Texas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Overview The Charles Butt Foundation seeks out and pilots high-potential strategies to strengthen public education and advocates for the policies and conditions needed to expand proven solutions for all Texas students. Through this portal you may apply to the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers, a cornerstone of the Raising Texas Teachers initiative. Program summary - Purpose: To recruit and support future public school teachers in Texas by providing financial assistance, professional learning, mentoring, and entry into a statewide peer network. - Award: Recipients receive either $8,000 or $10,000 per year, plus ongoing professional development, mentorship from practicing public school...

Application window The SPSF High School Scholarship application opens on March 1 and closes on March 31 at 11:59 PM CT. Award determination Individual award amounts vary each cycle and are set based on the pool of applications received during that cycle and the foundation’s available funding. Eligibility requirements To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a resident of Texas. - Be a high school senior who will graduate during the same school year in which the application is submitted. - Demonstrate demonstrated financial need. - Have taken the ACT or SAT and received official...

Purpose and overview This undergraduate scholarship supports low-income Texas students by reducing the cost of pursuing a first college degree at a public two- or four-year institution in Texas. Current Texas college students and high school seniors may apply. Awards are intended to cover tuition and other college-related charges payable to the institution; scholarship funds are disbursed directly to the college. Awards are granted for the Fall semester. Eligibility To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following: - Be a Texas resident. - Be between 17 and 25 years old as of August 1, 2026. - Be enrolled...

Purpose The Susan Howard Community Service Award recognizes academically strong young people from low-income families in Texas or the United Kingdom who have shown initiative and leadership by creating, launching, or organizing community service efforts that benefit and inspire others. Background and overview Susan Howard served as President of BAFTX for nine years and led the organization with commitment and vision through 2017, helping it grow into a thriving organization. The Susan Howard Community Service Award was established in her memory to celebrate youth who, like her, are dedicated to serving and strengthening their communities. Award focus This prize honors...

Overview A total of nine scholarships are awarded each year: one winner from each of the eight TBGA regions plus a single statewide top scholarship. Applicants must be pursuing majors in agriculture and/or natural resources. Who may apply Eligible candidates include graduating high school seniors and students who will be entering college as freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Participation in the Texas Big Game Awards (TBGA) is not required to apply; however, applicants who have submitted entries to the Texas Big Game Awards will receive an additional preference point during the review. How winners are chosen Applications are assessed using a...

Purpose and background Established in 1995, this scholarship supports academically accomplished women who plan to pursue careers in law, public service, government, political science, or the study of women’s history. It is administered by the Texas Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, Inc. Award - Amount: $3,000 per year - Payment: Scholarship funds are issued directly to the registrar’s office at the recipient’s accredited Texas college or university. Eligibility - Must be female. - Must attend an accredited college or university in Texas. - Must have completed a minimum of two semesters (college-level). - Applicants may be previous recipients; past awardees...

Purpose To offer financial support that encourages and advances medical and nursing education for women. Background / History The scholarship honors Dr. Minnie Lee Maffett (1882–1964), an educator-turned-physician who dedicated her life to public service. After years in teaching and school administration, she earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1914. Dr. Maffett established and led the health center at Southern Methodist University from 1915 until 1949 and served on the medical staffs of several Texas hospitals. Dr. Maffett was instrumental in professional women’s organizations. She was the founding president of the Texas...

Purpose This scholarship honors the memory of Justin Forrest Cox, who passed away at age 16. Justin was widely respected, had a gift for making friends, and showed promise for a bright future cut short. He admired people who persevered in the face of great challenges. The award supports students who have “Beaten the Odds.” Award amount Amounts vary. Awards are designated for tuition and books only. Unused funds may be carried forward to subsequent years; carried-over funds require the recipient to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. Eligibility Applicants must: - Be graduates of a Victoria ISD high school. -...

Overview The Conditional Grant Program supports eligible students enrolled in engineering programs or in operational business disciplines approved by TxDOT. Awards are available to students attending accredited four-year colleges and universities in Texas—both public and private. Recipients may receive up to $4,000 per semester (maximum $8,000 per academic year), with actual award amounts determined by demonstrated financial need. How to apply Review the eligibility criteria below. If you meet the requirements, you are encouraged to submit an application. Application instructions and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document are provided to assist applicants. Important deadline: Applications must be received by April...

Overview Each year at the Texas FFA Convention, a competitive review selects recipients for academic scholarships. Thanks to many generous donors, the Texas FFA awards more than 140 scholarships annually to deserving graduating seniors. Awards are granted based on academic record, FFA involvement and accomplishments, and performance during the interview stage. Endowment and Funding The Texas FFA Foundation maintains a scholarship endowment to support these awards indefinitely. Combined academic and award scholarships total approximately $2.4 million each year. 2026 Application Details - Applications open: January 1, 2026. - How to apply: Submit through your Texas FFA account on the roster...

Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship Scholarship Rules & Regulations Overview The Pasadena Strawberry Festival awards scholarships under the official name “Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship.” These awards are intended for graduating high school seniors and qualified college students from designated schools and service participants connected to the Festival. Eligible applicants - Graduating seniors from the following high schools (or equivalent campus programs) are eligible: 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; returning students at San...

ECLAT Foundation Scholarship — Overview The ECLAT Foundation awards one-year scholarships of $2,000 to graduating high school seniors or current college students who plan to enroll in or are attending an accredited college or university in the State of Texas. Deadline April 1, 2026 Who is eligible - Applicants must be either graduating high school seniors or current college students who live in, or graduated from a high school located in, one of the following Texas counties: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Johnson, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, or Wise. - Applicants must intend to pursue, or already be pursuing, a...