The counseling department formally announces that the Class of 2020 Scholarships applications are officially open. All graduating CFB ISD seniors are encouraged to complete our application. As you probably know, completing the Educational Foundations online scholarship application puts each student in contention for over 50 scholarship opportunities. Our system filters students and aligns their data with the criteria for each open fund. So simply put, this one application could put them in the running for numerous scholarships, all by filling out a single application. Encourage seniors to spend time over the holidays working on their apps. The closing date is March 15, 2020.
Students can begin their applications by following this link: Â https://cfbgiving.com/grants-and-scholarships/student-scholarships/
 Mrs. Warren will visit all senior English classes to explain the local scholarship application process. Check the senior class Google classroom and follow us on Twitter @CrkvCounseling for scholarships available; the counseling team post scholarships as soon as they become available.Â
Think you can not afford College? Visit the link below
https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/index.php#money
Besides the Local scholarships, you should complete your profile in Choices 360 to get information about scholarships that match your profile. Once you login to your account, click on the Financial Aid Planning tab and then, click on Find Scholarships.
Check these links for more scholarships available:
https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships
The Service First Humanitarian Scholarship is now open for seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher who plan to attend a college or university. Deadline is March 31, 2020
The $2000 Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship is now open for all Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a minimum 1050 SAT score who plan to attend a college or university. Deadline is FEBRUARY 3, 2020.
The PACE Scholarship,
Must be a graduating senior for the current 2019-2020 academic school year.
- Must have a grade point average of 2.5 or more
- Applicant must enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree seeking freshman in the fall of 2020.
- Applicant must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular  activities.
- Applicant must have applied to a college or university.
Deadline is January 31
Sisters of Sarah Scholarship  – Up to $1000!
The Sisters of Sarai (SOS) recognizes outstanding high school graduating seniors with excellence in academics, leadership, and community service.
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have participation in service and volunteer community service projects, participation in and/or lead student organizations and projects, and have a desire to positively impact the world. Â Deadline is February 8, 2020.
The Civic League Scholarship : Applicants must meet ALL of the following qualifications:
- Demonstrate a definite need for financial assistance.
- Be a resident of Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch or attend a CFBISD school.
- Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
- Have taken the SAT and/or ACT.
- Have applied to school or college prior to submitting scholarship application.
- Submit three (3) written recommendations attached to the application – two from teachers and one from a person outside of the school that is not related to the applicant.
Deadline is February 21
Jearlene Miller Book Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 awarded to two eligible high school seniors. The scholarship requirements are a written essay, community service and extracurricular participation, leadership skills and the completeness of the application. Â The scholarship Deadline is March 30, 2020.
The  Miao & Rosalind Miao Scholarship of Communities Foundation of Texas is available to seniors  of Chinese ethnic heritage – either born in China or Taiwan, or born in the United States and have parents or grandparents who were born in China or Taiwan. The scholarship application can be found here: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cftexasscholarship.  Eligible students must be from the DFW area and Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.  The application deadline is April 1, 2020.
The 2020 Father of the Year Scholarship applications are available for graduating Seniors. It  will award a one-year scholarship of up to $5,000 to support tuition, fees and books at any accredited college or university in the United States or its possessions, including community colleges. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2020.   The scholarship applications are available through our online Universal Application: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cftexasscholarship
Attentions Seniors who attended McCoy Elementary:  The McCoy ELEMENTARY PTA SCHOLARSHIP is now open.   You Must have attended McCoy Elementary through 5th grade for at least 3 years, have a  Minimum 3.0 GPA with Community/School involvement.
Deadline: March 27
See Mrs. Warren for Application Â