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What are Texas scholarships?
Texas scholarships are financial aid for college created specifically for students living in Texas or looking to go to school in Texas. Texas scholarships can help students attain higher education opportunities that otherwise may be out of reach due to financial reasons. All scholarships are free money for college that you don’t have to pay back.
Eligibility requirements for Texas scholarships
Before you apply for Texas scholarships, make sure you check the eligibility requirements. To qualify for Texas scholarships, you’ll most likely need to prove you’re a resident or you’re attending school in that state. Some other common eligibility requirements may include your GPA, community service, citizenship, plan to attend an accredited program, leadership potential, and submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). Scholarship eligibility requirements vary, so don’t assume you won’t qualify. Check them out!
Are Texas scholarships worth my time?
Some scholarships are quick and easy to apply for. Others require time and effort. Typically, fewer students apply to scholarships that require work which means you could have better odds of winning.
Pro tip: Don’t skip over Texas scholarships with smaller award amounts ($). There’s typically less competition for them—and they add up!
How do I find Texas scholarships?
There are many resources to help you find Texas scholarships.
Scholarship resources
- The financial aid office at a college or career school
- Organizations (such as professional associations) related to your field of interest
- Federal agencies
- Free scholarship search tools like Scholly Scholarships
- Local libraries, businesses, or associations
Your high school guidance office is a great place to start when looking for local scholarships. You could also try doing a search for your city’s name and “community foundation,” or the county you live in and “foundation.”

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The Scholarships360 $10,000 "No Essay" Scholarship
Due: 6/30/2025
No Essays
$10,000
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
ASPSF provides financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state. Traditional scholarships are being offered to support both full-time and part-time single-parent students pursuing an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate program. Skilled trade scholarships are also being awarded to any eligible single-parent students pursuing education beyond high school, including those enrolled in skilled trade programs. To be eligible for an ASPSF scholarship, applicants must live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, TX. Applicants must also meet the following definition of "single parent" (all 3 categories): (A) Marital status: You're single (never married, widowed, divorced, legally separated) or you're married but living apart and your divorce will be final by the time the scholarship is awarded. (B) Parenting Status: You're the custodial parent or guardian with physical custody (50 percent or more) of at least one dependent child. A dependent child is 18 or younger, older than 18 and still in high school, or a severely disabled adult living with and dependent on you. (C) Living status: You're the only adult in the home with the child(ren), you live with parents or relative(s), or you live with a roommate who is not your partner, significant other, or a co-parent. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED and have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Their household income is typically not more than 250 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. The application cycle for Fall 2024 scholarships will open on April 15, 2024 and the deadline is June 15, 2024. The application cycle for Spring 2025 scholarships will open on August 15, 2024 and the deadline is October 15, 2024. The application cycle for Summer 2025 scholarships will open on January 15, 2025 and the deadline is March 15, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas Past Presidents' Parley Medical Scholarship
Due: 5/1/2025
No min. GPA Required
Amount Varies
The Past President's Parley of The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas offers a scholarship award to a resident of Texas, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion and who is pursuing a career in the medical field. If the applicant is a high school student, they must be in their senior year of high school for the 2024-2025 year. Selection of recipients shall be based on financial need, goals of Applicant, character, citizenship, and objective. A letter from the applicant stating their qualifications and intentions must be submitted. Three original letters of recommendations which must be written within ninety days of submission are also required. The application must be signed off by an American Legion Auxiliary Unit in the Department of Texas. Applications may be submitted through mail or email to Teresa Copeland, Past President Parley Chairman. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Dallas SWE High School Senior Scholarship
Due: 4/15/2025
$3,000
The Dallas Section of the Society of Women Engineers offers scholarships to female high school seniors from the greater Dallas area who will be majoring in engineering. Applications may be submitted online or through mail. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Azteca Scholarship
Due: 4/25/2025
No Recommendations Required
Amount Varies
The Azteca Scholarship is not awarded based solely on academic achievement or need but on motivation and involvement in your community. Applicants must be of Chicano, Mexicano, Raza, or Latinx descent. Undocumented students are encouraged to apply. Applicants must also be a resident of the Houston Metropolitan Area. They must be high school seniors accepted into a four year college or university as a first-year full-time student. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund
Due: Varies
No Recommendations Required
$500
The Macy's Emergency Scholarship Fund is a joint partnership between LNESC & Macy's to provide financial resources to deserving students facing economic hardship and immediate monetary need that, if not met, could result in an inability to complete classes or a degree program. Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding: change in family income/support; loss of job; death of an immediate family member; natural disaster; pending eviction or home foreclosure; burglary; or fire. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good standing. For consideration, applicants must submit their college transcript, including proof of full-time enrollment and cumulative GPA; and budget information detailing the amount of funds requested along with supporting documentation. Applications will be considered until all funds have been awarded. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Terry Foundation Traditional Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Recommendations Required
No Transcripts Required
Amount Varies
The Terry Foundation Traditional Scholarship is a full ride scholarship that covers up to eight semesters. It is awarded to Texas high school seniors who have been accepted for admission to one of the Terry-affiliated public universities in Texas. Applications are available only from the universities affiliated with the Terry Scholarship Program and are not available from the Foundation or from high schools. Please visit the links in the scholarship's website for the application information and deadlines at each university. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades and SAT/ACT scores; have demonstrated leadership; and have graduated from an accredited Texas high school or homeschool. Applicants who have taken a gap year immediately following their graduation from high school are not eligible for consideration. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.
Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship Program
Due: 4/21/2025
No Essays
$2,500
Cathay Bank Foundation is committed to supporting youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. The Cathay Bank Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors planning to attend a US-accredited institution in the Fall of 2025. If selected, students must provide a college acceptance letter for verification. Applicants must also have a household income at or below the Low Income Level. If selected, students must provide their tax return for verification. This scholarship is open to all majors. Employees of Cathay Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible. A recommendation from a previous or current teacher or guidance counselor is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship
Due: Varies
No Essays
No min. GPA Required
No Transcripts Required
$2,925
The Marilyn Chesher Lynch Scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must have a current affiliation with an alumnae chapter recorded in the Fraternity's records at the time recipients are selected. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to an alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue a graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Applicants must be initiated members, college and alumni, of Kappa Alpha Theta in good standing with the Fraternity. New members may apply but should be initiated by the application deadline. A recommendation from a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and a recommendation from an academic or professional reference are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation for more information.
Preferred Bank Scholarship Program
Due: 4/21/2025
No Essays
$2,000
Preferred Bank is committed to supporting economically-challenged youth residing in its business service territories to fulfill their dreams of obtaining a higher education. The Preferred Bank Scholarship will be awarded to high school seniors who reside in eligible counties in California, New York, New Jersey, and Texas. Applicants must be planning to attend a US-accredited institution in the Fall of 2025. If selected, students must submit a college acceptance letter for verification. Applicants must have a household income at or below the Low-Income Level. If selected, students must provide their tax return for verification. This scholarship is open to all majors and there is no ethnicity requirement. Employees of Preferred Bank and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply. A recommendation from a community service advisor is required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Asian Pacific Community Fund for more information.
What types of scholarships are available for students?
Need-based scholarships
These are scholarships for students who have demonstrated a financial need. There’s no universal number or set income level that tells you if you qualify. How each scholarship defines what financial need means varies. The federal government as well as specific organizations, corporations, and colleges/universities/schools offer need-based scholarships.
Merit scholarships
Merit scholarships are for students who have shown high academic, athletic, or extracurricular achievement over their high school careers. Not all schools/colleges offer merit-aid—highly selective schools typically don’t. The process for applying for merit scholarships varies. For merit scholarships offered through colleges and universities, you generally don’t have to do anything other than complete the application to the school itself. For some schools, you need to submit the FAFSA® to be eligible.
Career-specific grants or scholarships
These are awarded to students who know they want a career in a specific industry. Maybe they know they want to be a teacher, a nurse, or an engineer. To be eligible for grants, students must submit the FAFSA®. To find career-specific scholarships, try searching for your major and “association.”
Community or nonprofit scholarships
Nonprofit and community organizations often receive funding from donors to create scholarship programs for students who need them.
Tips for successful scholarship applications
- Pull together everything you need for the application including transcripts, so you can submit a complete scholarship application.
- You may need a recommendation letter or letters for a scholarship. Ask a teacher, employer, or someone else who knows you to write one for you—and be sure to give them enough time to do it.
- If you’re writing a scholarship essay, follow the prompt, answer the essay question completely, and write from your experience. A few well-written essays that you can reuse for different scholarship applications can really pay off.
- Highlight your strengths and achievements in your application.
- Talk about your financial need and what you would use the scholarship money for if you won. How would it help?
- Have to interview for a scholarship? Dress to impress in a professional outfit. And do your research! Look into how/why the scholarship was created. Try to bring up why it’s meaningful to you. Also, don’t forget to send a thank-you note afterwards.
- Keep track of all the deadlines for the scholarships you’re applying to. If you miss one, they may not extend the due date.
- Apply for scholarships year after year, all through college. As you continue your studies, gain more experience, and try new extracurricular activities in college, you might be eligible for more scholarships you weren’t originally qualified for.
Here are more tips that can help you understand all there is to know about scholarships and up your chances of winning.
Frequently asked questions
These tips can help as you get ready to apply for Texas scholarships.
When are scholarship application deadlines?
There’s no standard deadline for scholarship applications. Each scholarship has its own deadline, so be sure to keep track of dates and make sure you don’t miss any deadlines of scholarships that you want to apply to.
Do you need to know which college you’re attending?
You don’t need to know which college you’re going to attend before applying for most scholarships. However, once you’re awarded scholarships, some of them may ask for eligibility verification—which can include proof of college enrollment.
Is there a limit on how many scholarships you can apply for?
Absolutely not, so apply for as many as you can to increase your chances of winning free money. Want to find more types of scholarships? There are so many, check them out!
Pro tip: Apply for scholarships each year you’re in college.
Does every scholarship application require an essay?
Not every scholarship will ask you to submit an essay—different scholarships have different requirements. If you’re applying for a scholarship with an essay and need help writing yours, get tips for writing scholarship essays.
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