The Brandeis Career Center is a one-stop resource designed to help students and parents plan for post-secondary success with access to information regarding but not limited to: SAT/ACT Preparation and Registration, College Admission Applications, Financial Aid, Scholarships, College and Career Fairs, ASVAB, Military, Career Exploration, and Post Secondary Planning.

The Career Center is open to students during the following times or by scheduling an appointment via email.

Location: A140

Hours: Monday - Friday

• Before School 8:30 am - 9:00 am
• 4th-6th period lunches
• After School 4:20 pm - 4:45 pm

Email: Joseph.Mireles@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/brandeis
Location: 13011 Kyle Seale Parkway, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210.397.8200

Representatives from various colleges, universities, and organizations will be in the cafeteria during all three lunch periods. You are encouraged to visit their tables to learn more about what they offer and to ask any questions.

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025

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A collection of local and nationwide scholarships and organizations.

Deadline: Varies

Cafécollege is a City of San Antonio program managed by the San Antonio Education Partnership.

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Deadline: February 28, 2025

Priority deadline: March 1, 2025

Final deadline: March 31, 2025

Deadline: March 1, 2025

Deadline: March 7, 2025

Deadline: March 7, 2025

The criteria for receiving a Bob Beard Memorial Scholarship are listed below. The
recipient must:

1. Be graduating from a Northside ISD high school;
2. Have attended Bob Beard Elementary School for at least 3 years, including 3rd grade;
3. Be pursuing post-secondary education;
4. Complete this application and submit it on or before the deadline of March 7, 2025.

Deadline: March 10, 2025

Deadline: March 16, 2025

Deadline: March 28, 2025

• DREAM MAJOR Scholarship Criteria:
• Must be a graduating high school senior (2024 - 2025 school year)
• Completed written application
• Application must be received on time without exception
• 3.0 Minimum GPA overall or progression towards an unweighted GPA of 4.00 over four semesters (For the most recently completed cumulative GPA period in 2024 - 2025
• Official high school transcript. All transcripts must be submitted using the grading policy/GPA scale currently used by their school; additionally, ACT/SAT scores
• Students must reside and attend a high school in Bexar County.
• Acceptance letter from college/university (copy must be enclosed with application)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (LOR) from a high school teacher, counselor, social worker, religious official, or school principal. The letters must include your potential to be successful in college; and have two contact numbers, an e-mail address, and your full name.

Deadline: March 28, 2025

The Rotary Club of San Antonio will grant five (5) $500 scholarships* to area graduating high school seniors from Bexar County who plan to pursue a career in Agrilife (to include Agribusiness and Ag Mechanics). *Note: Additional amounts may be awarded at the discretion of the committee

Eligibility:

1. Currently enrolled in a high school in Bexar County.

2. Classified as a Senior during the 2024-2025 School year.

3. Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.

4. Cannot be the child or grandchild of a Rotarian.

5. Must plan on attending college during the 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited college or university.

6. Must be pursuing a degree in Agri-Life (to include Agri-Business & Ag Mechanics).

Deadline: April 1, 2025

Deadline: April 2, 2025

Scholarship Eligibility

• Be a graduating senior from an NISD high school

• Be a current member of their high school’s PTSA

• Attended Henry Steubing Elementary for at least two years

• Provide proof of acceptance to a regionally accredited college, university, or trade school (at a later date if a decision is still pending)

• Exhibit behavior consistent with the Steubing Elementary School Pledge

Deadline: April 13, 2025

Dear Zachry Alumni Seniors and Parents,

We are pleased that you are applying for the Rod Hardin Athletic Scholarship. We will
award four scholarships to recognize deserving Zachry Athletics Alumni seniors who will
either be attending a university or vocational school.

Two scholarships will be in the amount of $1000

Two scholarships will be in the amount of $500

Deadline: April 30, 2025

Deadline: June 1, 2025

Financial Aid Requirement

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.0256, beginning with students enrolled in 12th grade during the 2021-2022 school year, each student must do one of the following in order to graduate:

• Complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
• Complete and submit a Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA); or
• Submit a signed opt-out form.

Laws and Rules

In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature established the new requirement for Texas students to complete a financial aid application (or formally opt out) in order to graduate. The State Board of Education (SBOE) adopted rules related to the new requirement in January 2021.

• Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B. Graduation Requirements (effective August 1, 2021)

House Bill (HB) 3 required the commissioner to adopt rules as necessary to implement the requirement. These rules were drafted in consultation with a statewide advisory committee and were published in October 2021.

• Chapter 74. Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter BB. Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Graduation