You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Brazos $1,000 No Essay Scholarship

The Brazos $1,000 No Essay Scholarship is for Texas residents aged 18+ attending a four-year university.

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Essay

Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship

The Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship offers $5,000 monthly to Texas students with a 3.3 GPA or higher. Open to high school and college students.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

TAJE Scholarship

The TAJE Scholarship offers $1,000 to Texas high school seniors pursuing journalism. Apply now!

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship

The Mrs. Yvonne L. Moss Scholarship awards $2,500 to Texas high school seniors, with preference for South Oak Cliff students. Essay required.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Out for Education Scholarship

The Out for Education Scholarship offers $1,000 to $10,000 for LGBTQ+ students from Houston-area schools with a 2.75 GPA.

Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship

The Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship awards $5,000 to Texas and Oklahoma students in tech fields. Apply now!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

BAFTX Undergraduate Award

The BAFTX Undergraduate Award offers $1,500 for Texas residents in STEM majors with a 3.25 GPA. Apply now!

Video

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Scholarship

HAEF Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in advertising or communications with a 3.0 GPA in AR, LA, OK, or TX.

Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Scholarships

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country offers scholarships up to $20,000 for local students with a single application process.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Scholarships for Future Texas Teachers Scholarship

Apply for the Scholarships for Future Texas Teachers with a 2.5+ GPA. Deadline: 11/30. Award: $4,350.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Scholarship Programs

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students in the DFW area based on need and merit.

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Charles N. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship

The Charles N. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for non-destructive testing studies in Houston. No deadline for applications.

Gerald E. Smith Memorial Scholarship

The Gerald E. Smith Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for NDT-related courses in Houston. No deadline for applications.

What is a letter of recommendation?

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Wanda J. Schafer Graduate Scholarship

The Wanda J. Schafer Graduate Scholarship offers $2,500 to women in Texas pursuing graduate studies in transportation with a 3.0 GPA.

Sharon D. Banks Undergraduate Scholarship 

The WTS Undergraduate Scholarship supports women in Texas studying transportation fields with a $2,500 award for eligible candidates.

Seaboard Foods Community Scholarship

Seaboard Foods Community Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in select states for college enrollment. Apply online!

Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship

The Coastal Bend Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $16,000 for local students based on merit and need.

CBC Spouses Essay Contest

The CBC Spouses Essay Contest offers up to $2,000 for African American high school juniors and seniors. Apply now!

Innovation Scholarship

The Innovation Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for creative submissions from high school and college students. Apply now!

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship

The Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to single mother nursing students in Houston with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.

San Antonio Area Foundation Scholarships

San Antonio Area Foundation offers over $5M in scholarships. Complete Universal and Common Applications for a chance to win up to $10K.

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

East Texas Communities Foundation Scholarships

East Texas Communities Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

How do I create a resume? 

Community Foundation of Abilene Scholarships

Community Foundation of Abilene offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students pursuing college education. Apply online now!

Big Tex Scholarship Program

The Big Tex Scholarship Program offers $6,000 scholarships to Texas students involved in youth livestock events, benefiting over 3,000 recipients.

RMCMI Technical Scholarship

The RMCMI Technical Scholarship offers $1,000 to U.S. students in trade programs interested in mining. Apply now!

Houston Livestock Show And Rodeo Scholarships

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo offers $5,000 scholarships to Texas high school seniors for education and rodeo participation.

Monique Pegues Graduate Leadership Scholarship

The Monique Pegues Graduate Leadership Scholarship awards $2,500 to women pursuing transportation careers with a 3.0 GPA or higher.

WTS Community College/Technical/Trade School Scholarship

WTS offers a $2,500 scholarship for women pursuing technical degrees in transportation in Texas. GPA 3.0+ required.

The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship

The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship offers $2,000 to Texas or Oklahoma licensed radio amateurs pursuing higher education.

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship

The Helen Laughlin AM Mode Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for eligible radio operators pursuing higher education, with a focus on women.

Is applying for college scholarships worth it?

St. Paul Scholarship for College Students - Spring 

The St. Paul Scholarship offers $250 to Texas college students with financial need and a 2.0 GPA. Apply if eligible!

Wharton County Community Foundation's scholarships

Wharton County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Portfolio

Journalist of the Year Award

Texas offers a $1,500 Journalist of the Year Award for high school seniors pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and portfolio.

Girls Service League College Scholarship

Scholarship for female residents of Tarrant, Johnson, and Parker counties in Texas with a 3.0 GPA for college attendance. Award: $250+.

Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship​

The Gus and Ethel Wolters Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges in specific fields.

Irene S. Wischer Education Foundation Scholarship​

The Irene S. Wischer Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Texas residents with financial need and a 3.2 GPA. Christian applicants preferred.

Reagan Family Scholarship

The Reagan Family Scholarship provides up to $5,000 for graduate students in urban planning, with a preference for those at Utah or Texas.

Rocco C. Caffarelli Scholarship​

The Rocco C. Caffarelli Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Texas men pursuing a bachelor's degree in select fields with a 3.2 GPA.

W.T. Yett Scholarship​

The W.T. Yett Scholarship offers up to $11,000 for Lavaca County residents attending Texas colleges with a 2.0 GPA.

Energize Your Education Scholarship 

The Energize Your Education Scholarship offers $500 to Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut seniors with a 3.2 GPA. Apply now!

New Braunfels Community Foundation's scholarships

New Braunfels Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities, averaging $1,000 each.

Gridiron Scholarships

Gridiron Scholarships offer up to $3,000 for Texas students pursuing journalism with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with essays and work samples.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great person you are.

Recommendation - Contact info

Greater Houston Community Foundation Scholarships (TX)

Greater Houston Community Foundation offers over $4M in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for up to $10,000!

The Dallas Foundation Scholarships

The Dallas Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!

Laredo Area Community Foundation Scholarships

Laredo Area Community Foundation offers scholarships averaging $4,000 for local students based on merit, need, and activities.

Kids Chance of Texas Scholarship (Fall semester)

Kids Chance of Texas offers scholarships for students aged 16-25 with a parent injured in a work accident. Award: $250+.

TMEA Past-Presidents Memorial Scholarship

The TMEA Past-Presidents Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for Texas high school graduates pursuing music education degrees.

Voya Investment Management Diversity Scholarship Program

Voya Investment Management offers a $10,000 scholarship for underrepresented students pursuing finance careers. Apply with an essay and recommendation.