Scholarships

While it is never too early to start exploring scholarship opportunities or financial aid options, keep in mind that the vast majority of scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors only. All financial aid will be awarded based on need as determined by a FAFSA form filed in the spring of a student's senior year.

Each Bryan ISD high school has a Go Center or College & Career Center that will have detailed information on scholarships along with other post secondary information. 

Additionally, a key resource for both scholarships and financial aid is the college (or university or technical school) you hope to attend. Contact a college admissions counselor or financial aid counselor at your school(s) of interest for the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Scholarship Portfolio

To meet deadlines and ensure that applications are complete, it is a good idea to create a portfolio. Building a portfolio will allow students to have all of the commonly needed documents in one place and will make applying easier. Some of the documents to consider placing in a student portfolio include the following:  

  • Resume’

    • Extracurricular Activities

    • Volunteer Services / Community Service Hours

    • Honors / Awards

    • Leadership Positions

    • Academics

    • Employment

  • Official Transcripts - Merit-Based Scholarships

  • Financial Aid Information - Need-Based Scholarships

    • Tax Return

    • FAFSA Student Aid Report- Senior Year

  • Citizenship

    • Official Photo Identification

  • Photo

  • Letters of Recommendation

    • Teacher 

    • Community Member

    • Family Friend

    • School Administrator

  • SAT &/or ACT Scores

  • Personal Statement or Essay

Local Scholarships

Local Scholarships, as the name suggests, are scholarships provided by local businesses or organizations. Seniors who will graduate in May will begin the local scholarship process in December of their Senior year. All paperwork must be completed by the individual scholarship deadlines.

The Local scholarship database and application are located on the scholarship page on each high school campuses website. (linked below)

Bryan Collegiate High School Scholarship Site

Bryan High School Scholarship Site

MC Harris High School Scholarship Site

Rudder High School Scholarship Site

Non-Local Scholarships

Non-Local Scholarships come from a variety of places and people; they are available to seniors and to underclassmen.