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. Paper copies of applications can be found in my office in the red SCHOLARSHIPS file on the wall by my desk. 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. Paper copies of applications can be found in my office in the red SCHOLARSHIPS file on the wall by my desk. 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)
Quick Roofing Future Entrepreneur Scholarship-not open for 2024
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NMAAA Scholarship- Open!
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Golden Spread Electric Co-Op Scholarship-not open for 2024Due: February 15, 2023
Amount: $2,000 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 -not open for 2024-not open for 2024-not open for 2024
Jill Reep Memorial Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: ??? Qualifications: Essay, LDE, CDE, FFA, SAE events and UIL. Link: Fillable PDF Application PB&J Scholarship Fund-Not open for 2024 Due: May 31, 2023 Amount: $1,000 (2 scholarships) Qualifications: looking for students who have experienced challenges in their life and who have the drive to succeed Link: Application Foundation for Rural Services Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: February 8, 2023 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 contact Tammy Pounds. tpounds@teampoka.com, 806-924-7234 or on website sptc.net Poka Lambro Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: March 7, 2023 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 Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: March 31, 2023 Amount: $1400 (2 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 2022-2023 school year. Briefly: to be eligible, a student must be a graduating senior in 2023, 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: Eligibility Link: Fillable PDF- Application Yolanda Gonzales Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: $500 Qualifications: Application form, essay, 2 references Link: Fillable PDF Application & Reference Ropes Alumni Scholarship for SPC-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 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-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: $1000 Qualifications: Must be attending a Texas college or University, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application/Reference Ropes DAT Eagle Scholarship & Ropes Family Community Outreach Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: TBD (several awarded $250-$500) Qualifications: Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application & Reference Devon Luke Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 (turn in to Ms. Yocom) Amount: $1,000 Qualifications: Essay, 4 recommendations (2 Ropes, 2 not associated w/Ropes) Link: Fillable PDF Application & Reference Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: March 31, 2023 Amount: $5000 up to 150 awards Lockheed Martin has established a new scholarship program to provide opportunities to students pursuing an associate degree, credit-bearing certificate or an industry-recognized credential at a vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year community college or state college. Link to Application Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships-not open for 2024 Opens in mid-January Due: March 15, 2023 Amount: $1,000 & $1,500 Qualifications: Member of the Farm Bureau Family, Essay Link: http://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/ Link to application Texas Association of Community Schools-NOW OPEN! Due: March 16, 2024 Amount: $1000 (7 separate scholarships) Qualifications: Must be a member school of TACS (Ropes ISD is a member) Link: Application Hispanic Association of Women, Inc.-not open for 2024 Due: March 26, 2023 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 2023. Essay required. Link: Application Remember Your Roots Scholarship-Not open for 2024 Due Date: April 20, 2023 to Ms. Yocom Amount: $500 Requirements: Application, Essay, 2 references Link: fillable PDF |
Texas Rural Electric Women's Association Scholarship-not open for 2024
Due: March 15, 2023 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)-OPENS in February 2024
Due: April 15, 2024 (Opens February 1st) Amount: various Qualifications: various Link: Texas Tech Alumni Assoc. Scholarship Link Snider Family Farms-not open for 2024 Due: Must be mailed & postmarked by April 20, 2023 Amount: $500 (2) Qualifications: Two Scholarships - one for students who have been in Ropes ISD Band for 2 years and one for students who have been in Ropes ISD FFA for 2 years, essay, 2 letters of recommendation Link: Fillable PDF Application -V4
South Plains GenTX Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: Open February 1- March 20, 2023 Amount: $1,000 (50) Qualifications: 3.5 GPA or higher, acceptance from college by April 1, must attend recognition event in Lubbock Link: Application Cotton Greg Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 (Turn in to Ms. Yocom) Amount: $1000 Qualifications: Must have been in Ag at Ropes ISD, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application/Reference Class of '51 Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: $250 Qualifications: Must be attending SPC, Application form, 300 word essay, 3 references Link: Fillable PDF Application/Reference Lions Club Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: April 20, 2023 Amount: 2 awards - $1000 each Qualifications: Essay, 3 recommendations (faculty, community, Lions Club member) Link: Fillabe PDF Application Panhandle Plains Higher Education Foundation (PPHEF) Windmill Scholarship-not open for 2024 Due: 3/15/2023 (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-not open for 2024 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. All applications open January 10th. Link: Website South Plains College General Scholarship- Opens in November Opens: Due: March 1, 2024 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-OPEN 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, 2024 Link: Website Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship-opens in December 2023 Opens: December 5, 2023 Due: January 31, 2024 Link: Website San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo-not open for 2024 Due: March 10, 2023 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- not open for 2024 Due: March 31, 2023 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) Fillable PDF application Link to QR code for app Website Alphabetical List of Scholarships- Comptroller Texas-NOW OPEN! Link: Website TILF Scholarship-Opens in March 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 |
4-opeH-E-B UIL Scholarship Program-NOW OPEN!
Due: February 2nd, 2024
Amount: $2000, 15 scholarships available (5 each in music, academics, & athletics)
Qualifications: Current Texas high school senior graduation in 2022 with a
minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in UIL competition (athletics, music, or
academic), and have been active in community service programs or events.
-Online application, community service verification letters, letter of
recommendation, and short essay of 500 words or less.
Link: Online Application
2022-2023 HSF Scholar (Hispanic Scholarship Fund)-Not open for 2024
Due: February 15, 2022
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 resisent, 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-NOW OPEN!
Due: January 31, 2024
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
Wischer Scholarship (Frost Bank)-Opens in December
Opens: December 1, 2023
Closes: January 2024
Amount: Based on financial need and is renewable for 4 years
Qualifications:
Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Due: March 31, 2022
Amount: Total of $9000 awarded- multiple scholarships
Qualifications: Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree
at an accredited college or university in the state of Texas for the Fall 2022 semester
and who is currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas may apply.
Link: Online Application
Operation Round Up Scholarship-Opens in January
Due: February 15, 2023
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
Texas Women in Public Finance Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Due: April 14, 202
Awards:
particular scholarship)
Link: Website
Opportunity Plan, Inc.-OPEN
Deadline: April 1, 2024
Educational Loans and Scholarships (Anyone can apply)
Jose' Antonio Navarro Distinguished Scholarship Award-Not open for 2024
Deadline: January 14, 2023
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Deadline: April 30, 2023
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 fillable application
Alliance Federal Credit Union Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Deadline: April 1, 2023 (turn in to Ms. Yocom)
Qualifications:
* Must be outside of the top 10 percent of the class (rank 4 and beyond), with a 3.0 GPA or higher
* Must attend the scholarship reception on May 2, 2023 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 2nd, 2024
Amount: $2000, 15 scholarships available (5 each in music, academics, & athletics)
Qualifications: Current Texas high school senior graduation in 2022 with a
minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in UIL competition (athletics, music, or
academic), and have been active in community service programs or events.
-Online application, community service verification letters, letter of
recommendation, and short essay of 500 words or less.
Link: Online Application
2022-2023 HSF Scholar (Hispanic Scholarship Fund)-Not open for 2024
Due: February 15, 2022
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 resisent, 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-NOW OPEN!
Due: January 31, 2024
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
Wischer Scholarship (Frost Bank)-Opens in December
Opens: December 1, 2023
Closes: January 2024
Amount: Based on financial need and is renewable for 4 years
Qualifications:
- be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student, or part- or full-time graduate student in Fall 2022
- be a citizen of the United States of America
- be a legal resident of the state of Texas for 12 consecutive months prior to application submission
- be a person of good character. Per Mrs. Wischer's instructions, preference will be given to "applicants who are Christians and attend church regularly."
- demonstrate academic potential and ability (not merely academic performance)
- demonstrate financial need
- be enrolled in a not-for-profit school. This scholarship is not available to students planning to attend a for-profit university or trade school.
- Trade schools shall only be eligible to the extent the student will receive a degree, certification or designation which will qualify the student for a job in the area of study.
Don't Mess with Texas Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Due: March 31, 2022
Amount: Total of $9000 awarded- multiple scholarships
Qualifications: Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree
at an accredited college or university in the state of Texas for the Fall 2022 semester
and who is currently attending public, private, or home school in Texas may apply.
Link: Online Application
Operation Round Up Scholarship-Opens in January
Due: February 15, 2023
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
Texas Women in Public Finance Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Due: April 14, 202
Awards:
- Two (2) scholarship of $1,000 to a college-bound, female high school senior;
- Two (2) scholarships of $1,500 each to a female undergraduate student;
- Three (3) scholarships of $3,000 each to a female graduate student.
particular scholarship)
Link: Website
Opportunity Plan, Inc.-OPEN
Deadline: April 1, 2024
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
Jose' Antonio Navarro Distinguished Scholarship Award-Not open for 2024
Deadline: January 14, 2023
- Essay
- Official Transcript
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Must mail a hard copy of the application. If you need printed copies, see Ms. Yocom
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Deadline: April 30, 2023
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 fillable application
Alliance Federal Credit Union Scholarship-Not open for 2024
Deadline: April 1, 2023 (turn in to Ms. Yocom)
Qualifications:
* Must be outside of the top 10 percent of the class (rank 4 and beyond), with a 3.0 GPA or higher
* Must attend the scholarship reception on May 2, 2023 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
