Texas Scholarships for High School and College Students

Purpose The Texas Rice Festival Livestock Scholarship exists to support and motivate outstanding young men and women who plan to continue their education at an accredited college. Four (4) scholarships of $3,000 each will be granted to seniors who have taken part in the Texas Rice Festival Ag Mechanics Show. Eligibility - Must be a current 12th-grade student and on track to graduate in May 2025. - Must have participated for at least one year in the Texas Rice Festival Livestock Show. Available Scholarships - Academic Scholarship - Lilton Sonnier Ag Mechanics Scholarship - Livestock Scholarship - Membership Scholarship -...

Introduction The Texas Rice Festival Scholarship Award exists to support and motivate deserving young men and women who wish to continue their education at an accredited college. Through this program, the Festival will grant two (2) scholarships, each valued at $3,000, to graduating high school seniors. Eligibility - Open to graduating high school seniors. - Recipients must plan to enroll in an accredited college. - Awards: two (2) scholarships of $3,000 each.

Each year, Texas Baptists Hispanic Education secures scholarship funding through the Hispanic Education Banquet and by soliciting gifts from individuals and organizations. Those resources make it possible to grant scholarships to qualifying students who submit an application and are chosen through a selection process. Eligibility and award details: - Who may apply: Degree-seeking students of any age. - Award amounts: Students enrolled full time are eligible for a one-time $1,000 scholarship; part-time students are eligible for a one-time $500 scholarship. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college, university, or seminary where the recipient is registered. - Enrollment requirement:...

Overview The 2026 application cycle opens March 1, 2026. All applications must be submitted by May 22, 2026. Applicants will be informed of selection decisions by mid‑July 2026. Required documents (electronic copies) Have digital copies of the following ready to upload with your application: - High school transcript (a seven‑semester transcript is acceptable). - SAT or ACT score reports, if you have taken those exams. - One letter of recommendation from a school administrator, UIL coach, or counselor (acceptable recommenders: superintendent, principal, assistant principal, UIL coach, or counselor). - Pages 1 and 2 of your parent or guardian’s most recent...

INTRODUCTION Distracted driving is a major and preventable threat on Texas roads: one out of every five traffic crashes in the state is linked to a distracted driver, and in 2017 there were 449 fatal crashes caused by distracted driving. These numbers represent lives lost and families devastated — not just statistics. On April 9, 2016, Texas lost two beloved people to a crash caused by distracted driving. In memory of 12-year-old Emma “Tita” Lourdes Shaffer, Patterson Law Group, together with Heather and Janae Cook, established a bi‑annual scholarship and awareness campaign titled Text Free For Tita. ABOUT EMMA (“TITA”)...

Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys announces the Driver Safety Scholarship, created out of our direct experience representing people whose lives have been devastated by preventable crashes. Each day we see the consequences of speeding, distracted driving, impaired driving, and other dangerous behaviors — and we want to support students who can bring fresh, practical solutions to reduce those harms. Purpose We are looking for thoughtful, realistic proposals that address how to prevent collisions before they occur. Applicants should consider the roles individuals, neighborhoods, schools, and law enforcement can play — and may propose technological solutions, public education campaigns, or...

High School students who have demonstrated academic prowess in the face of adversity or challenging situations are eligible for scholarship opportunities.Qualification Criteria:High School Juniors & Seniors intending to pursue higher education in college.A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required.Active involvement in community service.Annual family income should not exceed $160,000.Must be a U.S. citizen or hold permanent residency.Completion of the approved course within four years of receiving the scholarship.Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 throughout college to qualify for scholarship renewal.Required Documentation:Latest Federal Tax Returns, W-2/1099 of parents.High School Academic RecordSubmission of the FAFSA application along...

Trey Porter Law, a Texas-based criminal and DWI defense practice, offers the annual Trey Porter Law Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. About Mr. Porter Mr. Trey Porter attended Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He began his studies in the Communications Department with the intention of pursuing a career in journalism. After changing majors several times, he ultimately earned a degree in Political Science. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Porter worked in the restaurant industry, sales, and taught English. Purpose Recognizing that career paths and passions can shift over time, this scholarship is available to students from...

Introduction The Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship was established by Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily J. Kirby to help, uplift, and motivate students in Texas who are pursuing medical education. One $2,500 award is available to qualifying Texas medical students. How the Award May Be Used The scholarship is intended to offset tuition and educational costs. Acceptable uses include, but are not limited to, textbooks; study supplies (paper, pens, notebooks, etc.); required technology; campus meal plans; housing; and transportation expenses. Payment and Tax Responsibility The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient as a cash award. The winner is...

Overview The Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce funds a scholarship for graduating seniors from Nueces County high schools who intend to pursue careers in technology-related fields. Award Two scholarships will be granted, each worth $500. Who is eligible To qualify, applicants must: - Be a high school senior graduating from a Nueces County school. - Show evidence of financial need. - Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Deadline Completed applications must be submitted by June 15. How to apply Application forms are available for download from this website.

Overview Mental Health America of Greater Tarrant County (MHATC) awards scholarships to Tarrant County students who are preparing for careers in mental health and wellness. Scholarships are offered each semester (one scholarship* per semester). The program was created with support from the following memorial scholarships, which MHATC is proud to continue: - The Lezlie Culver Memorial Scholarship - The Patricia Pownder Connolly Memorial Scholarship - The Lillian Cooper Droke Memorial Scholarship - The Linda Lyons Memorial Scholarship Administration All applications are reviewed and recipients chosen annually by the MHATC Board and the Scholarship Committee. Important Dates - Application deadline (Fall):...

Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. invites current and prospective law students to apply for our annual Excellence in Ethics Scholarship. Two awards will be made: a first-place prize of $1,000 and a second-place prize of $500. Eligibility - Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. - Must be currently enrolled in or already accepted to a U.S. law school. - Must not have been a recipient of this scholarship in the previous year. - Must submit a completed application and an essay that meets the requirements below. - The submitted essay file must be in Microsoft Word format and...