RHHS Scholarships

Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, March 23, 2025 - late submissions will not be considered.

Click here to download the fillable PDF of the Rockwall ISD Local Scholarship Application and fill it out.
Save the PDF to your computer file or desktop using this format. campus.lastname.studentID#.pdf, ie., RHHS.Smith.12345.pdf
You must use your student Rockwall ISD Google account to access the scholarship applications.
Review the requirements of each of the scholarships below for which you want to apply. Various scholarships will require you to upload additional qualifying documents or essays.
Apply and upload your completed application and any required qualifying documents to each of the scholarships for which you would like to apply.

* A copy of your current, unofficial transcript will be attached to each application. If you need assistance, please contact the Counselor's Secretary, Mrs. Matuska.

Aggie Moms

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

Must be a permanent Rockwall County resident
Must have been accepted to and planning on attending Texas A&M - College Station
Must list A&M as first choice and will be attending summer or fall of 2025
Student interview

Apply for the Aggie Moms scholarship here

Alliance Bank

$$: $2000 stackable scholarships, up to $8000

Requirements:

Plan to enroll full time at a 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational/technical school
Academic record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community, honors, work experience, a statement of educational and career goals.
Must complete the Alliance Bank application (not the RISD Local Scholarship Application.) Application must be submitted by MARCH 18, 2025, 3:00 PM

Apply for the Alliance Bank scholarship here

American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 Individual Scholarship

$$: $10,000 (1 scholarship), $5,000 (4 scholarships)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Child of an active duty, retired, or honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States, National Guard, or Reserves Forces
Copy of the US Uniformed Services Identification Cart or DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) must be provided.
Acceptance and planned attendance to a certified 2 or 4 year college, university, or vocational / technical school
Academic achievement
Citizenship and community service
Extra-curricular activities
Financial need
Work experience
Student interview as required

Apply for the American Legion Terry Fisher Post 117 Individual scholarship here

AMICA

$$: $Varies for each scholarship

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS Student
Financial Need
Grades
Extra-curricular activities
Interview

Apply for the AMICA scholarship here

Amy Parks-Heath PTO

$$: $1000

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must have attended all of 4th, 5th and 6th grade at Amy Parks-Heath Elementary
Response to additional essay questions which will be provided to students who apply

Apply for the Amy Parks-Heath PTO scholarship here

Aspasians

$$: Amount awarded varies for each scholarship

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Financial Need
Grades
Extra-curricular Activities
Student Interview
1-3 additional scholarships available

Blake Finnell Memorial Scholarship to a RHS Senior (amount varies)
Chad Leeuw Memorial Scholarship to a RHHS Senior (amount varies)

Apply for the Aspasians scholarship here

Brenda Parish Memorial Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS student
Good academic standing
Must plan to enroll in a full-time college, university or technical institute
Possible interview
At least one parent must either be a current or retired educator

Apply for the Brenda Parish Memorial Scholarship here

Cain Alumni Scholarship

$$: $400 (2 available)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must plan to enroll in a 2 or 4 year college university, or technical institute
Must have attended Cain Middle School in both 7th and 8th grade
Extra-curricular Activity and/or work
In-person interview with the candidates

Apply for the Cain Alumni scholarship here

Cain PTA

$$: $500 (1 or 2 available)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must plan to enroll in a full-time college university, or technical institute
Must have attended Cain Middle School in both 7th and 8th grade
Applicant or parent must be a member of any local Rockwall ISD PTA - PTA membership card MUST be included with application

Apply for the Cain PTA scholarship here

Carol Cruz Family Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS Student
Student must have attended Howard Dobbs Elementary and/or the student's parent must be an educator
Must plan to enroll in a full-time college, university, or technical institute
Possible interview

Apply for the Carol Cruz Family scholarship here

Celia Hays Elementary

$$: $1000

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Students
Must have attended Hays Elementary in 6th grade

Apply for the Hays Elementary scholarship here

Christ for India - P.J. Titus Memorial Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Interest in humanitarian efforts and mission work
Grades
Extra-curricular
Volunteer hours

Apply for the Christ for India scholarship here

Colten Carney Memorial

$$: Amount awarded varies (paid directly to institution)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Number of scholarships awarded varies
Student must have an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD) with recent acceptable documentation by a medical professional of diagnosis submitted with application to be considered. IDD disabilities can include: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Language and Speech Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, ADHD, ADD, Muscular Dystrophy and Intellectual Disabilities.
Must plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university or a vocational/technical school or training program
Extra-curricular – students involved with band, robotics, 4H and agriculture will be given special consideration
Community and/or volunteer involvement and employment considered
Student Interview

Apply for the Colten Carney Memorial scholarship here

Council of PTA's Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS, RHS or Quest Student
Must have attended Rockwall ISD junior and senior years
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Must plan to be enrolled full-time at an accredited college, university or technical institute
Must have completed and show documented proof of 75 or more volunteer community service hours. (Hours do not include meeting hours for club organizations)
Hours will be counted from the first day following the close of sophomore year to March of senior year
Work experience considered
Applicant or parent must be a member of any local Rockwall ISD PTA. Copy of (student/parent) PTA membership card must be attached to application

Apply for Council of PTA's Scholarship here

Cullins Lake Pointe PTA

$$: Amount $600

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must have been a CLP student for at least 4 full years
Must plant to attend a 4 year, 2 year or technical school
GPA 2.75 or greater
Student or their parent/guardian must be a member of the PTA at their school. Proof of membership must be attached to the application

Apply for the Cullins Lake Pointe PTA scholarship here

Doug Haeussler Sr Memorial Scholarship

$$: Amount Varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Good Academic Standing
Must be a member of the Fishing Team at Rockwall High School or Rockwall-Heath High School
Must plan to enroll in a full-time college, university or technical institute
Possible Interview

Apply for the Doug Haeussler Sr. Memorial Scholarship here

East Trinity Masonic Lodge

$$: Amount Varies (multiple awards available per campus)

Requirements:

RHS RHHS or Quest Student
Financial Need
Grades
Extra-Curricular Activities
Student Interview

Apply for the East Trinity Masonic Lodge scholarship here

Farmers Electric Co-op

$$: $1000 (30 applications available)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Applicant’s primary residence must be powered by Farmers EC.
For Farmers EC membership verification, applicant must submit a copy of most recent Farmers EC bill.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Dependents of Farmers EC Board of Directors and employees are eligible to apply.
Student must use the scholarship within four semesters, beginning with the fall semester of the calendar year in which the scholarship is awarded.
The funds are sent directly to the institution for payment of tuition and fees required for enrollment, books or equipment required for coursework.

Apply for the Farmers Electric Co-op scholarship here

GATOR - Gifted and Talented Organization of Rockwall

$$: $500 4X (2 per HS)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must be a SAGE student
Student interview

Apply for the GATOR scholarship here

Grace Hartman Elementary Alumni

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirement:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must have attended Grace Hartman Elem for at least 4 full years
Academic performance
Athletic and fine arts contributions
Community and volunteer service
Extra-curricular activity involvement and/or work experience
Acceptance and planned attendance to a college, university or vocational/technical institute

Apply for the Grace Hartman Elementary Alumni scholarship here

Heath Police and Fire Association

$$: Full Fire Academy Tuition (does not include housing)

Requirements:

Must intend to pursue a career as a Fire Fighter
Must attend any fire academy located within the state of Texas

Apply for the Heath Police and Fire Association scholarship here

Herman Utley Middle School PTA

$$: $500 (2 or 4 available)

Requirements:

HHS or RHS student
Must have attended Utley Middle School in both 7th & 8th grade
Parent/ guardian or student must be a current member of a Rockwall ISD school PTA

PTA membership card MUST be included with application to be considered

Apply for the Utley Middle School Scholarship here

Jerod Osborne Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Nurse
Full time enrollment at a two or four-year college/university (minimum 12 Hours First Semester)
First College semester GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive award
Financial need

Apply for the Jerod Osborne scholarship here

Linda Lyon PTO

$$: $1000 (1-3 available)

Requirements:

Must be a Rockwall ISD 2024 graduate
Must have attended Lyon Elementary in all of 6th grade
Must plan to enroll in a full-time college, university, vocational, or technical institute

Apply for the Linda Lyon PTO Scholarship here

Nebbie Williams PTA

$$: $750

Requirements:

Must have attended Nebbie in ALL of 4th, 5th and 6th grade
Parent / guardian must be a current PTA/PTO member. Membership card must be uploaded with application.
Application must include two letters of recommendation for character and leadership

Apply for the Nebbie Williams Scholarships here

Ouida Springer Elementary

$$: $500 (2 scholarships awarded)

Requirements:

Must have attended Springer for a minimum of 3 complete years
Member of PTA

Apply for the Springer Elementary scholarship here

Republican Women Scholarship Fund

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Female students only
Responses to essay questions
AP/DC/Honors Classes and IB
Top 25% and/or GPA of B (3.0)
School or Extra-curricular activities
Leadership positions
Community of Volunteer Involvement
Work Experience
Community Recognition
Financial Need

Apply for the Republican Women scholarship here

RHHS MHB Booster Scholarship

$$: $500 (10 available)

Requirements:

Must be a graduating Senior of Rockwall Heath High School Mighty Hawk Band Program
Must be pursuing a certification or college degree at an accredited college, technical program or university (not necessarily related to music)
Must have been admitted to a fully accredited school for enrollment at the time of application
Must have been active in the MHB program as a junior/senior
Must be in good standing with the MHB Program. In good standing is defined as

1. All activity fees paid in full

2. No significant disciplinary issues

3. Good attendance record at UIL and TMEA events

Possible interview with committee
Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Complete Rockwall ISD scholarship packet & include the following information:

Name, address, Telephone number

Highschool Transcript

Teacher Recommendation letter (outside of Band)

Statement of educational goals and career plan

Acceptance letter from college/technical program or university

Apply for the Rockwall-Heath Mighty Hawk Band scholarship here

RHHS PTA

$$: $500 (4 available)

Requirements:

Must have a minimum of two years of education spent at Rockwall-Heath HS
Parent/Guardian or student must be a member of the RHHS PTA – PTA membership card MUST be attached to application
Email questions to Rockwallheathpta@gmail.com

Apply for the RHHS PTA scholarship here

Rockwall Art League: Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial Scholarship

$$: $1000

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS Student
Planning a career in Studio/Fine Art: Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Sculpture or an art field related field requiring higher education. (Must be majoring or monitoring in Studio/Fine Art or an art related field in college.)
Submit a copy of your completed RISD Scholarship Application, if applicable and a portfolio containing a minimum of six-eight recent examples of your artwork. Please note that these examples are the only visual criteria used by the evaluation committee and should be well-photographed and of good quality. Guidelines for submitting a complete portfolio are as follows:

Portfolio examples may not include digitally created or enhanced artwork, digitally manipulated photography, or animated art. Minor adjustments to exposure or brightness, contrast and sharpness are permitted in photographed artwork.
Please include a list describing each example including size, medium, and whether the example was a class project or independent work.

Send copy of application, a list of art classes taken in high school or privately, with a brief description of each, and complete portfolio via google drive folder to: rockwallartleague2011@gmail.com and insert "Tom Collins Scholarship Application" in the subject bar. Deadline for the submission is March 16, 2025.

Incomplete scholarship submissions will not be considered. If google drive folder is not available please email images of these items instead. Be mindful of the size of the images.

Visit www.rockwallartleague.org for more information on the Rockwall Art League and the history of the Tom Collins Memorial Scholarship.

Apply for the Rockwall Art League: Tom Collins Fine Art Memorial scholarship here

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary

$$: $1000 (1 per campus)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Academic Standing- Top 25%
Financial Need
Application must include one letter of recommendation
Community Service Background- Volunteer or Job Experience
Optional Interview

Apply for the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary scholarship here

Rockwall Breakfast Rotary- Trade School Scholarship

$$: $1000 (1 per campus)

Requirements:

RHHS, RHS or Quest Student
GPA 2.5 or greater
Financial Need
Must be enrolled or plan to enroll or attend a vocational/technical school
Application must include one letter of recommendation
Community Service Background- Volunteer or Job Experience
Optional Interview

Apply for the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Trade School scholarship here

Rockwall Community Playhouse

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Must plan to get a degree in the field of entertainment
Theatre Major preferred

Apply for the Rockwall Community Playhouse scholarship here

Rockwall County A & M Club

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS Student
Must reside in Rockwall County
Accepted and planning to attend Texas A& M University- College Station
Strong Academic Background
Must have contributed to their community and have the spirit that makes a good Aggie.

Credentials will be reviewed and interviews for selected students will take place for possible award of scholarship(s)

Apply for the Rockwall County A&M Club scholarship here

Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary- Presbyterian Hospital

$$: $1500 (1 per campus)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Student must maintain a B+, 3.75 or Higher GPA
Choosing a Career in Healthcare- Doctor, Nurse, Physical or Occupational Therapy, etc.
Show hours of Volunteer Work
Financial Need

Apply for the Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary scholarship here

Rockwall County Sheriff's Posse

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHS, RHHS or Quest Student
Must have participated in 4-H, FFA, other agricultural related program or criminal justice program
Plan to enroll in an accredited college, university or technical institute, trade or vocational school or pursue public safety or criminal justice
Provide an unofficial High School Transcript

Apply for the Rockwall County Sheriff's Posse scholarship here

Rockwall Noon Rotary Club

$$: $10000 -$2500/year (2 available one per campus)

Requirements:

RHS or RHHS Student
Financial Need (35% of scholarship)
Good Academic Standing (25% of scholarship)
Extra-Curricular Activities (15% of scholarship)
Community Service- volunteer or work experience resume (15% of scholarship)

Essays from application & Interview will be considered in decision

Apply for the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club here

Rockwall Women's League - Academic Scholarship

$$: Amount varies per scholarship

Requirements:

Male or Female students may apply
Applicant must be entering an accredited or licensed school in the Fall semester
Must be a graduating Senior from RHS, RHHS or Quest Academy
Financial need, academic records, leadership, community service and desire to complete college.
Scholarship is paid throughout 8 semesters of school.

Apply for the Rockwall Women's League scholarship here

Rockwall Women's League - Electra Malone Art Scholarship

$$: Amount varies per scholarship

Requirements:

Male or Female students may apply
Applicant must be entering an accredited or licensed school in the Fall semester
Must be a graduating Senior from RHS, RHHS or Quest Academy
Eligible applicants must pursue a degree in Fine Art, Dance, Music, Drama, Art (painting or sculpting), or Graphic Art/Design

Apply for the Rockwall Women's League Electra Malone Art Scholarship here

Ryan Roberson Scholarship

$$: $1,000

Requirements:

RHHS Student
Student must be accepted to attend a full time accredited 2 or 4 year college
Active in athletics, school organizations or other school programs
Good Character
Good Scholastic Standing

Apply for the Ryan Roberson scholarship here

Sammy Knostman Scholarship

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS Student
Students involved in Basketball, Art or Culinary will be highly considered.
Student must be accepted to attend a full-time accredited 2 or 4-yr cont. education
Community or Volunteer Involvement
Student Interview

Apply for the Sammy Knostman scholarship here

Scott Self Memorial

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Special consideration given to students with technical and vocation interests
Academic record of at least 77% GPA
Must include a short essay answering the following:
- What does it take to be an apprentice or own your own shop?
- Explain why you are passionate about pursuing a trade?

Apply for the Scott Self Memorial scholarship here

Sharon Shannon Elementary

$$: $500 (2 scholarships awarded)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Attended Shannon through 6^th grade

Apply for the Shannon Elementary scholarship here

Soroptimist International of Rockwall

$$: $5000 (2 available)

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Female students only
Commitment to community service
Financial need
Any type of school to further their education/work skills

Apply for the Soroptimist International of Rockwall scholarship here

The Baldwin Group

$$: $1000 (6 available)

Requirements:

RHHS, RHS or Quest Student
Student whose life has been impacted by a difficult event or circumstance
K & S specializes in helping clients get through tough situations like disasters or employee injury with their business. Application must include a 200 word essay about a challenging situation that impacted your life, how you were able to deal with it and what helped you through it. How could you possibly take the things you have learned from this experience and use it in the business world some day?
Citizenship and Community Service
Academic record shows potential for college success with an interest in taking general business classes.
Applicant must be entering a 2 or 4 Year College or Technical School in the Fall
Demonstrates character, kindness and compassion and makes a difference with peers and community
Financial Need

Apply for The Baldwin Group scholarship here

Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial

$$: Amount awarded varies

Requirements:

RHHS or RHS Student
Accepted and planning to attend Texas Tech University

Apply for the Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial scholarship here

T&M Bryant Scholarship for Jones Elementary

$$: $1000

Requirements:

RHHS Student
Attended Jones Elementary in 6^th grade

Apply for the T&M Bryant Scholarship for Jones Elementary here