Texas Corn Producers Association Scholarships
$1,000
Introduction Texas Corn Producers Association (TCPA) is pleased to offer five $1,000 scholarships exclusively for its student members. These awards support students connected to Texas agriculture and help cover costs associated with higher education. Scholarship categories - High school seniors (status as of January 1) - Current undergraduate students enrolled at a college or university (status as of January 1) Eligibility requirements - Must be enrolled in—or have plans to enroll full-time at—a Texas college or university - Must hold a current TCPA student membership - Children of sitting TCPA and TCPB directors are ineligible to apply Why apply /...
Introduction Texas Corn Producers Association (TCPA) is pleased to offer five $1,000 scholarships exclusively for its student members. These awards support students connected to Texas agriculture and help cover costs associated with higher education. Scholarship categories - High school seniors (status as of January 1) - Current undergraduate students enrolled at a college or university (status as of January 1) Eligibility requirements - Must be enrolled in—or have plans to enroll full-time at—a Texas college or university - Must hold a current TCPA student membership - Children of sitting TCPA and TCPB directors are ineligible to apply Why apply /...
Alamo Chapter Scholarships
$1,000
Overview
The Alamo Chapter provides $1,000 scholarships in four distinct categories each year.
Scholarship Categories
1. College ROTC cadets — includes the LtCol Edward & Mrs. Ruby Marvin AF ROTC scholarship.
2. High school JROTC cadets — includes the General Garza "Let’s Go" Scholarships, General Robert Herring Scholarship, Colonel Edmond McCarthy Scholarship, and the Mrs. Susie Tolman Scholarship.
3. COL Clarence Torrey Scholarship — awarded to a Bexar County student who has a military family member.
4. MAJ James and Mrs. Cheryl Cunningham Scholarship — for a dependent of an active MOAA-Alamo Chapter member.
Selection Process
Winners for the college...
Overview
The Alamo Chapter provides $1,000 scholarships in four distinct categories each year.
Scholarship Categories
1. College ROTC cadets — includes the LtCol Edward & Mrs. Ruby Marvin AF ROTC scholarship.
2. High school JROTC cadets — includes the General Garza "Let’s Go" Scholarships, General Robert Herring Scholarship, Colonel Edmond McCarthy Scholarship, and the Mrs. Susie Tolman Scholarship.
3. COL Clarence Torrey Scholarship — awarded to a Bexar County student who has a military family member.
4. MAJ James and Mrs. Cheryl Cunningham Scholarship — for a dependent of an active MOAA-Alamo Chapter member.
Selection Process
Winners for the college...
Texas History Essay Scholarship
$4,000
Introduction
This essay contest invites graduating high school seniors to examine and write about Texas history. Submissions should demonstrate thoughtful research and an appreciation for how past events and people contributed to the state we know today.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from any accredited high school.
- Students enrolled in History, Government, or English courses are especially encouraged to enter.
- Up to three essays will be chosen as winners, provided the entries meet the judges’ standards.
Purpose
The contest seeks to inspire students to investigate the distinctive character of Texas and its early settlers. Entrants should consider...
Introduction
This essay contest invites graduating high school seniors to examine and write about Texas history. Submissions should demonstrate thoughtful research and an appreciation for how past events and people contributed to the state we know today.
Eligibility
- Open to graduating seniors from any accredited high school.
- Students enrolled in History, Government, or English courses are especially encouraged to enter.
- Up to three essays will be chosen as winners, provided the entries meet the judges’ standards.
Purpose
The contest seeks to inspire students to investigate the distinctive character of Texas and its early settlers. Entrants should consider...
CJ Davidson Scholarship
$18,000
Overview and Eligibility
Texas FCCLA will grant ten (10) scholarships to deserving members who intend to enroll at an accredited college or university in Texas and pursue a major within any Family and Consumer Sciences discipline. Each scholarship totals $18,000 and will be paid out as eight (8) semester payments of $2,250, contingent on the recipient continuing to satisfy the scholarship’s eligibility requirements. Recipients must provide documentation each semester to receive the subsequent disbursement, in accordance with the scholarship’s governing rules.
CJ Davidson Scholarship — Application Information
The Texas Association of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (Texas FCCLA)...
Overview and Eligibility
Texas FCCLA will grant ten (10) scholarships to deserving members who intend to enroll at an accredited college or university in Texas and pursue a major within any Family and Consumer Sciences discipline. Each scholarship totals $18,000 and will be paid out as eight (8) semester payments of $2,250, contingent on the recipient continuing to satisfy the scholarship’s eligibility requirements. Recipients must provide documentation each semester to receive the subsequent disbursement, in accordance with the scholarship’s governing rules.
CJ Davidson Scholarship — Application Information
The Texas Association of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (Texas FCCLA)...
Community Foundation of West Texas Scholarships
$10,000
The Community Foundation of West Texas annually provides more than 100 scholarships to students from the South Plains region. We partner closely with the donors — both organizations and private individuals — who have generously created scholarship funds to support their local communities. Our aim is to make a meaningful, long-lasting difference in each recipient’s life; investing in South Plains students now helps build a stronger future for them and the communities they serve.
Eligibility:
Must be a student from one of the following counties:
- Bailey County
- Cochran County
- Crosby County
- Dickens County
- Floyd County...
The Community Foundation of West Texas annually provides more than 100 scholarships to students from the South Plains region. We partner closely with the donors — both organizations and private individuals — who have generously created scholarship funds to support their local communities. Our aim is to make a meaningful, long-lasting difference in each recipient’s life; investing in South Plains students now helps build a stronger future for them and the communities they serve.
Eligibility:
Must be a student from one of the following counties:
- Bailey County
- Cochran County
- Crosby County
- Dickens County
- Floyd County...
Smith-Hutson Scholarship
$80,000
Introductory Statement
The Smith-Hutson Scholars represent resilience, achievement, and strong character. They act with integrity and discipline, refuse to accept excuses, and are committed to serving and strengthening their communities. Focused on purpose and values, these scholars pursue excellence, keep their commitments, and lead by example. United by these core principles, they seek to grow, serve, and lead with distinction.
About the Scholarship
Created at Sam Houston State University in 1996, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship was designed to expand access to bachelor’s degrees for students who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to complete a post-secondary education.
Who May Apply...
Introductory Statement
The Smith-Hutson Scholars represent resilience, achievement, and strong character. They act with integrity and discipline, refuse to accept excuses, and are committed to serving and strengthening their communities. Focused on purpose and values, these scholars pursue excellence, keep their commitments, and lead by example. United by these core principles, they seek to grow, serve, and lead with distinction.
About the Scholarship
Created at Sam Houston State University in 1996, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship was designed to expand access to bachelor’s degrees for students who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to complete a post-secondary education.
Who May Apply...
Frederick Carl Hawkins Endowed Educational Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
This scholarship honors the memory of Freddie Hawkins, who dedicated his life to serving young people through his summer camping work and volunteer efforts with youth across the Hill Country. It is intended to support students from Kerr County.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Kerr County high school: Center Point High School, Ingram High School, Our Lady of the Hills High School, Tivy High School, or Hill Country High School. Candidates need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not family members must accompany the application. Applicants...
Overview
This scholarship honors the memory of Freddie Hawkins, who dedicated his life to serving young people through his summer camping work and volunteer efforts with youth across the Hill Country. It is intended to support students from Kerr County.
Who may apply
Applicants must be graduating seniors from a Kerr County high school: Center Point High School, Ingram High School, Our Lady of the Hills High School, Tivy High School, or Hill Country High School. Candidates need a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are not family members must accompany the application. Applicants...
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation Scholarship
$2,000
Introduction
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation (TSCRF) is awarding scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to students pursuing degrees in agricultural fields. Applicants who intend to enter beef cattle production will receive special consideration. Awards are for one academic year; recipients may apply again for a second year but renewal is not guaranteed. The total number of scholarships and individual award amounts vary based on available funding.
Eligibility
To be considered for a 2026–2027 TSCRF scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be accepted to or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in Texas...
Introduction
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation (TSCRF) is awarding scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to students pursuing degrees in agricultural fields. Applicants who intend to enter beef cattle production will receive special consideration. Awards are for one academic year; recipients may apply again for a second year but renewal is not guaranteed. The total number of scholarships and individual award amounts vary based on available funding.
Eligibility
To be considered for a 2026–2027 TSCRF scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be accepted to or currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in Texas...
Empowering Families Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Empowering Families Scholarship awards $1,000 per semester to undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in family law. Family law practitioners must combine empathetic client counseling with the determination to vigorously advocate for clients facing difficult matters such as divorce or child custody disputes. This scholarship supports students preparing to guide families through Texas’s family law system.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Spring 2025 Empowering Families Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a pre-law program or studying toward a pre-law curriculum.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
-...
Introduction
The Empowering Families Scholarship awards $1,000 per semester to undergraduate students who plan to pursue a career in family law. Family law practitioners must combine empathetic client counseling with the determination to vigorously advocate for clients facing difficult matters such as divorce or child custody disputes. This scholarship supports students preparing to guide families through Texas’s family law system.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Spring 2025 Empowering Families Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Be an undergraduate student enrolled in a pre-law program or studying toward a pre-law curriculum.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
-...
Texas 4-H Scholarships
$20,000
Overview The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship uses an entirely web-based application. Applicants must upload any required supporting documents during the online submission. A school official or counselor is also required to complete a portion of the online form; the application will not be considered complete without their input. To be eligible for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, all stated minimum requirements must be satisfied. Important Dates for the 2026 Cycle - November 1, 2025 — Online application opens - February 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM — Application deadline (NEW DEADLINE). No extensions will be granted. - April 24–26, 2026...
Overview The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship uses an entirely web-based application. Applicants must upload any required supporting documents during the online submission. A school official or counselor is also required to complete a portion of the online form; the application will not be considered complete without their input. To be eligible for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, all stated minimum requirements must be satisfied. Important Dates for the 2026 Cycle - November 1, 2025 — Online application opens - February 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM — Application deadline (NEW DEADLINE). No extensions will be granted. - April 24–26, 2026...
Gulf Coast Section Annual Scholarship
$8,000
Overview
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted beginning December 1, 2025.
- The application deadline is Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
About the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) Scholarship
- The SPE GCS Scholarship supports students preparing for careers in the energy industry.
- Awards are renewable for up to four years, providing $2,000 per semester ($4,000 per academic year).
- Continuation after the initial year requires meeting specific criteria (including GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued major); full details are available upon request.
Application structure and required completion
- The application is organized into...
Overview
- Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year will be accepted beginning December 1, 2025.
- The application deadline is Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
About the SPE Gulf Coast Section (GCS) Scholarship
- The SPE GCS Scholarship supports students preparing for careers in the energy industry.
- Awards are renewable for up to four years, providing $2,000 per semester ($4,000 per academic year).
- Continuation after the initial year requires meeting specific criteria (including GPA, full-time enrollment, and continued major); full details are available upon request.
Application structure and required completion
- The application is organized into...
Hamman Foundation Scholarships
$25,000
Overview
Each spring the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards seventy (70) scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the Houston area to support undergraduate study. Each scholarship totals $25,000 and is paid out over up to four years (or until the student graduates, if sooner). Award recipients may pursue any major at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States, provided they continue to meet the scholarship conditions.
Who is eligible
- Enrolled high school seniors (applying during their senior year).
- Students who attend schools or are homeschooled within one of these eight Texas counties:...
Overview
Each spring the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation awards seventy (70) scholarships to graduating high school seniors from the Houston area to support undergraduate study. Each scholarship totals $25,000 and is paid out over up to four years (or until the student graduates, if sooner). Award recipients may pursue any major at any accredited four-year college or university in the United States, provided they continue to meet the scholarship conditions.
Who is eligible
- Enrolled high school seniors (applying during their senior year).
- Students who attend schools or are homeschooled within one of these eight Texas counties:...
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Scholarships
$16,000
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2026.
Overview
These scholarships may be applied toward attendance at a Texas vocational/technical school or any accredited Texas college or university. Applicants must be members of 4‑H or FFA. A degree in agriculture or an agriculture‑related field is not required.
Who is eligible
- Current member of 4‑H or FFA
- Texas resident
- Has participated in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo at least once
- Will complete high school diploma requirements in the spring of the current year
- Plans to enroll for at least 12 credit hours per...
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2026.
Overview
These scholarships may be applied toward attendance at a Texas vocational/technical school or any accredited Texas college or university. Applicants must be members of 4‑H or FFA. A degree in agriculture or an agriculture‑related field is not required.
Who is eligible
- Current member of 4‑H or FFA
- Texas resident
- Has participated in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo at least once
- Will complete high school diploma requirements in the spring of the current year
- Plans to enroll for at least 12 credit hours per...
Corpus Christi Education Foundation Community Scholarship
$5,000
Application window and purpose
- The CBCF Online Scholarship Application opens annually from December 15 through March 1. Awards made through this application will support the next academic year.
Eligibility
- Scholarships are restricted to students who graduated from a high school located in one of the counties within the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) service area: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio.
Before you begin
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before starting your application.
Funding and impact
- Thanks to the generosity of many donors, CBCF administers scholarships from more than 100 separate...
Application window and purpose
- The CBCF Online Scholarship Application opens annually from December 15 through March 1. Awards made through this application will support the next academic year.
Eligibility
- Scholarships are restricted to students who graduated from a high school located in one of the counties within the Coastal Bend Community Foundation (CBCF) service area: Aransas, Bee, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio.
Before you begin
- Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) before starting your application.
Funding and impact
- Thanks to the generosity of many donors, CBCF administers scholarships from more than 100 separate...
Maverick Academic Scholarship
$32,000
Overview Maverick Academic Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated a strong record of academic achievement. Awards range from $1,000 to $8,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three additional years (for a maximum of four years), with the award amount tied to the strength of the student’s academic profile. Eligibility and Selection All first-time freshmen are evaluated for the Maverick Academic Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee conducts a holistic review of each student’s academic history, considering multiple elements such as cumulative GPA, standardized test scores (if submitted), and the rigor of high school coursework. Stronger...
Overview Maverick Academic Scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen who have demonstrated a strong record of academic achievement. Awards range from $1,000 to $8,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three additional years (for a maximum of four years), with the award amount tied to the strength of the student’s academic profile. Eligibility and Selection All first-time freshmen are evaluated for the Maverick Academic Scholarship. The Scholarship Committee conducts a holistic review of each student’s academic history, considering multiple elements such as cumulative GPA, standardized test scores (if submitted), and the rigor of high school coursework. Stronger...
East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships
$5,000
Overview
East Texas Communities Foundation manages a number of scholarship funds established by generous individuals to help students further their education. Each scholarship reflects the donors’ commitment to education as a means for young people to reach their goals.
Eligibility and selection
Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process that follows the qualifications set by each donor. Those requirements may include demonstrated financial need, the school the applicant attends, academic performance, and personal or professional objectives. ETCF applies a thorough internal selection procedure for every award; each application is carefully reviewed and given detailed consideration.
Overview
East Texas Communities Foundation manages a number of scholarship funds established by generous individuals to help students further their education. Each scholarship reflects the donors’ commitment to education as a means for young people to reach their goals.
Eligibility and selection
Scholarships are awarded through a competitive process that follows the qualifications set by each donor. Those requirements may include demonstrated financial need, the school the applicant attends, academic performance, and personal or professional objectives. ETCF applies a thorough internal selection procedure for every award; each application is carefully reviewed and given detailed consideration.
Out for Education Scholarships
$10,000
About Out for Education
Our organization traces its roots to 1998, when PFLAG-Houston joined forces with the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals (H.A.T.C.H.) with the common goal of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the Houston area. That collaboration led to the formation of the PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation in 1999. In 2013 the foundation adopted the name Out for Education to better reflect its focus on education and service to the LGBTQ+ community.
How to apply
Full details and the application form are available at outforeducation.org/scholarships or via the link above.
To be considered in the initial review, applicants must...
About Out for Education
Our organization traces its roots to 1998, when PFLAG-Houston joined forces with the Houston Area Teen Coalition of Homosexuals (H.A.T.C.H.) with the common goal of supporting LGBTQ+ youth in the Houston area. That collaboration led to the formation of the PFLAG/HATCH Youth Scholarship Foundation in 1999. In 2013 the foundation adopted the name Out for Education to better reflect its focus on education and service to the LGBTQ+ community.
How to apply
Full details and the application form are available at outforeducation.org/scholarships or via the link above.
To be considered in the initial review, applicants must...
Severo Perez Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
The Criminal Justice Educators of Texas (CJET), an occupational group within TIVA, administers the Criminal Justice Educators of Texas – SEVERO PEREZ Scholarship. This award is intended for seniors who are enrolled in a Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security program at a Texas high school, who graduated from a Texas high school in 2023, and who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement or public safety. The applicant’s program advisor must be a current paid member of both Criminal Justice Educators of Texas and TIVA. The CJET Board of Directors determines the number and dollar amount of...
Introduction
The Criminal Justice Educators of Texas (CJET), an occupational group within TIVA, administers the Criminal Justice Educators of Texas – SEVERO PEREZ Scholarship. This award is intended for seniors who are enrolled in a Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security program at a Texas high school, who graduated from a Texas high school in 2023, and who intend to pursue a career in law enforcement or public safety. The applicant’s program advisor must be a current paid member of both Criminal Justice Educators of Texas and TIVA. The CJET Board of Directors determines the number and dollar amount of...
Om & Shanti Scholarship
$6,000
Overview
The Om & Shanti Scholarship awards multi-year funding—renewable for up to four years—of as much as $6,000 per student each year to graduating seniors from public high schools located in Dallas or Collin counties, Texas. Applicants who plan to enroll at an accredited college or university within Texas will be given preference.
Who is eligible
- Must be a graduating senior from a public high school in Dallas or Collin counties, Texas.
- Must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Preference is given to students intending to pursue a degree...
Overview
The Om & Shanti Scholarship awards multi-year funding—renewable for up to four years—of as much as $6,000 per student each year to graduating seniors from public high schools located in Dallas or Collin counties, Texas. Applicants who plan to enroll at an accredited college or university within Texas will be given preference.
Who is eligible
- Must be a graduating senior from a public high school in Dallas or Collin counties, Texas.
- Must have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Preference is given to students intending to pursue a degree...
CREW in the Community Education Scholarship
$5,000
Overview
CREW in the Community (CIC) is the charitable initiative of Commercial Real Estate Women — Dallas Chapter (CREW Dallas). CIC’s mission is to strengthen the lives of women in the Dallas region by opening pathways to economic independence and professional success through educational and career-building opportunities.
Scholarship Summary
The CREW in the Community Education Scholarship awards up to $5,000 annually to female students who meet one of the following:
- Are enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year undergraduate or graduate program in the United States or U.S. territories and are pursuing a degree in a Qualified Field of...
Overview
CREW in the Community (CIC) is the charitable initiative of Commercial Real Estate Women — Dallas Chapter (CREW Dallas). CIC’s mission is to strengthen the lives of women in the Dallas region by opening pathways to economic independence and professional success through educational and career-building opportunities.
Scholarship Summary
The CREW in the Community Education Scholarship awards up to $5,000 annually to female students who meet one of the following:
- Are enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year undergraduate or graduate program in the United States or U.S. territories and are pursuing a degree in a Qualified Field of...
Ray A. Peacock Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
Introduction Cecil and Theresa Peacock established the Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray graduated from Burkeville High School in 1977 and had begun coursework at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Tragically, he passed away later that same year. During his short life Ray distinguished himself through academic achievement and community involvement. Purpose The scholarship exists to support students who reflect Ray’s commitment to academic excellence and public service. It is intended for graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education, demonstrate strong writing ability, have a record of community or...
McLaughlin Doty Foundation Scholarship
$30,000
Overview
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation created this scholarship in 2011 to help students with demonstrated financial need pursue postsecondary education. Awards may be as much as $7,500 per academic year and can be renewed for up to four years, for a potential total of $30,000. Typically the application window opens in December and completed submissions must be received by March. The final award amount will be determined based on each applicant’s financial needs and the specific degree or program they plan to attend.
Who is eligible
To qualify, applicants must be high school seniors graduating from one of these schools:...
Overview
The McLaughlin Doty Foundation created this scholarship in 2011 to help students with demonstrated financial need pursue postsecondary education. Awards may be as much as $7,500 per academic year and can be renewed for up to four years, for a potential total of $30,000. Typically the application window opens in December and completed submissions must be received by March. The final award amount will be determined based on each applicant’s financial needs and the specific degree or program they plan to attend.
Who is eligible
To qualify, applicants must be high school seniors graduating from one of these schools:...
Hendrick Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
$15,000
Introductory statement
We aim to assist Plano ISD students who have shown resilience in the face of substantial hardship, demonstrate financial need, and have the drive and academic ability to complete a college degree.
Eligibility and required materials
All applicants must meet the following criteria and submit the listed documentation:
- Residency/school status: Be a Plano ISD (Texas) high school senior.
- GPA: Hold a minimum 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- Financial aid application: Provide FAFSA Federal Student Aid Estimator results or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
- Proof of financial need: Submit ONE of...
Introductory statement
We aim to assist Plano ISD students who have shown resilience in the face of substantial hardship, demonstrate financial need, and have the drive and academic ability to complete a college degree.
Eligibility and required materials
All applicants must meet the following criteria and submit the listed documentation:
- Residency/school status: Be a Plano ISD (Texas) high school senior.
- GPA: Hold a minimum 3.0 weighted high school GPA.
- Financial aid application: Provide FAFSA Federal Student Aid Estimator results or submit the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA).
- Proof of financial need: Submit ONE of...
Comal County Genealogy Society Scholarship
$1,000
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
One student will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Payment will be sent directly to the recipient’s college or university.
ELIGIBILITY
This award is available to current 12th-grade students who attend school in Comal County—or who attend a school within Comal ISD or New Braunfels ISD (even if that school lies in a neighboring county). Applicants must plan to enroll in a postsecondary institution after graduating from high school.
PURPOSE
The Comal County Genealogy Society (CCGS) created this scholarship to introduce students to genealogy and encourage exploration of their family history. Submissions are intended to serve as meaningful, living records...
SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
One student will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Payment will be sent directly to the recipient’s college or university.
ELIGIBILITY
This award is available to current 12th-grade students who attend school in Comal County—or who attend a school within Comal ISD or New Braunfels ISD (even if that school lies in a neighboring county). Applicants must plan to enroll in a postsecondary institution after graduating from high school.
PURPOSE
The Comal County Genealogy Society (CCGS) created this scholarship to introduce students to genealogy and encourage exploration of their family history. Submissions are intended to serve as meaningful, living records...
Jack and Marci McMicken Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship is reserved for either members or immediate family members of the Amarillo Bowling Association, the Amarillo Women’s Bowling Association, or the Amarillo Young Bowling Alliance. It does not use the American Athletic Foundation (AAF) general application. The award is open across all 26 counties.
Target applicants
Primarily for high school students. (If you are currently enrolled in college and applying, see the college transcript requirement below.)
Application deadline
Complete applications and all required supporting documents must be received by 12:00 noon on the second Friday in March.
Required attachments (must be included with your application)
- Official...
Overview
This scholarship is reserved for either members or immediate family members of the Amarillo Bowling Association, the Amarillo Women’s Bowling Association, or the Amarillo Young Bowling Alliance. It does not use the American Athletic Foundation (AAF) general application. The award is open across all 26 counties.
Target applicants
Primarily for high school students. (If you are currently enrolled in college and applying, see the college transcript requirement below.)
Application deadline
Complete applications and all required supporting documents must be received by 12:00 noon on the second Friday in March.
Required attachments (must be included with your application)
- Official...
SOAR Scholarship
$5,000
Introduction SOAR Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and mentoring “first females” — young women who are the first in their families to pursue college or graduate study, or who have overcome substantial obstacles on their educational paths. Our mission is to award scholarships and foster lasting mentorship and relationship-building so recipients can achieve their potential and, in turn, lift up others. Scholarship and Mentoring Program Each year SOAR Texas will select 20 students to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Scholars may reapply in subsequent years provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Awardees are invited into a...
Introduction SOAR Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting and mentoring “first females” — young women who are the first in their families to pursue college or graduate study, or who have overcome substantial obstacles on their educational paths. Our mission is to award scholarships and foster lasting mentorship and relationship-building so recipients can achieve their potential and, in turn, lift up others. Scholarship and Mentoring Program Each year SOAR Texas will select 20 students to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Scholars may reapply in subsequent years provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. Awardees are invited into a...
TTAF Scholarships
$2,000
Texas Telephone Association Foundation — Overview
The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTA Foundation) is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization established to deepen public understanding of telephony and to encourage careers in the telecommunications industry.
Education and Research Mission
The Foundation works to highlight the role of dependable, efficient telecommunications infrastructure in Texas’s economy and to support education and research in telephony. To accomplish this, TTA Foundation sponsors lectures, seminars, other educational programs, and awards scholarships each year to Texas high school students.
2026–2027 Scholarship Program
The TTA Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. Completed applications must...
Texas Telephone Association Foundation — Overview
The Texas Telephone Association Foundation (TTA Foundation) is a nonprofit, philanthropic organization established to deepen public understanding of telephony and to encourage careers in the telecommunications industry.
Education and Research Mission
The Foundation works to highlight the role of dependable, efficient telecommunications infrastructure in Texas’s economy and to support education and research in telephony. To accomplish this, TTA Foundation sponsors lectures, seminars, other educational programs, and awards scholarships each year to Texas high school students.
2026–2027 Scholarship Program
The TTA Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026–2027 academic year. Completed applications must...
Bryson McCarty Memorial Scholarship
$1,000
Introduction
Established in 2021, the Bryson McCarty Memorial Scholarship is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting agricultural education across Lubbock, Lamb, Hale, and Hockley counties.
Purpose
This scholarship seeks high school seniors who plan to continue their education in an agriculture-related trade, demonstrate leadership in student organizations, and intend to enroll in a trade school program.
Award
Two recipients chosen from the applicant pool will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to help cover costs associated with trade school.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be a current high school senior residing in Lubbock, Lamb,...
Introduction
Established in 2021, the Bryson McCarty Memorial Scholarship is a registered 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting agricultural education across Lubbock, Lamb, Hale, and Hockley counties.
Purpose
This scholarship seeks high school seniors who plan to continue their education in an agriculture-related trade, demonstrate leadership in student organizations, and intend to enroll in a trade school program.
Award
Two recipients chosen from the applicant pool will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to help cover costs associated with trade school.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
- Be a current high school senior residing in Lubbock, Lamb,...
Servant’s Heart Scholarship
$2,000
Dana Michelle Pettaway Ministries, Inc. was founded in January 2004 to honor the memory of Dana Michelle Pettaway. Dana was an energetic teenage leader who sought to glorify God in every area of her life. She was driven to influence others through Christian mentorship, positive role modeling, evangelism, and hands-on service.
About the Scholarship
The Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate Christian leadership and service while persevering through personal challenges. Seven scholarships will be awarded for 2026.
Who is eligible
To apply you must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled in high...
Dana Michelle Pettaway Ministries, Inc. was founded in January 2004 to honor the memory of Dana Michelle Pettaway. Dana was an energetic teenage leader who sought to glorify God in every area of her life. She was driven to influence others through Christian mentorship, positive role modeling, evangelism, and hands-on service.
About the Scholarship
The Dana Michelle Pettaway Servant’s Heart Scholarship recognizes high school seniors who demonstrate Christian leadership and service while persevering through personal challenges. Seven scholarships will be awarded for 2026.
Who is eligible
To apply you must meet all of the following:
- Be enrolled in high...
San Patricio/Aransas County A&H Scholarships
$4,000
Overview This scholarship, created by San Patricio and Aransas County, is intended to support students in completing high school and pursuing a college education. The award is $4,000 total, distributed over four years, and multiple scholarships are available. Who may apply Applicants must: - Be a graduating high school senior residing in San Patricio County or Aransas County. - Be an active participant in their county chapter of FFA, FCCLA, or 4‑H (San Patricio or Aransas County). - Have participated in the San Patricio and Aransas County A&H Show for at least two years. - Be enrolled in and maintain...
Overview This scholarship, created by San Patricio and Aransas County, is intended to support students in completing high school and pursuing a college education. The award is $4,000 total, distributed over four years, and multiple scholarships are available. Who may apply Applicants must: - Be a graduating high school senior residing in San Patricio County or Aransas County. - Be an active participant in their county chapter of FFA, FCCLA, or 4‑H (San Patricio or Aransas County). - Have participated in the San Patricio and Aransas County A&H Show for at least two years. - Be enrolled in and maintain...
