Scholarship Information

The Victoria ISD Education Foundation works with community partners to offer scholarships to VISD graduating seniors who plan to enroll in institutions of higher education for further studies. Scholarship awards are forwarded to the college/university of the student’s choice upon enrollment.

Scholarships are for students with a variety of skills and interests. Review the list below and check the scholarship criteria thoroughly before applying by the April 1, 2024 deadline.

Athlete of the Year

Award amount: $1,000

For VISD Graduating Student Athletes. Sponsored by the VISD Education Foundation and the Bhatia Family

The VISD Education Foundation has partnered with the Bhatia Family to provide a scholarship to a VISD senior athlete.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • lettered in a VISD athletic program,

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 85 or better,

  • received no conduct grade below a B during senior year,

  • received no discipline referrals during senior year, and

  • had no more than three unexcused absences or tardies per semester during senior year?

If you answered yes, you are eligible to apply for the Athlete of the Year Scholarship.

Click here to apply for Athlete of the Year

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Jenica Leigh Edge Barnard Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $1,500

For Victoria ISD graduating seniors who intend to be Education majors.
Sponsored by family and friends of Jenica Leigh Edge Barnard.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • plans to be an Education major,

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 85 or better,

  • received no conduct grade below a B during senior year,

  • received no discipline referrals during senior year?

If you answered yes to the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Jenica Leigh Edge Barnard Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Willis Gathright Scholarship

Award amount: $500

For VISD Graduating Seniors who are former Vickers Elementary School Students.
Sponsored by: Vickers Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • attended at least four years at Vickers Elementary School and

  • earned a four-year high school cumulative average of 85 or better?

If you answered yes to the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Willis Gathright Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Katie Sanders McLeod Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $2,000

For VISD Graduating Seniors who participated in extracurricular activities.
Sponsored by the McLeod and Sanders family

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • participated in at least one extracurricular activity?

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 80 or better?

If you answered yes to the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Katie McLeod Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Bob Moore Honorary Scholarship

Award amount: $500

For VISD Graduating Seniors in the Career and Technical Education Program who plan to attend Victoria College or University of Houston-Victoria.
Sponsored by Victoria ISD Employees, the community of Victoria, and the Victoria ISD Education Foundation.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • took courses in the Career and Technical Education Program,

  • plans to attend Victoria College or University of Houston-Victoria,

  • can demonstrate financial need, and

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 80 or better?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Bob Moore Honorary Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Christina M. Veliz Cosmetology & Trade School Scholarship

Award amount: $500

Sponsored by the VISD Education Foundation and the Edge Family and Friends.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • wants to go into Cosmetology or another Trade School-based occupation?

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 2.5 or better

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Christina M. Veliz Cosmetology & Trade School Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Dr. Martha A. Zuniga Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

For VISD Graduating Seniors who participated in the Bilingual and English-As-Second-Language Program.
Sponsored by family and friends of Dr. Martha A. Zuniga.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • participated in the Bilingual/ESL Program and

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 80 or better?

If you answered yes to the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Dr. Martha A. Zuniga Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

2024 DNV Future Leaders Scholarship

Award amount: $5,000

Sponsored by DNV

Are you a graduating senior who

  • plans to attend a four-year college, community college, or technical school

  • plan to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, math, energy, or healthcare.

GPA required: 3.0 or higher

Must apply using separate application here

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

2024 Schorlemmer Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

For VISD Graduating Seniors who are former Schorlemmer Elementary School Students
Sponsored by: Schorlemmer Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • attended a full year of 5th grade at Schorlemmer Elementary  School,

  • earned a four-year high school cumulative average of 85 or better,

  • participated in a minimum of one extracurricular or co-curricular activity,

  • received no conduct grade below a B during senior year,

  • received no discipline referrals during senior year?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Schorlemmer Elementary PTO Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Lucia Ornelas Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $2,000

Sponsored by Cesar Ornelas with Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • demonstrates financial need

  • plan to study math, science, or mental health?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Lucia Ornelas Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Norma Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

Sponsored by: Sponsored by Cesar Ornelas with Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • demonstrates financial need

  • plan to study vocational education?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Norma Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Dora Elia Garcia Memorial Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

Sponsored by Cesar Ornelas with Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who:

  • demonstrates financial need

  • plan to study vocational education?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Dora Elia Garcia Memorial Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Dr. Gloria Gonzalez Honorary Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

Sponsored by: Cesar Ornelas with Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • demonstrates financial need

  • plan to study PK-12 education?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Dr. Gloria Gonzalez Honorary Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Howell Middle School PTO Scholarship

Award amount: $500

For VISD Graduating Seniors who are Howell Middle School Alumni
Sponsored by: Howell Middle School Parent Teacher Organization

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • attended 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Howell Middle School,

  • earned a four-year high school cumulative average of 85 or better,

  • received no conduct grade below a B during senior year,

  • received no discipline referrals during senior year?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Howell Middle School PTO Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Lucy Herrera Honorary Scholarship

Award amount: $1,000

The VISD Education Foundation established the Lucy Herrera Honorary Scholarship to show recognition to past VISD Education Foundation President Lucy Herrera for her steadfast leadership, seeking to make a difference in the lives of students through innovation and post-secondary attainment.

Are you a VISD graduating senior who

  • earned a four-year cumulative average of 80 or better

  • demonstrates financial need

  • will be attending the University of Houston-Victoria or Victoria College?

If you answered yes to all of the above criteria, you are eligible to apply for the Lucy Herrera Honorary Scholarship.

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Application Deadline: April 1, 2024