Texas Scholarships

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• You First Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineJune 5, 2026

The You First Foundation is pleased to support families who’ve been adversely affected by traumatic medical events. Each year, we award deserving students with scholarships up to $6,000. Since beginning this program, we've awarded over $352,000 in scholarships. Scholarship Details Offered by the You First Foundation, a charitable organization based in Texas Supports students affected by

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• Texas Women in Public Finance Scholarship

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineJune 5, 2026

The goal of Women in Public Finance – Texas Chapter is to advance leadership opportunities for women by fostering relationships and providing educational activities and forums. Participants include state and local government issuers, not-for-profit issuers, investment bankers, attorneys, financial advisors, rating agency analysts, trust officers, and municipal market investors. The Texas

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• Hearts for Community Service

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2026

The Hearts for Community Service Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to student residents from specific Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. markets who volunteer in their communities. The scholarship supports students enrolled in post-secondary institutions and encourages continued community service and educational advancement. Applications open from June 1st to June 30th, with winners announced in

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• Spark For the Future Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2026

The Spark for the Future Scholarship supports local Houston-area students pursuing higher education in welding and related metal-working specializations. This scholarship is open to students attending vocational programs, accreditation programs, and two- or four-year undergraduate institutions. Scholarship Details Award amount: $1,000 Tuition and fees only, paid directly to the

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• The ProCare Health Heroes Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2026

Are you a high school student in Texas aspiring to pursue a career in healthcare? This $1,000 annual scholarship is designed to support your journey toward becoming a nurse, doctor, chiropractor, or another medical specialist. Apply by July 1st to be considered for this opportunity. Scholarship Details Open to Texas high school seniors Intended for students planning to major in a

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• SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2026

Annually, SEAFWA’s Law Enforcement Chief’s Scholarships are awarded to students who advocate for wildlife conservation. There are three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each available to deserving students. This award is intended for students with a passion for the outdoors and an interest in the management and protection of fish and wildlife resources. The scholarship will assist students

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• Rolando Jimenez Scholarship Fund

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineAugust 31, 2026

The Rolando Jimenez Memorial Foundation provides scholarships to students who have lost a parent and are pursuing education at a college or trade school. Scholarships typically range between $500 and $1,500 per semester, depending on available donations and the number of approved applicants. Funds are awarded for a single semester, and recipients are encouraged to reapply for future support.

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• Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund

• Amount$1,600
• DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF) provides flexible financial aid to single parent students in most counties of Arkansas and Bowie County, Texas. The maximum award amount is $1,600 per semester. Scholarship Details Both traditional college students and trade students may apply. You must file a FAFSA in order to apply (unless you are under DACA status or have another

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• Empower College Scholarships Program

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

The SDEF Empower Scholarship Program provides renewable undergraduate scholarships to eligible students residing in Fort Bend County, Texas. Applicants are selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and community service involvement, along with financial need, where applicable. Scholarship Details Up to $5,000 annually in scholarship funding Renewable for up to

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• National Rice Month Scholarship Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineOctober 15, 2026

National Rice Month celebrates the harvest of U.S.-grown rice, a small but mighty grain that has been a staple in American diets for over 300 years. Nearly 85% of the rice consumed in the U.S. is grown on family farms across six states: Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. This scholarship allows you to share the importance of rice through a creative and original

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• 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation

• AmountFull-Tuition
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2026

The 5 Strong program partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide promising student leaders with full-tuition scholarships and ongoing mentorship from matriculation to graduation. The program begins with information sessions to determine if 5 Strong is the right fit for each student. Accepted applicants are placed into teams of five scholars and participate in

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• Take Care of Texas Video Contest

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineDecember 5, 2026

The Take Care of Texas Video Contest is a way for Texas high schoolers to learn about protecting the environment and come up with creative ways to share this knowledge with others. Students will create a video that portrays positive ways Texans can help keep air and water clean, conserve water, save energy, or reduce waste. Scholarship details 30-second video Shows positive ways to

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• Texas Legion State High School Oratorical Contest

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineDecember 14, 2026

The Oratorical Contest in Texas offers high school students a chance to compete for scholarships, with a grand prize of $20,500. The competition begins in October, allowing participants to showcase their oratory skills. The process involves local, district, division, and department-level contests, culminating in the Department Finals in February. Scholarship Details Grand prize: $25,000 in

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• Tommy Tranchin Award

• Amount$3,000
• DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Tommy’s family wants to recognize his creativity and adventurous spirit by helping other young people with disabilities develop their own talents and explore new opportunities. Scholarship

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• Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

• Amount$13,479
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027

Applying for financial aid requires a little work on your part. But the fact is, you won't receive assistance unless you ask for it. And asking for it means completing a few forms. There are three very important things to remember about applying for aid: you only have to complete one financial aid application (either the FAFSA or the TASFA to start the process; the financial aid office at the

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• Kappa Zeta's Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 16, 2027

The Kappa Zeta's Juanita Buchanan Undergraduate Academic Scholarship is to be awarded to a high school senior receiving dual college credit (at least a minimum of six hours) or an undergraduate matriculating at an accredited college or university within Dallas County. Eligible applicants must be involved in community service and/or organized campus activities and have a 2.85 GPA. The number of

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• George Scott Jr. Memorial Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027

The George Scott Jr. Memorial Scholarship supports academically motivated African American students from Lubbock, Texas, who will be attending Texas Tech University. Established by Mr. Kent Hance in memory of his friend George Scott Jr., this scholarship is administered by the Community Foundation of West Texas, which offers multiple scholarships to local students. Scholarship funds are paid

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• Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027

The Community Foundation of West Texas offers a variety of scholarships for students residing in or graduating from West Texas counties, as well as students attending Texas colleges or universities. These scholarships are funded by the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses and are intended to support local students in achieving their educational goals. Scholarship

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• Fallen Heroes Fund

• AmountFull-Tuition
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027

The Community Foundation of West Texas has established the Fallen Heroes Fund to support the educational aspirations of dependent survivors of service men and women and first responders who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001. This scholarship provides supplemental financial assistance to help cover educational expenses, in addition to financial aid and survivor benefits, enabling

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• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston Area Scholarship

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineFebruary 2, 2027

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's educational programs are a significant part of the Show's goals of benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. All recipients of Show scholarships must demonstrate academic potential, citizenship/leadership and financial need, and they must attend a Texas college or

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• Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Go Texan Scholarship

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineFebruary 2, 2027

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's educational programs are a significant part of the Show's goals of benefiting youth, supporting education, and facilitating better agricultural practices through exhibitions and presentation. All recipients of Show scholarships must demonstrate academic potential, citizenship/leadership and financial need, and they must attend a Texas college or

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• Dallas Center for Architecture Foundation - McDermott Traveling Fellowship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 13, 2027

Through the Architecture and Design Foundation, AD EX awards a variety of scholarships and travel/research fellowships to support high school and college architecture students, as well as young architects just beginning their careers. The McDermott Traveling Fellowship is awarded for traveling studies in architecture; to research, develop, and disseminate knowledge of the built environment.

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• Texas Tuition Equalization Grant Program (TEG)

• Amount$25,620
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) provides need-based, renewable grants to Texas residents attending Texas colleges or universities. Scholarship Details Grants of up to $6,405 annually May only be used for tuition cost Available for renewal Eligibility Criteria Texas resident Demonstrates financial need Enrolled in a degree plan leading to

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• HSF/VAMOS Scholarship

• Amount$20,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027

The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships (VAMOS) offers an annually renewable award of up to $5,000 to Hispanic high school seniors in Hidalgo, Starr, and Cameron County. Scholarship Details The VAMOS scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study, totaling up to $20,000 over 4 years. Recipients are chosen based on both financial need and

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• George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineFebruary 16, 2027

Each Spring, the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards scholarships to Houston area high school seniors for undergraduate study. The recipient may select any major at any four year college or university in the United States. Scholarship applications may be submitted during the student’s senior year in high school. Students may complete our scholarship forms online after September