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Scholarships & College Planning

Planning for life after high school starts here. Whether you're headed to a four-year university, community college, trade school, or straight into the workforce, our counseling team is ready to help you map out your next steps.

We're committed to helping Hitchcock High School seniors find and apply for scholarships that can make higher education more affordable. Throughout the year, we'll share scholarship opportunities, application tips, and important deadlines to keep you on track.

Check back regularly for updates on available scholarships, financial aid workshops, and college planning resources. Your future is worth investing in—let's work together to make it happen.

Need help getting started? Contact the HHS Counselor Mrs. Aubrey Cauley by calling the main line or stop by during school hours. We're here to support you every step of the way.

College Planning & Financial Aid Guide

2025-2026 Scholarship Opportunities

Helpful Websites

Scholarship.Com Full List of Scholarships

Fastweb

Fastweb is one of the largest and most popular scholarship databases. Students can create a profile and receive personalized scholarship matches based on their background, skills, and interests.

Appily

Appily offers both a college search and scholarship database. It’s user-friendly and allows students to explore colleges while also searching for scholarships.

College Board Scholarship Search

College Board offers a scholarship search tool that allows students to find scholarships based on their personal details and academic background.

Bold.org

Bold.org is a newer platform that allows students to apply for exclusive scholarships created by donors, organizations, and companies.

RaiseMe

RaiseMe partners with colleges to offer students micro-scholarships based on their achievements in high school. These add up over time and can be claimed upon admission.

Scholarship Opportunities We Have Been Sent To Share

COM Promise Scholarship Opportunity For EVERY Senior

Dear Hitchcock High School Students and Families,

The Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation is proud to share an exciting opportunity available to the Hitchcock High School Class of 2026.

Through the Hitchcock ISD Promise Scholarship, eligible graduates may earn a workforce program certificate or academic degree at College of the Mainland with no tuition costs. This opportunity allows students to take the next step after high school with confidence, knowing that remaining tuition and eligible fees may be covered after federal, state, and other scholarship aid has been applied.

The Promise Scholarship is available for both academic and workforce training programs and may cover tuition and related course fees for up to two years or until degree completion. Please note that textbooks and supplies are not included.

Application deadlines are approaching. Students who are interested should contact your Hitchcock High School counselor as soon as possible to review eligibility requirements and next steps.

This website has all of the information from College of the Mainland that you will need: https://www.com.edu/promise/index.html

For questions or assistance:

Ms. Cauley, Hitchcock High School Counselor
ACauley@HitchcockISD.org | 409-316-6544 ext. 1207
Mrs. Cantrell, Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation
HitchcockISDFoundation@gmail.com

The Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation is honored to support our students as they prepare for life after graduation. We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity and begin the conversation today.

Sincerely,
Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation