Top Texas scholarships for you

ASPSF provides financial assistance and personal support to Single Mom 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 Mom" (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.

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.

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.

The Terry Foundation Traditional Scholarship is a full ride scholarship that covers up to eight semesters. It is awarded to Texas High School Senior 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.

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.

The Houston Theta Charity Antiques Show Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the state of Texas who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or 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.

The Lucile Moore Garrett Scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity who is a member of a college chapter in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. Should no applicants meet the first criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to a collegian or an alumna member of the Fraternity with a permanent address in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Texas and who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. Should no applicants meet the first and second criteria, the scholarship shall be awarded to any collegian or alumna member of the Fraternity who will pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded. 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.

The Texas A&M University Terry Foundation Scholars program is available to traditional first-time freshmen who graduate from Texas high schools. Applicants must have attended a Texas high school or home school in Texas. They must have strong academic abilities shown through their high school performance and have a record of leadership in their school and community. Applicants must submit one letter of recommendation, a high school transcript, and a college transcript if you will have more than 15 hours of college credit. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Mustang Scholar Program places an SMU education within your reach by combining with other awards to guarantee that SMU tuition and fees are met. There are two scholarships that serve as last-dollar aid to ensure Mustang Scholars receive full tuition, campus housing, and fees to attend SMU. This scholarship is open to students who graduated from a public, private, or charter high school located in Dallas County, Texas. Priority consideration is given to students with a cumulative "A" average (3.500 GPA) in grades 9-12. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.