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Counselors and Scholarship Info

FHS Counselors

The FHS Counseling Department Offers Services to Students Based on the Students Last Name. 

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Special Programs & Testing Coordinator, SPED 11th - 12th grade
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Joel Bush

joelb@fisd.org

ext. 1149 

Elisa Pittman

elisap@fisd.org

ext. 1155

Summer Van

summerv@fisd.org

ext. 1108

Kathie Hardison

kathieh@fisd.org

ext. 1162

 

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Scholarship Information

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Scholarship Deadlines

These are scholarships the school is made aware of.....be sure to do your own searching for more opportunities.  

DEADLINE

SCHOLARSHIP

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Register ASAP MURRAY WATSON, JR. SCHOLARSHIP Scholarships are awarded to Texas residents based on a candidate's academic performance, financial need, readiness and commitment to study, plus other consideration.
Varies depending on University CHARLES BUTT ASPIRING TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP The Charles Butt Scholarship is exclusively for students committed to a teaching career in the Texas public school system in either a Title 1 school or in a shortage subject area (math, science, bilingual, or special education).  
11/12/2025 MOST VALUABLE STUDENT Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need
12/01/2025 HAGAN SCHOLARSHIP Nationwide need-based merit scholarship, designed for goal-driven students in the high school graduation class.
12/15/2025 BURGER KING SCHOLARS This scholarship takes into consideration students GPA, work experience, extracurricular activities, financial need and community service.
12/16/2025 COOLIDGE SCHOLARSHIP Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident.
01/06/2026 LIVE MAS SCHOLARSHIP BY TACO BELL FOUNDATION No GPA. No test scores. No recommendations. Video or short essay—your choice
01/15/2026 WASHINGTON CROSSING FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Competition open to all high school senior who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government.
01/31/2026 SPORTS IN ACTION You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2026 with a minimum of 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events
03/01/2026 MASONIC CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES OF TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP All graduating high school seniors who are Texas residents and ready to pursue higher education are eligible to apply. Masonic affiliation is a positive factor considered during the selection process, but it is not a requirement.
03/01/2026 TEXAS EXES FREDERICKSBURG CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP You must be applying to UT Austin in the fall of 2026
03/06/2026 BUILD A BETTER FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP Applicant must design and work on a community improvement project. See website for all information.
03/15/2026 FORGING FUTURES EDUCATION FUND To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Gillespie County and demonstrate strong academic performance and financial need.  The selection process also considers an applicant's motivation, character, and potential to contribute positively to both their own future and the broader community.
03/16/2026 GILLESPIE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Any high school senior from Gillespie County may apply for the scholarship directly through self-nomination or may be nominated by a GCDA member.