Scholarships for Students in Texas

ACE Scholarship Program

Offered by: Amarillo Area Foundation

Annual awards for residents of Hansford, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, or Roberts counties, Texas who are graduating high school seniors and will be enrolling in a college/university pursuing studies in Nursing or Medical School. Award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. 

February 1
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships

Offered by: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

These scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. 

Applicants for this scholarship must be from

  • Southern California                                                                             
  • Florida                                                                    
  • Georgia
  • Louisiana 
  • Maryland 
  • Mississippi
  • New Jersey 
  • Oregon 
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina 
  • Texas 
  • Tennessee 
  • Washington
January 14
Deadlines
$125,000 (total)
Award Amount

Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Scholarships

Offered by: Good Samaritan Foundation

Applicants must be a resident of Texas and  must be currently working or planning to work following graduation in the Texas healthcare system.Students must be pursuing an LVN, Diploma, ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD, DSN, or DNP degree Scholarship and applications are accepted three times each year.

February 15
Deadlines
$500 - $1,000
Award Amount

McKesson Scholarships

Offered by: Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

This scholarship open to all students attending accredited nursing program in selected regions such as Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Washington.

January 14
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Past President's Parlay Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas awards scholarship 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.

May 1
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Foundation Scholarships

Offered by: San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
Applicants must be high school students who participate in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo as part of a 4-H, FFA or FHA program. Students must plan to attend an accredited Texas university, college or technical school. Selection is based on both work inside and outside the classroom.
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The Michael E. Farah Scholarship

Offered by: The Farah Law Firm
Applicant must be a resident of Tarrant County, TX, who plans to attend a college or university within the state of Texas. Financial need and 500-word essay required. Interest in pursuing a career in real estate and/or law is preferred.
N/A
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TEXAS Grant for University of Houston - Downtown

Offered by: University of Houston -- Downtown
This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.
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Exemption for Peace Officers Disabled in the Line of Duty

Offered by: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Applicant must be a Texas resident who is a peace officer who has been disabled in the line of duty. Award may be used at Texas public colleges and universities only.
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Glen LeBleu Scholarship

Offered by: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Applicant must be a sophomore at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi who is majoring in education. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and maintain a course load of at least 12 semester hours (nine for graduate students).
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TEXAS Grant for Texas Tech University

Offered by: Texas Tech University
This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.
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Top 10 Percent Scholarship for Texas Southern University

Offered by: Texas Southern University
This program is designed to encourage students who graduate in the top 10 percent of their high school class to attend a Texas public college or university. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), have financial need, and enroll full-time in a Texas public college or university in the fall semester. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.
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Texas Transportation Scholarship

Offered by: Logistics and Transportation National Association
Applicant must have been enrolled in a school in Texas during some phase of education (elementary, secondary, or high school). Selection is based upon scholastic ability, potential, professional interest, character, and financial need.
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Albert Loftin Endowed Scholarship

Offered by: Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Applicant must be a degree-seeking student who has a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA (at least a 3.0 GPA each semester), and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area. Official Texarkana Coll transcripts required. First preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll on an Albert Loftin scholarship; second preference is for an applicant who attended Texarkana Coll full time who plans on completing an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M U - Texarkana.
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Govind and Bahkti Nadkarni Engineering Scholarship

Offered by: Coastal Bend Community Foundation
Applicant must be a graduating senior or current college student in the Coastal Bend with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicant must plan to attend Del Mar College or Texas A&M - Kingsville and pursue a major in civil engineering. Minimum 12 semester hours required.
N/A
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N/A
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TEXAS Grant for Texas State University - San Marcos

Offered by: Texas State University - San Marcos
This program is designed to make sure that well-prepared high school graduates with financial need can go to college. Applicants must be Texas residents, be registered with Selective Service or be exempt, have a nine month EFC of no more than $5,088 and be enrolled at least three-quarter time. To apply, students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA). Eligibility for this program is determined by the college financial aid office. Applicants should contact the college financial aid office for additional information and availability of funds.
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Daryl Crouch Endowment Scholarship

Offered by: Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Applicant must be a degree-seeking student age 25 or over providing financial support for children age 18 or under, enrolled in at least six semester hours, have a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA with no grade below "B," at Texas A&M U - Texarkana and must be a resident of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, or Texas residing in school's service area.
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Herff Jones Scholarship

Offered by: University Interscholastic League
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Texas, have a 3.0 or higher GPA and plan to major or minor in a communications-related field. Students must also have been involved in journalism during high school.
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Vocational Nursing Scholarship

Offered by: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Applicant must be a resident of Texas, enrolled at least half time at a Texas college or university in a program leading to licensure as an LVN. Applicant must demonstrate financial need.
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Dixie Youth Scholarship Program

Offered by: Dixie Youth Baseball, Inc.
Applicants must have been registered on a Dixie Youth Baseball team participating in a franchised Dixie Youth Baseball Inc. league prior to reaching age thirteen. Selection is based on financial need, scholastic record and citizenship. Programs are located in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
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