Texas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Maverick Academic Scholars are selected from incoming freshmen who have a demonstrated history of strong academic performance. Maverick Academic Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three additional years. The awards vary based upon individual student profile, the stronger the profile, the higher the award.Every incoming freshman will receive a holistic review by the Scholarship Committee of their academic record for scholarship consideration.  A variety of factors are considered using a combination of academic qualifications such as high school rank, GPA, test scores and difficulty of high school courses.UTA is test-optional for...

The purpose of the Susan Howard Community Service Award is to honor and reward academically adept students from low income families in Texas or Great Britain who have demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefiting their community.General Description Of The AwardSusan Howard, President of BAFTX for 9 years, ran the organization until 2017 with passion and dedication, growing it to be a great success. Our Susan Howard Community Service Award was set up in her memory, to award those who, like her, champion and support their community.In memory of Susan Howard, Founder of the British American Foundation...

The purpose of the Susan Howard Community Service Award is to honor and reward academically adept students from low income families in Texas or Great Britain who have demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefiting their community.Susan Howard, President of BAFTX for 9 years, ran the organization until 2017 with passion and dedication, growing it to be a great success. Our Susan Howard Community Service Award was set up in her memory, to award those who, like her, champion and support their community.In memory of Susan Howard, Founder of the British American Foundation of Texas, this award...

First President of the Texas Federation of Business & Professional Women: Dr. Minnie Lee Maffett (1882-1964) Minnie Lee Maffett spent her entire life serving others. After years teaching and serving as principal of several schools, she graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1914 as a physician and surgeon. She founded and directed Southern Methodist University’s health center from1915 to 1949 and served on the staffs of several Texas hospitals over the years.But it was through her Business & Professional Women’s Club membership that Maffett made the biggest impact as founding president of the Texas Federation...

Scholarship EligibilityCandidate must:Be a resident of the state of Texas but can attend school outside of the state.Be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program.Be a registered full-time student (12 hours or more) with at least 3 hours per semester devoted to food service or hospitality management.Have participated in your high school's ProStart culinary arts program.Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.75 and major GPA of 3.5 (2.75 for high school seniors)Demonstrate the ability to become an asset to the food service industry. The student’s personal aims and goals should be consistent with this requirement.Show proof of enrolled hours...

The undergraduate award is intended for low-income families and is intended to alleviate the financial burden of funding undergraduate tuition fees in Texas, whether at a 4 year or a 2-year college.  Purpose Of The AwardGeneral Description Of The AwardScholarships awarded for the Fall semester.  This scholarship is for students resident in Texas and applying for funding to study in Texas. Students currently at college or high school seniors may apply. Scholarships may be used for tuition and college-related expenses payable to the college. Funding will be sent directly to the college.RequirementsApplicants must:Be a resident of Texas;Be enrolled in full-time...

Nine scholarships will be awarded, one per Region (eight total) and one overall top statewide. All applicants must be Agriculture and/or Natural Resource related majors.The selection process is based on a point-scale scoring system and each application is reviewed and ranked by a statewide scoring committee. Scholarships are open to any graduating high school senior, entering college freshman, sophomore, or junior. Students do not have to participate in the TBGA to be eligible for these scholarships, but those who have entered the Texas Big Game Awards will receive a preference point during the scoring process.Recipients must be able to attend...

Established in 1995, this scholarship is to be awarded to women of academic achievement who wish to enter the professions of law, public service, government, political science, or women’s history.Scholarship Amount: $3,000.00 per yearScholarship RequirementsApplicant must be a female.Scholarship monies must be used at an accredited Texas college or university.Applicant must have completed at least two semesters of studies.Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the registrar of recipient’s chosen college or university.Application and all supporting documents must be submitted by March 31.A recipient of this scholarship remains eligible to apply for future scholarships.Scholarship CriteriaApplicant must have a 3.0 or...

The Elizabeth Abrams Memorial Scholarship: is a one-year, $3,000 scholarship for graduating seniors of Plano East, Plano West, Plano Sr. High School or John Paul II High School that were members of the school swim team their senior year. Given to honor the spirit, strength and contribution of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Abrams.Deadline: April 1, 2025ELIGIBILITYEligible candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1030, and a minimum ACT score of 20.

The ECLAT Foundation Scholarship provides one-year $2,000 scholarships to graduating seniors or college students that plan to or attend an accredited college or university in the State of Texas.Deadline: April 1, 2025ELIGIBILITYEligible applicants must be current graduating seniors or college students either currently residing in or who are past graduates of a high school in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Johnson, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, or Wise Counties.Must intend to pursue or are currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university in the state of Texas.College Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors may apply, but College Seniors are not...

Each year the Texas Restaurant Foundation awards the W. Price Jr. Memorial Scholarship to students with a growing passion for the foodservice industry. The scholarship is named for W. Price Jr., the first executive director of the Texas Restaurant Association who served from 1953 until 1974. Seven scholarships of $1,000 are awarded to students graduating high school hospitality programs.Scholarship EligibilityCandidate must:Be a resident of the state of Texas but can attend school outside of the state.Be enrolled in any degreed foodservice or hospitality program.Be a registered full-time student (12 hours or more) with at least 3 hours per semester devoted...

The C.C. Miao and Rosalind Miao Scholarship provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors and current college students of Chinese ethnic heritage attending any accredited college or or university in the state of Texas.Deadline: April 1, 2025ELIGIBILITYApplicants must be of Chinese ethnic heritage – either born in China or Taiwan, or born in the United States and have parents or grandparents who were born in China or Taiwan.Applicants must be from the North Texas area – Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell or Wise Counties.Applicants must attend or be planning...