Scholarships for Texas Students

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. For more options check out this helpful list from Scholarships.com.

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Austin Alliance for Women in Media Scholarship

• Deadline: March 7, 2022 at 5PM
• Amount: $5,000
• Available to students who have completed 60+ hours of college coursework by December 2021
• Must not have graduated before January 2022
• Must have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
• 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

Flip Foundation Scholarship

• Deadline: March 1, 2022
• Amount: Varies
• Available to high school seniors/college students from the North Texas area
• Must have above a 2.5 GPA
• Must submit a project based on individual talent (writing, singing, video, etc.)
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Susan Howard Community Service Award

• Deadline: March 31, 2022
• Amount: $5,000
• 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
• Applicants must show proof of financial need

Daniel Stark Law Extraordinary Scholarship

• Deadline: April 30, 2022
• Amount: $1,000
• Available to high school students who "have proven that they are driven to achieve extraordinary results in life, regardless of their grades, test scores, backgrounds, or attributes."
• Scholarship requires completed application

ElectricityPlans Energize Your Education Scholarship

• Deadline: May 1, 2022
• Amount: $500
• Must be a higher school senior planning to attend a 2 or 4-year university after graduating
• Must have a minimum of a 3.2 GPA

Foundation 649 Scholarship

• Deadline: March 1, 2022
• Amount: $4,000 over 4 years
• Available to students that identify as Asian American and/or Pacific Islander
• Applicants must be enrolled in or attending an accredited university by Fall 2022.

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Texas School Counselor Association Molly Gerold Scholarships

• Deadline: May 2, 2021
• Amount: between $500 and $2,000
• Available to students whose parents, grandparents, or school counselors are members of the TSCA
• Must provide SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, and 500-word essay to apply

Texas Urban Scholarship Fund

• Deadline: July 12, 2021
• Amount: between $700 and $2,000
• Available to Texas high school seniors from 42 specific cities
• Must complete the FAFSA by March 1st

Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships

• Award amount varies
• The 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

ExxonMobil Engineering Scholarship

• One national scholarship of $20,000 and twelve $2,000 local scholarships
• Available to Hispanic high school seniors who plan to pursue an engineering degree
• Only available in selected cities and surrounding areas

Texas Advance Commitment

• Scholarship award up to full tuition coverage depending on family income
• Available to Texas residents pursuing their first bachelor’s degree
• Complete the FAFSA or TASFA to apply