Top Texas scholarships for you

This award is open to first-time new freshmen students with a filed FAFSA, Pell-eligible, and AGI $85K or less, and Texas residents. This scholarship may be combined with Honors College or donor-funded scholarships. This scholarship is available for up to 8 long semesters (fall and spring) or graduation, whichever comes first. Students must be admitted to the university and enter East Texas A&M in the calendar year of graduation from high school. Applicants must be Texas residents for tuition purposes. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

This scholarship is open to first-time new transfer students with a filed FAFSA, Pell-eligible, and AGI $85K or less, Texas residents, from a two-year college with an associate degree or earned 45 credit hours. This scholarship may be combined with donor-funded scholarships. This award is available for up to four semesters (fall and spring) or graduation, whichever comes first. Applicants must be a Texas resident for tuition purposes. They must be admitted from a two-year school with an earned associate degree or 45 credit hours without gaps in enrollment. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Terry Traditional Scholarship, or Freshman Scholarship, is a full ride, last dollar 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 for the Terry Scholarship are available only from the universities affiliated with the Terry Scholarship Program and are not available from the Foundation or from high schools. Applicants must be admitted to a Terry-affiliated college or university for the upcoming Fall Semester. Applicants must apply and commit to residing on campus for the first year of school. Applicants must have a record of leadership in school and in the community. Applicants must be nominated by one of the eleven Terry-affiliated Texas public universities. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Lamar University Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship is available to students who have earned at least 30, but no more than 90, transferable semester credit hours. Students must submit proof of PTK membership. Proof of membership can include any one of the following: A copy of an active PTK membership card, A current PTK certificate, and an official letter from a PTK advisor verifying membership. Scholarships are subject to the availability of funds. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The UT Dallas Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to recognize members of an honor society that stresses the importance of leadership, service, and individual growth and development. The scholarship is valid for six semesters or upon completion of a first undergraduate degree. Students must have earned at least 30, but no more than 90, transferable semester credit hours. A minimum of six hours must have been completed after high school graduation, excluding the summer immediately following high school graduation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Sylvia Jane Heck Scholarship will provide scholarship grants and other financial aid to assist deserving working women in pursuing a degree and/or non-degree education in Bexar County, Texas. Scholarship monies must be used at an accredited Texas college, university or non-degree educational program offered within Bexar County, Texas. If seeking a degree, applicants must have completed at least two semesters of studies prior to applying for this scholarship. If seeking non-degree education, applicants must be registered for the non-degree educational program and have already paid the fees associated therewith. If seeking a degree, applicants must have a 3.0 or better GPA; submit certified transcripts of all college work. Two letters of reference must accompany the application. If the application is approved, the name and address of the educational institution and student ID for the scholarship check must also be provided. If seeking non-degree education, applicants must provide proof of payment of the fees associated with the program, the total cost and length of the program, and two letters of reference. If the application is approved, proof of payment for the non-degree course is required before the scholarship will be paid. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Tommy Tranchin Award was established at The Dallas Foundation to support students with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities who have shown promise or passion in a chosen field of interest. Applicants must be a student and resident in North Texas in grade level 8-12. Please note that the Tommy Tranchin Award is not intended to offset costs associated with obtaining a college or university degree. Instead, the award is intended to support creative projects, performances, training activities, and participation in workshops, seminars, and competitions. Creative proposals for new work are especially encouraged. In cases in which the applicant proposes to attend an institution or program, confirmation of the student's enrollment will be required. The application has a rolling deadline through December 1, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Dallas Foundation for more information.

The University of New Orleans Gulf State Promise is available to undergraduate and graduate students admitted to the University of New Orleans. Students must be from Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. The priority application deadline for undergraduate students is December 11, while the deadline for graduate students varies based on the program. Students may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships for more information.

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state. Applicants may choose to apply for the Traditional Path or the Skilled Trade Path. Traditional Scholarships will be awarded to both full-time and part-time single-parent students pursuing an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate program. The Skilled Trade Scholarships will be awarded to any eligible single-parent student pursuing education beyond high school, including those enrolled in skilled trade programs. Whether they are working towards a career as a welder, electrician, diesel mechanic, or other in-demand trade, they are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, Texas. Applicants must also be a legal resident of the United States (or a resident with DACA status), applying in the county where they live. They must have earned a high school diploma or GED. The applicant's household income is typically not more than 250 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an ASPSF approved school or training program and pursuing a degree or certification that leads to employment at family-supporting wages. The Fall application is open from August 1 and closes on September 1. The Spring application is open from November 1 and closes on December 1. The Summer application is for current recipients only, which is open from May 1 to June 1. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.