Scholarships for Texas Students

Last updated May 22, 2023

Scholarships are a great way to pay for college! If you are going to college in Texas we have compiled a great list of scholarships you may be eligible for (and don’t have to pay back!). Some of these scholarships require a separate application while others only ask you to file the FAFSA or TASFA so make sure to get that done ASAP! Need help? Check out our helpful articles on filling out the FAFSA or TASFA for financial aid. Here are just a few scholarships you may be able to apply for as a student in Texas.

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Terry Foundation Scholarship // Terry Foundation

This scholarship is funded by the Terry Foundation but awarded through multiple colleges and universities in Texas. Click here for the full list of schools that partner with the Terry Foundation to award scholarships. Students are only eligible if they graduated high school in Texas.

Amount: Varies

Deadline: Varies

Junior College/Trade School Scholarship // WTS

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: Varies

This scholarship awards community, technical, or trade college scholarships to women pursuing transportation-related study at community and trade colleges.

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship // WTS

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: Varies

This scholarship is available to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field.

National CPR Foundation Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program // National CPR Foundation

Amount: $500

Deadline: Monthly; see website for more details

Incoming and current college students who are at least 18 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8 are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be currently or planning to be enrolled in school majoring in a healthcare or education-related field. Applicants must submit a 500- to 750-word essay describing what motivates them in their career aspirations, and why they want to pursue or are currently studying for a healthcare or education-related degree.

C.I.P. Scholarship // College is Power

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 31, 2023

Students ages 17 years or older who plan to start a program of higher education within the next 12 months or who are currently enrolled in a program of higher education are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be citizens or residents of the U.S. and write a 150-word statement answering the following prompt: "What is your primary goal for going to school?"

Fifth Month Scholarship // Unigo

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: May 31, 2023

This scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and residents 14 years or older. Applicants must submit a maximum 250-word essay answering the following prompt: "May is the fifth month of the year. Write a letter to the number five explaining why five is important. Be serious or be funny. Either way, here's a high five to you for being original."

There’s Space for Everyone Scholarship // Extra Space Storage

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: May 31, 2023

This scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students in the U.S. during the fall 2023 quarter/semester. Applicants must be 16 years old and submit an essay answering the following prompt: “How have you exhibited a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, or social justice through work, service, or other extra-curricular activities, and how will your education help you continue this commitment during college and beyond?”

AISES Apple Scholarship Program // AISES

Amount: $15,000

Deadline: May 31, 2023

This scholarship is available to Indigenous college students in the U.S. studying in a STEM field. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher. Applicants must be a current AISES member at time of application.

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Text Free For Tita Bi-Annual Scholarship // Patterson Law Group

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 31, 2023

Applicants to this scholarship must submit a multimedia, written, or photo PSA to reduce the number of accidents due to distracted driving in Texas. Applicants must post their submission on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtags #TextFreeForTita and #scholarship (must be public) and tag @pattersonlawgroup. Multiple entries accepted.

Lavon Jordan Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships // AFCEA Educational Foundation

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: May 31, 2023

This scholarship is available to minority high school seniors in the U.S. who are planning to pursue a degree in STEM. Applicants must submit their transcript, college acceptance letters, and letters of recommendation to be considered.

Stand Up To Distracted Driving Scholarship // Kanoski Bresney

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 1, 2023

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who will be attending college through the fall. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay on a given topic related to distracted driving.

Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship // Bold.org

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 15, 2023

This scholarship is for undergraduate BIPOC women at the University of Texas at Dallas who are pursuing careers in the STEM field. To apply, write about your career goals after college and how you plan to achieve them.

Parrish Law Firm, PLLC Annual Academic Scholarship // Fastweb

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: June 15, 2023

This scholarship is available to high school senior and undergraduate students. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. and submit a 1,000 word essay answering the following prompt: "Describe how you plan to use your higher education to help others, innovate, and change the world."

Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Academic Scholarship // Friedman & Simon, L.L.P

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: June 15, 2023

This scholarship is open students enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university in the U.S. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and submit a 500-1,000 word essay answering one of the prompts listed.

Make A Difference Scholarship // Jenner Law

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: June 15, 2023

This scholarship is open to students enrolled in a higher education program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words that answers the following prompt: “What degree are you pursuing and why? What are you planning to do with your degree to pay it forward and positively impact people’s lives? Describe your goals and your ideal journey to making a difference.”

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship // Horatio Alger Association

Amount: Up to $2,500

Deadline: June 15, 2023

This scholarship is designed specifically for students who are enrolled in an associate’s degree, certificate, or diploma program by September 2023. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate financial need.

Southwestern Regional Scholarship // Korean American Scholarship Foundation

Amount: $500-$5,000

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Full-time students who are of Korean descent are eligible for this scholarship. Students must be enrolled at a college or university in one of the designated Southwestern region states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas) during the 2022-2023 school year. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and can demonstrate need for financial assistance.

Novus Biologicals Scholarship Program // Novus Biologicals

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: July 19, 2023

This scholarship is open to students worldwide enrolled or accepted for enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies with a declared major in a science related field. Applicants must submit a personal statement and a statement on what they believe is the biggest hurdle for people working in their specific field of interest and why.

Semper Solaris Scholarship // Semper Solaris

Amount: $500-$3,000

Deadline: July 31, 2023

High school applicants must be seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time at an accredited high school between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Proof of enrollment must be submitted. High school applicants must write a 750-word essay answering the following question: “How do you see solar power changing our country in the future?”

Hearts for Community Scholarship // Warrick Dunn Charities

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: July 31, 2023

This scholarship program provides awards to support students who are active volunteers in their community and are attending or will soon attend a two-year college, four-year college, or trade school. Two letters of recommendation showing proof of volunteer experience and a 500-word essay required.

Rodeo Enthusiast Scholarship // Rodeo Ticket

Amount: $500

Deadline: August 15, 2023

This scholarship is available to students who either grew up going to rodeos or went to one for the first time as an adult. Applicants must write a 700-1,500 word essay about the experience. Must include a photo of yourself with your essay submission. Scholarship available to students in all 50 states.

First of Us Scholarship // Gutierrez Law Firm

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: August 31, 2023

This scholarship is open to any current high school seniors, vocational students, or college students in the U.S. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. and submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Share with us a story of how you or a family member overcame hardships as a first-generation college student and the lessons you or your family member have learned along the way.

RealityHop Scholarship // RealityHop

Amount: Up to $2,000

Deadline: August 31, 2023

Graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students in the United States who demonstrate ambition, diligence, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a maximum 500 word essay answering the following prompt: “Imagine yourself 10 years in the future after having graduated college and living the life of your dreams: find a listing on RealtyHop you picture yourself living in and write what your favorite room or feature is on the listing and why it is important to your future life.”

Beauty and Wellness Professionals Scholarship // Beauty Schools Directory

Amount: Up to $2,500

Deadline: September 1, 2023

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who are currently studying or planning to study at a beauty or cosmetology school. Both part-time and full-time students are eligible. All U.S. residents and DACA recipients are eligible to apply.

Animal Rescue Scholarship // Aulsbrook Law Firm

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: September 30, 2023

This scholarship will be awarded “to a caring individual who demonstrates their love for animals and a commitment to increasing animal welfare.” Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 and higher, and must write a 750 word essay that answers the following prompt: “Discuss your relationship with a rescue animal or volunteer animal organization and how it has impacted your life. How do you dedicate your time to helping animals and animal rescue organizations?” Applications and transcripts must be submitted to [email protected].

First-Generation College Student Scholarship // Kadzai Law Group

Amount: $2,500

Deadline: October 10, 2023

This scholarship is open to first-generation undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must also submit a 3- to 5-minute video answering one of the prompts provided that applies to them.

Soliant’s Sunrise Scholarship // Soliant Consulting

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 30, 2024

This scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate students who are U.S. residents. Applicants must submit a 400-450 word essay answering the following prompt: “How can software engineers and developers take a more active role in adhering to technology ethics and protecting those affected by the solutions they build?

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STEM Scholarship Program // IMEG

Amount: Up to $10,000

Deadline: May 15, 2023

This scholarship is open to college students in their sophomore through senior year. Applicants must have financial need and be actively pursuing a degree in a STEM-related field with an engineering focus. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Study.com Scholarship for Latin American Students // Study.com

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Graduating high school seniors with plans to attend college in the fall of 2023 and current undergraduate college students in any field of study are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must be of Latin American descent and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Study.com LGBTQ+ Scholarship // Study.com

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: May 1, 2023

LGBTQIA students who are accepted to or enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Financial need will not be considered.

Energize Your Education Scholarship // ElectricityPlans

Amount: $500

Deadline: May 1, 2023

Must be a higher school senior planning to attend a 2 or 4-year university after graduating, and must have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA.

HSC Scholars Program // Hispanic Scholarship Consortium

Amount: Up to $5,000

Deadline: April 30, 2023

This scholarship is open to students of Hispanic/Latino heritage who plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must reside in Texas, but U.S. citizenship is not required.

Think For Yourself Essay Contest // Let Grow

Amount: $1,000-$5,000

Deadline: April 30, 2023

This scholarship is open to high school juniors and seniors who are U.S. residents. Applicants must enroll no later than the fall of 2026 in an accredited post-secondary institution of higher education and must submit an essay on one of five prompts related to free speech, bullying, disagreements, or other personal questions.

Maximum Independence Scholarship // Goodwill Industries of Southwest Oklahoma & North Texas, Inc

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 29, 2023

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Wichita, and Wilbarger counties. Applicants must have a documented 15 hours of community service during their senior year of high school and have a documented disability or a demonstrated financial need.

SDK Foundation Scholarship // Judge Shequitta Kelly

Amount: $1,200

Deadline: April 28, 2023

Two scholarships of $1,200 will be awarded to students with financial need residing in Texas. Awards will be presented in August.

BHW Scholarship // The BHW Group

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: April 15, 2023

High school seniors and college undergraduate female students who are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math during the 2023 school year are welcome to apply. Applicants must write a 500-800 word essay on either of the following topics: 1. Tell us about your favorite app and what you like about it and 2. Tell us about a time an app played a significant role in improving your day.

LoadView Women in Computing Scholarship // Access Scholarships

Amount: $1,000

Deadline: April 1, 2023

This scholarship is open to female students currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate students in the U.S. or Canada. Must be planning to pursue a degree/career in computing. Essay required with application.

National Scholarship // National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 31, 2023

This scholarship is open to African American high school seniors who have a GPA of 3.0 and above and submit a typed essay of no less than 300 words on the topic: “Explain the Benefits You Have Gained through the Contributions of Two (2) Trailblazers of African Descent within the past twenty (20) years, and How It Has Benefited You as a Person.”

Susan Howard Community Service Award // British American Foundation of Texas

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 31, 2023

Available to low-income students in Texas who have "demonstrated initiative and leadership skills through their dedication to benefitting their community.” Applicants must be working on a community service project or have done so within the past 12 months. Must be able to attend an award reception in Houston in April 2021 if chosen.

British American Foundation of Texas Undergrad Scholarship // BAFTX

Amount: Full Tuition

Deadline: March 31, 2023

If you are a Texas resident with a 3.25+ GPA who plans to major in STEM or Business, you are able to apply for this scholarship. Preference will be given to students who have completed the FAFSA. Must be able to attend an award reception in Houston in April 2021 if chosen.

Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation Scholarship // The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation

Amount: Varies based on applicant factors

Deadline: March 17, 2023

This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and individuals entering their freshman year of college during the 2023-2024 academic year. Applicants must have at least a 3.7 GPA and demonstrate outstanding personal achievements, academic merit, leadership qualities and/or community service. Special consideration will be noted for applicants who have parents who are U.S. veterans or currently in the U.S. military, students with financial need, first generation college students, and students with a documented significant disability.

Blacks at Microsoft Scholarships // Microsoft

Amount: $2,500-$20,000

Deadline: March 15, 2023

To be considered for these scholarships, applicants must be African-American high school seniors with plans to pursue a degree in STEM. Must demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and higher. Must submit two letters of recommendation, resume, and an essay.

Microsoft Disability Scholarship // Microsoft

Amount: $20,000 over 4 years

Deadline: March 15, 2023

High school seniors who are disabled are eligible for this renewable scholarship. Must be planning to major in engineering, computer science, computer information systems, law, business, or a related field. Must have a cumulative high school GPA of over 2.5.

HOLA at Microsoft Scholarship // Microsoft

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 15, 2023

This scholarship is available to Latinx high school seniors who need assistance paying for college. Must be planning to study Engineering, Computer Science, or Business in college. Must have a high school GPA of 3.0 and higher. DACA recipients are eligible to apply.

First American's Future Leaders of Manufacturing Scholarship // First American

Amount: $3,000

Deadline: March 10, 2023

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who are studying or plan to study in fields related to engineering (see scholarship listing for more information). Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Truman D. Picard Scholarship // Intertribal Timber Council

Amount: Up to $2,500

Deadline: March 10, 2023

This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students who are Native American and pursuing a higher education in Natural Resources. Must submit an application form, transcripts, a resume, three letters of recommendation, and proof of tribal enrollment.

Flip Foundation Scholarships // Flip Foundation

Amount: Varies

Deadline: March 5, 2023

This scholarship is available to high school seniors and students currently enrolled at any college, university or trade school. Must have above a 2.5 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must submit a project based on individual talent (writing, singing, video, etc.). Be sure to note that you have financial need on your application (if applicable), as that is heavily considered.

Foundation 649 Scholarship // Foundation 649

Amount: $4,000 across 4 years

Deadline: March 1, 2023

This scholarship is available to students that identify as Asian American and/or Pacific Islander. Applicants must be enrolled in or attending an accredited university by Fall 2023.

ACS Scholars Program // ACS Scholars

Amount: Up to $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2024

This scholarship is available to minority high school seniors and college students who are studying or plan to study in fields related to chemistry. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

AWM Scholarship // Austin Alliance for Women in Media

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: March 1, 2023

This scholarship is available to students who have completed 45+ hours of college coursework by December 2022. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher, and must be enrolled as a full-time college student with a declared major in radio, television, film, journalism, etc. and intend to pursue a career in media.

Scholarship // The VANROSS Foundation

Amount: $500

Deadline: February 28, 2023

Applicants must “demonstrate positive-impact involvement consistent with capacity and circumstances and/or significant improvement/success in scholarship and community involvement.” Must submit 3 letters of recommendation, transcript, FAFSA, and EFC to be considered.

The Southwest Airlines Scholarship // Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Amount: Up to $5,000

Deadline: February 28, 2023

This scholarship is available to students at trade/vocational schools and 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. Applicants must express interest in a career in the airline industry. Special consideration is given to applicants who identify as black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), are first-generation college students, and are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships // Texas 4-H Foundation

Amount: $1,000-$20,000

Deadline: February 15, 2023

This scholarship is available to active members of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program for the current year AND at least two of the three previous years, for a minimum of three years of participation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and residents of Texas.

Valero Minority Engineering Summit // Valero

Amount: $1,500

Deadline: February 15, 2023

Valero's Minority Engineering Summit, which includes a $1,500 education scholarship, is intended for minority college freshmen who are majoring in engineering. Participants are invited to a four-day experience at Valero Headquarters in San Antonio.

Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships // Amarillo Area Foundation

Amount: Varies

Deadline: February 10, 2023

Amarillo Area Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for different colleges, fields of study, and county of residence. Available to high school seniors and college students enrolled in the Texas Panhandle region.

Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship // Denny’s | 100 Black Men of Upstate SC, Inc

Amount: Varies

Deadline: December 10, 2022

Scholarship is open to students who will be full-time students at accredited and post-secondary institutions. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, preference will be given to African American male youth.

Pumphrey Law Scholarship // Pumphrey Law

Amount: $250-$750

Deadline: December 9, 2022

This scholarship is open to incoming and current undergraduate and graduate students in the United States. Applicants must submit an essay on the following prompt: “Why do prosecutors and defense attorneys have different ethical duties?”

PixelPlex Annual Scholarship // PixelPlex

Amount: $2,000

Deadline: December 5, 2022

This scholarship is open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States who are incoming or current college students studying in a field of study related to science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), economics, or business.

Stephen J. Bradley Stop Hunger Scholarship // Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation

Amount: $5,000

Deadline: December 5, 2022

This scholarship is open to students in kindergarten through graduate school (ages 5-25) who have demonstrated ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services impacting hunger in the United States within the last 12 months.

Take Care of Texas Video Contest // Take Care of Texas

Amount: $500-$2,500

Deadline: December 2, 2022

This scholarship is open to Texas high school students grades 9-12. Applicants must submit a video that portrays positive ways Texas can help keep our air clean, keep our water clean, conserve water, save energy, or reduce waste.