Main Menu

Explore More

District Menu

Scholarships

Scholarship Search

In your scholarship search, be sure to...

  1. check the website of your prospective college/university for a scholarship application that is unique to this school.  Some colleges' scholarship applications are embedded within their admissions applications.
  2. regularly check your SCHOOL EMAIL for Scholarship Opportunities!
  3. search on your own, via free online scholarship search engines . See examples of these search engines below.

Lake View High School Scholarship List

Scholarships are listed in order of their deadlines (most current are at the end).  Click on the blue font to access the application document OR link!

Angelo State University Scholarship Programs - 

Priority Review Deadline:  January 15th (Applications completed before January 15th will receive priority.)

ASU’s Distinguished Scholarship (formerly known as Carr Academic Scholarship) is a merit scholarship that can range from $1,500 to $10,000 per year. Awards are based on a high school GPA and SAT/ACT test scores. See the Distinguished Scholarship page of the ASU website for eligibility requirements. Upon being accepted for admissions to ASU, your high school transcripts and/or ACT/SAT scores will be evaluated automatically to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. No additional application is necessary. If you are selected for an ASU Distinguished Scholarship, you will be notified via email within two weeks after you have been accepted for admissions to ASU.

Other ASU Scholarships are awarded through the following:

  • ASU's General Scholarship Application – Once you are admitted to ASU, you can log onto your Ramport account, navigate to the Financial Aid & Billing page, and click on the “Apply for ASU Scholarships” button. If you have trouble logging in, you can contact Ramport Support at (325) 942-2911. More information is on the General Scholarship page of the ASU website. It is recommended that you complete your ASU admissions application in the Fall semester, so that you can meet the January 15th priority deadline. 
    • Students who complete the General Scholarship Application will be considered for over 350 scholarships. As part of those scholarships, below is a specific opportunity reserved for students from select schools, including yours! 
      • Arnulfo & Bertha C. Garcia Scholarship
      • Clayton A. Dodd Memorial Scholarship
      • Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers Club Scholarship
      • Cookie & Dick Roberts Scholarship
      • Dwayne Kisor Memorial Scholarship
      • M.S. & Meek Lane Doss Scholarship
      • Mike Floyd Freshmen Scholarship
      • Pat Baker Memorial Scholarship
      • Paul R. Robbins Scholarship
      • R.B. & Hazel Dooley Scholarship
      • R.F. Durso ROTC Scholarship
      • The Beta Lou Little Scholarship
      • Wilfred "Fred" & Billie D. Bruce Scholarship
  • Need-Based Scholarships (including scholarships for Up & Coming Scholars) also require that the student complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Seniors can complete the FAFSA as early as December, and it is recommended that you complete the FAFSA in the Fall so that you can meet the January 15th priority deadline.
  • ASU’s Honors Program Scholarship – If you apply for and are accepted into the ASU Honors Program, you can qualify for an additional $3,000 scholarship per year. Visit the Honors Program page of the ASU website to view application information.

San Angelo Area Foundation

The San Angelo Area Foundation manages scholarship funds from a variety of different donors and organizations. These scholarships are awarded by a variety of selection criteria, unique to each fund. Independent review committees review each application which is then matched to the scholarship criteria selected by the donor or the organization which established the scholarship.

Providing donors and organizations the ability to create scholarship funds for area youth has been a Foundation priority from the beginning. Scholarships at the Foundation can be as broad or as specific as a donor wishes. The Foundation works closely with each donor to fulfill the donor's philanthropic desires.

One scholarship application can be completed by a student who desires to be considered for most of the scholarships of the San Angelo Area Foundation. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships in which they qualify.  Amounts and number of scholarship awards vary and depend upon the value and performance of each fund, number of recipients selected and an amount available for distribution from the fund. Some scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors while others are limited to current college students. Notifications of awards are made in May of each year, students will be notified by email if they have been awarded or not.  Payment of awards occurring two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester, or spring semester, whichever is applicable, once required documents have been received.  Scholarships are made possible by a variety of donors and organizations.  We invite and encourage students to send thank you notes expressing gratitude of the award to the the San Angelo Area Foundation.  Thank you notes can be sent to 221 S. Irving San Angelo, TX 76903.  The Foundation will forward your note to the appropriate donor.
 

Please note that the scholarship application must be submitted by March 1st and will require: 

  • Graduating high school seniors to provide ACT & SAT test scores
     
  • Graduating high school seniors if applicable, documentation of college credit hours from the Institution awarding the credits
     
  • All applicants are required to upload a current transcript
     
  • All applicants must upload two letters of recommendation - 1 personal & 1 academic

If you are a student and would like to apply, click here.

Local Scholarship Opportunities - 

We are pleased to announce that we have funds in local scholarships that are available to our 2026 graduates. These are in PDF format and are fillable if downloaded. There is over $58,000 cumulatively available so apply now!! 

A C White Scholarship - Lake View Only

Robert Rios Scholarship - Lake View Only (For students who plan to attend a 2 year college or trade school)

Pepsi Bottling Scholarship - Both Central and Lake View (For students who attended either high school for at least 3 school years) 

CVEC Scholarship and other opportunities - 

Concho Valley Electric Cooperative offers four $2,000 scholarships. Two scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors and two are awarded to other students of higher learning.

  • Deadline: March 30th, 2026 (Application Open)
  • Eligibility: The applicant must be an active CVEC member whose primary residence is served by CVEC, or be the dependent of a CVEC member whose primary residence is served by CVEC.
  • Application: https://cvec.coop/community/cvec-scholarship

High school students can win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., June 14-21, 2026, from CVEC. The Government-in-Action Youth Tour is a youth leadership program sponsored by CVEC. Highlights of the trip include meeting congressional leaders, visiting national monuments, touring museums, and meeting other students from across the nation. More information at https://texasyouthtour.com/

  • Deadline: February 6th,  2026 (Application Open)
  • Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior and a dependent of an active CVEC member.
  • Application: https://cvec.coop/community/youth-tour 

Golden Spread -

Directors’ Memorial Scholarship – $2,000 scholarship, payable $500 for each of the 4 semesters through sophomore year.  

  • Deadline: (Application Opens January 1st)  March 1st, 2026 
  • Eligibility: The scholarship is available to graduating high school students attending a college, university, or technical/trade school in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, or Texas in the following fall semester. The student must be a Member-Consumer of one of the 16 rural electric cooperatives which Golden Spread serves.
  • Application: https://www.gsec.coop/director-scholarship

J.C. Landon Scholarship - 

If you plan to attend full-time A&M University, College Station, Texas in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. 

  • Eligibility: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to recipients who are residents of West Texas.
  • Deadline: Starting on February 19, 2026 and ending on May 21, 2026. 
  • Application:  http://www.csascholars.org/landon

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship - 

The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character and financial need. 

To JUNIORS: The Association awards $25,000 National Scholarships and $10,000 state scholarships. For 2025, Texas earned 5 National Scholarships and 35 State Scholarships.  Deadline March 1st. 

To SENIORS: The Association awards $10,000-52,000 Scholarships to those attending specific colleges across the United States (see website for details). Deadline Feb. 15th.  

  • Eligibility: Enrolled as a full-time student, demonstrate critical financial need, at least a 2.0 GPA, US citizen, and display perseverance in overcoming adversity. 
  • Deadline: Juniors - March 1, Seniors - February 15th. 
  • Application:  https://horatioalger.org/scholarships 

The Knights of Columbus Scholarships - 

The Knights of Columbus Fr. Fidelis Council #12798 will be awarding two tuition assistance scholarships to qualifying Catholic students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarships are to be awarded for one academic year only.

  • Eligibility: Must be in good standing with their most recent school and have a grade point average of                         80 (B) or higher (College GPA > 3.0).
  • Deadline: February 16, 2026 
  • Application: Fr Fidelis Council scholarship app 2026-2027[90]

Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships - 

The scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors are listed below: 

• TFB District/Honorary/Memorial Scholarship (52 available) 

• TFB Young Farmer & Rancher High School Scholarship (13 available) 

• TFB Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship (1 available)

The scholarship application process is online through a system called Reviewr. All information for the scholarships can be found on the Texas Farm Bureau website under the Youth Opportunities page. This includes the deadline, individual scholarship criteria, eligibility, award amount, and the link to verify Texas Farm Bureau membership and access the Reviewr system. The direct link to the Youth Opportunities page is https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/.

Senior Scholarship Webpage:  https://txfb.us/tstcscholar26

All scholarship applications must be submitted online no later than March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM. 

Applicants will be notified of the results by June 2026.

Tom Green County Farm Bureau -

The TGCFB is offering any 2026 graduating high school seniors who meets the qualifications a scholarship totaling $4,000 in the amount of $500 per semester. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Parents or Guardians must be members of the Tom Green County Farm Bureau
  • Applicant must be admitted to a college or university the summer or fall of 2026 and show evidence of admission.

Applications must be submitted by April 17, 2026.

Application Link

💰 The Cirkled In "No Sweat" Scholarship – $2,500

  • Award Amount: $2,500 (sent directly to the student)

  • Deadline: December 31st, 2025

  • How to Apply: Free application at www.cirkledin.com/scholarships ;

  • Application Process: Free and easy application via the link above.

Eligibility: Any student in Grades 9–12

  • ✅ No GPA requirement

  • ✅ No income restrictions

  • ✅ No essay required

It's free, fast, and students love how simple it is.

Telecom Scholarship - 

Here is some information regarding our Telecom Scholarship:

Telecom-Flyer52.pdf

Fleet-Flyer90.pdf

Our college scholarship program serves high school seniors in the Central Texas area who are pursuing higher-level education in a variety of craft and technical fields.

The full-ride scholarships are generously structured to cover tuition, books, tools and housing costs. Scholars receive $10,000 per semester and are assured employment with LCRA after graduation.

  • Student must submit online application by March 15th
  • Scholarship awards $10,000 per semester to scholarship recipients to use for school and living expenses
  • Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA at approved college/trade school
  • Upon graduation from trade school, recipient is guaranteed employment with LCRA, provided they pass a background check. 
  • Recipient must agree to work for LCRA for 3 years post-graduation

The Abraham Vega/Danny Simmons Foundation - 

This scholarship provides financial assistance of $2,500 to the first-place recipient and $300 to the second- and third-place recipients. It is open to graduating seniors from Central High School, Lakeview High School, and Lynn County High School. Award funds may be applied toward enrollment at an accredited college, university, or law enforcement academy.

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Must attend Lake View High School or Central High School
  • GPA of a 2.7 or higher
  • Complete a application 
  • Write a personal essay
  • Provide most recent High School Transcript

 Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 25, 2026 

Application Link

Bowie Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) - 

The Bowie PTO will provide two $500 scholarships to eligible students of Lake View High or Central High School. 

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Attended Bowie Elementary for at least 2 years. 
  • Current high school senior
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 85 or higher. 

Application must be submitted by Friday, April 24th 

Application Link

SME Education Foundation - 

The SME Education Foundation operates the nation’s largest scholarship program dedicated to advancing manufacturing talent. In 2025 we awarded nearly $1 million to exceptional students across the country. With scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, students have multiple opportunities to fund their futures. 

We make applying easy: submit one application, and students are automatically considered for every scholarship they’re eligible for.  

Who’s eligible? 

  • Graduating high school seniors 
  • Current college students 
  • Pursuing degrees in technical fields supporting manufacturing

Application deadline is February 1, 2026. 

https://scholarships.smeef.org/applications/

Texas Rural Water Foundation - 

About the Program:

The TRWF Scholarship Program; designed to help offset the costs of tuition, fees, books and/or room and board; was established to recognize and assist qualified individuals in their pursuit of a higher education and a potential career in the water and/or wastewater industry. 

Who Should Apply:

  • The TRWF Board is particularly interested in supporting students who seek a career relating to the water and/or wastewater industry or a career that will support rural Texas. They also encourage applications from veterans seeking higher education in an area that will benefit rural Texas. Former student scholarship recipients are also invited to apply for a continued scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Texas Resident
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Attending a college, university, or vocational school in 2026-2027
  • Letter of Recomendation

 The deadline to apply is February 3, 2026

Click here to apply for a 2026-2027 TRWA Student Scholarship!

Goodfellow Spouses Community -

This scholarship is designed to support students who are dependents of active duty, reserves, or guard, dependents of veterans, or are GSC members or GSC dependents.  We are looking to reward individuals that are community service orientated people that are working on making a change, big or small in their community.

Who can Apply: 

  • Dependents of active duty, reserve or gaurd
  • Dependents of Veterans
  • GSC membors &/or GSC Dependent 
  • Must reside within 40 miles of Goodfellow AFB area

Applications must be submitted by February 26, 2026

Scholarship Link

Pan-American Golf Association - 

A golf association offering a $1,000 dollar scholarship to San Angelo and the surrounding area's students.  This is not an athletic scholarship and you do NOT have to be a golfer to apply! Fill out the application and apply today! 

Applications must be submitted to your school counselor by March 27, 2026.

2026PAGAScholarshipApplication32.doc

Lake View Booster Club - 

The Lake View Athletic Booster Club is pleased to announce the awarding of four academic scholarships to graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited College, University, or Trade School. Each recipient will receive a $500.00 scholarship. 

Eligibility: 

  • Be in good standing with the Lake View Athletic Booster Club (either the student, parent, or legal guardian must be a paid member during the school year in which the scholarship is awarded.) 
  • Maintain good conduct with no disciplinary actions from the LVABC Executive Board.
  • Not have lost eligibility to participate in their respective sport during the season. 
  • Not have violated any rules of the UIL Code of Conduct or Lake View CKH core values. 

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

LAKEVIEWATHLETICBOOSTERCLUB.pdf

The Business Bureau Serving San Angelo/the Concho Valley- 

The Business Bureau Serving San Angelo/ the Concho Valley 2026 Trade Scholarship is now open for applications. This scholarship is designed to support students who are planning to enter a trade career after graduation. The BBB will award three (3) scholarships of $500 each to eligible students.  

Here are the key details:

  • Applications are open to all trades.
  • Deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.  

Eligibility: Students must live or attend school within the 12 counties served by BBB of the Concho Valley (including Coke, Irion, Tom Green, Sutton, Schleicher, Concho, Menard, Kimble, Mason, Sterling, Runnels/Miles ISD, and McCulloch).  

How to apply:

  1. Visit the scholarship application page: https://www.bbb.org/local/1055/trade-application-bbb-san-angelo/bbb-serving-the-concho-valley-trade-scholarship-application
  2. Review eligibility requirements and application instructions.
  3. Complete and submit the online application by the deadline.
    1. (A downloadable PDF is available on the site to help students prepare their responses before submitting online.)

West Texas Rehab Center - 

The WTRC is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a current or previous patient who is entering or currently enrolled in a post high school program (college, technical school, etc). The scholarship is funded by generous donations from employees, donors, and other friends of the rehab. The Woody's Kids Scholarship fund honors the legacy that Woody Gilliland created during his tenure as WTRC President and CEO.  

Applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2026.

Application Link

West Texas Geological Foundation - 

WTGS offers, through the West Texas Geological foundation (WTGF), several scholarships to college students studying earth science, environmental technology, or petroleum engineering. Please take the time to find out if you qualify for one of these great opportunities! 

Eligibility: 

  • high school senior
  • seeking job in earth science, environmental technology, or petroleum engineering

Applications must be submitted by March 1st, 2025. 

WTGS_Unified_Scholarship_Application.pdf.pdf 

San Angelo Association of Realtors - 

The San Angelo Association of Realtors (SAAR) is offering two $1,000 scholarships. One is a general scholarship and one is offered to students going to a trade school. 

Eligibility: 

  • The applicant must be a US citizen and a graduating senior, or equivalent, by June 1, 2026.
  • The applicant must be planning to enroll for their first year into an institute of higher learning (i.e.,
  • university, community college or vocational school) later than September 31, 2026.
  • Applicant’s permanent residential address must be within the San Angelo Association of REALTORS® membership area. Included counties are Coke, Concho, Crockett, Irion, Menard, Reagan, Runnels, Schleicher, Sterling, Sutton, and Tom Green.

Application must be submitted by March 31st, 2026. 

2026GeneralScholarshipApplication-NotFillable.pdf

2026TradeScholarshipApplication-NotFillable.pdf

Bonham Elementary Alumni Scholarship - 

Bonham Elementary is pleased to announce that this year we will award one Scholarships to help with college expenses.

Bonham Alumni Scholarship – $500.00 scholarship   

The winning Bonham graduate will be announced at the Senior Luncheon on Monday, May 18, 2026 from 11:45 am – 12:45 pm at Bonham Elementary School.

The enclosed application will explain eligibility requirements for both the Shawna Ralph Memorial Scholarship and the Haley Frizzel Memorial Scholarship.

BohamAlumniScholarship.docx

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Scholarship - 

The NAACP is offering scholarships specifically for our San Angelo ISD students! Follow the link below to apply! 

Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.

NAACPScholarshipApp.docx

Martin Luther King Jr. Association 

The purpose of the MLK Jr. Association Scholarship is to recognize the academic achievement of graduating seniors who have demonstrated a desire to further their education. The scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $500.00 and sent directly to the institution upon proof of enrollment. 

Eligibility:

  • Be a graduating college bound senior with an "A" or "B" GPA with financial need.
  • Be a striving "C" student who demonstrates a commitment to furthering his/her education. 

Applications must be submitted by April 27, 2026. 

MartinLutherKingJrScholarshipApp.docx

Texas Armed Services

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship is a conditional scholarship, offering significant financial assistance to eligible students who meet the program’s requirements. This includes being appointed for the scholarship by a Texas elected official, maintaining strong academic performance, participating in and/or completing officer training programs (see below), and serving for at least four years as a commissioned officer in any branch of the United States armed services or in the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, or U.S. Merchant Marine after graduation.

Eligibility: 

• Be enrolled in and a member in good standing of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program or another undergraduate officer commissioning program at your institution.

• Have completed an ROTC program or another undergraduate officer commissioning program while enrolled as an undergraduate.

• Have been accepted into the officer commissioning program for the TexasState Guard.

Applications must be submitted by June 8th, 2026. 

TexasArmedServicesScholarshipinfo.pdf

ScholarshipApplication.pdf

Crocket Elementary School Scholarship - 

Crocket Elementary is pleased to announce that they will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a senior that attended Crocket Elementary School. 

Eligibility: 

  • Have attended Crocket Elementary School for 3 years
  • Have a cumulative high school GPA of B or greater

Applications must be submitted by May 8th, 2026.

ScholarshipCoverLetter2025-202634.pdf

ScholarshipApplication2025-202654.pdf

In Your Search for Scholarships, be sure to check...

The High School Counseling Center - Beginning in the fall, LVHS will receive information about scholarships. As we receive them, we will add them to the list (above), in order of their due dates. Most scholarships are received during the months of Nov. - March. The prospective college/university’s website - Each college has scholarships that are unique to their school. Many colleges have a link at their website to their scholarship application. For more information on your prospective college's scholarship application process, simply search for the word "scholarship" within the college's website.

  • Free Internet Search Engines & Financial Aid Information -
A couple of examples of Free Scholarship Search Engines are:
Listed below are just a few of the scholarships on the E-Scholarships website:
 
Going Merry (www.goingmerry.com) is an awesome new scholarship website. It can be your
one stop shop for scholarships, making scholarship application easy and efficient. 
 
Texas Exes (https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships) if you are applying to UT Austin then make you apply for their scholarships, especially the one for San Angelo students! UT is offering scholarships for any major, all you have to do is create an account and apply online! Go Now!
 
StudentScholarships.org (https://studentscholarships.org/scholarships) has 15 different scholarships you can apply for as a high school senior! Make an account and apply TODAY!
 
Benefits of using the Going Merry website:
 
  • You can apply directly to multiple scholarship applications
  • Going Merry will autofill all information from your profile into each scholarship application saving you time.
  • Going Merry checks scholarships for common essay questions, minimizing the number of essays that you have to write
  • You can save applications, to continue later.
  • Going Merry provides one dashboard with all your application results.

Watch an informational video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFIhUMPcXEo

Sign up here: www.goingmerry.com/sign-up

 

Letters of Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation

Many scholarship applications require letters of recommendation. 

Students are encouraged to identify at least three people who would be willing to write a positive letter of recommendation.

Plan to give each of these individuals a copy of your personal resume.

Click here to view a RESUME BUILDING GUIDE!

 

Do you need assistance in identifying a career field that matches your natural interests and abilities?  If so, the LVHS College & Career Center can help!  The College & Career Center is located in the Counseling Center in room A102D.  Ms. Purtell can assist students in the completion of college admissions, financial aid applications, SAT/ACT registration, College Searches, as well as Career Interest Inventories.  Email Theresa Purtell if you would like to schedule an appointment.