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Kilgore College encourages you to apply for financial assistance through our scholarship program. A limited number of Kilgore College scholarship funds and grants are available to students who have fulfilled the scholarship criteria. Listed below are the various scholarships and the process to apply for each scholarship.

 

Suggested Scholarships

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Presidential Scholarship is KC’s most prestigious academic scholarship and is designed to attract academically superior students to Kilgore College.

  • Period covered by award: Two (2) long semesters beginning Fall 2025
  • Award amount: Tuition, fees and required textbooks (Books on loan from the bookstore)
Requirements for Presidential Scholarship:

Scholarships are based upon academic performance and require that the student meet the requirements as listed below. Not more than sixty (60) percent of the courses in a student’s semester schedule shall be in a single discipline.

This scholarship covers two consecutive long semesters (fall and spring beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.) Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Kilgore College Scholarship Committee. Should the student withdraw from school or drop below the minimum class load and GPA, the scholarship will be suspended for the subsequent semester.

To be eligible to apply, high school seniors must meet at least two of the following three criteria:

  1. ACT (Prior to Feb. 15, 2023) Composite score of 25 with a minimum of 19 on English. and/or a minimum of 19 on mathematics test. (On or after February 15, 2023) combined score of 45 on English and Reading (E+R). A score of 25 on mathematics. There is no composite score. On or after Feb. 15, 2023: Combined score of 45 on English and Reading (E+R).  A score of 25 on mathematics.  There is no composite score. SAT: Minimum score of 650 in evidence-based reading and writing and 620 in math.
  2. High School grade average of 92 or higher.
  3. Must be ranked in top 10 percent of graduating class.

Additionally, each recipient is expected to fulfill 12 hours per semester as a representative for Kilgore College, i.e., as an ambassador, recruiter, greeter.  This effort will require attendance at selected events to represent KC.  Students are required to conduct themselves in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the Kilgore College Student Handbook.

Deadline for applying for the scholarship is March 1 of each year.

KC EMPLOYEE – DEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Dependent children of full time Kilgore College employees may qualify for a scholarship. The scholarship amount will be the equivalent of tuition and basic fees as charged to the student’s accounts.

Some performance scholarships are awarded to students involved in a fine/performing arts program at KC that include: Visual Art, KC Band, Communications, KC Choral/Vocal, Dance, Rangerettes, Theatre and KC Twirlers.

Band Scholarships

The Band Director is Derrick Logozzo. Interested students should directly contact him at (903) 983-8276 or e-mail him at dlogozzo@kilgore.edu. Band scholarships are available to incoming students with the additional criteria

  • Any student graduating in good standing from their high school bands
  • A letter of recommendation from the high school band director is required.

Choral/Vocal Scholarships

The contact person for the choral/vocal scholarship is Peter Cunningham. Call (903) 983-8120 or e-mail pcunningham@kilgore.edu.

Dance Scholarships

  • The Dance Department at Kilgore College offers an intensive program in ballet, modern dance, tap and jazz. Interested parties should call (903) 983-8633.
  • Dance students are required to take all the dance courses offered each semester
  • Students are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA with a minimum of 12 hours
  • Students must audition in mid-April
  • The scholarship is renewable for four semesters upon meeting requirements

Music Scholarships

All of the music programs require the following criteria:

  • Each requires participation in at least one ensemble relating to the area offering the scholarship.
  • Scholarships are contingent upon the individual students’ musical accomplishments, (all-region/all-area/all-state or solo/ensemble).
  • An audition will be set up by the respective department staff.
  • Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA with at least 12 hours.
  • Students’ schedule must include at least two non-music academic classes.

For more information, contact Derrick Logozzo, department chair, at (903) 983-8276 or e-mail him at dlogozzo@kilgore.edu.

Rangerette Scholarships

The Rangerette Director is Dana Blair. The Assistant Director is Shelley Wayne. You may contact them at (903) 983-8273 or e-mail them at danablair@rangerette.com or shelleywayne@rangerette.com. You can download a Rangerette tryout packet from the Rangerette website.

  • All Rangerette Hopefuls are required to complete Pre-Training prior to tryouts,
  • Tryouts are held in a closed session in July.
  • There is a fee for room and board for pre-training. This payment is non-refundable.
  • Scholarships are awarded after pre-training to those who are selected.
  • Rangerettes must maintain a 2.5 GPA with a minimum of 12 hours.

Twirler Scholarships

The KC Twirlers perform at athletic events and special performances with the KC Ranger Band. KC Twirler applications can be downloaded from the www.kilgore.edu website. The KC Twirler instructor is Jordan Jenkins. Call her at (903) 658-2286 or jordanijenkins16@gmail.com.

Visual Arts Scholarships

The Kilgore College Art Scholarship is designed to attract students to Kilgore College who possess outstanding talent and ability. Please submit your completed application to Coy A. Lothrop, Visual Arts Professor. Submit via email to clothrop@kilgore.edu or by mail, to Kilgore College Visual Arts, ATTN: Coy A. Lothrop, 1100 Broadway, Kilgore, Texas 75662.

High school seniors must meet the following criteria (NEW TALENT WINNERS EXEMPT):

  • Enhanced ACT composite score of 21 or SAT composite of 820 or higher
  • High school average of 85 or higher
  • Class rank of top 50 percent

Students currently enrolled at KC must meet the following criteria:

  • Maintain a 3.0 grade average on at least 12 hours per semester
  • Be enrolled as a Visual Arts major (Fine Art or Graphic Design)
  • Maintain a 3.0 or above grade average in Visual Arts courses

The Kilgore College Scholarship Committee will review, evaluate, select and notify recipients. Recipients must notify the committee, in writing, of their intention to accept or reject the award.  

The General Scholarship is based upon academic performance, and will require that the student meet the minimum grade point average and enrollment requirements as stated in an agreement letter.

  • Available to incoming freshmen, returning students or non-traditional students
  • ACT or SAT scores a plus in determining the scholarship recipient
  • Must maintain a 2.5 GPA with a minimum of twelve (12) hours per each long semester
  • An application for admission to KC on file in the Admissions Office
  • A copy of the high school or most recent college transcript in the Registrar’s Office (or submitted with the application)
  • The current FAFSA on file in the Financial Aid Office for the appropriate academic year
  • The monetary value varies depending on the scholarship awarded
  • Priority scholarship funding date is May 1.

General Scholarships include:

  • The Superintendent’s Scholarship is given to students at high schools in the Kilgore College service area. This scholarship is awarded at the Superintendent’s discretion. ($500 yearly)
  • The Principal’s Scholarship is also given to students at high schools in the Kilgore College service area. This scholarship is awarded at the high school principal’s discretion. ($500 yearly)

Outside scholarships or “agency scholarships” are funds that are awarded to students from sources outside of Kilgore College. Examples of outside sources are the Elks Lodge, the Lions Club, School organizations and Banks, etc. Most agencies do not send the scholarship funds to the school until the student’s proof of enrollment is provided to the scholarship donor. Proof of enrollment is the fee schedule that the student receives during class registration. Agencies usually prefer to send the student’s scholarship funds directly to the school to be credited to the students account.


Computer Science Scholarships:

ComputerScience.org is part of a new initiative to grow the next generation of developers, engineers and network administrators. Obviously, an education in CS is the first step to a career. To help students like yours offset degree costs, we’ve developed a curated list of scholarships available only to computer science students.  We’ve analyzed hundreds of scholarships from around the country, and distilled them into a list of our favorites for current and prospective computer science students.


Culinary & Hospitality Scholarships

This scholarship, awarded biannually since 2015, is a one-time grant to students currently enrolled in or planning to attend a culinary arts or hospitality management program.  Apply Today!


Don’t Mess with Texas Scholarship:

The Don’t mess with Texas® Scholarship recognizes the achievements of Texas high school seniors who take a leadership role in preventing litter in their schools and communities. Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university next year may apply. Student essays should describe creative and/or sustainable solutions to prevent litter and build awareness of the Don’t mess with Texas initiative.

To Apply Online Click Here


East Texas Communities Foundation:

East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Whether honoring loved ones or providing for a specific field of study, each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.

Detailed eligibility requirements and links to the applications are found on the website.


Study.com Academic Scholarships:

For more information, visit their website.


Educator.com:

Our mission at Educator.com is connecting great students with great teachers.  First place will win a $1,000 scholarship, 2nd place will win a $500 scholarship, and 3rd/4th/5th place will win an annual unlimited subscription to Educator’s 100+ course catalog ($300 value each).


Gregg County Bar Association Scholarship:

The Gregg County Bar Association is funding up to three scholarships to honor high school seniors for $1,000 apiece. Seniors from any Gregg County high school (public, private or charter) may apply. Only one scholarship will be given per family per year.  Click here for more info and application.


Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards:

Application available on their website.


Hispanic & Latino Student Scholarships:

College enrollment for Hispanic and Latino students is on the rise. The US Census Bureau predicts that 25 percent of college students will identify as Hispanic or Latino by 2020. Despite impressive enrollment figures, these students may still face a unique set of challenges in their pursuit of a degree including immigration status, being the first in their family to go to college, and perhaps most significantly, financial obstacles.  To address the very real issue of affordability, our college planning team at BestColleges.com created a holistic financial aid guide specifically for Hispanic and Latino students. We provide context for how students can best take advantage of available resources while offering a comprehensive listing of 40+ scholarship and grant opportunities.


Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarships:

Since 1984, the Horatio Alger Association has awarded over $125 million in college scholarships to deserving students.  Through nationally recognized education programs, the Association reaches out directly to our nation’s young people with a message of hope, opportunity, responsibility, and perseverance. 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to assist students who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need and commitment to pursue career or technical certification/degree, and a desire to contribute to society.

MORE INFO HERE!


Junior League of Longview Scholarship 2019

The Junior League of Longview Scholarship aids women needing financial aid to further their education and/or aid those seeking to return to the workforce by pursuing a higher degree.

For more information click here.


Nursing Scholarships:

Searching for nursing scholarships can be time-consuming. To help speed up the process, we’ve compiled a list of scholarships specifically for nursing students, as well as other financial aid resources to help make nursing school more affordable for students. The guide also offers expert advice on how to stand out from other applicants and land a scholarship. You can check it out here:

Scholarships for Nursing Students: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/nursing-programs/scholarships/


Texas Builders Foundation Scholarship

The focus of the Texas Builders Foundation is to help ensure the future of the residential building industry in Texas. Each year, the foundation awards scholarships to students who are enrolled in construction programs in Texas’ technical and trade schools and colleges and universities.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!


Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships:

Texas Farm Bureau devotes a large amount of resources towards youth programs and scholarships. Annually we award over $200,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs. This includes various youth leadership organizations and students participating in our Free Enterprise Speech Contest.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO!


Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award Scholarship:

General Information: The goal of the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Award Program is to encourage young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.  In order for more women to be represented in key decision making positions worldwide, we must encourage young women to pursue careers or seek leadership positions in public policy making, government and volunteer organizations and further their education with these aims in view.

The Awards: Zonta clubs usually provide awards for club recipients. District/region recipients receive US$1,000. Ten international recipients are selected from the district/region recipients to receive additional awards of $4,000 each. District/region and international awards are funded by the Zonta International Foundation.

MORE INFO HERE!

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