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1 | Scholarship Name | Description | Award Amount | Eligibility | GPA Requirement | Major/Field of Study | Race/Ethnicity | Location | Deadline to apply | Application Link | Notes | ||||||||||||||
2 | 1000 Dreams Fund Scholarship | For women pursuing college dreams with unmet needs. | $1,000 (one-time) | High school senior or current college student, must be a woman, demonstrate financial need | Not specified | Any | Women | National | End of March | https://1000dreamsfund.org/programs/1000-dreams-scholarship-fund/ | Women only; non-renewable | ||||||||||||||
3 | 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation | For Houston students planning to attend HBCUs. | $20,000 | Houston resident, attending HBCU | Not specified | Any | Black/African American | Houston | Varies | https://www.5strongscholars.org/apply/houston | For HBCU-bound students | ||||||||||||||
4 | Abran Arreola-Hernandez Latino Scholarship | Open scholarship for students with a July 31 deadline. | $500 | Open to all | Not specified | Any | Hispanic /Latinx | Not specified | July 31 | https://bold.org/scholarships/abran-arreola-hernandez-latino-scholarship/ | Broad eligibility | ||||||||||||||
5 | AICPA Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarships for accounting students or CPA-track candidates. | Varies | Students pursuing accounting or CPA certification | Not specified | Accounting | Any | National | Varies | https://www.thiswaytocpa.com/education/aicpa-legacy-scholarships | Multiple scholarships under umbrella | ||||||||||||||
6 | American Water Scholarship | Renewable scholarship focused on inclusion and diversity. | $10,000/year (4 years) | 3.0 GPA, financial need, demonstrated commitment to inclusion/diversity | 3.0 | Any | Any | National | March 1 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/american-water/ | 10 awards annually | ||||||||||||||
7 | Annual Innovation Scholarship Contest | Video-based scholarship contest for Texas students. | $1,000 (6 awards) | High school senior or college student in Texas; must submit video response | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | May | https://www.herrmanandherrman.com/scholarship/ | Creative submission format | ||||||||||||||
8 | Around the Corner from College Scholarship | Scholarship is to help YOU identify things you need to prepare for the college process | $1000 (twice a year) | High school student, US citizen, resident or DACA status | Not specified | Any | Any | National | June 30 and Dec 31 | https://accessscholarships.com/around-the-corner-from-college-scholarship/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email | Create a checklist with the items you think will best help you prepare for college | ||||||||||||||
9 | Artense Lenell Sam Scholarship | Encourages students who want to make a difference in their community. | $1,000 (3 awards) | High school senior or college student; must describe career goals and community impact | Not specified | Any | Any | Not specified | August 5 | https://bold.org/scholarships/artense-lenell-sam-scholarship/ | Essay-based; community-focused | ||||||||||||||
10 | Azteca Scholarship | For Hispanic and undocumented Houston students. | Varies | Houston resident, Hispanic descent, undocumented, 2.0 GPA, accepted to 4-year college | 2.0 | Any | Hispanic /Latinx, Undoc. | Houston | Not specified | https://www.houstoncommunityservices.com/scholarships-becas/ | Includes undocumented students | ||||||||||||||
11 | Barron Prize for Young Leaders | Honors students (ages 14–18) with recent service project experience. | $10,000 | Age 14–18, must have completed or be working on service project | Not specified | Any | Any | National | April 15 | https://barronprize.org/apply/ | Strong community impact focus | ||||||||||||||
12 | Becca’s Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship | Recognizes high school seniors who’ve contributed to their communities through service. | Varies | High school senior, 2.0 GPA, US citizen/legal resident, strong service contributions | 2.0 | Any | Any | National | End of March | https://www.beccascloset.org/scholarships/ | Demonstrated community service required | ||||||||||||||
13 | Beyond the Boroughs Scholarship | Supports students with financial need who show leadership and community commitment. | Up to $5,000/year (4 years) | US citizen or legal resident; 2.5 GPA minimum | 2.5 | Any | Any | National | Not specified | https://www.beyondtheboroughs.org/the-scholarship/scholarship-requirements | Long-term funding for strong community-driven students | ||||||||||||||
14 | Bryan Cameron Impact Scholarship | Full ride based on merit, leadership, and service. | Full ride | Merit-based; open to juniors; must demonstrate leadership and service | Not specified | Any | Any | National | May (Junior Year) | https://www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/ | Apply in 11th grade | ||||||||||||||
15 | Card Rates Financial Future Scholarship | One-time award for finance and business majors. | $1,000 | US resident, 3.5 GPA, majoring in business, finance, accounting, mathematics, or management | 3.5 | Business, Finance, Accounting, Math, Management | Any | National | July 31 | https://www.cardrates.com/scholarship/ | Merit-based | ||||||||||||||
16 | Carl and Margaret Karcher Founders Scholarship | For Texas-based high school seniors. | $10,000 (10 awards) | Must live in Texas, high school senior | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | March 31 | https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/CarlNandMargaretKarcherFoundersScholarship | Sponsored by Carl’s Jr. Foundation | ||||||||||||||
17 | Cat Lift Truck Scholarships | Award for students in business or engineering with material handling interests. | $5,000 | Engineering or business majors with material handling interest | Not specified | Business, Engineering | Any | Not specified | Not specified | https://www.logisnextamericas.com/en/logisnext/search-results-page#q=scholarship | Industry-linked opportunity | ||||||||||||||
18 | CBCF Reducing the Financial Barrier | For low-income Black/African American students attending 2- or 4-year college. | $10,000 | Black/African American, low income, 2.5 GPA, 2- or 4-year college | 2.5 | Any | Black/African American | National | Not specified | https://www.cbcfinc.org/programs/scholarships/ | Offered by Congressional Black Caucus Foundation | ||||||||||||||
19 | CDM Smith Scholarship Program | STEM-focused awards, some merit-based and some need-based. | $7,500 (8 awards) | STEM major, 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | STEM | Any | National | April 15 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cdmsmith/ | 6 merit-based, 2 need-based | ||||||||||||||
20 | Champion Energy Scholarship | Based on academics, volunteerism, and essay responses. | $5,000 / $3,000 / $2,000 | Texas resident, 3.0 GPA, based on essay and service | 3.0 | Any | Any | Texas | March | https://www.championenergyservices.com/.../champion-scholarship-award-program | 3 award levels | ||||||||||||||
21 | College Prep Scholars Program | For high school juniors to prepare for top colleges. | Not specified | High school juniors with demonstrated financial need | Not specified | Any | Any | National | Mid-March | https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/college-prep-scholars-program/apply | Affiliated with QuestBridge | ||||||||||||||
22 | Courage to Grow Scholarship | Quick application scholarship for students with financial need. | $1,000 | High school junior or senior, US citizen, 2.5 GPA | 2.5 | Any | Any | National | June 30 | https://couragetogrowscholarship.com/ | Simple application | ||||||||||||||
23 | Dell Scholars Program | Scholarship focused on low income students, providing financial award, professional and academic mentorship | $20,000 (500 awards) | High school senior, Pell eligible, participating in college readiness program 11th and 12th grades | 2.4 | Any | Any | National | 12/1/2025 | https://www.dellscholars.org/students/ | Must participate in college readiness program 11th and 12th grade; if interested in this scholarship, you need to research these programs starting 10th grade | ||||||||||||||
24 | Elite Security International Scholarship | For first-gen Texas high school seniors. | $1,000 | Texas high school senior, first-gen college student | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | May 9 | https://bold.org/scholarships/elite-security-international-scholarship/ | First-generation focus | ||||||||||||||
25 | Elks National Foundation Scholarship | Based on leadership, academics, community involvement, and need. Renewable. | $1,000–$7,500 (renewable) | US citizen attending a 4-year college/university. | Not specified | Any | Any | National | 11/1/2025 | https://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/mvs.cfm | 500 scholarships awarded. | ||||||||||||||
26 | Empowering Families Scholarship | For undergrad students pursuing family law. | $1,000 per semester | Texas undergrad, 3.5 GPA, must be interested in becoming a family law attorney | 3.5 | Law | Any | Texas | August 13 | https://www.fortworth-civil-attorney.com/scholarship | Semester-based legal scholarship | ||||||||||||||
27 | Essential Visionaries Scholarship | Supports students in human services-related fields. | $10,000 (up to 4 years) | 2.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, studying education, psychology, nursing, counseling, social work | 2.5 | Education, Psychology, Nursing, etc. | Any | National | March 20 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/essentialvisionaries/ | Human services and health-focused | ||||||||||||||
28 | Federation of Houston Professional Women | For women who are college sophomores or beyond. | $1,500 | At least a sophomore in college, woman | Not specified | Any | Women | Houston | Not specified | https://www.fhpw.org/ef/#scholarship_requirements | Houston-area org | ||||||||||||||
29 | Flavorful Futures Scholarship | Any high school senior attending a trade school, 2 or 4-year school after graduation; must start school in the Fall | $5,000 | High school senior, US citizen or permanent resident, 2.5 GPA, enrolled in school in the Fall | 2.5 | Any | Any | National | 1/31/2025 | https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/flavorfulfutures2025 | |||||||||||||||
30 | Fontana Transport Inc Scholars Program | For first-gen students pursuing certain majors. | Up to $5,000 | First-gen US/non-US citizens, 3.5 GPA, specific majors | 3.5 | Arch., Pre-med, Spanish, STEM, Transp. Mgmt. | Any | National | March | https://www.fontanatransportincscholarsprogram.com/scholarship-requirements | Must show financial need | ||||||||||||||
31 | GE Reagan Foundation Scholarship | Renewable leadership scholarship. | $10,000/year for 4 years | US citizen, strong leadership and service, 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Any | National | January 1 | https://www.reaganfoundation.org/.../ge-reagan-foundation-scholars/ | National leadership award | ||||||||||||||
32 | George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation | For Houston-area seniors with strong academics. | $25,000 (70 awards) | Houston-area high school seniors, SAT 1000 minimum | Not specified | Any | Any | Houston | February 1 | https://hammanfoundation.org/scholarship-guidelines/ | 70 awards each year | ||||||||||||||
33 | GHCF AD Osherman Scholarship | Local scholarship for first-gen Texas students in need. | $3,000 | First-gen, TX resident, enrolled in TX university, 3.5 GPA, financial need, community service | 3.5 | Any | Any | Texas | March 20 | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/ad-osherman-scholarship | Local to Greater Houston | ||||||||||||||
34 | Gucci Changemakers Scholars Program | For students in creative and business fields. | $20,000 | Students in fashion, art, business | Not specified | Fashion, Design, Business | Any | National | February | https://app.getacceptd.com/guccichangemakers | Creative industries focus | ||||||||||||||
35 | HACU (Café Bustelo) Scholarship | For Hispanic students through the HACU platform. | $5,000 | Hispanic students attending HACU-member institutions | Not specified | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | National | May (graduation year) | https://www.hacu.net/hacu/scholarships.asp | Look for Café Bustelo listing | ||||||||||||||
36 | Hagan Scholarship Foundation | Renewable scholarship requiring student work and academic success. | $15,000/year (4 years) | 3.5 GPA, 240 work hrs/year, attending 4-year college | 3.5 | Any | Any | National | March 1 | https://haganscholarships.org/application/# | Work commitment is unique requirement | ||||||||||||||
37 | Healthcare and Nursing Ed. Foundation | Supports nursing students admitted into program. | $3,000 per semester | Must be admitted to a nursing program | Not specified | Nursing | Any | Houston | Not specified | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/Mws6fg7xkW4bVHrm9H42/ | Distributed through GHCF | ||||||||||||||
38 | Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards | Recognizes Latinx high school seniors with leadership and academic excellence. | Varies | Hispanic/Latino US residents with min 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | National | November | https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarships/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards-scholarship | Awards by career category (STEM, education, etc.) | ||||||||||||||
39 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Awards based on need to Hispanic students. | $500–$5,000 | Hispanic, 3.0 GPA, US citizen or permanent resident | 3.0 | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | National | Mid-February | https://www.hsf.net/scholarship | Must complete FAFSA | ||||||||||||||
40 | HLSR Achievement Scholarship | For current Rodeo Scholars who are college juniors or seniors. | $4,000 (renewable, 2 semesters) | Existing Rodeo Scholars in college, 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Any | Texas | Mid-June | https://www.rodeohouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Achievement-Scholarship-Guidelines-FINAL.pdf | Must already be Rodeo Scholar | ||||||||||||||
41 | HLSR General Scholarship | Major scholarship program for Texas students attending college. | $5,000/year (renewable 4 years) | TX resident, US citizen, SAT 950+, FAFSA submitted, graduating senior | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | End of January | https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships-and-grants/how-to-apply/ | Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo program | ||||||||||||||
42 | Horatio Alger Association | For students with financial need and community service experience. | Not specified | US citizen, family income < $65,000, community service. | 2.5 | Any | Any | National | 3/1/2025 | https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/ | Open to high school juniors and seniors. | ||||||||||||||
43 | Houston Hispanic Architects & Engineers | Renewable scholarship for Hispanic students studying design-related fields. | $2,500/year (renewable for 4 yrs) | Hispanic students studying architecture, engineering, or surveying | Not specified | Architecture, Engineering, Surveying | Hispanic/Latinx | Houston | Mid-March | https://hhae.org/scholarships/ | Houston-based | ||||||||||||||
44 | Houston Nursing Ed. Foundation Scholarship | Supports nursing students planning to stay in Houston. | $5,000/semester (up to 4 semesters) | 3.5 GPA, admitted to TX-based nursing program, plan to practice in Greater Houston | 3.5 | Nursing | Any | Houston | Mid-February | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/houston_nursing_education_foundation_scholarship/ | Regional focus | ||||||||||||||
45 | Houston Rockets Scholarship | Awards 15 scholarships to HISD grads attending listed colleges. | $10,000 (renewable, 4 years) | Grad from eligible HISD school, 3.0 GPA, attend approved college | 3.0 | Any | Any | Houston | Early April | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/houston_rockets_scholarship/ | Only 125 apps accepted | ||||||||||||||
46 | Houzz Scholarship Programs | For students pursuing careers in architecture and design-related fields. | $2,500 | High school senior or current college student, studying in relevant fields | Not specified | Arch., Design, Engineering, Construction | Any | National | March 31 | https://www.houzz.com/scholarships | Multiple design-related career paths | ||||||||||||||
47 | Husband & Wife Law Team Scholarship | General merit-based award. | $1,000 | US citizen or permanent resident, min 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Any | National | April 20 | https://husbandandwifelawteam.com/in-your-community/scholarships | Law firm scholarship | ||||||||||||||
48 | IFSA Scholarships | Supports students studying abroad through IFSA. | Varies | Open to all students studying abroad through IFSA programs | Not specified | Any | Any | International | Varies | https://ifsa-butler.org/scholarships-grants-financial-aid/ | Several grants and scholarships available | ||||||||||||||
49 | Iliana Arie Scholarship | Supports Texas high school seniors from single-parent households. | $1,515 | Texas high school senior from a single-parent home | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | August 9 | https://bold.org/scholarships/iliana-arie-scholarship/ | Specific family circumstance required | ||||||||||||||
50 | Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston | Local scholarship for Hispanic/Latino students. | $1,000 | US citizen or resident, long-term immigration status, Hispanic/Latino, 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | Houston | Mid-May | https://ihch.org/scholarship/ | Houston-based | ||||||||||||||
51 | Invictus/Verus Scholarship | For minority students in finance, law, or real estate fields. | $5,000 (4 awards) | Minority, US citizen, studying business, accounting, law, finance, real estate, or banking | Not specified | Finance, Law, Real Estate, Business | Minority | National | March 1 | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/invictuscp-verusmc/ | Financial need required | ||||||||||||||
52 | Jack Kent Cooke Foundation | Need-based scholarship for high-achieving students. | Up to $55,000/year | Families earning < $95,000; US/non-US citizens; strong academics. | 3.8 | Any | Any | National | 11/1/2025 | https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ | 40–50 scholarships awarded/year. | ||||||||||||||
53 | Jackie Robinson Foundation | Multi-year award supporting minority students with leadership and service. | $35,000 over 4 years | Minority US citizens with financial need and leadership experience | Not specified | Any | Minority | National | 1/1/2025 | https://jackierobinson.org/scholarship/ | Includes mentorship and leadership programs | ||||||||||||||
54 | Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship | Open to Texas residents with financial need. | $500–$5,000 | US citizen, Texas resident | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | February | https://www.jimmyranefoundation.org/scholarship-eligibility | Need-based | ||||||||||||||
55 | Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship | For Texas or Oklahoma students pursuing tech-related fields. | $5,000 (2 awards) | Rising freshman, must be Texas or Oklahoma resident | Not specified | Technology-related fields | Any | TX, OK | May | https://info.centretechnologies.com/kathy-pace-technology-scholarship | Regional eligibility | ||||||||||||||
56 | Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation | For first-gen or military family students with high academic achievement. | Up to $100,000 | First-gen or military family, 3.5 GPA, demonstrated need | 3.5 | Any | Any | National | March | https://www.louiefamilyfoundation.org/scholarship-application | Multiple recipients; high potential impact | ||||||||||||||
57 | Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship | For students pursuing careers in law. | $1,000 per semester | High school senior, college undergrad, or law student; must be pursuing legal career, 3.5 GPA | 3.5 | Law | Any | National | Mid-May | https://www.lucaslaw.com/scholarship#contact | Semester-based renewal | ||||||||||||||
58 | LULAC National Scholarship Fund | For Hispanic students at any education level. | $250–$2,000 | Hispanic, US citizen/legal resident or DACA, high school senior or college student | Varies | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | National | March 31 | https://www.lnesc.org/scholarships/lulac/ | Tiered award amounts based on GPA | ||||||||||||||
59 | Macy’s Emergency Scholarship Fund | Emergency-based funding for students facing sudden financial hardship. | Up to $500 | Texas resident, 3.0 GPA, must be currently enrolled in college and experiencing a qualifying financial crisis | 3.0 | Any | Any | Texas | Rolling | https://www.lnesc.org/scholarships/macys/ | Emergency use only | ||||||||||||||
60 | Mae & Mary Legacy Foundation | For African American students entering health care professions. | Varies | African American, high school senior, pursuing career in health care, attending 2- or 4-year college | Not specified | Health care | Black/African American | National | March 31 | https://www.maeandmarylegacyfoundation.org/apply | Encourages legacy through service | ||||||||||||||
61 | Milton L. Scott Business Scholar Award | For students from select Houston high schools or church community. | $5,000 (one-time) | Min 3.0 GPA, grad from KIPP Sunnyside, Mickey LeLand Academy, or Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church | 3.0 | Business | Any | Houston | Mid-February | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/milton_l_scott_business_scholar_award/ | Restricted school/church eligibility | ||||||||||||||
62 | Minority Women in STEM Financial Need Scholarship | High-value award for minority women attending select Texas universities. | $10,000 | Female, minority, STEM major, attend UT Austin/Dallas/Arlington, A&M, TWU, or UNT | Not specified | STEM | Minority, Women | Texas | June 15 | https://bold.org/scholarships/minority-women-in-stem-financial-need-scholarship/ | School-specific eligibility | ||||||||||||||
63 | Nancy D Palm Scholarship | For elementary education majors attending a Texas university. | $4,000 (renewable) | US citizen, 2.5 GPA, must attend a Texas university, elementary education major | 2.5 | Elementary Education | Any | Texas | Mid-March | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/6MvPFTTfqbkh9gCBgVhn/ | Education focus | ||||||||||||||
64 | National Catholic College Admission Assoc. | Random drawing among applicants attending Catholic colleges. | $1,000 (16 awards) | Must attend a Catholic college from the list | Not specified | Any | Any | National | April 1 | https://www.catholiccollegesonline.org/.../nccaa-scholarship.html | Random drawing | ||||||||||||||
65 | National Rice Month Scholarship | Video contest for explaining the importance of rice. | $5,000 | High school seniors; submit 3-minute video | Not specified | Any | Any | National | October 10 | https://reelricecontest.com/ | Rice advocacy theme | ||||||||||||||
66 | National STEM Excellence Scholarship | For students pursuing STEM degrees with financial need. | $10,000 (100 awards) | 3.5 GPA, pursuing STEM, financial need | 3.5 | STEM | Any | National | April 20 | https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/national-stem-excellence-scholarship-program/ | Large number of recipients | ||||||||||||||
67 | Obadiah Joel McCarthy Scholarship | Honors students raising awareness of organ donation or Type 1 diabetes. | $1,000 | Preference for students with advocacy in health areas | Not specified | Any | Any | National | Not specified | https://ojmmemorial.org/scholarship-application | Advocacy-focused | ||||||||||||||
68 | PART Scholarship | For Hispanic women graduating from Houston high schools. | $1,000 | Hispanic women graduating from Houston high school | Not specified | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | Houston | Early May | https://parthouston.org/scholarship/ | Gender and race-specific | ||||||||||||||
69 | Patricia Lindsey Jackson Foundation - Lindsey Scholarship | For students active in service and volunteering. | $500 | Texas student, 2.8 GPA, with volunteer or community involvement | 2.8 | Any | Any | Texas | July 8 | https://bold.org/scholarships/patricia-lindsey-jackson-foundation... | Community service required | ||||||||||||||
70 | Pi-Squared Scholarship | STEM scholarship for HISD grads who are first-gen college students. | $3,000 | First-gen, HISD graduate, 3.2 GPA, STEM major | 3.2 | STEM | Any | Houston | Mid-March | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/pi-squared_scholarship/ | Local Houston scholarship | ||||||||||||||
71 | QuestBridge College Match Scholarship | Covers full college cost for low-income, high-achieving students. | Full cost of attendance | US residents, household income < $65,000, strong academics | Not specified | Any | Any | National | 9/20/2025 | https://www.questbridge.org/apply-to-college/programs/national-college-match/the-match-scholarship | Application opens July 30 | ||||||||||||||
72 | Regions Riding Forward Scholarship | Based on essay or video about a local inspiring figure. | $8,000 (quarterly contest) | Open to all; essay/video on inspiring community figure | Not specified | Any | Any | National | Varies | https://www.regions.com/.../essay-contest-scholarship | Quarterly cycles | ||||||||||||||
73 | Reliant Energy Scholarship for Champions | For student-athletes in Houston area. | $10,000 (6 awards) | Houston-area student-athletes, nominated by coach or school | Not specified | Any | Any | Houston | January (senior year) | https://scholarship.myreliantenergy.com/ | Coach recommendation needed | ||||||||||||||
74 | Ron Brown Scholarship Program | 4-year scholarship recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and community service. | $40,000 ($10K/year) | Black/African American US citizen, financial need, leadership, community service | Not specified | Any | Black/African American | National | 12/1/2025 | https://ronbrown.org/apply/ron-brown-scholarship/ | 20 awards/year | ||||||||||||||
75 | Ross Mitchell Memorial Scholarship | Honors students who reflect on the role of learning in their lives. | $1,000 | High school senior or undergrad in Texas | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | August 5 | https://bold.org/scholarships/ross-mitchell-memorial-scholarship/ | Reflective essay required | ||||||||||||||
76 | Sallie Mae Hispanic Scholarships | Directory of scholarships for Hispanic students. | Varies | Hispanic students | Varies | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | National | Varies | https://www.salliemae.com/scholarships/types/hispanic/ | Aggregator of external scholarships | ||||||||||||||
77 | Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarship | Need-based award for students with financial hardship. | Up to $15,000 | US citizen or permanent resident, household income < $75K, min 2.0 GPA | 2.0 | Any | Any | National | April 30 | https://shawncartersf.com/scholarship/ | Jay-Z's foundation | ||||||||||||||
78 | Smith Hutson Scholarship – SHSU | Full ride to Sam Houston State University. | Full ride | Texas resident, admitted to SHSU | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | January 31 | https://www.shsu.edu/.../smith-hutson | SHSU-specific | ||||||||||||||
79 | Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (Freshmen) | For high school girls entering engineering or tech-related fields. | Varies | Women entering college, pursuing engineering, engineering technology, or computer science | Not specified | Engineering, CS, Tech | Women | National | March 31 | https://swe.org/scholarships/ | STEM-focused; women only | ||||||||||||||
80 | Southwest Airlines Community Scholarship | For students interested in airline industry careers with community service. | $20,000 ($5,000/year x 4) | Interest in airline industry, community service, strong academics | Not specified | Airline Operations, Business, Engineering, etc. | Any | National | Mid-February | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/southwest_airlines_community_scholarship/ | GHCF-facilitated scholarship | ||||||||||||||
81 | Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship | For students advocating for road safety. | $1,000 (5 awards) | US citizen, current high school senior or college student, 3.0 GPA | 3.0 | Any | Any | May | https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship | Essay-based award | |||||||||||||||
82 | Strong Family Scholarship | For charter school grads majoring in STEM or business. | $15,000 (renewable, 4 years) | Grad from Houston charter school, 2.5 GPA, STEM or business major | 2.5 | STEM, Business | Any | Houston | Mid-February | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/strong_family_scholarship/ | Local; renewable | ||||||||||||||
83 | Superpower Scholarship | Creative essay scholarship open to high school students. | $2,500 | US legal resident, junior or senior in high school | Not specified | Any | Any | National | March 31 | https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships/superpower-scholarship | Short creative essay about superpowers | ||||||||||||||
84 | Susan Howard Community Service Award | For students with recent or current community service experience. | $5,000 | Demonstrate financial need, currently or recently engaged in community service | Not specified | Any | Any | National | March | https://baftx.org/susan-howard-community-service-award/ | Must show community impact | ||||||||||||||
85 | Sweet Hut Scholarship | For Texas or Georgia students with strong volunteering and work experience. | $1,000 (3 awards) | High school senior in TX or GA, strong nonprofit/volunteering + work/internship experience | Not specified | Any | Any | TX or GA | July 12 | https://bold.org/scholarships/sweet-hut-scholarship/ | Experience-based evaluation | ||||||||||||||
86 | TaxMan Multiservices Scholarship | For Texas students in business or finance. | $1,000 (3 awards) | Texas resident, 2.5 GPA, majoring in business or finance | 2.5 | Business, Finance | Any | Texas | June 2 | https://bold.org/scholarships/taxman-multiservices-scholarship/ | Financial/business fields | ||||||||||||||
87 | Terry Foundation Scholarship – UTA | Full ride at University of Texas at Arlington. | Full ride | Texas resident, must be admitted to UTA | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | January | https://www.uta.edu/.../terry-application | UTA-specific Terry program | ||||||||||||||
88 | Terry Traditional Scholarship | Full ride for up to 8 semesters at one of 11 Texas universities. | Full ride | US citizen, financial need, strong academics, leadership; must apply through university and be accepted first. | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | 12/1/2025 | https://terryfoundation.org/future-scholars/freshman-scholarship/ | Must apply through university application process. | ||||||||||||||
89 | Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program | Supports students planning to join ROTC and commit to military service. | $15,000/year | TX residents, ROTC, top third of class, 1070 SAT, 4-year military commitment | 3.0 | Military Service, ROTC | Any | Texas | December (senior year) | https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/state-programs/TASSP.php | Must join ROTC and serve post-grad | ||||||||||||||
90 | Texas Educational Foundation Scholarship | Supports vocational or technical education for Texas residents. | Up to $5,000 | Texas resident, vocational or technical study | Not specified | Vocational, Technical | Any | Texas | Mid-March | https://apply-ghcf.smapply.io/prog/texas_educational_foundation_scholarship/ | State-focused | ||||||||||||||
91 | Texas Leadership Scholars Program | Full ride for students showing leadership, attending public TX universities. | Full ride (4 years) | TX resident, leadership & service, attend eligible TX public university | Not specified | Any | Any | Texas | February | https://texasleadershipscholars.org/eligibility-and-application | Public university participation required | ||||||||||||||
92 | The LAGRANT Foundation Scholarship | For diverse college students in marketing, PR, or advertising. | $2,500 (30 awards) | US citizen, resident, or DACA; college student in comms-related field | 3.0 | Advertising, Marketing, PR | Underrepresented minorities | National | End of February | https://www.lagrantfoundation.org/scholarship-application-process | No high school students | ||||||||||||||
93 | The St. Pierre Alliance Resiliency Scholarship | For students who’ve overcome adversity. | $1,000+ | High school senior or college student, 3.0 GPA, share personal resilience story | 3.0 | Any | Any | National | March 31 | https://www.thestpierrealliance.com/the-scholarship | Personal essay-based | ||||||||||||||
94 | TheDream.US National Scholarship | For undocumented students with financial need. | $33,000 total | Undocumented students, 2.5 GPA, must attend partner college, major financial need | 2.5 | Any | Undocumented | National | November 1 | https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/ | DACA-eligible students | ||||||||||||||
95 | Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Scholarships for students enrolled in HBCUs. | Varies | Undergraduates enrolled at HBCUs | Not specified | Various | Black/African American | National | Varies | https://www.tmcf.org/students-alumni/scholarships/ | Centralized application portal | ||||||||||||||
96 | UNCF - United Negro College Fund | A collection of scholarships for Black/African American students. | Varies | Black/African American students. Specific eligibility varies per scholarship. | Varies | Various | Black/African American | National | Varies | https://uncf.org/scholarships | Central site for many different scholarships. | ||||||||||||||
97 | Univision Houston Beca Tu Futuro | Full ride to University of Houston-Downtown for bilingual students. | Full ride | Houston high school senior, bilingual, 2.5 GPA | 2.5 | Any | Hispanic/Latinx | Houston | Not specified | https://www.univisionhoustonbeca.com/ | UHD-specific | ||||||||||||||
98 | US Western Digital STEM Scholarship | For community college students transferring to 4-year institutions. | $5,000 (55 awards) | 2.7 GPA, demonstrate financial need, 2-year college student with plan to transfer to 4-year | 2.7 | STEM | Any | National | Mid-March | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/westerndigital-stem/ | Transfer students only | ||||||||||||||
99 | Women in STEM Award | For women in Texas pursuing a STEM major. | $5,000 | Female student, 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need, must be attending a Texas college | 3.0 | STEM | Women | Texas | March | https://baftx.org/womeninstem-scholarship/ | Gender + location + major-specific | ||||||||||||||
100 | SAWF Scholarship Program | For women enrolled in a STEM-related field | $2,500 - $5,000 | Female high school senior or undergraduate enrolling in a southern state, pursuing STEM degree, full or part-time student | 3.0 in major | STEM | Women | Southern States | late March | https://southernautomotivewomen.org/scholarship_program | opens in Fall for with a late March deadline |