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...

Through a competitive selection process, academic scholarships are awarded annually at the Texas FFA Convention to deserving members. Thanks to the generosity of numerous scholarship donors, the Texas FFA will award more than 140 scholarships to outstanding graduating seniors. These scholarships are awarded based on academic and FFA achievements as well as the member's performance in an interview process.The Texas FFA Foundation has an scholarship endowment to ensure students can receive these scholarships in perpetuity. We are proud to provide deserving members with approximately $2.4 million a year in academic and award scholarships.2025 Texas FFA Scholarship Information      Scholarship...

Texas High School Rodeo Association cares about its members and their futures. It is the main focus of our organization to increase the number and size of college scholarships to be awarded to our Seniors. For the past several years, the THSRA has given over $185,000 in scholarship money to deserving Seniors.Scholarships awarded in the past have ranged from $10,000 to $250 and are based on several factors, which are explained in the scholarship application. Scholarship applications are judged by an outside group, not related to THSRA. If you are a Senior that is interested in applying for a scholarship...

The Conditional Grant Program is available to eligible students pursuing a degree in engineering or a TxDOT-approved operational business discipline. The Conditional Grant Program will consider both Texas public and private four-year institutions. Students accepted into the program receive up to $4,000 per semester or $8,000 per academic year, based on financial need.''Eligibility RequirementsTo qualify for the Conditional Grant Program, you must:Be economically disadvantaged according to the Federal Poverty GuidelinesBe a Texas resident eligible to work in the United States.Have either a minimum high school grade point average of 2.50 on a four-point scale, a minimum score of 900 on...

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.

Established in memory of Justin Forrest Cox, who died at age 16. Justin was well-respected and had the ability to become friends with anyone. Destined to become great, he died before his time. Justin greatly admired those who persisted against daunting odds to achieve their goals. This scholarship is meant for those who have ""Beaten the Odds."Amount: Varies (Scholarships are to be used for books and tuition only and can be carried over to later years.)Eligibility: Applicants must:graduate from a Victoria ISD high school;have a C average or better;be studying for a four-year baccalaureate degree;complete at least 12 credit hours per semester;overcome a significant...

The Texas Section of the Society for Range Management (TSSRM) is offering an annual $2,500 college scholarship from the Bill Wyche, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund to deserving high school seniors who are interested in pursing agriculture studies. The application deadline each year is April 30th.The Society for Range Management (SRM) is a professional society dedicated to supporting persons who work with rangelands and have a commitment to their sustainable use. Rangelands comprise almost one-half of all the lands in the world. SRM is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable management of rangelands for the benefit of current societies and for...

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...

Scholarship Rules and Regulation1. ​The name of the scholarship shall be the Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship.2. Recipients will be selected from graduating seniors of each of the following high schools:South Houston High School, Dobie High School, Sam Rayburn High School, Tegeler Career Center, Pasadena High School, Pasadena Memorial High School, Lewis Career & Technology Center Deer Park High School, La Porte High School, and returning students in San Jacinto College - North Central & South Campuses, & University of Houston Clear Lake.Consideration will be given to private & homeschooled applicants within the school district listed above.In addition Current Volunteers of...

Established in 2012, the Ruth Maddox Young Women in STEM Award honors young women of age 16 to 19, who have confirmed their attendance into a science, technology, engineering and/or math curriculum/major at an accredited university/college for the Fall semester. Zonta Club of Dallas is funding one-time $1500 scholarships to qualified, selected recipient(s).ELIGIBILITYWomen of any nationality who are students of age 16-19, living or studying in the Dallas area at the time of application and demonstrate evidence of the following are eligible to apply:Currently enrolled in high school and on track to graduate at end of Spring 2025 semesterConfirmed attendance...

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...

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas offers a scholarship award to a resident of Texas, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.RulesCandidates for this award shall be a resident of Texas and a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (WWI)Any time after December 12, 1941 - All Wars/ConflictsSelection of recipients shall be based upon goal, character, citizenship, need, objective, and war service of...