Welcome to the Ropes Counselor Information &
Scholarship Page!
I hope this helps keep students and parents informed and organized as scholarship season approaches us!
HOW THIS PAGE WORKS
As scholarships come across my desk, I will post a summary of them on this website. In the Spring semester, I announce new scholarship opportunities via school email. Check this regularly!
Below each LOCAL scholarship there will be a summary like this:
Title of Scholarship
Due: (Date the scholarship is due)
Amount: (amount of award)
Qualifications: (brief summary of qualifications. See full application for details, like essays and recommendations required)
Link: (website, if applicable)
HOW THIS PAGE WORKS
As scholarships come across my desk, I will post a summary of them on this website. In the Spring semester, I announce new scholarship opportunities via school email. Check this regularly!
Below each LOCAL scholarship there will be a summary like this:
Title of Scholarship
Due: (Date the scholarship is due)
Amount: (amount of award)
Qualifications: (brief summary of qualifications. See full application for details, like essays and recommendations required)
Link: (website, if applicable)
Ropes ISD College Readiness Scholarship: $500
Announcements and Outside Scholarship Links
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Scholarships (active/updated scholarships are in BLACK font)
Hagan Scholarship- OPEN!
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Golden Spread Electric Co-Op-Now Open!Due: March 31, 2026
Amount: up to $2,000 Several awarded in various amounts Qualifications: member of a rural electric cooperative which is an owner (member) of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc., integrity, character, goals, scholarship is a factor, but not the sole criteria Link to Website and Application -
Jill Reep Memorial Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: ? Qualifications: Essay, LDE, CDE, FFA, SAE events and UIL. Link: Fillable PDF Application Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship-OPEN! Due: February 14, 2026 In 2021 the FRS Foundation will be awarding $2000.00 scholarships to students sponsored by an NTCA Member Company. SPTC will include a $500.00 match to any member student who qualifies for an FRS Scholarship. See Eligibility Requirements below Link: Application/Eligibility Requirements Poka Lambro Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: March 6, 2026 (5PM) Several $2,500 awards Eligibility: High School Seniors whose parents or legal guardians are customers of Poka Lambro -HS transcript -SAT/ACT Scores -Letter of Recommendation Link to application South Plains Telephone Cooperative (Horizon's Communication) Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: May 1, 2026 Amount: $5,000 (6 Scholarships) South Plains Telephone Cooperative (SPTC) is very pleased to announce that two (2) $1,400.00 Scholarships will be available to the dependents of members of SPTC for the 2025-2026 school year. Briefly: to be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior in 2026, the son or daughter of a current member of SPTC, and currently receiving telephone service from SPTC. Please refer to the attached forms for additional information. Link: Application Yolanda Gonzales Scholarship-NOW OPEN Due: April 24, 2026 Amount: $1,500 Qualifications: Application form, essay, 1 reference letter Link: Fillable PDF Application Ropes Alumni Scholarship for SPC-NOW OPEN! Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: $1000 Qualifications: Must be attending SPC, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application/Reference Ropes Alumni Scholarship for any Texas College/University-NOW OPEN! Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: $1000 Qualifications: Must be attending a Texas college or University, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application/Reference Devon Luke Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: Essay, 2 recommendations (1 currently or previously associated with Ropes, 1 character reference of your choice) Link: Fillable PDF Application & Reference Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships-OPEN! Due: March 2, 2026 Amount: $1,000 & $1,500 Qualifications: Member of the Farm Bureau Family, Essay Link to application Texas Association of Community Schools-OPEN! Due: March 07, 2025 Amount: $1000 (7 separate scholarships) Qualifications: Must be a member school of TACS (Ropes ISD is a member) Link to application: www.cognitoforms.com/TACS2/TACSStudentScholarships2026 Hispanic Association of Women, Inc. -NOW OPEN! Due: March 11, 2026 Amount: ? Qualifications: Must be female, permanently reside within 60 mile radius of Lubbock, Tx. Attend two or four year institution of higher education full time in Fall 2026. Essay required. Link: Applicationwww.lubbockhaw.net/ Remember Your Roots Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due Date: April 1, 2026 Amount: $500 Requirements: Application, Essay, 2 references Link: Application & Reference Form Graham Alan Wiemers Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due Date: April 1, 2026 Amount: $1,000 Requirements: Application, Essay, 2 references Link to Application |
Texas Rural Electric Women's Association Scholarship-Open
Due: March 15, 2026 Amount: $1,500 (20 scholarships will be awarded) Qualifications: leadership, personal need, energy awareness, essay content and general knowledge of the rural electric program **grades received in HS are not the deciding factor in the selection process Link to Website and Application Texas Tech Alumni Association Scholarships (multiple scholarships) NOW OPEN!
Due: April 15, 2025 (Opens February 16th for 2026) Amount: various Qualifications: various Link: Texas Tech Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Link Cotton Gregg Scholarship --NOW OPEN!
Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: $500 Qualifications: Must have been in Ag at Ropes ISD, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link to Fillable PDF application Reference Form Class of '51 Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: April 1, 2026 Amount: $250 Qualifications: Must be attending SPC, Application form, 300 word essay, 2 references Link: Fillable PDF Application Reference Lions Club Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: April 15, 2026 Amount: 2 awards - $1000 each Qualifications: Essay, 1 recommendation (faculty, community, Lions Club member) Link: PDF Application Panhandle Plains Higher Education Foundation (PPHEF) Windmill Scholarship- NOW OPEN! Due: 2/15/26 (Priority Deadline) (Applications are reviewed in date completed order as long as funds are available) Amount: ? Renewable for 4 years!! Qualifications: TX high school graduate with at least a 2.50 cumulative GPA or higher. Must upload a copy of Student Aid Report after completing FAFSA. 7 semester high school transcript including GPA & Class Rank. Essay and 3 letters of recommendation. Link: Website Scholarship Guidelines PDF The Community Foundation of West Texas-OPEN! The Community Foundation of West Texas offers a number of scholarships created through the generosity of individuals, families and businesses for which local area students can apply. Due March 15, 2026. Link: Website South Plains College General Scholarship-OPEN! Due: March 1, 2026 Amount: Varies Qualifications: Students must have applied through the SPC Application Portal and be admitted to the college. Link: The South Plains College General Scholarship Agriculture/Agribusiness Scholarships on Scholarships.com Multiple Scholarships available with various due dates and award amounts Link: Website State Fair of Texas-Big Tex Scholarship Program Qualifications: Eligible recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair. See the link for multiple scholarships available. Due: February 1, 2025 Link: Website Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship-OPEN! Opens: December 1, 2025 Due: February 2, 2026 Link: Website San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo-OPEN! Due: March 1, 2026 Qualifications: Eligibility Requirements: •Member of 4-H or FFA ,Resident of Texas, Must have participated in the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo (at least once), Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring of the current year, Enroll for a minimum of 12 hours per semester, Must have taken the ACT or SAT to be eligible. Link: Website Levelland Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Due: April 17, 2026 Amount: Up to $1,000 Qualifications: Graduating Sr living in Hockley or Cochran Counties AND attending a high school in one of these counties. Must being pursuing an agriculture related degree. (more details in application) Application Alphabetical List of Scholarships- Comptroller Texas-NOW OPEN! Link: Website TILF Scholarship-NOW OPEN! Qualifications: Must have competed at the UIL Academic State Meet, Congressional Debate State Meet, Cross Examination Debate State Meet, One-Act Play State Meet, or Theatrical Design State Meet OR must be a state finalist in the Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Competition, the Latino History Essay Competition, or the Young Filmmakers Festival OR must have been a member of one of the top 10 teams per competition group at the BEST or FIRST state robotics contests. Must plan to attend an accredited college or university in the state of Texas. Must enroll full-time in college and maintain a 2.5 college GPA (some scholarships require higher GPAs) Must be graduating from high school during the current academic year. Link: Website |
HSF Scholar (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) Open!
Due: February 15, 2026
Amount: Ranges from $500-$5,000 base on relative need
HSF selects approximately 10,000 students as HSF scholars.
Qualifications: Must be of Hispanic Heritage, U.S. Citizen, permanent
legal resident, or DACA, minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to enroll full time in
public or not-for-profit, 4 year university, submit FAFSA.
Link: Online application
DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships-OPEN!
Due: January 31, 2026
Amount: Varies. Several scholarships available in many categories from
general scholarships, specific college majors, & American Indian Scholarships.
Qualifications: View each scholarship category for requirements
Link: Online Applications
Operation Round Up Scholarship-OPEN!
Due: February 17, 2026
Amount: $1000, 20 scholarships available
Qualifications: Entering college freshman who is a member, or is a spouse, child
or stepchild of a member, or child whose guardian is a member of the Cooperative;
or person living in a home where the landlord is a member. Applicants must reside
in the Cooperative service area; participate in Operation Round Up; and attend
a qualifying school. If you are not currently participating in Operation Round Up,
we’ll automatically enroll you when you submit the scholarship application.
Link: Online Application
Opportunity Plan, Inc.-OPEN!
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Educational Loans and Scholarships (Anyone can apply)
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Scholarship-OPEN!
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Priority will be given to those with Masonic affiliation
Selection will be based on the following criteria: • Career goals which will be enabled by higher education • Community activities over the past few years • Academic achievements • School activities • Financial need • Employment experience • Masonic Affiliations • Services Previously Received from Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas • Letters of Recommendation
Link to application
Alliance Federal Credit Union Scholarship-NOW OPEN!
Deadline: April 1, 2026 (turn in to Ms. Yocom)
Qualifications:
* Must be outside of the top 10 percent of the class (rank 5 and beyond), with a 3.0 GPA or higher
* Must attend the scholarship reception on May 5, 2026 in Lubbock from 4pm-5pm
* Submit a 300 word essay describing your future plans beyond high school
* Submit a resume and high school transcript
Texas Tech University Scholarship Information
Link to information about TTU's process
Lubbock Christian University Scholarship Information
Link to various LCU Scholarships
Wayland Baptist University Financial Aid & Scholarships
Link to Information
West Texas A & M University Scholarship Information
Link to information
Angelo State University Scholarship Information
Link to information
University Of North Texas Scholarship Information
Link to information
Tarleton State University Scholarship Information
Link to information
Texas A&M University Scholarship Information
Link to information
Due: February 15, 2026
Amount: Ranges from $500-$5,000 base on relative need
HSF selects approximately 10,000 students as HSF scholars.
Qualifications: Must be of Hispanic Heritage, U.S. Citizen, permanent
legal resident, or DACA, minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to enroll full time in
public or not-for-profit, 4 year university, submit FAFSA.
Link: Online application
DAR- Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships-OPEN!
Due: January 31, 2026
Amount: Varies. Several scholarships available in many categories from
general scholarships, specific college majors, & American Indian Scholarships.
Qualifications: View each scholarship category for requirements
Link: Online Applications
Operation Round Up Scholarship-OPEN!
Due: February 17, 2026
Amount: $1000, 20 scholarships available
Qualifications: Entering college freshman who is a member, or is a spouse, child
or stepchild of a member, or child whose guardian is a member of the Cooperative;
or person living in a home where the landlord is a member. Applicants must reside
in the Cooperative service area; participate in Operation Round Up; and attend
a qualifying school. If you are not currently participating in Operation Round Up,
we’ll automatically enroll you when you submit the scholarship application.
Link: Online Application
Opportunity Plan, Inc.-OPEN!
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Educational Loans and Scholarships (Anyone can apply)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Most recent IRS Form 1040
- Official high school transcript and ACT or SAT Scores
- Dual Credit transcript, if applicable
- Resume
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Scholarship-OPEN!
Deadline: March 1, 2026
Priority will be given to those with Masonic affiliation
Selection will be based on the following criteria: • Career goals which will be enabled by higher education • Community activities over the past few years • Academic achievements • School activities • Financial need • Employment experience • Masonic Affiliations • Services Previously Received from Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas • Letters of Recommendation
Link to application
Alliance Federal Credit Union Scholarship-NOW OPEN!
Deadline: April 1, 2026 (turn in to Ms. Yocom)
Qualifications:
* Must be outside of the top 10 percent of the class (rank 5 and beyond), with a 3.0 GPA or higher
* Must attend the scholarship reception on May 5, 2026 in Lubbock from 4pm-5pm
* Submit a 300 word essay describing your future plans beyond high school
* Submit a resume and high school transcript
Texas Tech University Scholarship Information
Link to information about TTU's process
Lubbock Christian University Scholarship Information
Link to various LCU Scholarships
Wayland Baptist University Financial Aid & Scholarships
Link to Information
West Texas A & M University Scholarship Information
Link to information
Angelo State University Scholarship Information
Link to information
University Of North Texas Scholarship Information
Link to information
Tarleton State University Scholarship Information
Link to information
Texas A&M University Scholarship Information
Link to information
