Nueces Canyon High School

First President of the Texas Federation of Business & Professional Women: Dr. Minnie Lee Maffett (1882-1964) Minnie Lee Maffett spent her entire life serving others. After years teaching and serving as principal of several schools, she graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1914 as a physician and surgeon. She founded and directed Southern Methodist University’s...

SOAR Texas, a 501 (c) (3) non profit, seeks to mentor and support ‘first females,’ those young women who are the first in their family to pursue higher education or who have had to overcome significant challenges. Our goal is to provide scholarships opportunities and ongoing mentorship and relationship building.    It is not enough for us to celebrate current...

Dedicated to providing opportunities to students who otherwise may not have a chance to earn a baccalaureate degree, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is targeted toward individuals who have demonstrated Academic Achievement, Leadership Potential, and may have financial limitations preventing access to higher education. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities for Texas high school graduates pursuing a baccalaureate degree from...

Texas PTA offers $1000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Texas who will be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university or a technical institute for the summer, fall, and/or spring terms immediately following applicant’s high school graduation.Through our scholarship program, Texas PTA works to support students who are focused on achieving career goals through postsecondary education. In...

Purpose: Established by San Patricio and Aransas County to encourage students to complete high school and attend college.Amount: $4,000 over 4 years/several availableEligibility: Applicants must:be a graduating high school senior in San Patricio or Aransas County;be an active participant in San Patricio and Aransas County FFA or FCCLA chapter of 4-H Club;have actively participated in the San Patricio and Aransas...

Determined ScholarsDetermined Scholars have tremendous potential to create change in the world and can serve as important and needed role models for families, friends, and communities.Scholars will receive:ACT/SAT preparation coursesMonthly sessions focused on college application preparation, academic and college success, financial literacy, and health and well-beingPersonalized mentorship from senior year of high school through college graduationFinancial assistance up to $24,000...