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in the nursing field. Recipients of this scholarship can reapply for three consecutive years, given they maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Prior recipients reapplying will be considered equally with other qualified applicants.

Deadline to Apply: February 4, 2025

LCRA SCHOLARSHIP FOR BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

Criteria:

Attend Blinn College, Texas State Technical College (TSTC) or Tyler Junior College on an approved degree plan (see flyers attached)
Commit to paid summer internships with LCRA
Commit to 3 years of guaranteed, full time employment with LCRA upon graduation

*To be considered for this program, students must first be admitted to the colleges listed above and apply by January 31, 2025. Students are selected through a holistic review process that considers both academic and non-academic factors. For more information, visit https://www.lcra.org/careers/college-scholarships/

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2025 – UPDATDED: MARCH 15, 2025

TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be attending Texas A&M.
Must be entering as a Freshman
Complete Application by going to the following website: https://www.txamfoundation.com/apply-for-scholarships.aspx

Deadline to Apply: February 10, 2025

TEXAS EXES HIGHLAND LAKES CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Must be going to attend UT Austin. Complete scholarship application.
Visit the following website to apply: https://www.texasexes.org/chapters-and-networks/find-chapter-or-network/62/highland-lakes/scholarships

Deadline to Apply: February 15, 2025

BLANCO COUNTY MASTER GARDENER SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Be pursuing a degree related to: a. Conservation, ecology, soils science
Biology, botany, biotechnology
Horticulture, Agriculture and Plant Sciences, Landscape design, forestry, golf course management
Show proof of acceptance to courses mentioned in the first bullet point
Be a graduating senior of an accredited school/program in Blanco County.
Be a Texas resident, residing in Blanco County.
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Kersten, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025 DEADLINE EXTENSION – MARCH 30, 2025

TEXAS EXES ENTERING FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be going to attend UT Austin. Complete scholarship application.
Visit the following website to apply: https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/chapter-scholarships

Deadline to Apply: March 1, 2025

The Central Hill Country Board of Realtors Scholarship

Criteria:

Must be enrolled in and graduate from a high school in Blanco, Gillespie, Kimble, or Mason County.
Please see Mrs. McLendon, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. Perez for an application.
MUST FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON APPLICATION FOR SUBMISSION

Deadline to Apply: MARCH 1, 2025

PEC SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

This year, we will award $100,000 in scholarships to selected students in our service area who will attend college, university, technical school, or trade school.
Please apply at: https://mypec.com/youth-programs/scholarship-program/

Deadline to Apply: March 12, 2025

Texas Telephone Association Foundation Scholarship (TTAF)

Criteria:

♦ U.S. Citizen;

♦ Student graduating from a Texas high school no later than June 2025 from a school within a TTA member company’s service area.

♦ Student achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher (out of a possible 4.0);

♦ Student planning to attend a Texas college or university by the Fall of 2025

♦ A completed application postmarked no later than March 14, 2025, including a current transcript

♦ A letter of acceptance from a Texas college or university where student has been accepted.

♦ Student typed essay, consisting of between 300 - 1,000 words explaining their qualifications for the scholarship, their future goals, and how the scholarship will assist them in achieving those goals.

♦ Copy of student’s SAR (Student Aid Report).

*Please note--special consideration will be given to students who will be pursuing a college degree in fields of study which are of particular interest to telecommunications (such as math, business, education, technology, engineering, and computer science, etc.). The courses of study in high school, extra- curricular/civic activities and demonstrated leadership will also be considered.

*Please see Mrs. McLendon, Mrs. Perez, or Mr. Coach Karnes for an application.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025

HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Criteria: Fall applicants cannot reapply.

Must attend a high school located in the United States.
Must have achieved an unweighted 3.50 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale.
Must enroll in an eligible four-year College or University the first fall semester following high school graduation.
Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2025 until September 1, 2025. Work must be regularly scheduled employment performed under supervision for compensation. Employment can be full-time or part-time.
Award recipients will be eligible to receive up to $7500 each semester.
After graduation, eligible recipients can apply for a Hagan Graduate Scholarship.
Apply at https://haganscholarships.org/application/

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

LINDENDALE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION

Criteria:

Applicants must have attended and be graduating from a high school within 25 miles of the Lindendale Schoolhouse located at 7686 Ranch Road 1888, Blanco, Texas 78606
Applicants may apply who are attending colleges or trade schools

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

ZONTA CLUB OF FREDRICKSBURG SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria: Please visit website as criteria varies.

Apply for scholarships by using the following link: https://www.zontafredericksburg.org/scholarships-awards

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

W.T. YETT

Criteria:

Citizen of the United States
Resident of Texas
Graduate of a high school in Blanco County or LBJ High School in Johnson City, Texas
Demonstration of good character
Financial assistance need
Display academic potential and ability
Plan to attend a Texas college or university
Enrollment as a first-time and full-time student (12 hours or more) in the fall semester of 2025
Earned a minimum 2.5 GPA out of a 4.0 scale
Apply at https://www.frostbank.com/scholarships

Application Deadline: March 28, 2025

UNITED HERITAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Demonstrate excellence in their communities and embody the Credit Union philosophy of "People Helping People."
Applicants must be or become a United Heritage Credit Union member. Membership is easy to set up at uhcu.org.
Students must complete the online application and submit the following materials:
- Scholarship Activities Workbook (Scholastic, Extracurricular & Community Service)
- One (1) Essay Response
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (mailed separately if needed)
- Parent/Guardian digital signature if the applicant is under 18
Interviews: The top five finalists may be invited to interviews.
Apply by going to the following website: uhcf.org/scholarship

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

CONI ROSS BLANCO COUNTY PIONEERS CHAPTER DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS

Criteria:

Should be students who are pursuing Nursing, Health, or Animal Science degrees.
Complete Scholarship Application
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.
Must be postmarked No Later Than March 31, 2025 (Application is to be mailed to provided address on application.)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

CAPITAL FARM CREDIT YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Funds shall be used to attend an accredited vocational or technical school, college or university. Student must maintain full time status.
Applicants must be high school seniors, graduating within the current school year.
Applicant must demonstrate that they have a tentative educational plan and goals, related to fields in agriculture or natural resources (may include Ag Communications, Ag Economics/Business, Ag Education, Wildlife or Ranch Management, etc.).
Applicants must include digital copies of the following documents along with their completed online application for consideration:

a. Copy of recent high school transcript
b. 2 letters of recommendation

APPLY AT: https://www.capitalfarmcredit.com/about-us/community-support/youth-scholarships

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

BLANCO COUNTY TEXAS FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Applicant’s parents or guardian MUST have been a member of the Blanco County Farm Bureau for at least a year at the time of this application.
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.
RETURN THE APPLICATION TO THE BLANCO COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE AT 63 N. MAIN ST. BLANCO, TX OR MAIL TO THE OFFICE AT P.O.BOX 670, Blanco, TX 78606. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND IN THE BLANCO COUNTY FARM BUREAU OFFICE BY April 1, 2025. (If the application is mailed to the Farm Bureau office it must reach there by April 1^st)

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

EXOTIC WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION (EWA) SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

The student does not have the means to attend college without financial assistance.
The student must have been accepted in a Texas State College, University or Vocational Institution.
The student must complete the Scholarship Application with a brief resume attached including work history.
Attach recent Income Tax Returns, W-2’s or 1099’s for student, mother, and father where applicable.
Student is required to submit an application and a 250 to 500 word typed essay entitled “Why I Need & Deserve This Scholarship” to the EWA Scholarship Committee.
A Principal’s letter and four letters of recommendation must be obtained from relationships other than family members.
Attach a State of Texas Academic Achievement Report
Based on the essays and qualifications students will be selected for interviews. Interview dates and times will be sent to the student and the counselors .
Members of the EWA Scholarship Committee will interview candidates and make final selections.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at graduation ceremonies if possible.
A Thank You Note is required after a scholarship is awarded. All notes should be sent to the EWA Board of Directors c/o the EWA Scholarship Committee, 231 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028.
The student must start school no later than the fall semester after being awarded the scholarship.
The student must agree to be bound by these Guidelines and to meet all reporting requirements.

Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Kersten, Mrs. Taylor, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

EXOTIC WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION (EWA): DON TARPEY AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

The student does not have the means to attend college without financial assistance.
The student must have been accepted in a Texas State College or University with a major in Agriculture.
The student must complete the Scholarship Application with brief resume attached including work history.
Attach recent Income Tax Returns, W-2’s or 1099’s for student, mother and father where applicable.
The student is required to submit an application and a 250 to 500 word typed essay entitled “Why I Need & Deserve This Scholarship” to the EWA Scholarship Committee.
A Principal’s letter and four letters of recommendation must be obtained from relationships other than family members.
Attach a State of Texas Academic Achievement Report.
Based on the essays and qualifications students will be selected for interviews. Interview dates and times will be sent to the students and counselors.
Members of the EWA Scholarship Committee will interview candidates and make final selections.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at graduation ceremonies if possible.
A Thank You Note is required after the Don Tarpey Agricultural Scholarship is awarded. All notes should be sent to the EWA Board of Directors c/o the EWA Scholarship Committee, 231 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028.
The student must start school no later than the fall semester after being awarded the scholarship.
The student must agree to be bound by these Guidelines and to meet all reporting requirements.

Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Kersten, Mrs. Taylor, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

BLANCO COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL: 4-H AND FFA YOUTH COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Be an active member, in good standing, of a Blanco Co. 4-H program and/or FFA program.
Be a current year graduating senior.
Score at least an 850 on the SAT or an 18 on the ACT (if required)
Have participated in the Blanco County Youth Show.
Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Have three (3) attached letters of recommendation.
Attach a copy of most current transcript.
Attach a one-page autobiography explaining:
1. Family background
2. Highlights of awards and activities
3. Future plans and goals
Attach a copy of a letter of acceptance from the school of your choice.
Have completed application and necessary paperwork turned in to the one of the following representatives by NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025; FFA Advisor, County Extension Agent, or member of the Blanco County 4-H and FFA Youth Council Board; NO Exceptions.

Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, Mr. Kersten, Mrs. Taylor, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

ASCE TEXAS SECTION AUSTIN BRANCH: YOUNGER MEMBER FORUM SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

2024-2025 high school seniors interested in pursuing Civil Engineering, STEM, or a related field
Apply at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7cQ1YQI70cK6CmCNo-8tHq19gEC8_fXgXNBe08Mm2MEfaHA/viewform

Application Deadline: April 11, 2025

BLANCO PTO SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Applicant must be a high school senior at Blanco High School and be eligible for graduation.
Parent/Guardian(s) must be current members of Blanco PTO as of December 31, 2024.
The scholarship must be used for the purpose of study at an accredited college, university, or vocational school.
Upon evidence of enrollment, the scholarship funds will be paid to the school where the recipient is enrolled.
Selection of scholarship recipient(s) will be determined by a committee appointed by the Blanco PTO Executive Board.
If any scholarship recipients do not accept their scholarships, the refused scholarship will be awarded to the next applicant on the ranked list.
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: Application must be returned to Mrs. McLendon’s office by April 11, 2025, at 3:30 pm.

ST. FERDINAND’S CATHOLIC CHURCH MEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be in good standing with their most recent school.
Have acceptable class grades (maintain 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale) for the current academic year. (Note: Current school records are required)
Must submit the application and required documents by the deadline.
Must have been accepted by accredited college/ university or Trade school.
Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for scholarship application.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

GERLOFF COMPANY: RESTORE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Fully completed Application
Graduating High School Senior
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a 80% or better
Include a copy of your high school transcript
Attend a School District that is an Emergency Preparedness Plan Partner of Gerloff Company, Inc.
Include two letters of recommendation from persons not related to applicant (clergy, teacher, Superintendent, employer, etc.)
Include a brief autobiography and statement of career plan (maximum of 2 pages
Must be a Texas resident
The application and attachments must be postmarked or e-mailed by April 15th, 2025. For e-mail applications, please combine documents into one single PDF document.
The addresses are: Gerloff Company, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 14955 Bulverde Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 or Scholarship@gerloffinc.com
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

CARLSON CARES SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be a high school senior for the 2024-2025 school year
Enrolled in a Texas high school.
Must be headed to a Texas university or college for the 2025-2026 school year
The application must be submitted online through the scholarship form at carlsonattorneys.com/scholarship
Proof of enrollment
Unofficial transcript
Application Deadline: April 17, 2025

G&M DISPOSAL SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Complete appliation
Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for an application

Application Deadline: April 18, 2025

AMERICAN LEGION POST 352 – ACADEMIC OR TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be a graduating senior year student.
Must be planning to pursue postsecondary education or technical training.
Must complete application.
Please see Mr. Coach Karnes, Mrs. Perez, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN April 19, 2025

MARTHA MOORE-BATES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP: BLANCO CHAPTER #934 ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

Criteria:

Complete applicaton.
Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025

JED MARTIN #6 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

Must be a High School Senior who has been accepted to attend any college within the Texas A&M University system for the 2025 2026 academic year.
Balanced many different levels of interest.
Has demonstrated not only academic success, but also ethics and character.
Please apply at: JM6.ORG

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025 (All documents must be emailed to apply@jm6.org)

MASONIC CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Texas high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited college, university, or trade school.
Apply at: https://masonichometx.org/children-family-services/college-scholarships/

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

ROTARY CLUB OF BLANCO COUNTY (RCBC) TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

The Rotary Club of Blanco County will award one technical or vocational scholarship to a graduating senior from Blanco or LBJ High Schools. This individual will be seeking a postsecondary education through a technical school or institution. The scholarships will be for $2000.00 or $1000.00 per semester for one academic year (2 semesters) or equivalent. The application package must be completed and post-marked no later than April 30, 2025. School officials should make these application instructions available to deserving seniors.
Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

ROTARY CLUB OF BLANCO COUNTY (RCBC) ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

The Rotary Club of Blanco County will award two academic scholarships to graduating Blanco High School seniors who are planning to pursue post secondary education. The scholarships will be for $2000.00, or $1000.00 per semester for one academic year (2 semesters). The application package must be completed and post-marked no later than April 30 2025 School officials should make these application instructions to deserving seniors.

Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

ROTARY CLUB OF BLANCO COUNTY (RCBC) COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:

The Rotary Club of Blanco County will award one community service scholarship to a graduating Blanco High School senior who has exhibited exceptional service to his or her community, school, church or similar organization(s) and who is planning to pursue postsecondary education or technical training. The scholarship honors Joe Garcia, a founding member of the Rotary Club of Blanco County and an individual who embodied our Motto of “Service over Self”. The scholarships will be for $1,000 or $500 per semester for one academic year (2 semesters). The application package must be completed and post-marked no later than April 30, 2025. School officials should make these application instructions to deserving seniors.
Please see Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, or Mrs. McLendon for an application.

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

CODY J. FINCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Criteria:

All high school applicants must be attending a vocational or trade school.
All applicants must have maintained at least a “C” average throughout their high school career. (Transcripts will be required for verification)
Applications available from Mrs. Perez, Mr. Coach Karnes, Mr. Kersten, Mrs. Taylor, or Mrs. McLendon

Application Deadline: May 6, 2025

WIZEPREP SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Currently enrolled in high school
Any year (freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors are all eligible)
International / distance students are eligible
No GPA requirement

Application Deadline: July 31, 2025

**COMMUNTIRY FOUNDATION of the TEXAS HILL COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Multiple Scholarships Available With Various Requirements and Deadlines.
Access Information by Going to the Following Website: https://www.communityfoundation.net/scholarships/

Application Deadline: VARIES: YOU MUST VISIT WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION

COSMOTOLOGY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Criteria:

Attending a Cosmotology School
Apply by going to the following website: https://beautychangeslives.org/scholarships/

Application Deadline: VARIES: YOU MUST VISIT WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIPS.COM

Criteria:

Multiple Scholarships Available With Various Requirements and Deadlines.
Access Information by Going to the Following Website: https://www.scholarships.com/

Application Deadline: VARIES: YOU MUST VISIT WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY WEBSITES

Please cut and paste web addresses into your URL

ARE YOU PLANNING ON GRADUATING EARLY? PLEASE SEE MRS. MCLENDON ABOUT A POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR EARLY GRADUATES CALLED THE TEXAS FIRST DIPLOMA .

HORATIO ALGER ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: