Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
University Website: https://www.kilgore.edu/Apply Online: https://www.kilgore.edu/future-students/new-students-start-here
Kilgore College (KC) is a community college located in Kilgore in Gregg County in east Texas. It has an annual enrollment in excess of 5,000 students.
The school was established in 1935 at the height of the East Texas oil boom. As such, it is home to the East Texas Oil Museum which houses a large collection of memorabilia documenting this period of Texas history.
It is noted for the Kilgore College Rangerettes, the first precision drill team in the world, created in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis. The Rangerettes have performed internationally, including annually at the pregame and half-time of the Cotton Bowl Classic, several Dallas Cowboys games, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and a few U.S. Presidential inaugurations.
Kilgore College has one of the lowest costs per credit hour of any college or university in Texas. In addition to academics, Kilgore College programs include various musical ensembles, The Flare newspaper, and athletic programs. Kilgore College is also known for their athletic programs. The football team has more wins than any other NJCAA team in Texas.[citation needed]
The college has an exceptional band, the Kilgore College Ranger Band, which numbers between 80 and 100 members each year.
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Kilgore College College Scholarships
Youth Livestock ScholarshipState Fair of Texas |
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award $6,000 |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at... View Scholarship Details |
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TEXAS GrantTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
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award Up to $5,379 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe TEXAS Grant is open to Texas high school graduates and residents who are first-time undergraduate students within 16 months of their high school graduation. You must have completed the Recommended High School Program or Distinguished Achievement Program in high school, be enrolling at a non-profit public Texas college or university, have... View Scholarship Details |
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Women In Stem AwardBritish American Foundation of Texas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Women In Stem Award is available to full - time, female undergraduate students who reside and attend school in Texas. You must be majoring in a STEM field, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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ASHRAE Region VIII ScholarshipAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and AC Engineers (ASHRAE) |
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award $3,000 |
deadline December 01, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Region VIII Scholarship is open to engineering students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree. You must be enrolled full time in a an ABET-accredited program at a school located within the geographic boundaries of ASHRAE's Region VIII (currently, Arkansas, Louisiana,... View Scholarship Details |
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Harold Taft ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Ivory Moore Undergraduate ScholarshipTexas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education |
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award $2,000 |
deadline December 02, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Ivory Moore Undergraduate Scholarship is available to full - time African - American undergraduate students. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be recommended by a faculty member or university administrator to qualify for this award. A 500 - word essay is also required. View Scholarship Details |
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Ivory Moore Graduate ScholarshipTexas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education |
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award $2,000 |
deadline December 02, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Ivory Moore Graduate Scholarship is available to full - time African - American graduate students. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be recommended by a faculty member or university administrator to qualify for this award. A 500 - word essay is also required. View Scholarship Details |
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Ivory Moore Community College ScholarshipTexas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education |
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award $2,000 |
deadline December 02, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Ivory Moore Community College Scholarship is available to full - time African - American students who are enrolled in a two-year postsecondary institution or a vocational/trade program. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be recommended by a faculty member or university administrator to qualify for this award. A 500 - word essay is also... View Scholarship Details |
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Texas History Essay ContestSons of the Republic of Texas |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline January 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Texas History Essay Contest is open to graduating high school seniors. To enter, you must submit a 1500 - to 2000 - word essay that reflects your research and study of Texas history and its relevance to the development of Texas. View Scholarship Details |
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CCST ScholarshipCareer Colleges and Schools of Texas |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe CCST Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the state of Texas who plan to attend a career college. You must be recommended by your high school counselor to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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