Overton Secondary School Counselor
ruby.richardson@overtonisd.org
903-834-6145
Welcome to the Overton Secondary Counselor’s Page! It is our goal to provide resources to promote success throughout secondary school and beyond. Please let us know how we can support you!

Overton Secondary School Counselor
ruby.richardson@overtonisd.org
903-834-6145
College Entrance Exams.
Test-Prep Resources
Free SAT Tutoring - Juniors (Class of 2027) will take SAT on the OHS campus on April 24, 2026.
Boost your score by participating in one of the following SAT tutorial bootcamps. Register now using the link above.
Feb 6-March 4 or
April 3 - April 29
TSIA2 College Readiness Standards:

UTT Pre-Med Summer Camp - Application will be open from 1/2/26-2/28/26 for rising juniors and seniors planning to pursuing a career as a physician.
The list below will be growing as we learn about more scholarship opportunities. If dates are not listed, it may be that they haven’t released this years deadline yet. Just keep checking those websites for updates. If you need help printing any applications, just let Mrs. Richardson know. Also, please be sure to are keep Mrs. Richardson posted on your progress and attend all senior meetings.
Niche $25,000 Monthly Scholarship-Rolling Monthly Giveaways!
No Essay $2,500 Monthly Scholarship
HEB UIL Scholarship-January 30, 2026
Women's Heart Health Scholarship-January 30, 2026
Rusk County Go Texan Scholarship-February 1, 2026
Rusk County Rodeo Association Scholarship-February 9, 2026
Rusk County Mounted Patrol Scholarship-February 13, 2026
Horacio Alger Scholarship for Seniors-February 15, 2026
Panola Archery Club Scholarship-February 28, 2026
East Texas Communities Foundation-March 1, 2026
Horacio Alger Scholarship for Juniors-March 1, 2026
MCFS Senior Scholarship-March 1, 2026
The Five Patriots, LP Scholarship (for business majors only)-March 2, 2026
Tenaska Scholarship-March 6, 2026
TTA Foundation Scholarship-March 14, 2026
AEOP Scholarship-March 15, 2026
Cooperative Teachers Credit Union Scholarship-March 20, 2026
East Texas Antique Tractor & Engine Club Scholarship-March 20,2026
Rusk County Groundwater Conservation District Scholarship-March 20, 2026
Longview Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship- March 31, 2026
Rusk County Democratic Party-April 1, 2026
Texas Student Housing Scholarship-April 1, 2026