Scholarships for Texas students

425 scholarships and grants for students who live or go to school in Texas: local foundations found in IRS filings, Texas state aid, and programs confirmed on sponsors’ sites. Homeschool students can apply to most of them.

Homeschool requirements in Texas · 5 of these say homeschoolers can apply.

• ABC Scholarship Fund of Greater Houston$3,000–5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing an education in construction-related fields, from the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston; amounts vary with funds and circumstances.
• Academic Excellence Scholarships (AESA Prep Academy)Partial tuition scholarships for students at AESA Prep Academy in Austin, Texas, plus the Franklin H. Bronson award, a college tuition scholarship for one AESA Prep graduate each year.
• Adamson High School Scholarship FoundationUp to $5,000 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships of under $5,000 each for students of Adamson High School in Dallas, Texas.
• Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for students headed into advertising careers, from the Houston advertising community; 14 were awarded in the latest filing.
• AGC of Texas Scholarship~$21,222 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Associated General Contractors of Texas for students preparing for careers building highways, utility systems and industrial construction in Texas; recipients must keep a GPA above set thresholds at a college, university or trade school. About 45 awards were made last year.
• Alvin Yellowjacket Booster Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Alvin ISD (Alvin, Texas) student athletes recognized for excellence in sports; about 15 students benefited in the latest year.
• Amarillo Chapter CSI Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesTwo $2,500 scholarships a year for students from the 26 northern counties of the Texas Panhandle pursuing degrees relevant to the construction industry.
• American Legion Department of Texas High School Oratorical Contest$500–2,000 · Deadline November 7 · Competition · Homeschoolers welcomeSpeech contest on the U.S. Constitution for Texas high schoolers, with state scholarships for the top four and a path to national scholarships up to $25,000. Home-schooled students may compete.
• American Legion Development Foundation Scholarships~$767Scholarships for the children and youth of Texas from the American Legion Department of Texas development foundation; about 15 small awards a year.
• American State Bank Endowed Nursing Scholarship~$20,207 · Deadline March 23Nursing scholarships for current Covenant School of Nursing (Lubbock, Texas) students in IM 4-7 or the LVN/RN program who are in good academic and financial standing. Apply online with an autobiographical essay and two instructor recommendations by March 23; recipients must attend the scholarship ceremony.
• API Rio Grande Valley Chapter ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students pursuing college degrees, from the Rio Grande Valley chapter of the American Petroleum Institute (McAllen, TX).
• Arlington Rotary Foundation Scholarship~$2,066 · Deadline VariesHigher-education scholarships for graduates of Arlington Independent School District high schools in Arlington, Texas; 38 were awarded in the latest year.
• Asian American Bar Foundation of Houston Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $5,000 for law students who do community service or pro bono work, from the Asian American Bar Foundation of Houston.
• Austin County Go Texan ScholarshipsScholarships for deserving students in Austin County, Texas, with an emphasis on agricultural science, from the local Go Texan committee.
• Azle Education Foundation College Scholarships~$1,386College scholarships for students of the Azle Independent School District in Azle, Texas.
• Baker Foundation of Burleson Scholarship~$11,875 · Deadline November 1Scholarships for high school graduates from Burleson, Texas and surrounding areas; applications are due November 1 and 16 awards were made in the latest year.
• Barbers Hill Homecoming and Scholarship Association~$1,239Scholarships for qualified students of Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas; about 44 awards a year, paid to the colleges.
• Bay Area A&M Club ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving local students in the Texas Bay Area (Houston area), based on academics and community involvement, from a Texas A&M alumni club.
• Belton Educational Enrichment Foundation Scholarships~$2,054College scholarships for graduating students of the Belton Independent School District in Belton, Texas; about 194 awards a year.
• Benjamin James Garcia Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Alvin ISD (Alvin, Texas) students; $50,000 was given in the latest year.
• Bill Fenn Musical ScholarshipDeadline VariesMusic scholarships from a San Antonio, Texas memorial fund; about $10,000 awarded last year. Eligibility and application details are not in the filing.
• Bill Pace Cogdell ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for tuition and books, run with the Cogdell Learning Center at Midland College (Midland, Texas); applicants write a one- to two-page essay and gather two letters of recommendation.
• Blask Foundation Fellowship$3,000Fellowships of $3,000 for law students interning with nonprofit or governmental organizations in the Southern District of Texas, from the Federal Bar Association Southern District of Texas foundation; 18 were awarded last year.
• Boerne High School Band Boosters ScholarshipsScholarships for members of the Boerne High School band in Boerne, Texas.
• Borracho de Pescado ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving graduating seniors in the Ganado, Texas area, funded by fishing tournaments.
• Brandon Bailey Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarships for graduating seniors from Newcastle, Texas to use for higher education.
• Brazos County Go Texan ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for students who have participated in 4-H or FFA and meet the association's other requirements, from the Brazos County (Texas) Go Texan Association; $80,000 awarded in the latest year.
• Brian Perry Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in the Polk County, Texas area, funded by an annual shooting-sports fundraiser; $61,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Brooke Ashton Parker Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline December 31Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who live in West Texas.
• Bruce & Gladys Wright Scholarship~$6,008 · Deadline May 1College scholarships for students who attend a Texas college or university and keep a 2.75 GPA with 24 credit hours a year; applications are at the Edna, Texas high school counselor's office, with deadlines December 1 and May 1.
• Buccaneer Commission Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for local youth in Corpus Christi, Texas from the Buccaneer Commission Foundation.
• Buccaneer Commission Scholarships~$3,226Scholarships from the Buccaneer Commission, which runs Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi, Texas; 53 awards in the latest year. See the website for eligibility.
• Bulah Peery Memorial Scholarship~$1,602 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students who attended Booker High School (Booker, Texas) for at least two years including senior year and are enrolled in a U.S. college; 32 were awarded in the year reported.
• Bull Bash Revolution ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local students in Jacksonville, Texas, funded by an annual bull-riding event.
• Burress Community Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,500 for undergraduate students who have persevered through adversity and want to use their experience to help others in the McKinney, Texas area community.
• Business Women of Aransas County ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for students who are residents of Aransas County, Texas. Fifteen were awarded in 2024.
• Caldwell County Go Texan ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for deserving graduating seniors at every high school in Caldwell County, Texas, funded by the Boots and Hearts Ball.
• Cameron ISD Scholarship FoundationScholarships and financial assistance for students of Cameron Independent School District in Cameron, Texas.
• Canyon Athletic Booster Club ScholarshipsScholarships for athletes at Canyon High School in New Braunfels, Texas, from the school's athletic booster club.
• Capital City A&M Club ScholarshipsScholarships for students from the Austin, Texas metropolitan area attending Texas A&M University, from the Capital City A&M Club foundation.
• Carla Hunsucker Memorial Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $1,000 for four Katy High School (Katy, TX) graduates each year.
• Carroll Moran Memorial Scholarship~$10,000Scholarship for seniors from a Navarro County, Texas high school who took part in the Navarro County Youth Expo all four years of high school; last year's single award was $10,000.
• Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (Carrollton, Texas), chosen through a blind application; winners must show proof of enrollment before funds go to their college.
• Cecile Moeschle Scholarship~$1,625 · Deadline April 1Scholarships only for students of Longview High School and Pine Tree High School (Longview, Texas) with a B average or better and financial need; submit a high school transcript by April 1. Eight were awarded in the latest year.
• C. Ed Davis-PAL ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline Varies$1,000 a year for former foster youth majoring in government, political science, history or pre-law, for basic non-tuition needs.
• Cesar E. Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of about $2,500, paid to the college, for high school seniors in the San Antonio, Texas area; 21 were awarded in the latest year.
• Chamberlin Scholarship~$3,190 · Deadline April 15Seven undergraduate and seven graduate scholarships a year for needy Erath County, Texas high school graduates and Tarleton State University students, with Erath County residents considered first; file a financial aid form with Tarleton by April 15 noting "for Chamberlin Scholarship consideration".
• Chance Clifton Live Big ScholarshipDeadline VariesTwo memorial scholarships: one for the outstanding football player at Birdville High School (North Richland Hills, Texas) and one, through the American Junior Charolais Association of Texas, for the nation's outstanding Charolais cattle high school scholar.
• Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship~$16,500 · Deadline April 1College scholarships for US citizens who are Texas residents, administered through Midland College. Apply online by April 1; other requirements are listed on the Midland College website.
• Children of Disabled or Deceased Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers ExemptionDeadline Varies · GrantFree tuition and fees at Texas public colleges for children of Texas firefighters, peace officers, game wardens or TDCJ custodial officers who were killed or disabled in the line of duty.
• Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff ExemptionDeadline Varies · GrantTuition exemption for children (25 or younger) of nursing faculty or staff at a Texas public nursing program, at the same college where the parent works.
• Chinese Professional Club Scholarship~$3,184Scholarships for qualified and needy students in the Houston, Texas area pursuing higher education; about 19 awards a year.
• CJ Macon ScholarshipDeadline VariesMemorial scholarship fund for students furthering their education (Valley View, TX); details are on the foundation website.
• Clark High School Choir Booster Club ScholarshipHigher-learning scholarships for exemplary choir students at Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas; three awards in the latest filing.
• Clark Texas Football Club Scholarship~$3,026 · Deadline VariesNeed-based scholarships for graduating senior football players at Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas. Applications are handed out to senior players.
• Cleburne Rotary Club Foundation Scholarship~$3,100 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Cleburne, Texas Rotary club, mainly for vocational training; apply on the foundation's own form, which states the deadline. Five awards were made in the latest year.
• Cleveland Livestock Show ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for young people in the Cleveland, Texas area who take part in the Cleveland Livestock Show and apply.
• Clifton Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,769Scholarships for students of Clifton, Texas selected by the foundation board through an application process; about 39 awards a year.
• Coach Ed Scholarship~$300 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships for students in Austin County, Texas; apply one month before graduation with the application form, transcript, essay and references. Nine awards were made last year.
• Coach Sherrill's Kickoff Team ScholarshipScholarship grants for students attending Texas A&M University, from a foundation honoring Coach Jackie Sherrill's 12th Man Kickoff Team.
• Collin County LULAC Council 4537 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Collin County (Texas) LULAC council for Hispanic high school graduates and current college students.
• Colorado County Go Texan ScholarshipScholarships for graduating high school seniors in Colorado County, Texas, funded by the county Go Texan committee that supports the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
• Comal County Fair Association Scholarship~$1,000Scholarships of $1,000 for Comal County, Texas area high school graduates, or active CCFA Junior Drovers who attend high school outside the county, for any field of study at a college or technical school; ten awards in 2022.
• Compadres for ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships and community assistance for children and families of the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio, TX.
• Comstock MWR Scholarship~$500 · Deadline Varies$500 academic scholarships for graduating seniors, from the morale, welfare and recreation association of the Comstock, Texas station: two for Comstock High School seniors and three for children of station members last year.
• Conroe ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Conroe ISD (Conroe / The Woodlands, Texas); about $233,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Coppell Community Development Foundation ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for deserving high school graduates in the Coppell, Texas community.
• Coppell Lions Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for disadvantaged students in the Coppell, Texas community from the Coppell Lions Club Foundation.
• Corpus Christi Geological Society Scholarship~$618 · Deadline May 1Academic scholarships from the Corpus Christi Geological Society scholarship trust; about 17 small awards a year. Deadlines are about November 1 for spring and May 1 for summer and fall semesters; see the society for the application schedule.
• Cowboy Heritage Association Scholarship~$1,841 · Deadline VariesScholarships paid directly to Texas colleges and universities (or the Texas College Savings Plan) on the student's behalf; 82 were awarded in the latest year.
• CSLAP Scholarship (College Scholarship Leadership Access Program)~$500 · Deadline VariesFree college-access program for Rio Grande Valley (Texas) high school students that also gives $500 merit scholarships.
• Cuadra Family Scholarship~$2,021 · Deadline April 30Scholarships for students attending a university in Texas in a STEM curriculum whose parents have worked in public education; applications are due at the end of April. 12 were awarded in the latest year.
• Cy-Fair Educational Foundation Scholarship~$5,615College scholarships for graduates of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Cypress, Texas); about 151 awards a year, paid each semester.
• Dallas Hispanic Law Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships, grants and internship stipends for students of Hispanic heritage studying law (Dallas, TX).
• David S. McLure Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline March 31A scholarship for a Bellaire High School (Bellaire, Texas) graduate who will attend and complete a year of college; apply through the senior counselor on the Principal's Scholarship Application by March 31.
• Dell Scholars Program$20,000 · Deadline January 12A $20,000 flexible scholarship plus a laptop, book credits and support for Pell-eligible Texas seniors in an approved college-readiness program who will attend a Texas public four-year university.
• Dennis Henneke Foundation Scholarship~$3,443 · Deadline MarchScholarships for U.S.-citizen students from certain Texas counties who face challenging family circumstances or unusual hardship; apply online around mid-March with a transcript, SAT/ACT/TSI scores, FAFSA report, recommendation letters and your story. 22 were awarded in the latest year.
• Dennis W. Holder ScholarshipEducation scholarships for children and grandchildren (biological or adopted) of City of Houston and Harris County, Texas firefighters.
• Denton African American Scholarship FoundationCollege scholarships for students of African American descent graduating from Denton ISD schools in Denton, Texas.
• Denton Public School Foundation Scholarships~$928 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships for Denton ISD students, scored anonymously by committees.
• DFPS Freshmen Success Fund for Foster YouthUp to $1,000 · Deadline Varies · GrantOne-time $1,000 grant for first-time college freshmen who aged out of DFPS foster care, for non-tuition needs like books, computers and transportation.
• Diamondback FFA Booster Club ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students in the FFA program at Sharyland Pioneer High School in Mission, Texas; $20,900 was awarded in the latest year.
• Donna Redskins Quarterback Club Scholarship~$1,967 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school students in Donna, Texas from the football booster club; 15 students received $29,500 in the latest year.
• Dorsey E. McCrory Scholarship~$2,150 · Deadline VariesScholarships for residents of Gonzales County Commissioners Precinct 2 (Waelder area), Texas. Apply with proof of college enrollment, residency and financial need; contact the Waelder ISD counselor.
• Dr. Lanse T. Fox Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for students attending college and veterinary school, primarily at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, plus an endowed scholarship for Cotulla High School (Texas) graduates through the Laredo Area Community Foundation.
• Dr. Patel Family Charitable Trust Scholarship~$1,300 · Deadline AprilHigher-education scholarships for students of the Vernon Independent School District (Vernon, Texas); apply with an application and transcripts by the first Tuesday in April.
• Dr. Roger E. Marks Healthcare Foundation Scholarships~$3,250 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships supporting healthcare education, from a Glen Rose, TX medical center foundation.
• Dumas Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in the Dumas Independent School District in Dumas, Texas; the foundation also funds teacher grants.
• Earnie Lee Shack Walker Foundation Scholarship~$500A small college scholarship from a foundation focused on Pittsburg and Camp County in rural Texas; one $500 award was made last year.
• East Montgomery County Scholarship~$1,600 · Deadline VariesA $1,600 scholarship for any graduating senior or GED recipient living within the East Montgomery County Improvement District (Texas) who enrolls at a college, university or technical school; submit a high school transcript, proof of enrollment and proof of paying at least $1,000.
• Ed Few Memorial ScholarshipScholarships paid to Lamar Institute of Technology for Jasper High School (Jasper, Texas) students taking dual-credit classes; two students were funded for the fall 2024 semester.
• Edna Education Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesEducation foundation for the schools of Edna, Texas that awarded two $2,500 scholarships last year.
• Educational Aide ExemptionDeadline Varies · GrantTuition and certain fees waived at participating Texas public colleges for teacher aides and long-term substitutes in Texas public or charter schools who are working toward teacher certification in a shortage area.
• Educational Foundation of the Southeast Texas Chapter of ACHE Scholarship~$1,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the educational foundation of the Southeast Texas chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives; six were awarded in the latest year.
• Edwin & Elizabeth Wildner Scholarship~$833 · Deadline VariesScholarships for La Grange High School graduates with good grades who are pursuing engineering careers. Get the application at La Grange High School.
• Eldon Durrett Memorial Scholarship~$1,172 · Deadline VariesAcademic scholarships for deserving students in Amarillo, Texas pursuing post-secondary education; recipients send grades each semester. 29 were awarded in the latest year.
• Entrepreneurs Scholarship Program$1,000–5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 to help students from low-income families in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area pay for post-secondary education.
• Eugene and Daniela Anderson Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline December 1Scholarships to help Pampa High School (Pampa, Texas) graduates earn a four-year college degree; applications come from the high school and are due December 1. Ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Exchange Club of Missouri City ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for local high school students in Missouri City, Texas from the Exchange Club.
• Fayette County Area Go Texan Scholarship~$2,708Scholarships for Fayette County, Texas high school seniors to further their education, funded by an annual shrimp boil; 24 awards in the latest year.
• Fay T Barnes Scholarship~$3,346 · Deadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors living in Williamson or Travis County, Texas who plan to attend a college or university in Texas; about 34 awards a year. The application (through JPMorgan Chase) covers GPA, school and civic activities, achievements and recommendations.
• FBFN Foundation Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline Varies$3,000 college scholarships for students from Fort Bend County, Texas; eleven were awarded in the latest year.
• Felix H. & Madge B. Watson Scholarship~$6,000 · Deadline May 15Scholarships for graduating seniors of Clay County, Texas high schools; forms are available from the high schools.
• First Gen Scholarships~$2,500 · Deadline March 31Scholarships for high school seniors graduating from Central Texas schools whose parents did not graduate from a four-year college. Contact Eddy Rogers for the form; deadline March 31.
• Formosa Plastics Calhoun High School Scholarship~$1,960 · Deadline VariesScholarships from Formosa Plastics Corporation Texas for graduates of Calhoun High School (Port Lavaca, Texas), awarded strictly by class rank; about 25 a year. Contact the superintendent's office for applications.
• Fort Bend County Fair Scholarship~$4,882 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships tied to the Fort Bend County Fair (Rosenberg, Texas), chosen on fair and community involvement, academic achievement and financial need; 51 were awarded in the latest year.
• Fort Davis Higher Education Foundation ScholarshipEvery graduating senior in Fort Davis, Texas going to a two-year, four-year, technical or trade school receives a scholarship for their first four semesters; eleven students in 2024.
• Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarships~$2,236 · Deadline VariesStudent scholarships from the Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Frank W & Gladys G Hornbrook Scholarship~$3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships applied for through the guidance office of Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, Texas; submit a written request with the application form. About three $3,000 awards a year.
• Fr. Bernard C. Goertz Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Bastrop ISD (Bastrop, Texas), applied for through the district's school counselors on their deadlines; 25 were awarded in the latest year.
• Friends of C.E. Engineering ScholarshipDeadline VariesEngineering scholarship for University of Texas at Arlington students who intend to become licensed professionals; apply in writing.
• Friends of Mike Clement Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $1,000 for deserving students in the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (Baytown, Texas), in memory of Mike Clement.
• Friends of the Shelby County Go Texan ScholarshipsScholarships for young people from Shelby County, Texas.
• Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for area high school graduates in Friendswood, TX.
• Frisco RoughRiders Foundation Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for college students, awarded by the Frisco RoughRiders Foundation with In Touch Credit Union; five were awarded in the latest year.
• FSA Scholarship Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for graduating high school students and adults who work in Texas food stores, meant to build careers and community leaders in the retail food industry.
• Future Leaders Scholarship FundDeadline VariesCommunity-funded scholarships for higher education for students in the Crosby, Texas area.
• FWC Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for employees of the Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas. The latest filing shows no program activity yet.
• Garner ScholarshipDeadline VariesNeedy, worthy students at Stephen F. Austin State University, with half the money for athletic scholarships (football, basketball, track) and half for academic ones. Preference to students from south Jefferson and Orange counties, Texas, in the top quarter of their class.
• Garza High School ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduates of Gonzalo Garza Independence High School in Austin, Texas.
• General Zaragoza Society Scholarship~$1,000College scholarships of $1,000 for high school graduates in Goliad, Texas; nine awards in the latest year.
• George and Elsie Bindewald Scholarship~$3,583 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Calhoun High School (Port Lavaca, Texas) who have lived in the Seadrift community for at least two years; the selection committee sets application details.
• Gilpatrick Scholarship~$1,617 · Deadline VariesScholarships for residents of Hansford County, Texas in the top 25% of their high school, college, or graduate class who are majoring (or plan to major) in pre-medicine, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, related health sciences, or natural sciences.
• Gio's Purpose Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school graduates from a Houston, Texas memorial foundation; see the website for details.
• Glenn Townes Scholarship FoundationDeadline JulyEducation grants for students in the Detroit, Texas school district. Apply with a letter; requests are reviewed twice a year, in July and November.
• Goliad County Area Go Texan ScholarshipScholarships toward higher education for graduating high school seniors who live in Goliad County, Texas.
• Gonzales County Area Go-Texan ScholarshipsScholarships for young people in Gonzales County, Texas, funded by a steak dinner and tractor pull; the number of awards grows each year.
• Good Eggs Arts ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Uvalde, Texas area who have been accepted to an accredited Texas college or university to study performing, theater or visual arts.
• Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of about $1,000 for Texas nursing students; over 250 awards a year. Applications are accepted three times a year (spring, summer and fall) with proof of registration and fee schedules, and grades are required after each semester.
• Go Texan of Henderson County ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for young people in Henderson County, Texas, funded by a Go Texan committee that works with local high schools and the livestock show; about $34,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Graylan Spring Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for student-athletes from an Austin, Texas foundation that also supports educational and athletic nonprofits; see the website for eligibility.
• Greater Heights Chamber of Commerce Community Fund ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for local students from the chamber of commerce for the Heights area of Houston, Texas; 31 were awarded in 2022.
• Greater Houston Lumber & Building Material Dealers Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $2,000 for deserving applicants from a Greater Houston, Texas lumber and building industry association; 29 were paid in the latest year.
• Greater Keller Womens Club Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for young people in the Keller, Texas community, funded by the club's annual fashion show; about $130,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Gruver Farm Scholarship FoundationScholarships for students of Gruver High School in Gruver, Texas.
• Hamshire-Fannett Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Hamshire-Fannett ISD (Hamshire, Texas); $2,800 was awarded in the latest year.
• Hardin-Jefferson Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Hardin-Jefferson ISD (China, Texas); the foundation also supports district teachers.
• Harlandale Education Foundation Scholarships~$439Scholarships for students of the Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas; over 100 small awards a year, paid in two halves with grades checked before the second payment.
• Hattie Zurfluh Scholarship~$4,000 · Deadline MarchScholarships for graduating seniors of Waco High School in Waco, Texas who are in good academic standing, show financial need and plan to attend college full time.
• Hazlewood Act Exemption (Spouses and Children)Deadline Varies · GrantUp to 150 hours of free tuition at Texas public colleges for spouses and children of Texas veterans who died in service or from service-related causes, are missing in action, or are totally disabled or unemployable per VA ratings.
• Hazlewood Act Exemption (Veterans)Deadline Varies · GrantUp to 150 credit hours of free tuition and most fees at Texas public colleges for veterans who entered service from Texas and served more than 180 days of active duty with an honorable discharge.
• Hazlewood Legacy ActDeadline Varies · GrantLets an eligible Texas veteran pass unused Hazlewood tuition hours to one child at a time, who can use them at Texas public colleges through age 25.
• Henry Martin Rockwell Family Foundation Scholarship~$2,143 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for qualifying students in the Albany, Texas area; 21 were awarded in the latest year.
• Hidalgo County 4-H FoundationScholarships for graduating high school seniors and college students who participate in 4-H clubs in Hidalgo County, Texas.
• Hidalgo ISD Scholarships~$493Academic and vocational scholarships for graduating students of Hidalgo Independent School District in Hidalgo, Texas; about 60 small awards a year.
• Hispanic American Medical Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships for qualified Hispanic American medical students at Houston, Texas medical schools; call the association for deadlines. Six were awarded in the latest year.
• Hispanic Association of Women ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for women pursuing higher education from the Hispanic Association of Women in Lubbock, Texas; about $139,000 was awarded in 2024-25, mostly through Texas Tech University and South Plains College.
• Hispanic Bar Association of Houston ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, Texas, part of its work to empower the Hispanic community; details are on the association's website.
• Hispanic Sports Foundation for Education Scholarship~$1,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,500 for worthy high school graduates in the San Antonio, Texas area who need help paying for college; 20 awards in 2024.
• Holliday Athletic Booster Club Scholarship~$1,000Scholarships for Holliday High School (Holliday, Texas) senior student athletes going to college; six students received a total of $6,000 in the latest year.
• Houston Chemical Association Scholarship$1,100–2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,100 to $2,500 for college students, from the Houston Chemical Association; 31 were awarded in the latest year and recipients are invited to a luncheon.
• Houston Electrical League Scholarship~$3,700 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Houston-area college juniors and seniors, paid directly to the school; 35 were awarded in the latest year.
• Houston Hispanic Scholarship FundCollege scholarships for Hispanic students, from a Houston-area fund.
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 4-H and FFA ScholarshipsUp to $20,000 · Deadline VariesSeventy 4-H and seventy FFA four-year scholarships for Texas graduating seniors in those programs, for study at an accredited Texas college.
• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Metropolitan ScholarshipUp to $20,000 · Deadline February 2350 four-year scholarships for seniors in eight Houston-area counties with academic potential, leadership and financial need, for study at a Texas college.
• Humble Police Association ScholarshipsEducational scholarships from the Humble, Texas police association; see the association website for details.
• Imperial Guard Alumnae ScholarshipDeadline VariesAnnual scholarships for deserving applicants connected to S.P. Waltrip High School (Houston, Texas), from the alumnae of its Imperial Guard drill team; $20,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Inez Community Benefit Association Scholarships~$857Scholarships for high school graduates from the Inez, Texas community enrolled in post-secondary education; 14 awards in the latest year.
• Insurance Council of Texas Education Foundation Scholarship$1,000–5,000Scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 for students studying insurance and risk management at Texas universities; about 40 awards a year.
• Irving Fire Foundation Scholarships~$2,083 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for children of Irving (TX) Fire Department personnel.
• Jack and Charlotte Owen Education Scholarship~$2,805 · Deadline AprilScholarships for high school graduates from Bowie County, Texas; apply through your school counselor in April with a transcript showing your ACT score, a copy of your financial aid packet and a signed letter. 22 were awarded in the latest year.
• Jack of Hearts Scholarship~$1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,000 for graduating students in the Bastrop, Texas community who will attend trade school. Twenty were awarded in the latest year.
• JAG Education Is Our Future ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for GED or high school equivalency graduates in the Corpus Christi, Texas area to pursue college; $86,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• Jaguar Pride Association Scholarship~$1,071Tuition scholarships for students of Claudia Taylor Johnson High School in San Antonio, Texas, going on to college; seven awards averaging about $1,000 were made last year by the school's athletic booster club.
• Jamie & Stanley Brite Nursing Scholarship~$700 · Deadline June 15Nursing scholarships from a fund in Junction, Texas; applications are available by email, from board members, or at the local high school, and are due June 15.
• Jarrod Wittneben Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Lamar CISD or Needville ISD high schools (Texas) attending a Texas college, university or trade school; 13 were awarded in the latest year.
• Jason Roselius Memorial Scholarship~$1,750 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships for students who attended Panhandle High School in Panhandle, Texas; apply with the foundation's application and supporting documents.
• Jasper County Go Texan ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors in any school district in Jasper County, Texas; applications with an essay, demographic and financial information go out through school counselors and are sent back to the committee. No awards were made in the latest year.
• Jefferson County Go Texan Scholarships$1,000–5,000Scholarships of $1,000 (32 awards) and $5,000 Dalton Horn Memorial scholarships (10 awards) for graduating seniors from Jefferson County, Texas and surrounding counties who apply and take part in Go Texan events.
• Jeffery Ingram Memorial Scholarship~$10,000Multi-year $10,000 college scholarships for students in Magnolia ISD (Magnolia, Texas); three new recipients a year.
• Jesse and Betty Luxton ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors in Leakey, Texas; last year's funds went to Leakey Independent School District to distribute. No application details are given in the filing.
• Joe Ridley Whitmeyer Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesA scholarship for a graduating senior of Colmesneil High School (Colmesneil, Texas) registered for further education. All graduating seniors are eligible; the recipient is selected by a five-person committee appointed by the school.
• John C. & Leona Numsen Price ScholarshipDeadline Usually AprilScholarships based on need, integrity, scholarship and character, with preference for graduates of high schools in Palestine, Texas. Deadline is typically the first Friday in April.
• John H. Reagan Golf Tournament ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarship assistance for financially needy graduates of John H. Reagan High School in Houston, Texas, funded by golf tournaments.
• John Michael Morrison Memorial Scholarship~$2,429Scholarships for high school senior cross country and track runners in the Texas Panhandle who show strong character, a passion for running and plans for post-secondary education; 14 were awarded last year.
• John Phillip Clough Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesUniversity scholarships for Nikki Rowe High School students in McAllen, Texas; $4,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Houston ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Houston-area students, chosen on academic achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities and community service; 30 were awarded in the latest year.
• J.P. Griffon Memorial Foundation Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Friendswood, Texas community, from a Masonic-linked memorial foundation; ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Julia F. Thompson ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local students in Fort Bend County and the greater Houston, Texas area going on to college; 37 were awarded in the latest year.
• Justin Dugger Scholarship FundA memorial scholarship for students at Wills Point High School in Wills Point, Texas.
• Kappa Community Service Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for high school seniors from the El Paso, Texas Kappa Community Service Foundation, which also mentors youth; $9,000 awarded in the latest year.
• Karen A. Sumrall Cameron Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship for employed Sam Houston State University students in accounting-related programs with at least a 2.0 GPA; undergraduate or graduate. Apply about nine weeks before the semester.
• Katy Choir Booster Club ScholarshipScholarships for members of the Katy High School choir (Katy, Texas) from the choir booster club.
• Katy Rotary Fund Scholarship~$5,529 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships from the Rotary fund in Katy, Texas; 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Kaufman County A&M Club Scholarship~$1,149 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students from Kaufman County, Texas attending Texas A&M University; 47 were awarded in the latest year.
• Kaufman ISD Education Foundation Scholarship~$986 · Deadline VariesCollege and trade-school scholarships for students of Kaufman ISD (Kaufman, Texas); 18 were awarded in the latest year.
• Kay Johnson Memorial Scholarship~$2,328 · Deadline VariesOne-time, non-renewable college tuition scholarships for high school students in the Austin, Texas area continuing their education; applications come through local community organizations and high schools.
• KC 2574 Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for students furthering their education, from the Knights of Columbus Council 2574 memorial scholarship fund in La Grange, Texas; see the council website.
• Kerfoot Scholarship~$1,288 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Gunter High School (Gunter, Texas) students who live in the district and attended Gunter High School for their entire junior and senior years (transfer students all four years); apply through the high school. 73 awards were made in the latest year.
• Kids' Chance of Texas ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for children of Texas workers who were seriously or fatally injured in work-related accidents; $84,500 was awarded in the latest year.
• K-K Enrichment Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and mentorship for young people in Central Texas.
• Kristy M. Landers Memorial Scholarship~$875 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Muleshoe High School graduates; the application and deadline are set by the high school counselor.
• Kyla Drozd Memorial ScholarshipScholarships for graduating high school seniors in Fayette County, Texas, from a Schulenburg memorial charity that also runs mental health awareness programs in county schools; 11 were awarded last year.
• Laguna Madre Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for study in hospitality-related fields for students and residents of the Laguna Madre area of Texas (South Padre Island).
• Lake Highlands Women's League Scholarships~$3,634 · Deadline VariesEducational scholarships from a women's service league in the Lake Highlands community of Dallas, Texas.
• Lampasas High School Alumni ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for graduating seniors of Lampasas High School in Lampasas, Texas, from the alumni association.
• Laura Lee Harrington Memorial Scholarship~$420 · Deadline VariesMemorial scholarships only for current-year graduates of Lampasas High School (Lampasas, Texas); apply by letter before the end of the school year. Five small awards were made in the latest year.
• Lee County Go-Texan Scholarships~$1,000Scholarships of $1,000 for youth of Lee County, Texas; 18 awards in the latest year.
• Lee County Sportsmans ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local youth in Lee County, Texas (Giddings area). Twenty-eight students shared $28,000 in the latest year.
• Lewisville Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for Lewisville ISD students to help pay for tuition, books, housing and other college costs.
• Lights Spectacular ScholarshipCollege scholarships for local high school seniors in Johnson City, Texas, funded by the town holiday lights festival.
• Linda Lorelle Scholarship~$10,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships with support and guidance for Houston-area high school students held back by circumstances beyond their control, who show at least average academic ability plus strong character and determination; ten were awarded in the latest year, paid to the college.
• Live Oak County Area Go-Texan Scholarships~$2,132Higher-education scholarships for students of Live Oak County, Texas; about 34 awards a year.
• LOCA Star Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships recognizing East Texas student athletes for excellence in athletics and academics.
• Lohn Educational Enrichment Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducation scholarships for graduates of Lohn High School (Lohn, Texas).
• Lone Star Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for contestants in the Miss Texas and Miss Texas Teen pageants.
• Lone Star Golf Association Scholarship$1,500–1,750 · Deadline VariesCollege golf scholarships for disadvantaged youth who take part in the Lone Star Golf Association junior golf program in Houston, Texas; two of $1,500 to $1,750 were awarded in the latest year.
• Lonnie Kellermeier ScholarshipEducational scholarships for high school students in the Mereta, Texas area, funded by a memorial fund.
• Lt. Todd Krodle Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for dependents of Dallas, Texas firefighters, from a memorial foundation that supports Dallas firefighter families.
• Lubbock-Cooper Education Foundation ScholarshipsPost-secondary scholarships for graduates of Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (Lubbock, Texas); $106,000 was awarded last year.
• Mallard-Turner Memorial ScholarshipDeadline April 1Scholarships for college students in Texas, with preference for those at Southwest Texas Junior College or Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College in Uvalde, or in nursing programs in Uvalde County. Grades are checked each semester to continue aid.
• Manor ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students of Manor Independent School District in Manor, Texas to support their path to higher education.
• Marble Falls Kiwanis ScholarshipsScholarships for graduating seniors from local high schools in the Marble Falls, Texas area; five awards in the latest year.
• Marvin Joseph Scholarship$250–1,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $250 to $1,000 for graduating high school students in the Wimberley, Texas area; 21 awards in the latest filing.
• Mary Bonham Educational Trust Scholarship~$3,695 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition grants for needy graduating students of any high school in Hopkins County, Texas; apply with a teacher recommendation, and trustees interview applicants. Four were awarded in the latest year.
• Mary Cecile Chambers ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational grants limited to worthy young men of Texas; applications are accepted throughout the year and forms are on the website.
• Mary Hill Davis Ethnic/Minority ScholarshipDeadline VariesGrants for students from ethnic or minority cultures pursuing a bachelor's degree at a Texas Baptists partner university.
• Masonic Children and Family Services Senior ScholarshipUp to $2,500 · Deadline March 1About 200 scholarships of $2,500 for Texas high school seniors going to an accredited college, university or trade school; Masonic ties help but are not required.
• Mason ISD Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesScholarships for students of the Mason Independent School District in Mason County, Texas.
• Matagorda County Area Go Texans ScholarshipScholarships for Matagorda County, Texas high school seniors who want to attend college, raised by the local Go Texans committee of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
• Maud & Jack Eddy Scholarship~$1,840 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of Lampasas High School in Lampasas, Texas, presented at the awards day program.
• McAllen Medical Center Auxiliary ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for McAllen, Texas area students seeking careers in healthcare.
• McAllen Rotary Fund ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for high school seniors from the McAllen, Texas Rotary fund.
• McKinney Education Foundation Scholarships~$2,316 · Deadline VariesScholarships for McKinney ISD students going on to college.
• Medina Valley Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for students of the Medina Valley Independent School District in Castroville, Texas; $49,500 awarded in the latest year.
• Men Making Moves ScholarshipPost-secondary financial assistance for young men and women in the Men Making Moves mentoring program in Navasota, Texas; $5,000 in scholarships was awarded in the latest year.
• Metroport Rotary ScholarshipsDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for qualified, deserving high school seniors and students in the Southlake / Metroport, TX area.
• Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio Scholarships$2,500 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $2,500 from the Mexican American Bar Association of San Antonio, TX.
• Michael J. Redmond Memorial Dance ScholarshipDeadline VariesPlanned scholarships for underprivileged and underrepresented dancers in the Greater Houston area; the fund was still raising money and expected to make its first award in 2025.
• Midlothian Masonic Scholarship FoundationScholarships for local high school seniors in Midlothian, Texas for higher-education expenses.
• Mid-South Electric Cooperative Scholarship~$1,458Scholarships for members of Mid-South Electric Cooperative (Navasota, Texas area). Applicants complete the foundation application and are scored on a points system.
• Minnie L. Maffett Scholarship~$11,834 · Deadline April 1College scholarships based on financial need, academic ability and character, with preference for residents of Limestone County, Texas, especially rural districts; apply with an official transcript by April 1.
• Molly Crouch Anderson Scholarship~$1,531 · Deadline April 1College, university or technical school scholarships for Itasca High School (Itasca, TX) graduates; standardized form plus essay, due April 1; paid directly to the school.
• Montgomery County A&M Club ScholarshipScholarships for incoming Texas A&M University freshmen from Montgomery County, Texas; $92,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Monty J. and Sarah Z. Bennett Dallas ISD ScholarshipDeadline VariesSubstantial scholarships for underserved high school students in the Dallas Independent School District.
• Mount Vernon Rotary ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for students from Mount Vernon, Texas, from the local Rotary educational fund.
• Mr. Big Live Fish ScholarshipA scholarship for a biology graduate student at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
• MSCA ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for youth of Madison County, Texas, from the organization that runs the county youth ag mechanics project show.
• Myra Davis Hemmings Resource Center Scholarships$100–300 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships of $100 to $300 for San Antonio, TX high school students going on to college.
• MZ Foundation Scholarships~$2,889 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students at South Texas schools; applications are distributed through the schools, reviewed by trustees and paid to the university.
• NAAIA DFW Foundation Scholarship~$2,500 · Deadline VariesScholarships averaging $2,500 for minority high school and college students in North Texas; six were awarded in 2024.
• Naasson K. and Florrie S. Dupre Scholarship~$600 · Deadline April 1Supplemental $600 scholarships for Texas residents who are juniors, seniors or graduate students in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Texas Tech University with a B average; forms come from the college and are due April 1.
• Navasota George Washington Carver ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship aid for students from a Navasota, Texas group; see the website for details.
• NAWBO San Antonio Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships and prizes for young women at participating San Antonio, Texas schools who take part in a year-long entrepreneurship program and submit a business plan in the spring competition.
• New Braunfels Rotary Club ScholarshipThree college scholarships a year for students at the three Comal County, Texas high schools, awarded on need and accomplishment; applications are solicited each year at the schools.
• Nia Khepera Born to Lead Academic ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial assistance for low-income, academically successful high school graduates from the greater Dallas, Texas area who are continuing to college. About 20 students were helped in 2024.
• Noah Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship~$1,033 · Deadline AprilMemorial scholarship for Pflugerville ISD (Texas) seniors who are good role models and took part in band and/or Scouts; requires an application, two recommendation letters, a transcript and essay answers, due the second week of April.
• North Texas Physicians Educational Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships and academic recognition for students in Collin County and Fannin County, Texas who plan to pursue a health care profession.
• Northwest ISD Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,587 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Northwest ISD (Fort Worth area, Texas) attending accredited universities; some awards are designated for engineering, computer technology or the arts. 120 were awarded in the latest year.
• Nueces County A&M Club ScholarshipsScholarships for local students from the Corpus Christi / Nueces County, Texas area who attend Texas A&M University, from the Nueces County A&M Club.
• Nurse to Nurse Houston County Scholarship~$786 · Deadline VariesNursing school scholarships for Houston County, Texas residents with at least a 2.5 GPA who have been accepted into an accredited nursing program. Applications are taken in January and November; seven awards were made in the latest year.
• Nursing Students Scholarship (Texas)Up to $5,399 · Deadline VariesNeed-based state scholarship for Texas residents in professional (RN) or vocational (LVN) nursing programs, with priority for students not yet licensed as RNs.
• Oak Cliff Empowered ScholarshipsScholarships for graduates of high schools in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas, chosen by an education committee using a rubric.
• Opportunity Rising Foundation Scholarship~$1,688 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students living in Dallas Housing Authority low-income housing to attend college, junior college or trade school. Funds are paid to the school.
• Palms Scholarship FundDeadline VariesScholarships for high school theater students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas who take part in accredited theater programs.
• Palo Pinto General Hospital Auxiliary ScholarshipCollege scholarships for local graduating high school seniors in the Mineral Wells, Texas area who are pursuing a career in a medical profession.
• Pam Schroeder Memorial Scholarship$1,500 · Deadline April 1Scholarships of $1,500 for students of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Brenham ISD in Texas; submit the paper application by April 1. Three were awarded last year.
• P and D Vestal Scholarship Fund~$2,368 · Deadline April 1Scholarships for graduates of any high school in Grayson County, Texas, administered by the Center for Scholarship Administration. Applications must be received by April 1.
• Panola County Cattlemen's Association ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships funded by the Panola County, Texas cattlemen's association rodeo. The filing gives no eligibility details; see the website.
• Parris Foundation Scholarship & Educational Funding ProgramScholarships for graduating high school seniors from underserved Houston, Texas communities for up to four years of undergraduate study, as long as the student keeps a 2.5 GPA.
• Pat O'Neal Educational Foundation Scholarship~$13,004 · Deadline VariesScholarships primarily for students graduating from high schools in the Fort Worth, TX area; application form from the foundation, no deadline.
• Paul Baker Scholarship~$2,000A scholarship for dance students of the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas, given by the school's dance booster group.
• Pauline Smith Marshall Memorial Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesA college scholarship for Buna ISD (Buna, Texas) students, with preference for those planning to study education; apply on the BISD scholarship award application.
• Pedernales Electric Cooperative Scholarship~$4,042 · Deadline February 25Scholarships for high school seniors whose parent is a Pedernales Electric Cooperative (Texas) member, and for adult PEC members or household members, heading to college or trade school. Scored on character, academics, need and an essay.
• Permian Football Booster Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for student athletes from the Permian High School football booster club in the Ector County ISD (Odessa, Texas).
• Pharr Rotary ScholarshipScholarships for high school seniors in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district (Texas) from the Pharr Rotary Club endowment.
• Phenomenal Pearls Scholarship~$1,066 · Deadline VariesScholarships for deserving students in the Greater Houston, Texas area; 69 were awarded in the latest year.
• Phillips Hernandez Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline April 1A college scholarship for graduates of Pampa High School, with preference to minority females. The Pampa High School counselors' form is normally used.
• Pilot Point Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,853 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Pilot Point ISD (Pilot Point, Texas), judged by an independent panel; 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Pleasanton ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students of Pleasanton ISD (Pleasanton, Texas); the foundation also funds teacher grants.
• Polk County Area Go Texan ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors in Polk County, Texas who are in 4-H or FFA; $28,000 was paid in the latest year.
• Post Stampede ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for deserving local students in Post, Texas, funded by the annual Post Stampede rodeo.
• Powerful Purses ScholarshipCollege scholarships and career mentoring for qualified birthmothers of the Gladney Center and for Y.W.L.A. seniors studying engineering, math, or science, in the Fort Worth, Texas area.
• Project Opportunity ScholarshipDeadline December 1A scholarship for Weatherford High School students; the student and parents sign an agreement and return it to the counselor's office by December 1 of junior year.
• Psi Alpha Scholarship FoundationScholarships for high school seniors in the San Antonio, Texas area, with supplementary awards through college, from the Psi Alpha (Omega Psi Phi) foundation; about 47 awards a year including essay-contest and talent-hunt scholarships.
• PSJA Tri City Education Foundation Scholarship$1,000–4,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (Texas) for tuition and related college costs; 123 were awarded in the latest year in tiers reported as $1,000, $1,500, $2,500 and $4,000.
• Quanah High School Alumni Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduates of Quanah High School (Quanah, Texas) going on to higher education, funded by alumni donations and reunions.
• Ralph and Billie Howard Foundation ScholarshipDeadline April 1Student scholarships (and teacher supply grants) limited to Lindale, Texas. Apply on the foundation website by April 1.
• Rey Feo Reign ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for students in the San Antonio, Texas area pursuing higher education, regardless of race, religion or gender. Application details are not in the filing.
• Rey Feo Scholarship~$1,354Scholarships for students in the San Antonio, Texas area to pursue higher education, open regardless of race, religion or gender; about 450 awards a year, paid to the college.
• Rhyan's Good Day Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for students from local high schools in the Colleyville, Texas area, from a foundation focused on impaired-driving awareness.
• Richardson East Rotary ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for graduates of local high schools in Richardson, Texas from the Richardson East Rotary Foundation.
• Rockwall Rotary Foundation Scholarship~$3,375 · Deadline VariesCollege tuition scholarships from the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club for Rockwall High School (Rockwall, Texas) graduates attending accredited colleges; 26 were awarded in the latest year.
• Rodeo Austin ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships based on need, academics and community involvement for students entering partner Texas universities or who took part in 4-H or FFA.
• Rotary Club of Harrisburg Endowment Scholarship~$3,815 · Deadline VariesScholarships for children of low-income families in the Houston Independent School District (Houston, Texas); ten were awarded in the latest year.
• Rotary Club of Lakeway-Lake Travis ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating students of Lake Travis High School (Lake Travis area, Texas), paid directly to their universities.
• Rotary Club of Littlefield Scholarship~$8,000 · Deadline April 17Four-year $8,000 scholarship ($1,000 per semester) for Littlefield High School (Texas) graduates attending an accredited college full time. Requires a 2.0 GPA during the award and either top-20 class rank, an 80+ grade average, or regional/state/national recognition. Forms are on the LHS website; deadline mid-April.
• Rotary Club of Richmond (Texas) ScholarshipsFinancial-assistance scholarships for local students from the Rotary Club of Richmond, Texas.
• Roy Scholarship~$3,750 · Deadline May 1Scholarships for graduates of Akins, Austin, Bowie, Crockett, Johnston and Travis high schools in Austin, Texas, and of the Del Valle and Eanes school districts. A committee of the participating schools' superintendents selects recipients, so ask your high school.
• Rufus L. and Helen I. Little Educational Trust Scholarship~$20,350 · Deadline April 1College scholarships for deserving U.S.-citizen members of Episcopal churches in the Diocese of Texas, with first preference to members of Christ Episcopal Church in Mexia, then St. Paul's Episcopal in Waco, then any Episcopal church in Texas; applications are due April 1.
• RWP Education Foundation Scholarship~$500 · Deadline VariesSmall scholarships ($500) for two outstanding local students each academic year, from a Bryan, Texas foundation.
• S2 Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for college students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area interested in business or leadership, awarded through essays on assigned topics. No grants were paid in the latest year.
• Salado ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships for high school students from Salado ISD (Salado, Texas).
• San Antonio A&M Club ScholarshipsScholarships for Bexar County, Texas students attending Texas A&M University, from the San Antonio A&M Club foundation.
• San Antonio Hispanic Police Officers Scholarship~$2,947 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for college-bound high school students, awarded by the San Antonio Hispanic Police association; 19 students received awards in the latest year.
• San Antonio Ivy Foundation ScholarshipsScholarships from the San Antonio Ivy Educational Fund serving San Antonio and Bexar County, Texas.
• Sanger Education Foundation Scholarships~$1,225 · Deadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors of Sanger Independent School District (Sanger, TX).
• San Jacinto County Go Texan ScholarshipsCollege scholarships for graduating students in San Jacinto County, Texas.
• San Marcos Education Foundation ScholarshipsStudent scholarships and awards from the education foundation for San Marcos CISD in San Marcos, Texas.
• San Patricio County Go Texan Scholarship$2,000–3,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $2,000 to $3,000 for graduating high school seniors living in San Patricio County, Texas.
• San Patricio Electric Education Trust Scholarship~$1,250Higher-education scholarships for students whose parents or guardians are served by San Patricio Electric Cooperative (Sinton, Texas); about 37 awards a year, selected by a committee from applications.
• SBTC ScholarshipDeadline November 16Semester scholarships from the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention to help equip students preparing to serve the church; references required, new and returning applicants apply each term.
• Schulenburg Junior Livestock Show ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school students from the Schulenburg, Texas area, funded by the junior livestock show; over $260,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Scott Murray ScholarshipDeadline VariesFinancial help for people from the Dallas/Fort Worth area who want to further their education but lack the money; 23 awards were made in the latest year.
• Scovell Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for North Texas young people with financial need, leadership ability, strong character and a connection to sports; paid directly to the college. Fifteen were awarded in the latest year.
• Sealy Scholarship Endowment Fund~$1,057 · Deadline VariesScholarships for area high school students in Sealy, Texas, awarded through the local school district; 96 were awarded in the latest year.
• SF Public Charity Scholarships (Smart Financial Credit Union)College scholarships for graduating high school seniors within Smart Financial Credit Union's field of membership in the Houston, Texas area.
• Shamrock Community Education FoundationVolunteer-run foundation in Shamrock, Texas that gives college funds to qualified high school graduates.
• SISD Foundation for Excellence Senior Scholarships~$2,773 · Deadline VariesScholarships for seniors in the Socorro Independent School District (El Paso, TX) who go on to higher education.
• Slade Baker Scholarship~$3,039Scholarships for students in Texas attending a fire academy, from a Paris, Texas memorial fund; two were awarded last year.
• Smith County Junior Livestock Show Scholarship~$2,000College scholarships for agricultural youth in Smith County, Texas who take part in the junior livestock show; five $2,000 awards were made last year.
• S.M.O.K.E. Scholarship (Spending Money On Kids & Education)~$1,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships and FFA/4-H livestock project support for kids in Montgomery County, Texas and surrounding counties; two local students received $2,500 in scholarships last year. Application details are not in the filing.
• Society of Iranian American Women ScholarshipDeadline VariesEducational scholarships for eligible students of Iranian descent, funded through Texas colleges by a Houston-based women's society.
• Space City Charities ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for local Houston-area students attending an accredited college, university or vocational school, paid directly to the school; funded by an annual golf tournament.
• Spearman Scholarship FoundationPost-secondary scholarships for qualifying graduates of Spearman High School in Spearman, Texas.
• Spouses of Houston Barristers Law ScholarshipsDeadline VariesLaw school scholarships for deserving students in the Houston area; recent awards were paid through South Texas College of Law.
• Spring ISD Career and Technology Education Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for college and technical education for students of Spring ISD in Houston, Texas, from the district's career and technology education foundation.
• Stanton ISD Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesPost-secondary scholarships for graduates of Stanton ISD.
• Stars Scholarship Fund~$1,542 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships for students in 31 South and West Texas counties. Hundreds of awards each year; apply through the fund's website.
• Steen Opportunity ScholarshipDeadline VariesSemester-by-semester scholarship for U.S. citizens admitted to a U.S. college who live in Oklahoma or a bordering state. Apply three weeks before the semester with a cover letter, transcript, proof of acceptance, resume, three recommendation letters and consent to a background check; recipients are re-evaluated each semester.
• Stephen Breen Memorial Foundation Scholarships~$3,125Financial aid for children seeking a Catholic education, and for children and families affected by cancer, from a Fort Worth, Texas foundation.
• Stewart Family Catholic Education Foundation~$16,944 · Deadline VariesTuition grants for Catholic education from a Tomball, TX family foundation; no set format or deadline.
• Sudan ISD Education Foundation Dual Credit GrantsDeadline VariesDual-credit tuition grants for students of Sudan Independent School District (Sudan, Texas); about $14,000 was awarded last year.
• Sunrise Rotary Dream and Merit Scholarships~$2,750Six Dream and six Merit scholarships a year from the Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Foundation (Geronimo / Seguin, Texas area), aimed at helping at-risk students stay in school and graduate.
• Sweet Home PTO ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for former students of the Sweet Home school in Sweet Home, Texas, funded by the parent-teacher organization.
• Sylvester H. Reed Memorial ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school students in Burnet, Texas, for college or trade school tuition.
• Tara Sawyer Foundation Scholarship Grants~$1,405 · Deadline VariesScholarship grants supporting young athletes, children and families in need (Aledo, TX).
• Tarkington Student Foundation Scholarship$1,500–1,800 · Deadline VariesScholarships of $1,500 to $1,800 for graduating seniors of Tarkington High School (Cleveland, Texas) who go on to post-secondary education; 43 were awarded in the latest year.
• Tarrant AG Scholarship~$2,500Scholarships for members of 4-H clubs or FFA in Tarrant County, Texas; recent awards were $2,500.
• Tarrant County Education Foundation Art ScholarshipScholarships for college-bound students from Tarrant County, Texas who plan to major in art; $65,000 in scholarships and endowments was issued last year.
• Tarrant County Medical Society Scholarship~$2,132 · Deadline VariesScholarships for students training to become medical support personnel, chosen by a physician committee of the Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Texas) Medical Society and paid to the student's college; 17 were awarded in the latest year.
• Tarrant County Medical Society ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for people studying to become medical support personnel.
• Taylor-Odom Foundation Scholarship~$4,259 · Deadline January 31Scholarships for graduating seniors who live in Liberty County, Texas and attend Hardin, Liberty, Dayton, Hull-Daisetta or Tarkington high school, have at least a 2.0 GPA, and will enroll in a Texas college, accredited technical school or apprenticeship program. Apply on the foundation website; SAT/ACT scores are required if taken.
• TC Bryan Scholarship Program~$5,000 · Deadline VariesScholarships for post-high-school education for students employed by an organization affiliated with the program (Bryan, Texas); selection is based on merit and job performance. The program expects to award 20-30 scholarships a year.
• Teach for Texas Loan Repayment Assistance ProgramUp to $7,000 · Deadline Varies · Loan forgivenessHelps certified Texas public school teachers in shortage fields or shortage communities repay student loans, up to $7,000 a year for up to five years.
• Teamster Local 767 Scholarship~$5,000 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships of $5,000 each for Texas students, awarded by Teamsters Local 767 (Fort Worth) through an application reviewed by its board; ten awards last year.
• Temple Education Foundation Scholarships~$2,458College scholarships for graduating students of the Temple Independent School District in Temple, Texas; about 62 awards a year.
• Terry Foundation Traditional ScholarshipDeadline Varies · Homeschoolers welcomeCovers the full cost of attendance for Texas freshmen with strong leadership, academics and financial need at participating Texas universities. Texas homeschool graduates are eligible.
• Texas 4-H Opportunity ScholarshipsDeadline February 15Scholarships for Texas 4-H members heading to a Texas college or technical program, based on academics, 4-H involvement and financial need.
• Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship~$1,500College scholarships from the Texas AFL-CIO Scholarship Fund, awarded on financial need, academic performance and community service; recent awards were $1,500.
• Texas Architectural Foundation Scholarships~$1,415 · Deadline VariesScholarships for architecture students, awarded through the accredited architecture schools in Texas.
• Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)Up to $30,000 · Deadline Varies · Service-for-aid programConditional scholarship for students appointed by the governor, lieutenant governor or a state legislator who take ROTC or another officer program and then serve in the military, Texas Guard, Coast Guard or Merchant Marine. It becomes a loan if the conditions are not met.
• Texas Baptists Hispanic Education ScholarshipDeadline May 15Scholarships raised through the Texas Baptists Hispanic Education Banquet for eligible students who apply and go through selection.
• Texas Baptists Ministerial Financial AssistanceDeadline VariesAid for active members of Texas Baptists churches who are called to full-time church ministry and enrolled in a ministry degree at a Texas Baptists university or seminary.
• Texas Black Legacy Foundation Scholarship~$2,000 · Deadline VariesNeed-based $2,000 scholarships for Texas graduating high school seniors exploring careers in athletics, paid $1,000 per semester. Selection is competitive.
• Texas BPW Foundation Scholarship~$1,133 · Deadline VariesScholarships for members of Texas Business Women seeking education or training to enter or advance in the workforce.
• Texas CattleWomen ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for Texas students from a CattleWomen fundraising group. The filing shows no recent program activity and no contact details.
• Texas Coastal Cattlewomen ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for students majoring in agriculture-related fields, from a cattlewomen's group covering 12 Texas Gulf Coast counties; $31,000 awarded last year.
• Texas College Work-Study Program (TCWS) and Work-Study Student Mentorship ProgramDeadline January 15 · GrantState-funded part-time jobs for Texas residents with financial need, including mentoring and tutoring jobs that help other students get to college.
• Texas DPS Foundation Scholarship~$1,625 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting Texas Department of Public Safety officers and employees; funds are paid each semester and recipients must submit a transcript every semester to continue.
• Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG)Up to $11,688 · Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based state grant for Texas residents starting an associate degree or certificate at a public community college, state college or technical college.
• Texas Education and Training Voucher (ETV)Up to $5,000 · Deadline Rolling · GrantFederally funded voucher run by Texas DFPS that gives current and former foster youth up to $5,000 a year for college or trade-school costs such as rent, books and transportation.
• Texas Education Benefits for Certain Survivors of Public ServantsDeadline Varies · GrantSurviving spouses and children of Texas public servants killed in the line of duty (such as peace officers and firefighters) get free tuition and fees, textbooks, and room and board at Texas colleges.
• Texas Elks State Association 4-Year ScholarshipUp to $5,000 · Deadline January 29Six $5,000 scholarships (three male, three female) for Texas high school graduates seeking a bachelor's degree, judged on need, grades, leadership and character. Apply through a local Elks Lodge.
• Texas Elks State Association Vocational GrantDeadline January 29 · GrantNeed-based grant for Texas residents 18 or older entering a full-time vocational or technical program of two years or less; a high school diploma is not required.
• Texas Exemption for Blind or Deaf StudentsDeadline Rolling · GrantTexas residents certified as blind or deaf pay no tuition or required fees at Texas public colleges, with no financial need test.
• Texas Exemption for Children of Prisoners of War or Persons Missing in ActionDeadline Varies · GrantFree tuition and fees at Texas public colleges for dependent children of Texas-domiciled service members classified by the Department of Defense as POW or MIA.
• Texas Exemption for Firefighters Enrolled in Fire Science CoursesDeadline Varies · GrantPaid Texas firefighters and qualified volunteer firefighters pay no tuition or lab fees for fire science courses at Texas public colleges.
• Texas Exemption for Paramedics Enrolled in Emergency Medical Services CoursesDeadline Varies · GrantParamedics employed by a Texas city, county or other political subdivision pay no tuition or lab fees for EMS courses at Texas public colleges.
• Texas Exemption for Peace Officers and Firefighters Disabled in the Line of DutyDeadline Varies · GrantFree tuition and fees at Texas public colleges for Texas peace officers and firefighters permanently disabled by a line-of-duty injury who can no longer do that work.
• Texas Exemption for Peace Officers Enrolled in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice CoursesDeadline Varies · GrantTexas peace officers in a criminal justice or law enforcement degree program pay no tuition or lab fees for those courses at Texas public colleges.
• Texas Farm Bureau Memorial/Honorary and District Scholarships$3,000–5,000 · Deadline March 2Scholarships for graduating high school seniors from Texas Farm Bureau member families, awarded in each of the 13 TFB districts.
• Texas Farm Bureau Rural Veterinary Scholarship$2,500–20,000 · Deadline March 2For second- and third-year veterinary students at Texas A&M or Texas Tech who plan a rural or food-animal practice in Texas.
• Texas Farm Bureau S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award$5,000–25,000 · Deadline March 2Large award for college agriculture majors from long-time Texas Farm Bureau member families who have finished at least 60 college hours.
• Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher High School ScholarshipUp to $1,500 · Deadline March 2One scholarship per TFB district for graduating seniors from member families who plan to major in agriculture.
• Texas FFA Scholarship ProgramDeadline Usually AprilMore than 140 academic and award scholarships each year for graduating Texas FFA members, chosen on academics, FFA achievement and an interview.
• Texas First ScholarshipUp to $10,798 · Deadline VariesState credit toward college costs for students who graduate high school early with a Texas First Diploma and enroll at a Texas public college.
• Texas Food & Fuel Association Scholarship~$7,000Scholarships for outstanding students in Texas, paid to the college; four were awarded last year.
• Texas Food Processors Association ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for food science and technology students at Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University, paid through the universities.
• Texas Foster Care and Adopted Student Tuition and Fee ExemptionDeadline Rolling · GrantFree tuition and fees at Texas public colleges (including dual credit) for young people who were in DFPS foster care or were adopted out of it. No financial need test.
• TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access, and Success Grant)Up to $16,197 · Deadline January 15 · Grant · Homeschoolers welcomeTexas's main need-based grant for residents starting a bachelor's degree at a public university. Beginning in 2026-27, students who finished a homeschool program in Texas can qualify through the high school pathway.
• Texas Highest Ranking High School Graduate Tuition ExemptionDeadline VariesOptional tuition exemption that Texas public colleges may give the valedictorian of each accredited Texas high school for the first two semesters after graduation.
• Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship~$2,086 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Texas students who competed at a UIL academic, debate or theater state meet (or were state finalists in listed contests) and attend an accredited Texas college.
• Texas Law Review Association Scholarships~$1,752Scholarships for student members of the Texas Law Review at the University of Texas School of Law; about 44 awards a year.
• Texas Leadership Scholars ProgramDeadline February 16Full-ride program at participating Texas public universities for high-achieving, TEXAS Grant-eligible seniors from Texas public or charter high schools who show leadership.
• Texas Match the Promise FoundationMatching scholarship funds for families with demonstrated need who own accounts in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state prepaid tuition plan.
• Texas Medical Association Foundation Scholarships~$2,082Scholarships for applicants pursuing careers in medicine or allied health from the Texas Medical Association special funds foundation, including the Diversity in Medicine scholarship; about 76 awards a year.
• Texas One-Year Tuition Exemption for Students Whose Families Received TANFDeadline Varies · GrantFree tuition and fees for the first college year for Texas public high school graduates whose families received TANF for at least six months of their senior year.
• Texas PTA High School Senior ScholarshipUp to $1,000 · Deadline November 15$1,000 scholarships for graduating seniors who are PTA members at a school with an active PTA or PTSA.
• Texas Senior Citizen Tuition Exemption (65 and Older)Deadline Varies · GrantTexas public colleges may let people 65 and older take up to six credit hours a term tuition-free, or audit courses free, when space is available.
• Texas Shotgun Shootout ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating seniors awarded at youth shotgun shooting competitions in Texas.
• Texas State Board of Public Accountancy Accounting Student ScholarshipUp to $6,000 · Deadline VariesState scholarship for Texas residents studying accounting who have 15 upper-level accounting hours and have filed an intent to take the CPA exam; recipients must sit for a CPA exam section within three years or repay.
• Texas State Fire Fighters Emergency Relief ScholarshipScholarship grants toward higher education for dependents of Texas firefighters.
• Texas State Tuition Assistance Program (Texas National Guard and State Guard)Deadline August 3 · Service-for-aid programPays tuition and mandatory fees for up to 12 credit hours a semester at Texas colleges for members of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard and Texas State Guard.
• Texas Teen Scholarship for Square & Round DancersDeadline VariesScholarships for graduating high school seniors who are square and round dancers.
• Texas Tuition Exemption for Dependent Children of Service Members Deployed in CombatDeadline Varies · GrantWaives tuition at Texas public colleges for a dependent child during any term a Texas-resident parent in the U.S. armed forces is deployed on combat duty overseas.
• TGWA Scholarship~$800 · Deadline VariesScholarships from the Texas Ground Water Association foundation for Texas undergraduates with a background or interest in groundwater and the water well drilling industry; 30 awards under $5,000 each in the latest filing.
• The Hispanic Forum Scholarships~$3,481Scholarships for local high school graduates in the Bryan-College Station, Texas area, from a Hispanic community organization; about 39 awards a year.
• Thrall Community Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesStudent scholarships for Thrall ISD (Thrall, Texas) students, alongside teacher grants; about $8,900 in student scholarships was given in the latest year.
• THSC Patrick Henry ScholarshipDeadline March 1 · Homeschoolers welcomeDonor-funded scholarship from the Texas Home School Coalition for Texas homeschool graduates attending Patrick Henry College.
• THSC / Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation Homeschool ScholarshipUp to $10,000 · Deadline May 1 · Homeschoolers welcomeUp to fifteen $10,000 scholarships for Texas students homeschooled at least four years who are starting a four-year degree at an accredited Texas university.
• Tomball Scholarship FoundationDeadline VariesCommunity-college tuition paid by the foundation for graduates of Tomball ISD high schools (Tomball, Texas) who submit an essay to their school counselor explaining financial need and their wish to continue to college.
• Tom C. & Mary B. Reitch Scholarship~$7,889 · Deadline May 1Tuition scholarships for graduates of Mineola High School (Mineola, Texas) attending an accredited college or university; get the application from the high school counselor and apply by May 1. Twelve awards last year averaging about $7,900.
• Tom F Ivey Memorial ScholarshipSmall Rotary-affiliated scholarships from Sinton, Texas for deserving students who want to further their education and become community leaders.
• Touchdown Club of Houston ScholarshipsDeadline VariesAcademic scholarships for Greater Houston area athletes who played high school football.
• Trial Lawyers Foundation Youth Education Scholarship~$4,027 · Deadline April 15Scholarships averaging about $4,000 for students graduating from Robstown High School in Robstown, Texas (or residents of the area, per the truncated filing); apply through the high school financial aid office by April 15.
• Trinity Valley Exposition ScholarshipsScholarship awards for youth of Liberty and Chambers counties, Texas, from the Trinity Valley Exposition fair in Liberty.
• Trophy Club Womens Club ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for local high school seniors in the Trophy Club, Texas area, funded by the club's fundraising.
• Troup Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,400 · Deadline VariesScholarships for Troup ISD students; checks go to the school the student attends.
• Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG)Up to $6,405 · Deadline Varies · GrantNeed-based state grant that helps Texas residents afford private, nonprofit colleges in Texas by narrowing the tuition gap with public schools.
• TWCP Reveliers Booster Club ScholarshipCollege scholarships for deserving seniors on The Woodlands College Park High School Reveliers dance team (Texas).
• UA Local 100 ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for children of members of UA Local 100 (Plumbers and Pipefitters, Mesquite, Texas).
• United Hispanic Council of Tarrant County ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships from a Tarrant County, Texas Hispanic council supporting Hispanic education.
• Utopia ISD Scholarship Fund~$1,515 · Deadline VariesCollege scholarships from the Utopia ISD Scholarship Fund in Utopia, Texas; 23 were awarded in the latest year.
• Uvalde Welfare and Recreation ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for high school seniors in the Uvalde, Texas area, funded by golf tournaments run by local Border Patrol agents; applicants submit a one-page essay on how they would benefit. $8,000 was awarded in the latest year.
• Valley View Education Foundation Scholarship~$1,250 · Deadline VariesScholarships supporting academic achievement and career development for students and graduates of Valley View ISD in Valley View, Texas.
• VAMOS Scholarship~$2,921Renewable scholarships for deserving Hispanic students from Hidalgo, Cameron and Starr counties in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas; about 71 awards a year.
• Victoria County Go Texan ScholarshipsScholarships for deserving students in Victoria County, Texas, from the local Go Texan committee that supports the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
• Virginia Thompson Pearsall Education Foundation ScholarshipsDeadline VariesScholarships from the education foundation supporting the Pearsall, Texas school district; $27,000 in scholarships was awarded in the latest year.
• Walker County Go Texan Scholarships$2,000–2,500Educational scholarships for high school students in Walker County, Texas who support the Go Texan program; recent awards were $2,000 and $2,500.
• Washington County Go Texan ScholarshipsUp to $5,000Scholarships for graduating seniors in Washington County, Texas, from the local Go Texan committee that supports the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo; 13 awards of under $5,000 each in the latest year.
• Water Environment Association of Texas ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships from the Water Environment Association of Texas scholarship fund; $46,705 was awarded in 2024. Details on its website.
• Wharton County Youth Fair ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarships for young people involved in the Wharton County Youth Fair in Texas. Applicants submit an application and are interviewed and scored on fair involvement, test scores, GPA, class rank and service at the fairgrounds.
• Wharton Rotary ScholarshipScholarships for local high school students in Wharton, Texas, paid to Wharton County Junior College.
• W H Mercer Sr Memorial Scholarship~$883 · Deadline March 31Small scholarships for graduating high school students in Jackson County, Texas (Edna area) who will take at least 12 semester hours at a college, technical or trade school. Applications come from the high school counselor and are due March 31.
• Wichita Falls PRCA Rodeo Association ScholarshipDeadline VariesScholarship fund, financed by an annual rodeo in Wichita Falls, Texas, for participants in FFA and 4-H programs.
• William Ludwikowski Foundation ScholarshipsEducational scholarships for local students from a San Antonio, Texas foundation funded by a golf tournament; $20,000 awarded in the latest year.
• Williamson County A&M Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for seniors graduating from Williamson County, Texas high schools who plan to attend Texas A&M University in College Station.
• Williamson County Go Texan Scholarships~$250Small college scholarships ($250 each in the latest filing) for students graduating from Williamson County, Texas high schools; the group plans to grow the awards.
• Windmill Scholarship Program~$2,408Scholarships from the Panhandle-Plains Higher Education Foundation for tuition, books, room and board and other costs at an accredited Texas institution offering a degree program of at least two years; about 1,600 awards a year.
• WMSALSA ScholarshipsDeadline VariesSmall college scholarships and supplies for graduating seniors at local Texas high schools; apply by written request with evidence of eligibility.
• Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation Scholarships~$1,000Scholarships for high school and college students reviewed by members of The Woodlands (Texas) Rotary Club; winners show service above self, academic accomplishment and have risen above adversity, with financial circumstances considered. About 13 awards of $1,000.
• Worthing Scholarship~$6,883 · Deadline May 1Renewable college scholarships for graduates of Houston, Texas schools attending an accredited college full time and keeping a C average, with grades submitted to the trustee each year; about 30 awards a year. Applications include grades, family history and income; due around May 1.
• Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation ScholarshipDeadline VariesCollege scholarships for Wylie ISD (Abilene, Texas) students, paid directly to the university registrar; the foundation also funds teacher grants.
• Yellow Jacket Band Foundation ScholarshipScholarships for deserving band students attending Howard Payne University (Brownwood, Texas).