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  1. Cover image for Summer Chester Memorial Scholarship

    Summer Chester Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Keishanae Williams
    This scholarship seeks to support Klein Forest High School students who have generous spirits.
    Funded by
    Keishanae Williams
    This scholarship seeks to support Klein Forest High School students who have generous spirits.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • School : Klein Forest High School
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  2. Cover image for Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences

    Ward Green Scholarship for the Arts & Sciences

    Funded by
    Ward Green Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.
    Funded by
    Ward Green Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underrepresented students who are interested in the arts and sciences so they can achieve their dreams of higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior or Undergraduate
    • Race: BIPOC
    • Background: Volunteering experience
    • Field of Study: Arts or sciences
    • State: Texas
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline:Apr 25, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  3. Cover image for James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship

    James Lynn Baker II #BeACoffeeBean Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Good Samaritan at the Baker Estate
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    The Good Samaritan at the Baker Estate
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Baker by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Texas
    • Race: African American
    • Experience: Volunteering background preferred
    • Education Level: High School Senior or Undergraduate
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 10 days left
    One Click Apply
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  4. Cover image for Daelyn Bledsoe Legacy of Love and Leadership Scholarship

    Daelyn Bledsoe Legacy of Love and Leadership Scholarship

    Funded by
    Anquinett Bledsoe
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daelyn Bledsoe by supporting students who share his passions and his vision for a brighter future.
    Funded by
    Anquinett Bledsoe
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daelyn Bledsoe by supporting students who share his passions and his vision for a brighter future.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Participates in sports
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline is Approaching! 13 days left
    One Click Apply
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  5. Cover image for Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship

    Sammy Ochoa Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tyra-Ochoa Family
    This scholarship will award $500 each year to one high school senior who will be going to college and who is interested in a career in the medical field, music, or pursuing a trade degree.
    Funded by
    Tyra-Ochoa Family
    This scholarship will award $500 each year to one high school senior who will be going to college and who is interested in a career in the medical field, music, or pursuing a trade degree.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 17 days left
    One Click Apply
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  6. Cover image for Be A Vanessa Scholarship

    Be A Vanessa Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tyra-Ochoa Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.
    Funded by
    Tyra-Ochoa Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor Vanessa’s life by supporting students in Texas who are pursuing art, music, education, or healthcare.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Interest: Art, music, education, or healthcare
    Amount:$500
    Deadline is Approaching! 17 days left
    One Click Apply
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  7. Cover image for Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship

    Gomez Family Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gomez Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.
    Funded by
    Gomez Family
    This scholarship seeks to support underserved Hispanic students in Texas so they can have the resources they need to pursue higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school junior or senior
    • Background: First-generation and/or low-income
    • Ethnicity: Hispanic
    • State: Texas
    Amount:$1,500
    Deadline is Approaching! 22 days left
    One Click Apply
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  8. Cover image for Scout Scholarship

    Scout Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scout Energy Partners
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to further their careers in the energy sector.
    Funded by
    Scout Energy Partners
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to further their careers in the energy sector.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Interest: Energy
    • State: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Montana, or North Dakota
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:Apr 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  9. Cover image for Sheniqua Bisor Woman of Excellence Scholarship

    Sheniqua Bisor Woman of Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bisor Family
    Rooted in the conviction that education and leadership are pivotal to success, especially for young Black American women, the Bisor Family has established this scholarship to honor and support individuals who mirror Sheniqua's unwavering commitment to excellence.
    Funded by
    Bisor Family
    Rooted in the conviction that education and leadership are pivotal to success, especially for young Black American women, the Bisor Family has established this scholarship to honor and support individuals who mirror Sheniqua's unwavering commitment to excellence.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Gender: Woman
    • GPA: 2.5 or higher
    • Education Level: Undergraduates
    • Race/Ethnicity: Black and/or African American
    • Experience: Volunteer experience or community service
    • State: TX
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Apr 30, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  10. Cover image for Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship

    Text-Em-All Founders Scholarship

    Funded by
    Text-Em-All
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.
    Funded by
    Text-Em-All
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are dedicated to using their academic and professional careers to make the world a better place.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: Texas
    • Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  11. Cover image for Lester and Coque Gibson Community Service Scholarship

    Lester and Coque Gibson Community Service Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Family
    This scholarship seeks to continue the legacy of Lester and Coque Gibson by offering financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in an effort to serve their community and build a legacy of their own.
    Funded by
    Lee Family
    This scholarship seeks to continue the legacy of Lester and Coque Gibson by offering financial assistance to students pursuing higher education in an effort to serve their community and build a legacy of their own.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • State: Texas
    • Background: Community service experience
    • Education Level: Undergraduate at a two or four-year university
    Amount:$600
    Deadline:May 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  12. Cover image for Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship

    Kristie's Kids - Loving Arms Around Those Impacted By Cancer Scholarship

    Funded by
    McFarling
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.
    Funded by
    McFarling
    This scholarship seeks to support students who have been impacted by cancer, whether they’ve lost loved ones or are survivors themselves.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Background: Affected by cancer
    Amount:$5,000
    Deadline:May 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  13. Cover image for Outside the Binary: Chineye Emeghara’s STEAM Scholarship

    Outside the Binary: Chineye Emeghara’s STEAM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Chineye Emeghara
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students pursuing fields in STEAM in order to make these fields more equitable and accessible.
    Funded by
    Chineye Emeghara
    This scholarship seeks to support Black students pursuing fields in STEAM in order to make these fields more equitable and accessible.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    • Race: Black
    • State: Texas
    • Field of Study: STEAM
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:May 16, 2024
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  14. Cover image for John Gomez, MD Memorial Scholarship

    John Gomez, MD Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gomez Family Charitable Fund
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Gomez by supporting students from Texas who will be pursuing higher education.
    Funded by
    Gomez Family Charitable Fund
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of John Gomez by supporting students from Texas who will be pursuing higher education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • School Name: Argyle High School or Flower Mound High School
    • GPA: 3.5 or higher
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:May 29, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  15. Cover image for Men Of Excellence Scholarship

    Men Of Excellence Scholarship

    Funded by
    Empire Networks & Communication Inc
    This scholarship will support a male high school senior in Texas who pursues excellence in their education.
    Funded by
    Empire Networks & Communication Inc
    This scholarship will support a male high school senior in Texas who pursues excellence in their education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Gender: Male
    • Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:May 31, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  16. Cover image for Texas Students in STEM Scholarship

    Texas Students in STEM Scholarship

    Funded by
    Nicholas Reimherr
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Texas planning to pursue a career in a STEM field.
    Funded by
    Nicholas Reimherr
    This scholarship will support a high school senior in Texas planning to pursue a career in a STEM field.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    • Background: First-generation college student
    • Major/Field: STEM
    Amount:$500
    Deadline:Jun 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  17. Cover image for Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship

    Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship

    Funded by
    Donald Huschle
    This scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.
    Funded by
    Donald Huschle
    This scholarship will support BIPOC women in STEM at the specific universities in Texas.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Undergraduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Gender: Female
    • Major: STEM
    • School: University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas at Austin, University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas Woman's University, Texas A&M University- College Station
    Amount:$10,000
    Deadline:Jun 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  18. Cover image for Crawley Kids Scholarship

    Crawley Kids Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jordan Crawley
    This scholarship aims to support students from Texas who are passionate about making the world a better place through their future careers.
    Funded by
    Jordan Crawley
    This scholarship aims to support students from Texas who are passionate about making the world a better place through their future careers.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Identity: Underrepresented minority student
    • Background: Community service experience
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • State: Texas
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Jun 20, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  19. Cover image for Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship

    Amplifying Latinx Voices Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are passionate about making an impact on their communities through careers as mental health professionals.
    Funded by
    Daniel and Marisa Wandeler
    This scholarship aims to support Latinx students who are passionate about making an impact on their communities through careers as mental health professionals.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: Graduate student
    • State: Texas or Colorado
    • Ethnicity: Latinx
    • Field of Study: Mental health
    Amount:$24,887
    Deadline:Jul 01, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  20. Cover image for Iliana Arie Scholarship

    Iliana Arie Scholarship

    Funded by
    dimitrula velez
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Iliana Arie Velez by supporting students who share her incredible spirit.
    Funded by
    dimitrula velez
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Iliana Arie Velez by supporting students who share her incredible spirit.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Background: From a single-parent household
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
    • State: Texas
    Amount:$3,000
    Deadline:Jul 14, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  21. Cover image for Valentine Scholarship

    Valentine Scholarship

    Funded by
    Valentine Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students in the Texas who are preparing to make the leap from high school to college.
    Funded by
    Valentine Family
    This scholarship seeks to support students in the Texas who are preparing to make the leap from high school to college.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school student
    Amount:$1,000
    Deadline:Mar 15, 2024
    One Click Apply
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  22. Cover image for Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship

    Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maverick Grill and Saloon
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mavericks and are unique in their own ways.
    Funded by
    Maverick Grill and Saloon
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mavericks and are unique in their own ways.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school
    Amount:$3,000
    Winners:2
    Deadline:May 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  23. Cover image for Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship

    Maverick Grill and Saloon Scholarship

    Funded by
    Maverick Grill and Saloon
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mavericks and are unique in their own ways.
    Funded by
    Maverick Grill and Saloon
    This scholarship seeks to support students who are mavericks and are unique in their own ways.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, trade school
    Amount:$3,000
    Winners:2
    Deadline:May 01, 2023
    One Click Apply
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  24. Cover image for Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades

    Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades

    Funded by
    martin dennis
    This scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.
    Funded by
    martin dennis
    This scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or trade school student
    • State: Oklahoma or Texas
    Amount:$1,000
    Winners:2
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  25. Cover image for Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades

    Ron Dennis Memorial Scholarship for the Trades

    Funded by
    martin dennis
    This scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.
    Funded by
    martin dennis
    This scholarship aims to support the legacy of Ron Dennis by supporting students pursuing careers in the trades.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Education Level: High school or trade school student
    • State: Oklahoma or Texas
    Amount:$1,000
    Winners:2
    Deadline:Aug 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  26. Cover image for WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship

    WTFintech? No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.
    Funded by
    Bold.org
    This scholarship is perfect for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance news.
    All students are eligible
    Amount:$1,000
    Winners:1
    Deadline:Oct 01, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  27. Cover image for "A State of Mind" Texas Scholarship

    "A State of Mind" Texas Scholarship

    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    As one small way to celebrate the spirit of Texas and all that it brings to the world, the “A State of Mind” Texas Scholarship exists to alleviate the financial burden of one student from Texas.
    Funded by
    Calvin Rosser
    As one small way to celebrate the spirit of Texas and all that it brings to the world, the “A State of Mind” Texas Scholarship exists to alleviate the financial burden of one student from Texas.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Location: You must be from Texas
    Amount:$500
    Winners:1
    Deadline:Feb 28, 2022
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  28. Cover image for Tyrell Terry "Challenge and Opportunity" Scholarship

    Tyrell Terry "Challenge and Opportunity" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tyrell Terry
    This scholarship seeks to help high school seniors from Minnesota and Texas pursue their college education.
    Funded by
    Tyrell Terry
    This scholarship seeks to help high school seniors from Minnesota and Texas pursue their college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Location: Must live in Minnesota or Texas
    • Education: Must be a current high school senior
    Amount:$11,100
    Winners:2
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  29. Cover image for Tyrell Terry "Challenge and Opportunity" Scholarship

    Tyrell Terry "Challenge and Opportunity" Scholarship

    Funded by
    Tyrell Terry
    This scholarship seeks to help high school seniors from Minnesota and Texas pursue their college education.
    Funded by
    Tyrell Terry
    This scholarship seeks to help high school seniors from Minnesota and Texas pursue their college education.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Location: Must live in Minnesota or Texas
    • Education: Must be a current high school senior
    Amount:$11,100
    Winners:2
    Deadline:Feb 15, 2022
    One Click Apply
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  30. Cover image for Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship

    Linda "Noni" Anderson Memorial Music & Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Scott Kinsel
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.
    Funded by
    Scott Kinsel
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Linda Anderson by financially supporting those who love the visual arts, performing arts, and music so they have the resources and encouragement necessary to fulfill their dreams.

    Eligibility Criteria:

    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • GPA: 3.0 or higher
    • Desired Career Field: Arts or Music
    • Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate
    Amount:$15,000
    Winners:3
    Deadline:Apr 01, 2023
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Texas scholarships offer financial aid opportunities to support students pursuing higher education within the Lone Star State. Catering to a wide range of academic interests, talents, and financial needs, these scholarships aim to make college more accessible and affordable for Texas residents.

From merit-based awards recognizing academic excellence to need-based grants helping to alleviate the financial burden for underprivileged students, Texas scholarships encompass a variety of funding sources, including state government initiatives, private foundations, and individual colleges and universities.

Whether you're a high school senior preparing for your freshman year or a current college student looking to ease the cost of your continued education, Texas scholarships provide essential support, helping to cultivate a brighter future for Texas students and the communities they will go on to serve.

Here at Bold.org, you can apply for exclusive scholarships that are just for you. Sign up here and check which scholarships you are eligible to apply for right now.

Texas Students and Student Debt

Texas residents who seek a college education face challenges similar to those of students in other states, such as high tuition and financial difficulty. However, Texas students have unique needs due to the high number of minority students, immigrant students, and bilingual learners.

Texas College Students

A little over one million students enrolled in college in the fall of 2022. Of these students, approximately 200,000 were graduate students.

Like most states, Texas has a predominantly female college population, with over 60% of its college students being women.

College students in Texas are also split by enrollment status. A little over 800,000 Texas university students attend college full-time, while approximately 750,000 are enrolled part-time. Many students also take their classes fully or partially online, as almost 670,000 Texas college students are exclusively attending classes online, 415,000 are taking fully in-person classes, and 445,000 are taking a mixture of classes.

Colleges in Texas

Second in size only to Alaska, Texas is full of colleges and universities, including many community college options. Texas A&M University - College Station has the most students, with a little over 70,000 enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year. The University of Texas at Austin is the next most populous school, with approximately 50,000 students, followed by approximately 48,000 at the University of Texas at Arlington.

There are college options of all sizes in Texas, including very small colleges like Paul Quinn College, with only 468 students, and Wiley College, with 615 students.

Costs of College in Texas

When it comes to the costs of higher education in Texas, the amount varies based on one's degree program. For in-state students at an average public four-year college, the annual total cost of attendance is around $18,325.

At the University of North Texas, the average total cost of attendance for the 2023-2024 academic year for undergraduate Texas residents living on campus is estimated at $27,937. Out-of-state undergraduates can expect an average cost of $40,537.

For graduate students, Texas residents living off-campus have an average cost of $26,134, while out-of-state graduate students have an average cost of $33,694. These figures include tuition, fees, housing, food, books, supplies, transportation, and personal costs.

Student Debt in Texas

Like the rest of the United States, Texas is home to many students and graduates who took out debt for their education. As of March 2023, Texans had approximately 127 billion student loan debt. The average debt per borrower was approximately $33,000.

For reference, Washington, D.C., had the highest average debt, with the average borrower holding $55,000 in debt. While student debt in Texas may be lower than in D.C., it is still a significant number for students to take out and have to pay back.

The Best Scholarships for Texas Students

There are unlimited scholarship opportunities to help students afford higher education, but students in Texas should consider.

Scholarships by Grade Level

In Texas, scholarships are available for students at every grade level, tailored to support their specific educational needs. From high school to grad school, these scholarships aim to foster early academic achievement and encourage continued education, offering financial assistance to pave the way for future success.

Scholarships by GPA

In Texas, scholarships cater to students with a wide range of GPAs, recognizing both academic excellence and effort. These opportunities ensure that financial support for higher education is accessible, encouraging students to pursue their academic and career goals with less financial burden.

Music Scholarships

Music scholarships in Texas are designed for students with exceptional musical talents, offering financial aid to pursue studies in music education, performance, and composition within the state. These scholarships support Texas students in honing their musical skills and contributing to the rich culture of the region.

The above scholarship opportunities are a few of the many available to students in Texas. Find more scholarship opportunities by browsing more scholarship groups now!

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors in Texas

You can browse through the category options to find other opportunities relevant to your background and field of study. 

Scholarships for High School Seniors

For Texas high school seniors eyeing scholarships, there's a variety of options aimed at easing the financial transition to higher education. These scholarships are designed to recognize and reward achievements in academics, leadership, and community engagement, offering support for the next educational step.

Science Scholarships

Science scholarships offer financial aid to Texas students who are passionate about exploring scientific processes, conducting research, and pursuing careers in scientific fields. These scholarships support aspiring scientists in achieving their educational goals, encouraging innovation and discovery across disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.

Many scholarships are available to high school seniors, but there are tons of scholarships for all high school students. Explore these high school scholarships to find even more opportunities!

Scholarships for Texas College Students

Nursing Scholarships

Nursing scholarships in Texas offer a wonderful opportunity for students pursuing a career in healthcare. These scholarships provide essential financial support, helping to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses. These scholarships not only ease the financial burden of nursing education but also encourage the growth of skilled healthcare professionals within the state.

Healthcare Scholarships

Healthcare scholarships for Texas students provide a pathway to support those passionate about pursuing careers in medicine, nursing, and allied health fields. These scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare education and encourage the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve within the state.

Writing Scholarships

Writing scholarships for Texas students provide financial support for those with a flair for words to gain access to higher education. These scholarships celebrate creativity and skill in various forms of writing, from essays and poetry to fiction and journalism, empowering students to develop their talents further.

The above scholarship opportunities are just a few of the many available to Texas students. Browse more scholarships by using our scholarship search feature today!

How to Apply for Scholarships in Texas

Applying for scholarships in Texas is easy and rewarding. Scholarships provide financial assistance to financially needy students and are a great alternative to student loans. 

Each scholarship will have requirements listed in the description as well as a place to upload application materials, such as an essay, file, video, or link.

Before applying, ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements so you don't spend valuable time on a scholarship you don't qualify for. Scholarships may require applicants to be pursuing a certain major or degree type, be of a certain race or ethnicity, be a certain gender, be low-income or first-generation, or meet other requirements.

The more eligibility requirements a scholarship has, the smaller the eligible applicant pool will be, giving you a better chance of winning due to the lower competition.

Most scholarships are essay-based, so follow the application prompts to create your essay. You can find essay-writing tips here to improve the quality and content of your essays. Once you've finished creating your essay or other application materials, you can submit them on the scholarship page and click "Submit Application" to finish applying.

Tips for Applying for Scholarships in Texas

Start Early

The earlier you start your scholarship search, the better. This gives you ample time to gather all necessary documents, tailor each application, and meet varying deadlines. Starting early also means you can apply to a wider range of scholarships, increasing your chances of success.

Explore University Scholarships

Many universities offer scholarships as part of the admission process. These can be based on academic merit, financial need, or specific talents. Research each university's scholarship opportunities and understand their criteria and deadlines.

Seek Private Scholarships

Private scholarships can come from companies, non-profit organizations, or community groups. They might be based on factors like community service, leadership roles, or unique talents. Cast a wide net and apply to as many as possible to increase your chances.

Utilize Your High School Advisor

Your high school advisor can be a great resource for scholarship information. They can help you identify scholarships that match your profile and achievements and might even offer insights into crafting a winning application.

Search Locally

Local scholarships often have fewer applicants, which can increase your chances of winning. Check with local businesses, community organizations, and civic groups for available scholarships.

Go Online

There are numerous online resources and databases dedicated to scholarship searches. Use them to find opportunities you might not have discovered otherwise, but be wary of scams and never pay for access to scholarship information.

Keep Track of Deadlines

Organize scholarship deadlines to ensure you never miss an opportunity. Use a planner, digital calendar, or dedicated app to keep track of dates and give yourself enough time to complete each application.

Ace Your Application

Put significant effort into your scholarship applications, especially essays and letters of recommendation. Personalize each application to reflect how you meet the specific criteria of each scholarship, showcasing your unique strengths and experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions About Texas Scholarships

How do I use a scholarship?

Using scholarship funds depends on the source, but scholarships are generally easy to apply to your educational costs. To use a scholarship directly from your college or university, you'll likely just have to accept the aid package, and then the money will automatically be applied. You may also need to write a thank you letter to the scholarship donor, which you can learn how to do here.

If you win a scholarship from Bold.org, the money will be sent directly by check to the financial aid office of your college or technical school to be applied to your tuition costs, fees, and book costs.

What is the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board?

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) is a state agency that provides leadership and coordination for Texas higher education. Its mission is to promote access, affordability, quality, success, and cost efficiency in the state's higher education system, aligning with the goals of the 60x30TX strategic plan.

How does the Texas Grant Program work for in-state students?

The Texas Grant Program, officially known as the Towards EXcellence, Access, and Success (TEXAS) Grant Program, is designed to provide financial aid to eligible in-state students to cover tuition and fees at public universities, community colleges, and technical schools in Texas. The program primarily serves students with financial need who exhibit academic readiness for college-level work.

For more information about college scholarships, tuition costs, and college degree programs, check out our Scholarship Blog!