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
TEXAS GrantTexas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
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award Up to $5,379 |
deadline Varies |
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Clarence E. Ridley ScholarshipTexas City Management Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline January 05, 2024 |
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Women In Stem AwardBritish American Foundation of Texas |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 31, 2024 |
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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, 2023 |
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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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Texas History Essay ContestSons of the Republic of Texas |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline January 31, 2024 |
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CCST ScholarshipCareer Colleges and Schools of Texas |
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award $1,000 |
deadline Varies |
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Sondra's Money Research FundTexas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Scott Murray Sports Broadcast ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |
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Madeline Brand Endowed ScholarshipTexas Speech-Language-Hearing Association Foundation |
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award Varies |
deadline Varies |