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1 | Deadline (Typical) | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Overview | Award Amount | Application Link | Application Requirements | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | Feb 1 | Door of Opportunity Scholarship | Financial need; HS senior from a qualifying district; no minimum GPA | up to $7500 | http://scholarship.org/doo/ | FAFSA SAR (or explain if ineligible); ≥2 recs (1 teacher required + 1 community; optional extra); essay on educational/career goals (≥200 words); personal characteristics essay (≥200 words); parent tax return only if selected for interview | Deadline listed 10:59 PM CT (site shows 11:59 PM ET); optional paragraph on COVID impact | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | Feb 1 | NAAIA DFW Foundation Scholarship | DFW-area students (see application for specific eligibility) | Multiple $3,000–$5,000 awards (selected recipients awarded $5,000) | https://www.naaiafwfoundation.org/ | Completed application; 500-word essay; 2 letters of recommendation; demonstrate community involvement; GPA considered | Winners announced by Mar 1, 2026; luncheon recognition Mar 13, 2026 (attendance required). This supersedes earlier Feb 15 info. | |||||||||||||||||||
4 | Feb 1 | ScholarShot Scholarship | Dallas County HS seniors; plan to attend a Texas public 2-yr or 4-yr college; FAFSA or TASFA required | between $3000 - $6000 yearly | https://scholarshot.smapply.org/prog/student_application/ | Upload HS transcript; SAT/ACT (if taken); resume (or fill activities); FAFSA SAR or TASFA; head-and-shoulders photo; TSI scores or college transcript if applicable; FERPA & Photo release forms; essay (200–1000 words) on why college matters; short answers (3 items on island, favorite achievement, career goals, inspiring quote) | ScholarShot may place students at CC or 4-yr based on fit and support them for 4 years if requirements are met—read app carefully to see your track | |||||||||||||||||||
5 | Feb 4 | Z-NEF Scholarships (Zeta Phi Beta) | Varies by award; read each description carefully | Varies | https://znef.org/znef-general-scholarships | Counselor-uploaded transcript (you provide email); 3 rec letters via portal; 500-word essay about yourself, goals, how award helps, and why you should receive it | You may apply to only THREE scholarships in the portal; deadline is 10:59 PM CT (site shows 11:59 PM ET) | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | Feb 6 | Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship | HS GPA greater than 3.0; U.S. citizen/PR; Texas resident; certify not a student-athlete | up to $5000 | https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-about | 2 recommendations requested via app; ACT/SAT; transcript; Essay 1 (300–750w: your impact); Essay 2 (750–1500w: background/identity/story) | Age note in some materials is outdated—verify current criteria on site | |||||||||||||||||||
7 | Feb 6 | RMHC/HACER National Scholarship | HS seniors; at least 1 parent of Hispanic heritage; GPA at least 2.8; legal U.S. resident; under age 21 | up to $100,000; tiers vary | https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/community/hacer.html | Short-answer set (career path 300w; influences 100w; influential person 100w; character trait 100w; leadership 100w); optional 2-min video; optional special-circumstances (≤300w); 1 recommendation (enter name/email) | Semifinalists must upload FAFSA SAR and transcript; site can crash near deadline—apply early | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | February 6 | National Ag Day Video Essay Contest (Agriculture Council of America) | U.S. high school students in grades 9–12; U.S. citizen; one video entry per student | First: $1,500; Second: $1,000; Third: $500 (3 awards) | https://www.scholarships.com/scholarships/national-ag-day-essay-contest | Create an original video essay (maximum 2 minutes) on the theme “Agriculture: Why Food Security Equals National Security”; use only original or properly licensed music/content; save as .MP4 or .WMV; download and complete the official entry form (Word or PDF); upload both video and entry form via the Ag Day File Transfer page; submission must be received by midnight CST on the deadline; winning videos featured on the Ag Day website and during Ag Day events in Washington, DC | ||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Feb 11 | Davidson Fellows Scholarship | 18 or younger; significant work in STEM, literature, music, etc. | $10,000–$50,000 | https://www.davidsongifted.org/fellows/ | Portfolio/research, essays, recommendations | For extraordinary projects. | |||||||||||||||||||
10 | Feb 15 | Venus Morris Griffin Scholarship Fund (VMG Foundation) | U.S. high school seniors; MUST have a biological parent currently incarcerated; adopted/foster youth eligible if all terms met; payment made directly to institution | $10,000 (check current cycle) | https://vmgfoundation.org/ | Provide proof of acceptance to a college or trades program within one year; provide an invoice from the institution; one entry letter explaining how parental incarceration has impacted your life; funds must be used for tuition only in the 1st or 2nd year after HS graduation; winners notified by email and posted on vmgfoundation.org; questions: info@vmgfoundation.org | No published deadline provided—confirm on site and move to the due month once posted | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | Feb 15 | Dell Scholars Program | HS seniors; Pell-eligible; 2.4+ GPA; grit & ambition | $20,000 + laptop + support | https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/ | Essays, transcript, FAFSA | Great support program for first-gen. TX note: Also check Terry Foundation (via partner universities), UIL/TILF, Texas PTA, TxDOT 'Don't Mess with Texas' (spring), Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, Dallas/Collin/Tarrant community foundations, Garland NAACP, GEESA. | |||||||||||||||||||
12 | Feb 15 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) | HS & college students of Hispanic heritage; HS GPA ≥3.0 (college ≥2.5); plan full-time 4-yr; U.S. citizen/PR/DACA/eligible non-citizen; FAFSA/TASFA required | Varies | https://www.hsf.net/scholarship | Online application; report WEIGHTED GPA; additional materials per later rounds | Highly competitive; complete early and monitor portal for next steps | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | Feb 15 | (HS SENIORS) Horatio Alger National Scholarship (All 50 States & D.C.) | High school senior enrolled full time; U.S. citizen; strong commitment to complete a bachelor’s degree (may start at a 2-year then transfer); family adjusted gross income $100,000 or less; involved in co-curricular and community service activities; demonstrates integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; minimum GPA 2.0 (GPA 2.0 or higher) | $25,000 (105 scholarships) | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/national-scholarships/ https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/ | Online application with academic info, activities, and short answers; financial information to verify need; transcript | National program for juniors; award paid to accredited non-profit U.S. institutions | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | Feb 16 | Dallas Boule Foundation Scholarship | African American male; GPA ≥3.0; SAT ≥850 OR ACT ≥25 | https://www.dallasboulefoundation.org/ | Transcript; recent photo; 2 rec letters (community member + school); essay ≤500 words: “My Commitment to My Community” | Name documents exactly as requested on the application | ||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Feb 17 | Texas Leadership Scholars Program | TX HS class of 2026; plan to attend a participating TX university; financial need (FAFSA/TASFA); leadership & service | Full ride (participating universities; details vary) | https://unt.govfa.net/218293 | Two short answers (≈75w & 100w); 1 recommender (school staff—enter name/email) | Fantastic opportunity—select up to three universities on your application | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | Feb 20 | Academic Bridge Program (UT Dallas) | Admitted to UTD; top 20% class; SAT ≥800 (CR/W + Math combined) | https://abp.utdallas.edu/apply/ | Application; 1 sealed recommendation (signature across back seal); 1-page essay: why UTD + how the Academic Bridge Program will support goals | Support program (not a cash scholarship): free summer classes, books, and housing throughout college; verify year (text referenced Fall 2024) | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Feb 27 | Red Thread Foundation for Women Scholarship | Women of international background (foreign students, immigrants, or first-generation Americans); entering first year at a U.S. college/university in Fall 2026; no GPA or U.S. residency requirement | $1,000 | https://redthreadwomen.org/about/apply/how-to-apply/ | Apply via Google account; short-answer questions + 2 essays; 1 recommendation (requested within 5 business days of application); phone interview (~30 mins) for finalists | Opens Feb 2, 2026 (Noon ET); closes Feb 27, 2026 (8pm ET) or after first 100 eligible & complete applications—may close early | |||||||||||||||||||
18 | Feb 28 | TheDream.US National Scholarship (TX Partners) | HS senior; GPA at least 2.5; arrived in U.S. before age 16; undocumented/DACA; plan to attend TX partner (SAC, TAMU-SA, UH, UTEP, UNT Dallas, UTRGV) | Up to full tuition & fees (partner colleges) | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ | Online app; two essays (≤750w each): goals/challenges & significant circumstance overcome | Confirm current list of TX partner schools before submitting | |||||||||||||||||||
19 | Monthly | Niche 'No Essay' Scholarship (Monthly) | HS students; quick entry | $2,500 (varies) | https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarship/no-essay-scholarship/ | Short form | Recurring—listed in multiple months. | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | Monthly | BigFuture Scholarships — Class of 2026 | High school senior (Class of 2026); U.S./territories; no GPA/test/essay; College Board account | $500 monthly drawings; periodic $40,000 awards | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/bigfuture-scholarships | Complete BigFuture steps (e.g., build/strengthen college list, apply to colleges, complete FAFSA, explore scholarships/careers) | Entries earned per completed step; seniors’ entry windows are earlier—check the Class of 2026 timeline on the site | |||||||||||||||||||
21 | Monthly | BigFuture Scholarships — Class of 2027 | High school junior (Class of 2027); U.S./territories; no GPA/test/essay; College Board account | $500 monthly drawings; periodic $40,000 awards | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/bigfuture-scholarships | Complete BigFuture planning steps (start/strengthen college & career lists, explore scholarships, prep application plan) | Check Class of 2027 dates on the site for which steps count each month | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | Monthly | BigFuture Scholarships — Class of 2028 | High school sophomore (Class of 2028); U.S./territories; no GPA/test/essay; College Board account | $500 monthly drawings; periodic $40,000 awards | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships/bigfuture-scholarships | Complete early exploration steps (start college & career lists, explore scholarships) | Program lists which sophomore steps are eligible; see Class of 2028 timeline on the site | |||||||||||||||||||
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