McAllen

There are many scholarships for McAllen students. If you are searching for scholarships for a particular high school located in McAllen, please select the appropriate school from the list below. The scholarship database contains scholarships for McAllen students in the following categories:

McAllen High School Scholarships
McAllen College Scholarships
McAllen University Scholarships

Scholarships

"No Essay" Nitro Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
$2,000
To be eligible for the "No Essay" Nitro Scholarship you must be:A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or in an accredited college or university located within the United States;B) A parent who currently has a child enrolled in an accredited college or university located within the United States;C) A parent who currently has a...

Be Bold Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 01, 2023
$25,000
The "Be Bold" Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. It takes less than 2 minutes to apply.To us, boldest does not mean "best", or "most accomplished". Being bold means being:A) EarnestB) DeterminedC) MovingThe scholarship will be awarded to the student whose profile is most bold, according to these characteristics.Furthermore, the...

ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 29, 2023
$1,000
ScholarshipOwl is your source of relief from the dreaded application process. We put students on the fast-track to success by providing direct access to the scholarships they need the most. Take the hassle out of financial aid and maximize your chance at a free ride in college. No matter how much funding you need for school, we have the opportunities...

Niche 2K No Essay College Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
$2,000
Niche is the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families. With in-depth profiles on every school and college in America, over 140 million reviews and ratings, and powerful search and data tools, Niche helps millions of students and families find and enroll in the right school for them. Who Can ApplyAll high school and college students, as...

SP Scholarship

Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
$2,500
The SP College Scholarship program was created to help students win scholarships without the hassle of filling out paper applications and writing dozens of essays.To be eligible for the Scholarship you must be:A) At least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.B) A legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.Thus...

10 Words or Less Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 15, 2023
$1,000
Scholarship Eligibility:A) Anyone who is between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2023.B) This scholarship is provided by StudentScholarships.org. In order to apply for our scholarship follow these instructions:1. Go to www.facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post you see answering the question:In 10 words or less, tell us why you deserve...

For School Specific Scholarships, select one of the schools below:
Achieve Early College High School
Brown Middle School
Cathey Middle School
De Leon Middle School
Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
Lincoln Middle School
Mcallen High School
Memorial High School
Mid-Valley Academy-McAllen
Morris Middle School
North Junior High
Rowe High School
Travis Middle School

The city of McAllen, Texas is situated almost 5 miles from the Mexican border within the Rio Grande Valley. West Texas and the Valley have been connected through Route 83. Other main highways which serve the area are the Texas State Highway 107 and US Route 281. The nearest airport to McAllen City is the Miller International Airport, which provides flights to Houston City and Dallas, and several other places within the region.

The city was initially established by John McAllen as West McAllen during 1904. Another group of developers established East McAllen shortly after and they joined together during 1911 when McAllen City was incorporated. The Free Trade Zone that was implicated in the 1970's led to the quick growth of industrial manufacturing and trade. More jobs were created in the 1990's when the North American Free Trade Agreement passed. The city of McAllen has become home to a few national businesses throughout the last three decades and is considered the regional leader in government and commerce.

The International Museum of Art and Science within the city of McAllen is among the most fascinating facilities within the city. There are many different exhibits which are held annually in the city of McAllen, including in the North Gallery, a Mexican arts and crafts exhibit, and a long term exhibit of dinosaur tracts at the Earth Science Gallery, which likewise has a working meteorological display. Located at the Museum of South Texas History are numerous artifacts and exhibits cataloging the complete history of Southern Texas, including Spanish colonization and exploration, the Mexican War, Rio Grande steamboat era, and early ranching and farming. The Quinta Mazatlan, the McAllen Wing of the World Birding Center, caters to individuals who love nature. Their only objective is to maintain the 1930's adobe estate as well as the native plants and animals from the area. The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge houses numerous birds, animals, and waterfowl from around the Rio Grande Valley. The Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park provides over 500 acres of woodlands for ambitious campers, picnickers and hikers.

Within the Rio Grande Valley, there are three regional sports teams located here. The Edinburg Coyotes are an independent minor league baseball team based out of Edinburg. From Hidalgo comes a professional ice hockey team, the Rio Grande Killer Bees. Likewise from Hidalgo are the Rio Grande Valley Dorados, that is a professional football team.