This scholarship was established to assist Cedar Hill Longhorns achieve their dreams!

• Complete the Scholarship Application
• A 350 to 500 word essay about your post High School plans and the reason you chose to pursue this plan. Give experiences that have you had that will help you be successful, and discuss who has inspired you to go in this direction.
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One from a CHISD teacher or administrator
  • One from a personal contact that is NOT affiliated with CHISD
• Provide fully executed Scholarship Permissions & Release form
• Deadline for 2026 Scholarship Applications – Friday, April 24, 2026

Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Graduating senior student in good standing at the end of the school year
• Minimum GPA of 2.0
• Plan to attend a public or private college or university, community college or accredited vocational/technical school
• One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded each year

Michael and Whitney Sudhalter established this scholarship in honor of their daughter who was stillborn on November 19, 2015.  Their hope is that the recipients will make the world a better place and prevent similar tragedies like the one their family suffered.

• Complete the Scholarship Application
• A 350 to 500 word essay about your post High School plans and the reason you chose to pursue this plan. Give experiences that have you had that will help you be successful, and discuss who has inspired you to go in this direction.
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One from a CHISD teacher or administrator
  • One from a personal contact that is NOT affiliated with CHISD
• Provide fully executed Scholarship Permissions & Release form
• Deadline for 2026 Scholarship Applications – Friday, April 24, 2026

Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Graduating senior in good standing at the end of the school year
• Minimum GPA of 2.7
• Plan on pursuing a career in Medicine and/or Counseling
• Two (2) $3,000 scholarships will be awarded each year

The RuizCo Scholarship supports students who strongly commit to business, community service, and leadership. This $2,500 award will be granted to a high school senior who embodies these qualities and plans to further their education in a business-related field.

• Complete the Scholarship Application
• A 500-700 word essay describing your community and business impact, leadership experiences, and how you plan to use business principles to contribute to your community that outlines your future business goals and vision for leadership
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One from a teacher, mentor, or community leader who can speak to your leadership, business acumen, and community contributions.
  • One from a personal contact that is NOT affiliated with CHISD that details your leadership philosophy and plans to make an impact through business.
• Provide fully executed Scholarship Permissions & Release form
• Deadline for 2026 Scholarship Applications – Friday, April 24, 2026

Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Graduating senior in good standing at the end of the school year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• At least 50 hours of community service within the past year.
• Preference for students who have pursued business-related coursework or plan to major in a business field in higher education.
• One (1) $2,500 scholarship will be awarded each year

Other considerations:

• Demonstrated impact on the community through volunteerism or leadership in community-based projects.
• Preference for students who have started or significantly contributed to community initiatives, especially those tied to economic or business development.
• Experience in leadership roles in school or community organizations (e.g., club president, team captain).
• Participation in business-related activities such as internships, DECA, or student government.
• Evidence of entrepreneurial activity, such as running a small business, initiating business ideas or leadership in related ventures.
• Innovative thinking in problem-solving, especially related to business or community challenges.

The Mike Norton Memorial Scholarship was established in loving memory of Mike Norton, a graduate of Cedar Hill High School whose life was tragically cut short in a work-related accident in 1974. Though he passed away at a young age, Mike is remembered for his character, determination, and connection to the Cedar Hill community.

• Complete the Scholarship Application
• A 350 to 500 word essay about your post High School plans and the reason you chose to pursue this plan. Give experiences that have you had that will help you be successful, and discuss who has inspired you to go in this direction.
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One from a CHISD teacher or administrator
  • One from a personal contact that is NOT affiliated with CHISD
• Provide fully executed Scholarship Permissions & Release form
• Deadline for 2026 Scholarship Applications – Friday, April 24, 2026

Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Graduating senior student in good standing at the end of the school year
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Plan to attend a public or private college or university, community college or accredited vocational/technical school as a Business Major
• One (1) $800 scholarship will be awarded each year

This scholarship was established to honor the life, leadership, and enduring impact of Lt. Col. William W. Wilson III, and to celebrate the legacy he shared with his wife, longtime Cedar Hill community leader, Dr. Peggy M. Wilson. This scholarship reflects Lt. Col. Wilson’s unwavering commitment to service, integrity, and the development of young leaders who exemplify character and dedication both in and out of uniform.

The scholarship recognizes an outstanding graduating senior JROTC cadet who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and meaningful service within their unit and community. The recipient will embody the core values of the JROTC program; leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and selfless service; while making significant contributions that strengthen the unit and inspire fellow cadets.

Through this award, the Wilson family legacy continues to invest in the next generation of leaders, supporting cadets who lead with courage, serve with humility, and strive to make a lasting difference in their schools and communities.

• Complete the Scholarship Application
• A 350 to 500 word essay about your post High School plans and the reason you chose to pursue this plan. Give experiences that have you had that will help you be successful, and discuss who has inspired you to go in this direction.
• Provide two (2) letters of recommendation
  • One from a CHISD teacher or administrator
  • One from a personal contact that is NOT affiliated with CHISD
• Provide fully executed Scholarship Permissions & Release form
• Deadline for 2026 Scholarship Applications – Friday, April 24, 2026

Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria:

• Graduating senior student in good standing at the end of the school year
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must be a Graduating Senior JROTC Cadet
• One (1) $1,500 scholarship will be awarded each year