Scholarships

Name of Scholarship & Deadline	Website & Requirements
Burger King Scholars Program: Employee-Based Track Deadline: 12/16/2024	Website High School Senior Be one of the following: Be an employee of Burger King Corporation or a participating Burger King franchise Be a dependent child of an employee of Burger King Corporation or franchises Be a spouse or domestic partner of an employee of Burger King Corporation or franchise *Employee must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 3 months as of the application deadline and employed at the time awards are verified Minimum 2.0 GPA Plan to enroll for the 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
Burger King Scholars Program: General High School Senior Track Deadline: 12/16/2024	Website High School Senior Minimum 2.0 GPA Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada
The Science Ambassador Scholarship Deadline: 12/16/2024	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate student Identify as a woman or non-binary student Planning to attend college/university full-time in the U.S. during the 2025-2026 academic year Planning to study in a field within Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). View eligible majors HERE
Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program Deadline: 12/16/2024	Website High School Senior Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the US for the entire upcoming academic year Minimum 2.0 GPA
Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 12/17/2024	Website High School, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student Live in Texas Pursuing History or Architecture
Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program Deadline: 12/18/2024	Website High School Senior Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the US for the entire upcoming academic year Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education Minimum 2.5 GPA
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship Deadline: 12/19/2024	Website High School Senior Minimum 2.3 GPA Planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other computer science related field of study Planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the US (or an acccredited 2-year college, with the intent to transfer to a 4-year institution) Have taken computer science or hardware engineering classes in high school or at a college dual program, or be currently enrolled in one Demonstrate financial need US Citizen, permanent resident or Employment Authorized to work in the US
AFSCME Family Scholarship Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website Graduating high school senior Have a parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent who is a full dues-paying AFSCME member Be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution at the time the scholarship is awarded
Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website High School Senior Planning to attend an accredited college, university, or continuing education program
Kids' Chance of Kansas Scholarship 2023-2024 Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website High School Senior 26 years old or younger Dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident Demonstrate financial need Accepted and planning to attend a college, university, or technical school full or part time
Texas Match the Promise Foundation Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website Grades 3 - 9 Beneficiary of Texas Tuition Promise Fund contract Texas Resident and a dependent for tax purposes of a Texas resident Family income of $120,000 or less
Transgender First Scholarship Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website High School Senior Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution U.S. Citizen
U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship Deadline: 12/31/2024	Website High School Senior Minimum 3.0 GPA SAT Composite of 1240 or ACT Composite of 26 Must pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board medical exam Complete the physical fitness assessment If awarded scholarship you must: Enroll in the academic major for which the scholarship is offered, enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the upcoming fall term, complete a 13-day summer field training course at Maxwell, AFB, Alabama, between sophomore and junior years, complete the Air Force ROTC General Military Course your freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course your junior and senior years of college, accept a commission as an Air Force or Space Force officer and serve at least four years on active duty U.S. Citizen
The American Fire Sprinkler Association High School Senior College Scholarship Contest Deadline: 1/1/2025	Website High School Senior Planning to attend a college, university, or certified trade school in the U.S. no later than Fall 2025 U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
University of Texas at Dallas Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/5/2025	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend University of Texas at Dallas full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at Dallas Submit the scholarship application through the Galaxy portal Texas resident US Citizen or Permanent Resident Demonstrate a strong academic achivement Exhibit a notable record of leadership and volunteerism Submit the FAFSA by Jan 20 Demonstrate financial need
University of North Texas Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/7/2025	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend University of North Texas full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to University of North Texas by Dec 2 Must submit the supplemental scholarship application US Citizen or Permanent Resident Texas Resident Demonstrate a record of leadership in school and community Demonstrate strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades Submit the FAFSA by March 2025 Demonstrate financial need
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship Deadline: 1/8/2025	Website Students ages 16 - 26 Pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using your passion to ignite change in the community and beyond
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship for Employees Deadline: 1/8/2025	Website Students ages 16 - 26 An employee in good standing at Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. or any of its franchisees or licensees, with a minimum of 30 days of continuous employment by such entity as of the last day of the Program Period Employed in a restaurant position (Team Member, Trainer, Shift Leader, Assistant General Manager, or Restaurant General Manager, etc.) ("Restaurant Position") Planning to enroll at an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (two and four year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools)
Texas Tech University Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/10/2025	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend Texas Tech University full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to Texas Tech University by Dec 1 Must submit the supplemental scholarship application US Citizen or Permanent Resident Texas Resident Show a strong record of leadership in school and community Show strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores Submit the FAFSA by Feb 15 Demonstrate financial need
The Giving Gown Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/10/2025	Website High School Senior Female From Houston or surrounding area Minimum 2.5 GPA Intend to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate program working towards an associate's, bachelor's degree, trade or workforce certificate at an institution of higher education accredited by a state or nationally recognized accreditation agency
Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards Deadline: 1/15/2025	Website High School Senior Be 21 years of age and under Plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or approved vocational-technical school in Fall 2025
University of Texas at El Paso Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/15/2025	Website High School Student attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend University of Texas at El Paso full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at El Paso Submit supplemental scholarship application US Citizen or Permanent Resident Texas Resident Minimum 3.0 GPA Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Must live on campus during Freshman year
Texas Woman's University Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 1/21/2025	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend Texas Woman's University full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to Texas Woman's University Must submit supplemental scholarship application in the Pioneer Portal account US Citizen or Permanent Resident Texas Resident Demonstrate a record of leadership in school and/or community Minimum 3.0 GPA Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Must live on campus during Freshman year
Reliant Scholarship for Champions Deadline: 1/31/2025	Website High School Senior Student athlete Must be nominated by high school Administrator, Coach, or Teacher Exhibited remarkable leadership on the field, in the classroom and throughout the community
Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards Deadline: 2/3/2025	Website High School Senior Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order or or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022 is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025
Davidson Fellows Scholarship Deadline: 2/12/2025	Website 18 years or younger US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Out for Education Scholarship Deadline: 2/28/2025	Website Attending or has attended a high school, college, or trade school in Harris county or a contiguous county Identify as a member of the LGBTQIS+ community or be the child of a member of the LGBTQIA+ community Minimum 2.75 GPA
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Deadline: 2/28/2025	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Scholarship for Survivors - National Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 Deadline: 3/7/2025	Website High School Senior Under the age of 25 Pursuing an Associate's Degree or higher Have been diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a cancer or chronic disease within the past five years
Mae & Mary Legacy Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 3/31/2025	Website High School Senior African American Planning to attend a two or four-year university or technical school
TMCF \| McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship Deadline: 4/25/2025	Website High School Senior Planning to be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student attending an Historically Black College and University during the 2025-2026 academic school year Minimum 2.7 GPA Able to demonstrate leadership abilities Able to demonstrate financial need US Citizen or legal permanent resident
ISF New Student Application Deadline: 4/30/2025	Website Can demonstrate that you are orphaned or in foster care and are not currently adopted or supported by a parent or legal guardian Are of strong moral character and are willing to learn Are planning or applying to be a full-time undergraduate student for the next school year Have and are able to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA 23 years old or younger Apply for FAFSA Willing to commit to a mentoring program
The Paradigm Challenge Deadline: 5/1/2025	Website 4-18 years old
Consulting America Scholarship Deadline: 5/31/2025	Website Elementary, Middle, or High School Student
Ocean Awareness Contest Deadline: 6/9/2025	Website Student ages 11-18 years old Must have an adult sponsor
BK Law Group 2023 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship Deadline: 7/31/2025	Website High School Senior Legal resident of the US Minimum 3.0 GPA
Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 8/1/2025	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student Pursuing a career in medical field
Trudgers Fund Deadline: 11/10/2025	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student Have had addiction struggles, but are currently sober
Go Enounce Yourself Monthly	Website Students planning to attend a four-year college Must create a profile and share scholastic and extracurricular progress and achievement
Mary Graham Foundation College & Trade School Scholarship and Support Program Open until full	Website Meet one or both of the following: Have been in foster care in San Joaquin County Have been in foster care and be a current resident of San Joquin County Plan to enroll in college or university full-time Have unmet financial need Apply for FAFSA
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship Monthly on the 1st	Website Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you. Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
High School STEM Scholarship for Aspiring Commercial Drone Pilots Deadline: Rolling	Website High School Student At least 16 years old Must be living in the U.S. Interested in becoming an FAA-certified drone pilot or who want to learn the concepts that enable safe and responsible drone flight
Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship Deadline: Monthly	Website High School Senior Planning to enroll in a college or university
Aldine ISD General Scholarship Application Deadline ASAP	Website Aldine ISD High School Senior Planning to attend college in Fall 2023 Submit to High School Counselor
College Board Big Future Monthly Scholarships Monthly	Website High School Senior U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident Create a College Board Opportunity Scholarship program account Follow all other steps
Business Professionals of America Scholarships Deadline: Varies	Website BPA member Other eligibility requirements
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers Deadline: Varies by College/University	Website High School Senior Planning to enter an eligible teacher preparation program at a Raising Texas Teachers partner university Committed to teaching in a majority-economically disadvantaged school (more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch) or in a shortage subject (Math, Science, Bilingual, or Special Education) area in a Texas public school Planning to attend one of the following Raising Texas Teachers partner universities Our Lady of the Lake University (Due: 2/3/23) Rice University (Due: 4/15/23) Sam Houston State University (Due: 2/1/23) Southern Methodist University (Due: 3/15/23) Texas A&M University (Due: 1/6/23) Texas Tech University (Due: 12/20/22) Trinity University (Due: 1/31/23) Texas State University (Due: 1/28/23) University of Texas at Austin College of Education (Due: 1/30/23) University of Houston Main Campus (Due: 3/1/23) University of North Texas – Dallas (Due: 1/15/23) University of Texas at El Paso (Due: 4/15/23) University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (Due: 2/15/23) University of Texas at Austin UTeach Natural Sciences (Due: 2/15/23)
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund Deadline: Ongoing	Website Dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel, that were involved in the rescue efforts Must enroll in a program of postsecondary study by the age of 24 Planning to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year college, four-year college, or university located in the U.S. Demonstrate financial need
Lone Star College Honors College Chancellor’s Fellows Deadline: Rolling	Website High School Senior Planning to attend Lone Star College and join the Honors College Minimum 3.5 GPA or 1240 SAT or 26 ACT
Toby Merrill Scholarship Deadline: Rolling	Website High School Senior Minimum 2.5 GPA Demonstrate leadership experience Demonstrate financial need
Starbucks College Achievement Plan Deadline: See website for more information	Website Step 1. Become a Starbucks Partner (employee) Step 2. Enroll at Arizona State University online undergrad programs Step 3. Complete the FAFSA Step 4. Enroll in classes and pay tuition (after scholarships & financial aid) Step 5: Receive reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses at the end of each semester *Must remain a Starbucks Partner while attending school
Additional Scholarship Websites	Aldine ISD Scholarships Aldine ISD Schoolinks (sign into Clever and select the Schoolinks logo) Big Future/College Board CareerOneStop College Greenlight DoSomething.org Greater Houston Community Foundation Klein ISD Scholarships (Contact school counselor for login info) RaiseMe Scholarship America Spring ISD Scholarships Student Aid Texas Scholarships Unigo
University/College Scholarship Opportunities	Abilene Christian University Alabama State University Amarillo College AMDA College of Performing Arts Angelo State University Arizona State University Barnard College Baylor University Bentley University Blinn College Boston University Brandeis University Brown University Bryant University Butler University California College of the Arts California State University City University of New York Clark Atlanta University Clarkson University Columbia University Concordia University Cornell University Daemen University Dallas Baptist University Delaware State University Dillard University East Central University Emory University Fisk University Florida A&M University Florida State University Fort Lewis College Fort Valley State University Fresno State University Galveston College Georgetown University Georgia State University Gettysburg College Grambling State University Harvard College Houston Christian University Houston Community College Howard University Huston-Tillotson University Jackson State University Jacksonville University Jarvis Christian University Johns Hopkins University Lamar University Langston University LeTourneau University Logan University Lone Star College Louisiana State University Lycoming College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McMurry University Michigan State University Midwestern State University Morgan State University New York University North American University North Carolina A&T University Northeastern University Our Lady of the Lake University Paul Quinn College Pennsylvania State University Prairie View A&M University Purdue University Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Sam Houston State University Savannah State University Southern University and A&M College Southern University at New Orleans Spelman College Stanford University State University of New York Stephen F. Austin State University Stephens College Sul Ross State University Syracuse University Tarleton State University Texas A&M International University Texas A&M University Texas A&M University - Commerce Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Texas A&M University - Galveston Texas A&M University - San Antonio Texas A&M University - Texarkana Texas Christian University Texas Lutheran University Texas Southern University Texas State Technical College Texas State University Texas Tech University Texas Woman's University The Savannah College of Art & Design The University of Chicago The University of New Orleans The University of Oklahoma The University of Texas - Arlington The University of Texas - Austin The University of Texas - Dallas The University of Texas - El Paso The University of Texas - Permian Basin The University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas - San Antonio The University of Texas - Tyler The University of Tulsa Thomas Jefferson University Trinity University Tulane University Tuskegee University University of California - Los Angeles University of Colorado - Boulder University of Connecticut University of Houston University of Houston - Clear Lake University of Houston - Downtown University of Houston - Victoria University of Mary Hardin-Baylor University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Texas University of North Texas - Dallas University of Pennsylvania University of Portland University of Southern California University of St. Thomas Wellesley College West Texas A&M University Winston Salem State University Xavier University Xavier University of Louisiana Yale University

Name of Scholarship & Deadline

Website & Requirements

Burger King Scholars Program: Employee-Based Track

Deadline: 12/16/2024

Website

High School Senior
Be one of the following:
- Be an employee of Burger King Corporation or a participating Burger King franchise
- Be a dependent child of an employee of Burger King Corporation or franchises
- Be a spouse or domestic partner of an employee of Burger King Corporation or franchise
*Employee must be active on Designated Employer's payroll for at least 3 months as of the application deadline and employed at the time awards are verified
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Plan to enroll for the 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada

Burger King Scholars Program: General High School Senior Track

Deadline: 12/16/2024

Website

High School Senior
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Plan to enroll full-time, without interruption, for the entire 2025-2026 academic year at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school or CEGEP or equivalent in the US, Puerto Rico, Guam, or Canada

The Science Ambassador Scholarship

Deadline: 12/16/2024

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate student
Identify as a woman or non-binary student
Planning to attend college/university full-time in the U.S. during the 2025-2026 academic year
Planning to study in a field within Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). View eligible majors HERE

Wellroot Family Services Scholarship Program

Deadline: 12/16/2024

Website

High School Senior
Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school in the US for the entire upcoming academic year
Minimum 2.0 GPA

Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 12/17/2024

Website

High School, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student
Live in Texas
Pursuing History or Architecture

Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program

Deadline: 12/18/2024

Website

High School Senior
Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the US for the entire upcoming academic year
Demonstrate ambition and self-drive to be a force for good in your community by encouraging others to pursue higher education
Minimum 2.5 GPA

Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

Deadline: 12/19/2024

Website

High School Senior
Minimum 2.3 GPA
Planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other computer science related field of study
Planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the US (or an acccredited 2-year college, with the intent to transfer to a 4-year institution)
Have taken computer science or hardware engineering classes in high school or at a college dual program, or be currently enrolled in one
Demonstrate financial need
US Citizen, permanent resident or Employment Authorized to work in the US

AFSCME Family Scholarship

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

Graduating high school senior
Have a parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent who is a full dues-paying AFSCME member
Be enrolled in a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution or at a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution at the time the scholarship is awarded

Comedy Defensive Driving Scholarship

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

High School Senior
Planning to attend an accredited college, university, or continuing education program

Kids' Chance of Kansas Scholarship 2023-2024

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

High School Senior
26 years old or younger
Dependent child of a worker who has been killed, seriously injured, or experienced a debilitating illness in a work-related incident
Demonstrate financial need
Accepted and planning to attend a college, university, or technical school full or part time

Texas Match the Promise Foundation

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

Grades 3 - 9
Beneficiary of Texas Tuition Promise Fund contract
Texas Resident and a dependent for tax purposes of a Texas resident
Family income of $120,000 or less

Transgender First Scholarship

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

High School Senior
Identify as Transgender or Non-Binary
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
U.S. Citizen

U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship

Deadline: 12/31/2024

Website

High School Senior
Minimum 3.0 GPA
SAT Composite of 1240 or ACT Composite of 26
Must pass a Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board medical exam
Complete the physical fitness assessment
If awarded scholarship you must: Enroll in the academic major for which the scholarship is offered, enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the upcoming fall term, complete a 13-day summer field training course at Maxwell, AFB, Alabama, between sophomore and junior years, complete the Air Force ROTC General Military Course your freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer Course your junior and senior years of college, accept a commission as an Air Force or Space Force officer and serve at least four years on active duty
U.S. Citizen

The American Fire Sprinkler Association High School Senior College Scholarship Contest

Deadline: 1/1/2025

Website

High School Senior
Planning to attend a college, university, or certified trade school in the U.S. no later than Fall 2025
U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

University of Texas at Dallas Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/5/2025

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend University of Texas at Dallas full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at Dallas
Submit the scholarship application through the Galaxy portal
Texas resident
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Demonstrate a strong academic achivement
Exhibit a notable record of leadership and volunteerism
Submit the FAFSA by Jan 20
Demonstrate financial need

University of North Texas Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/7/2025

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend University of North Texas full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to University of North Texas by Dec 2
Must submit the supplemental scholarship application
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Texas Resident
Demonstrate a record of leadership in school and community
Demonstrate strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades
Submit the FAFSA by March 2025
Demonstrate financial need

Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship

Deadline: 1/8/2025

Website

Students ages 16 - 26
Pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, or using your passion to ignite change in the community and beyond

Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship for Employees

Deadline: 1/8/2025

Website

Students ages 16 - 26
An employee in good standing at Taco Bell of America, LLC, Taco Bell Corp. or any of its franchisees or licensees, with a minimum of 30 days of continuous employment by such entity as of the last day of the Program Period
Employed in a restaurant position (Team Member, Trainer, Shift Leader, Assistant General Manager, or Restaurant General Manager, etc.) ("Restaurant Position")
Planning to enroll at an accredited post-high school/post-secondary educational program (two and four year colleges, universities, vocational-technical and trade schools)

Texas Tech University Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/10/2025

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend Texas Tech University full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to Texas Tech University by Dec 1
Must submit the supplemental scholarship application
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Texas Resident
Show a strong record of leadership in school and community
Show strong academic abilities, as evidenced by grades, class rank, and ACT or SAT scores
Submit the FAFSA by Feb 15
Demonstrate financial need

The Giving Gown Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/10/2025

Website

High School Senior
Female
From Houston or surrounding area
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Intend to enroll in a full or part-time undergraduate program working towards an associate's, bachelor's degree, trade or workforce certificate at an institution of higher education accredited by a state or nationally recognized accreditation agency

Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards

Deadline: 1/15/2025

Website

High School Senior
Be 21 years of age and under
Plan to enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or approved vocational-technical school in Fall 2025

University of Texas at El Paso Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/15/2025

Website

High School Student attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend University of Texas at El Paso full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at El Paso
Submit supplemental scholarship application
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Texas Resident
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need
Must live on campus during Freshman year

Texas Woman's University Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 1/21/2025

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend Texas Woman's University full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to Texas Woman's University
Must submit supplemental scholarship application in the Pioneer Portal account
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Texas Resident
Demonstrate a record of leadership in school and/or community
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need
Must live on campus during Freshman year

Reliant Scholarship for Champions

Deadline: 1/31/2025

Website

High School Senior
Student athlete
Must be nominated by high school Administrator, Coach, or Teacher
Exhibited remarkable leadership on the field, in the classroom and throughout the community

Elks National Foundation Legacy Awards

Deadline: 2/3/2025

Website

High School Senior
Any child or grandchild (or step-child, step-grandchild, or legal ward) of a living Elk who joined the order or or before April 1, 2022, or a charter member of a Lodge that was instituted on or after April 1, 2022 is eligible to apply. The Elk must also be a paid-up member through March 31, 2025

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

Deadline: 2/12/2025

Website

18 years or younger
US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Out for Education Scholarship

Deadline: 2/28/2025

Website

Attending or has attended a high school, college, or trade school in Harris county or a contiguous county
Identify as a member of the LGBTQIS+ community or be the child of a member of the LGBTQIA+ community
Minimum 2.75 GPA

Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline: 2/28/2025

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student

Scholarship for Survivors - National Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

Deadline: 3/7/2025

Website

High School Senior
Under the age of 25
Pursuing an Associate's Degree or higher
Have been diagnosed with and/or been actively treated for a cancer or chronic disease within the past five years

Mae & Mary Legacy Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/2025

Website

High School Senior
African American
Planning to attend a two or four-year university or technical school

TMCF | McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Deadline: 4/25/2025

Website

High School Senior
Planning to be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student attending an Historically Black College and University during the 2025-2026 academic school year
Minimum 2.7 GPA
Able to demonstrate leadership abilities
Able to demonstrate financial need
US Citizen or legal permanent resident

ISF New Student Application

Deadline: 4/30/2025

Website

Can demonstrate that you are orphaned or in foster care and are not currently adopted or supported by a parent or legal guardian
Are of strong moral character and are willing to learn
Are planning or applying to be a full-time undergraduate student for the next school year
Have and are able to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
23 years old or younger
Apply for FAFSA
Willing to commit to a mentoring program

The Paradigm Challenge

Deadline: 5/1/2025

Website

4-18 years old

Consulting America Scholarship

Deadline: 5/31/2025

Website

Elementary, Middle, or High School Student

Ocean Awareness Contest

Deadline: 6/9/2025

Website

Student ages 11-18 years old
Must have an adult sponsor

BK Law Group 2023 Strong Work Ethic Scholarship

Deadline: 7/31/2025

Website

High School Senior
Legal resident of the US
Minimum 3.0 GPA

Maxwell Tuan Nguyen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 8/1/2025

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Pursuing a career in medical field

Trudgers Fund

Deadline: 11/10/2025

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Have had addiction struggles, but are currently sober

Go Enounce Yourself

Monthly

Website

Students planning to attend a four-year college
Must create a profile and share scholastic and extracurricular progress and achievement

Mary Graham Foundation College & Trade School Scholarship and Support Program

Open until full

Website

Meet one or both of the following:
- Have been in foster care in San Joaquin County
- Have been in foster care and be a current resident of San Joquin County
Plan to enroll in college or university full-time
Have unmet financial need
Apply for FAFSA

Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship

Monthly on the 1st

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Students must read the book, "Pulse of Perseverance: Three Black Doctors on Their Journey to Success" and submit a 250-word essay focusing on how they are currently making a difference in their community and why they believe they have the #pulseofperseverance. The essay should incorporate specific themes from the book that most resonate with you.
Students must provide proof of current enrollment (transcripts, letter of good standing, proof of registration, college acceptance letters, etc.) which should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com
All applicants must submit a short video on why they possess the #pulseofperseverance and what the scholarship will mean to them. Video clips must be no longer than 60 seconds. Videos become the property of Pulse of Perseverance and may be posted on our social websites. Videos should be emailed with your name in subject line to: pulsescholarships@gmail.com

High School STEM Scholarship for Aspiring Commercial Drone Pilots

Deadline: Rolling

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High School Student
At least 16 years old
Must be living in the U.S.
Interested in becoming an FAA-certified drone pilot or who want to learn the concepts that enable safe and responsible drone flight

Pulse of Perseverance Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

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High School Senior
Planning to enroll in a college or university

Aldine ISD General Scholarship Application

Deadline ASAP

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Aldine ISD High School Senior
Planning to attend college in Fall 2023
Submit to High School Counselor

College Board Big Future Monthly Scholarships

Monthly

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High School Senior
U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident
Create a College Board Opportunity Scholarship program account
Follow all other steps

Business Professionals of America Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

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BPA member
Other eligibility requirements

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers

Deadline: Varies by College/University

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High School Senior
Planning to enter an eligible teacher preparation program at a Raising Texas Teachers partner university
Committed to teaching in a majority-economically disadvantaged school (more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch) or in a shortage subject (Math, Science, Bilingual, or Special Education) area in a Texas public school
Planning to attend one of the following Raising Texas Teachers partner universities
- Our Lady of the Lake University (Due: 2/3/23)
- Rice University (Due: 4/15/23)
- Sam Houston State University (Due: 2/1/23)
- Southern Methodist University (Due: 3/15/23)
- Texas A&M University (Due: 1/6/23)
- Texas Tech University (Due: 12/20/22)
- Trinity University (Due: 1/31/23)
- Texas State University (Due: 1/28/23)
- University of Texas at Austin College of Education (Due: 1/30/23)
- University of Houston Main Campus (Due: 3/1/23)
- University of North Texas – Dallas (Due: 1/15/23)
- University of Texas at El Paso (Due: 4/15/23)
- University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley (Due: 2/15/23)
- University of Texas at Austin UTeach Natural Sciences (Due: 2/15/23)

Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund

Deadline: Ongoing

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Dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners of 9/11 victims, including airplane crew and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers, including firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and law enforcement personnel, that were involved in the rescue efforts
Must enroll in a program of postsecondary study by the age of 24
Planning to attend an accredited vocational-technical school, trade school, two-year college, four-year college, or university located in the U.S.
Demonstrate financial need

Lone Star College Honors College Chancellor’s Fellows

Deadline: Rolling

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High School Senior
Planning to attend Lone Star College and join the Honors College
Minimum 3.5 GPA or 1240 SAT or 26 ACT

Toby Merrill Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling

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High School Senior
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Demonstrate leadership experience
Demonstrate financial need

Starbucks College Achievement Plan

Deadline: See website for more information

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Step 1. Become a Starbucks Partner (employee)
Step 2. Enroll at Arizona State University online undergrad programs
Step 3. Complete the FAFSA
Step 4. Enroll in classes and pay tuition (after scholarships & financial aid)
Step 5: Receive reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses at the end of each semester

*Must remain a Starbucks Partner while attending school

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