Scholarships

Name of Scholarship & Deadline	Website & Requirements
Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship Deadline: 11/12/2024	Website High School Senior US Citizen
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Deadline: 11/14/2024	Website High School Senior Planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university beginning in Fall 2025 Minimum 3.75 GPA Demonstrate unmet financial need (maximum annual gross income of $95,000)
Hilliard L. "Tack" Gibbs Jr. Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 11/15/2024	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student Low-Income Pursuing a career in the science or math field
Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 11/15/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student Minimum 3.0 GPA Passionate about Golf
Texas PTA Scholarship Deadline: 11/15/2024	Website High School Senior Enrolled in a high school with a Local PTA/PTSA that has achieved Active Status by December 1 Must be a current member of the PTA by December 1 Plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university or a technical institute in the summer or fall/spring semester immediately following high school graduation
The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photography Scholarships Deadline: 11/15/2024	Website 10th – 12th graders Have taken at least one Photography or Photojournalism course US Citizen
Eco-Warrior Scholarship Deadline: 11/20/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student Have a passion for and working towards living sustainably and reducing your carbon footprint
Healing Self and Community Scholarship Deadline: 11/22/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate student BIPOC Interested in changing the world through art and health promotion
FUJIFILM + Urban Outfitters College Scholarship Deadline: 11/24/2024	Website Legal Resident of the US or the District of Columbia 16 years of age or older Planning to attend a two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships to Study Language Abroad Deadline: 11/24/2024	Website High School Student US Citizen Additional requirements found on application
The NHS Scholarship Deadline: 11/26/2024	Website High School Senior Active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US college or university
Joshua's Home Remodeling Scholarship Deadline: 11/28/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Trade School Student Interested in Construction, Engineering, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical Work, Architecture, etc.
Linda Fontenot-Williams Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 11/29/2024	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student Single Mother Black/African American
Common App Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website 11th or 12th Grade Student Planning to attend college or university no later than October 1, 2025 Minimum 2.5 GPA
Compansol Inc. Best Scholarship Fund Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior Student of a TRIO Grant funded program (TRIO ETS) U.S. Citizen
Driver Education Initiative Award Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Student
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior Accepted to and planning to enroll in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the US or US territories for the 2025-2026 academic year Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support At least one parent must be of Hispanic heritage
Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website All Students Have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to you who have experienced mental health challenges
Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website All grade levels Women Intend to enter a technical or non-technical career that leverages technology to make the world a better place
" In the Driver's Seat" Scholarship Contest Round Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Student Not an empoyee or relative of National Driving and Traffic School
James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Junior or Senior Survived a Congenital Heart Defect
Rick Levin Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior In a Special Education program
Rumba Meats & USHLI Partner Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior Accepted and planning to enroll in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S, territories for the 2025-2026 academic year Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support Demonstrate consistent and active participation in public and/or community service activities At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry Minimum 2.5 GPA
2024 Safe Cycling Scholarship Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior Minimum 3.0 GPA
The Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergrad Scholarship Contest Deadline: 11/30/2024	Website High School Senior Accepted into a US college, university, or trade school
AED.US Scholarship Program Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior
American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website All High School Grade Levels
Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teacher Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior or undergraduate student Pursuing or planning to pursue a course of study leading toward a career in Physics Teaching in high school Show promise of success in your studies U.S. Citizen
Corderius M. Webster Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior or Undergraduate Student Black Male Plan to major in Music
Dell Scholars Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in 11th and 12th grades Demonstrate a need for financial assistance Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Fall 2025 Minimum 2.4 GPA
Ron Brown Scholarship Program Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior Must be Black/African American Must excel academically Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential Must participate in community service activities Demonstrate financial need US Citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card
Scholarship for Women Golfers Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student Woman/Female identifying Play golf
Texas A&M University Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend Texas A&M University full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply to Texas A&M University and be accepted by Jan 31 Must complete the Supplemental Leadership Essay Texas Resident US Citizen or Permanent Resident Have strong academic abilities Have a record of leadership in school and community Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Live on-campus during freshman year
The Hagan Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior Minimum 3.5 GPA Fluent in English Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher not-for-profit college or university in Fall 2025 Must work 240 hours from Jan 1, 2025 - beginning of Fall 2025 semester (full time or part time) Have an Adjusted Gross Income of $100,000 or less Must submit the FAFSA
University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend University of Texas at San Antonio full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at San Antonio Submit the supplemental scholarship application through the Scholarship HUB US Citizen or Permanent Resident Texas Resident In the top 25% of high school ranking Demonstrate a strong record of community volunteerism and leadership Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need
TMCF \| Lockheed Martin Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU or Historically Black Community College during the 2024-2025 academic school year Minimum 2.75 GPA Have an unpaid student account balance of $1,000 or less Able to demonstrate financial need
TMCF \| Wells Fargo Emergency Scholarship Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2024-2025 academic school year Minimum 2.75 GPA Have an unpaid student account balance of $1,000 or less Able to demonstrate financial need Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection US Citizen or legal permanent resident
WGA Evans Scholars Foundation Deadline: 12/1/2024	Website High School Senior Must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at your sponsoring club the year you apply Must have completed your Junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses Demonstrate financial need Demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and leadership
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Abroad Deadline: 12/4/2024	Website Grades 9-12 US Citizen Be born between December 30, 2006 - June 30, 2010
Point Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 12/5/2024	Website High School Senior Plan to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the US, including Alaska and Hawaii Must be "out" as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community
Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship Deadline: 12/5/2024	Website High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student Pursuing a degree in the fine arts
Dellums SMART Scholarship Deadline: 12/6/2024	Website High School Senior Plan to enroll in a Bachelor's Degree beginning Fall 2025 US Citizen 18 years or older by January 1, 2026 Minimum 3.0 GPA Plan to purseu a degree in a SMART STEM discipline (listed on website) Have no previous college experience or credits (no dual credit) Must agree to an internship with the US Department of Defense
Take Care of Texas Video Contest Deadline: 12/6/2024	Website 6th - 12th grade students
University of Houston Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 12/6/2024	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend University of Houston full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to University of Houston Must complete the supplemental scholarship application on website Texas Resident US Citizen or Permanent Resident Have strong academic abilites Have a record of leadership in school and community Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Live on-campus during freshman year
Denny's National Urban League Scholarship Deadline: 12/9/2024	Website High School Student US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident Minimum 2.5 GPA Currently enrolled in Project Ready Program Preference given to African American youth
Denny's NVBDC Scholarship Deadline: 12/9/2024	Website High School Senior Active in the JROTC Program Minimum 2.5 GPA US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
Denny's Partners for Youth with Disabilities Scholarship Deadline: 12/9/2024	Website Youth or young adult student Have participated in a Partners for Youth with Disabilities programing Minimum 2.5 GPA US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident Preference given to youth with disabilities
LEDA Scholars Program Deadline: 12/11/2024	Website High School Junior US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have DACA status Minimum 3.5 GPA Total annual household income of $90,000 or below
C. Jackson Grayson Scholarship Program Deadline: 12/13/2024	Website High School Senior Resident of one of the following counties in the Houston, TX area: Brazoria County Fort Bend County Galveston County Harris County Montgomery County Waller County Minimum 2.5 GPA Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the first time at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2025-2026 academic year Employees of APQX and their family members are ineligible
5 Strong Scholarship Deadline: 12/15/2024	Website High School Senior Reside in the Houston metropolitan area Demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus Commit to becoming a member of 5 Strong and attending all mandatory college prep sessions Must be interested in attending one of the following HBCU Partner Schools and meet the following GPA and ACT/SAT requirements: Langston University - Minimum 3.0 GPA and either a 19 ACT or 990 SAT Benedict College - Minimum 3.4 GPA Fisk University - Minimum 3.3 GPA and either a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT Texas Southern University - Minimum 3.5 GPA Stillman College - Minimum 3.0 GPA Huston-Tillotson University - varying requirements
Carolyn Gaines Scholarship Deadline: 12/15/2024	Website High School Senior African American Graduating from Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Conroe, Klein, or Spring ISD Plan to attend a two-year college (vocational/trade school) or four-year college or university
National Sojourners ROTC/JROTC Awards Deadline: 12/15/2024	Website Sophomore or Junior cadet Be in the top 25% of your academic class Have encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism by deed or conduct or both Have demonstrated potential for outstanding leadership Be nominated by a ROTC/JROTC instuctor
National Sojourners Essay Contest Deadline: 12/15/2024	Website High School Student
Texas State University Terry Foundation Scholarship Deadline: 12/15/2024	Website High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school Planning to attend Texas State University full-time in Fall 2025 Must apply and be accepted to Texas State University Must submit the General Application and Supplemental Scholarship Application Texas Resident US Citizen or Permanent Resident Have strong academic abilities Have a record of leadership in school and community Submit the FAFSA Demonstrate financial need Live within the Cibolo Hall during freshman year
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

Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Deadline: 11/12/2024

Website

High School Senior
US Citizen

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Deadline: 11/14/2024

Website

High School Senior
Planning to enroll in an accredited four-year college or university beginning in Fall 2025
Minimum 3.75 GPA
Demonstrate unmet financial need (maximum annual gross income of $95,000)

Hilliard L. "Tack" Gibbs Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11/15/2024

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Low-Income
Pursuing a career in the science or math field

Samuel D. Hartley Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11/15/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Passionate about Golf

Texas PTA Scholarship

Deadline: 11/15/2024

Website

High School Senior
Enrolled in a high school with a Local PTA/PTSA that has achieved Active Status by December 1
Must be a current member of the PTA by December 1
Plan to be enrolled full-time in an accredited college, university or a technical institute in the summer or fall/spring semester immediately following high school graduation

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photography Scholarships

Deadline: 11/15/2024

Website

10th – 12th graders
Have taken at least one Photography or Photojournalism course
US Citizen

Eco-Warrior Scholarship

Deadline: 11/20/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student
Have a passion for and working towards living sustainably and reducing your carbon footprint

Healing Self and Community Scholarship

Deadline: 11/22/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate student
BIPOC
Interested in changing the world through art and health promotion

FUJIFILM + Urban Outfitters College Scholarship

Deadline: 11/24/2024

Website

Legal Resident of the US or the District of Columbia
16 years of age or older
Planning to attend a two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school

National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) Scholarships to Study Language Abroad

Deadline: 11/24/2024

Website

High School Student
US Citizen
Additional requirements found on application

The NHS Scholarship

Deadline: 11/26/2024

Website

High School Senior
Active member in good standing of a National Honor Society chapter, meeting all membership requirements and obligations of the local chapter
An NHS student account holder, verified by the NHS chapter adviser
Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited US college or university

Joshua's Home Remodeling Scholarship

Deadline: 11/28/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Trade School Student
Interested in Construction, Engineering, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical Work, Architecture, etc.

Linda Fontenot-Williams Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11/29/2024

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Single Mother
Black/African American

Common App Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

11th or 12th Grade Student
Planning to attend college or university no later than October 1, 2025
Minimum 2.5 GPA

Compansol Inc. Best Scholarship Fund

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
Student of a TRIO Grant funded program (TRIO ETS)
U.S. Citizen

Driver Education Initiative Award

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Student

Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
Accepted to and planning to enroll in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the US or US territories for the 2025-2026 academic year
Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
At least one parent must be of Hispanic heritage

Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

All Students
Have personally experienced challenges with mental health or have had people close to you who have experienced mental health challenges

Elevate Women in Technology Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

All grade levels
Women
Intend to enter a technical or non-technical career that leverages technology to make the world a better place

" In the Driver's Seat" Scholarship Contest Round

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Student
Not an empoyee or relative of National Driving and Traffic School

James Gabriel Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Junior or Senior
Survived a Congenital Heart Defect

Rick Levin Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
In a Special Education program

Rumba Meats & USHLI Partner Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
Accepted and planning to enroll in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S, territories for the 2025-2026 academic year
Demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
Demonstrate consistent and active participation in public and/or community service activities
At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
Minimum 2.5 GPA

2024 Safe Cycling Scholarship

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
Minimum 3.0 GPA

The Flusche & Fitzgerald Undergrad Scholarship Contest

Deadline: 11/30/2024

Website

High School Senior
Accepted into a US college, university, or trade school

AED.US Scholarship Program

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior

American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

All High School Grade Levels

Barbara Lotze Scholarships for Future Physics Teacher

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior or undergraduate student
Pursuing or planning to pursue a course of study leading toward a career in Physics Teaching in high school
Show promise of success in your studies
U.S. Citizen

Corderius M. Webster Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior or Undergraduate Student
Black
Male
Plan to major in Music

Dell Scholars

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior
Participate in a program-approved college readiness program in 11th and 12th grades
Demonstrate a need for financial assistance
Be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in first year of college
Plan to enroll full time at an accredited higher education institution in the pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Fall 2025
Minimum 2.4 GPA

Ron Brown Scholarship Program

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior
Must be Black/African American
Must excel academically
Must exhibit exceptional leadership potential
Must participate in community service activities
Demonstrate financial need
US Citizen or hold a permanent resident visa card

Scholarship for Women Golfers

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student
Woman/Female identifying
Play golf

Texas A&M University Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend Texas A&M University full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply to Texas A&M University and be accepted by Jan 31
Must complete the Supplemental Leadership Essay
Texas Resident
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Have strong academic abilities
Have a record of leadership in school and community
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need
Live on-campus during freshman year

The Hagan Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Fluent in English
Must enroll in an eligible four-year or higher not-for-profit college or university in Fall 2025
Must work 240 hours from Jan 1, 2025 - beginning of Fall 2025 semester (full time or part time)
Have an Adjusted Gross Income of $100,000 or less
Must submit the FAFSA

University of Texas at San Antonio Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend University of Texas at San Antonio full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to University of Texas at San Antonio
Submit the supplemental scholarship application through the Scholarship HUB
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Texas Resident
In the top 25% of high school ranking
Demonstrate a strong record of community volunteerism and leadership
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need

TMCF | Lockheed Martin Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at an HBCU or Historically Black Community College during the 2024-2025 academic school year
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Have an unpaid student account balance of $1,000 or less
Able to demonstrate financial need

TMCF | Wells Fargo Emergency Scholarship

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

Be enrolled full-time as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior at a TMCF member-school during the 2024-2025 academic school year
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Have an unpaid student account balance of $1,000 or less
Able to demonstrate financial need
Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection
US Citizen or legal permanent resident

WGA Evans Scholars Foundation

Deadline: 12/1/2024

Website

High School Senior
Must have caddied, regularly and successfully, for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at your sponsoring club the year you apply
Must have completed your Junior year of high school with above a B average in college preparatory courses
Demonstrate financial need
Demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, and leadership

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Abroad

Deadline: 12/4/2024

Website

Grades 9-12
US Citizen
Be born between December 30, 2006 - June 30, 2010

Point Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 12/5/2024

Website

High School Senior
Plan to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the US, including Alaska and Hawaii
Must be "out" as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community

Terry Masters Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 12/5/2024

Website

High School Senior, Undergraduate, or Graduate Student
Pursuing a degree in the fine arts

Dellums SMART Scholarship

Deadline: 12/6/2024

Website

High School Senior
Plan to enroll in a Bachelor's Degree beginning Fall 2025
US Citizen
18 years or older by January 1, 2026
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Plan to purseu a degree in a SMART STEM discipline (listed on website)
Have no previous college experience or credits (no dual credit)
Must agree to an internship with the US Department of Defense

Take Care of Texas Video Contest

Deadline: 12/6/2024

Website

6th - 12th grade students

University of Houston Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 12/6/2024

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend University of Houston full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to University of Houston
Must complete the supplemental scholarship application on website
Texas Resident
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Have strong academic abilites
Have a record of leadership in school and community
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need
Live on-campus during freshman year

Denny's National Urban League Scholarship

Deadline: 12/9/2024

Website

High School Student
US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Currently enrolled in Project Ready Program
Preference given to African American youth

Denny's NVBDC Scholarship

Deadline: 12/9/2024

Website

High School Senior
Active in the JROTC Program
Minimum 2.5 GPA
US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident

Denny's Partners for Youth with Disabilities Scholarship

Deadline: 12/9/2024

Website

Youth or young adult student
Have participated in a Partners for Youth with Disabilities programing
Minimum 2.5 GPA
US Citizen or legal Permanent Resident
Preference given to youth with disabilities

LEDA Scholars Program

Deadline: 12/11/2024

Website

High School Junior
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have DACA status
Minimum 3.5 GPA
Total annual household income of $90,000 or below

C. Jackson Grayson Scholarship Program

Deadline: 12/13/2024

Website

High School Senior
Resident of one of the following counties in the Houston, TX area:
- Brazoria County
- Fort Bend County
- Galveston County
- Harris County
- Montgomery County
- Waller County
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Planning to enroll in full-time undergraduate study for the first time at an accredited four-year college or university for the entire 2025-2026 academic year
Employees of APQX and their family members are ineligible

5 Strong Scholarship

Deadline: 12/15/2024

Website

High School Senior
Reside in the Houston metropolitan area
Demonstrate the potential to be a leader in the classroom and on campus
Commit to becoming a member of 5 Strong and attending all mandatory college prep sessions
Must be interested in attending one of the following HBCU Partner Schools and meet the following GPA and ACT/SAT requirements:
Langston University - Minimum 3.0 GPA and either a 19 ACT or 990 SAT
Benedict College - Minimum 3.4 GPA
Fisk University - Minimum 3.3 GPA and either a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT
Texas Southern University - Minimum 3.5 GPA
Stillman College - Minimum 3.0 GPA
Huston-Tillotson University - varying requirements

Carolyn Gaines Scholarship

Deadline: 12/15/2024

Website

High School Senior
African American
Graduating from Aldine, Cypress-Fairbanks, Conroe, Klein, or Spring ISD
Plan to attend a two-year college (vocational/trade school) or four-year college or university

National Sojourners ROTC/JROTC Awards

Deadline: 12/15/2024

Website

Sophomore or Junior cadet
Be in the top 25% of your academic class
Have encouraged and demonstrated the ideals of Americanism by deed or conduct or both
Have demonstrated potential for outstanding leadership
Be nominated by a ROTC/JROTC instuctor

National Sojourners Essay Contest

Deadline: 12/15/2024

Website

High School Student

Texas State University Terry Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 12/15/2024

Website

High School Senior attending a Texas high school or home school
Planning to attend Texas State University full-time in Fall 2025
Must apply and be accepted to Texas State University
Must submit the General Application and Supplemental Scholarship Application
Texas Resident
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Have strong academic abilities
Have a record of leadership in school and community
Submit the FAFSA
Demonstrate financial need
Live within the Cibolo Hall during freshman year

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

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