Texas scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Texas scholarships for February 2025.
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Charles N. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship
Houston • Texas • Mechanical • Electrical/Electronics • Automotive • Chemistry • Physics • Construction • Manufacturing/Production • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Charles N. Sherlock Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for non-destructive testing studies in Houston. No deadline for applications.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Gerald E. Smith Memorial Scholarship
Houston • Texas • Materials Science • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Electrical/Electronics • Construction • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Gerald E. Smith Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for NDT-related courses in Houston. No deadline for applications.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Amarillo Area Foundation Scholarships
Parmer County • Potter County • Randall County • Roberts County • Sherman County • Wheeler County • Armstrong County • Briscoe County • Carson County • Castro County • Childress County • Collingsworth County • Dallam County • Deaf Smith County • Donley County • Gray County • Hall County • Hansford County • Hartley County • Hemphill County • Hutchinson County • Lipscomb County • Moore County • Ochiltree County • Oldham County • Texas • Freshmen
Amarillo Area Foundation offers $2,000+ scholarships for Texas Panhandle students based on merit, need, or activities. High win chance!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
The SAWF Scholarship
Alabama • Arkansas • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • South Carolina • Tennessee • Virginia • Texas • West Virginia • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Aerospace • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.
Deadline:
March 25, 2025
TMEA Past-Presidents Memorial Scholarship
Texas • Music • Freshmen
The TMEA Past-Presidents Memorial Scholarship offers $2,500 for Texas high school graduates pursuing music education degrees.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
TMEA Executive Board Scholarship
Texas • Music • Freshmen
The TMEA Executive Board Scholarship offers $2,500 to Texas high school seniors pursuing music education degrees.
Deadline:
November 1, 2025
Wanda J. Schafer Graduate Scholarship
Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Graduate Students
The Wanda J. Schafer Graduate Scholarship offers $2,500 to women in Texas pursuing graduate studies in transportation with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
Sharon D. Banks Undergraduate Scholarship
Texas • Transportation/Logistics • For Women • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The WTS Undergraduate Scholarship supports women in Texas studying transportation fields with a $2,500 award for eligible candidates.
Deadline:
December 27, 2025
Seaboard Foods Community Scholarship
Colorado • Iowa • Oklahoma • Kansas • Texas • Freshmen
Seaboard Foods Community Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors in select states for college enrollment. Apply online!
Deadline:
January 1, 2026
The Texas Jaycee Foundation Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Texas Jaycee Foundation Scholarship offers $1,000 to high school seniors enrolling in Texas colleges or technical schools.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The National Rice Month Scholarship
Arkansas • California • Louisiana • Mississippi • Missouri • Texas • Freshmen
The National Rice Month Scholarship offers $2,000 to $5,000 for high school seniors creating a video about U.S.-grown rice.
Deadline:
October 15, 2025
NEWH Houston Region Scholarship
Arkansas • Louisiana • Texas • Interior Design • Architecture • Hospitality • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Deadline:
October 21, 2025
Kids Chance of Texas Scholarship (Spring semester)
Texas • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Kids Chance of Texas offers scholarships for students aged 16-25 with a parent injured in a work accident. Award: $250+.
Deadline:
November 30, 2025
Terry Traditional Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Terry Traditional Scholarship offers Texas seniors a full ride for up to eight semesters at affiliated public universities.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Suzanne Dooley College Tuition Scholarship
Dallas County • Tarrant County • Collin County • Denton County • Ellis County • Hunt County • Kaufman County • Rockwall County • Johnson County • Wise County • Parker County • Hood County • Texas • Film • Digital Communications/Media • For Women • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The Suzanne Dooley Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for Texas women in film, TV, or digital media with a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
August 31, 2025
AT&T/ The NETwork BICP - Lewis Latimer Scholarship
Arizona • Florida • Illinois • Michigan • Missouri • Texas • California • Georgia • Indiana • Mississippi • New York • STEM • Psychology • Agriculture • Architecture • Biology • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • Marine Biology/Sciences • Automotive • Aviation/Aeronautical • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • IT/Information Technology • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Arts • Film • Meteorology • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lewis Latimer Scholarship offers $2,500 for STEAM students with a 2.75 GPA. Apply with transcript, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
September 5, 2025
Terry Traditional Scholarship
Texas • Freshmen
The Terry Traditional Scholarship offers Texas seniors a full ride for up to eight semesters at affiliated public universities.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
Take Care of Texas Video Contest
Texas • High school
Texas students (grades 6-12) can win up to $2,500 by creating a 30-sec video on environmental care. Enter the Take Care of Texas Contest!
Deadline:
December 6, 2025
Texas Nursery & Landscape Association Horticulture Scholarship
Texas • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Business Administration • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Texas Nursery & Landscape Association offers a $250 scholarship for Texas students pursuing horticulture or related fields.
Deadline:
December 15, 2025
Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship
Houston County • Texas • Nursing • For Women • Family • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Washington-Nixon Nursing Scholarship offers $250+ to single mother nursing students in Houston with financial need and a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline:
January 5, 2026
Randolph Spouses Club High School Scholarship
San Antonio • Military • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Randolph Spouses Club offers $250+ scholarships for dependents of active military in San Antonio attending accredited schools.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Austin Community College Career Scholars
Texas • Business (MBA) • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Engineering • Teacher Education • Health Education • Manufacturing/Production • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Other Trades/Crafts • High school
Austin Community College offers a $5,000 scholarship for graduating seniors enrolling full-time in specified career areas.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
The School of ACE Scholarship Program
Arizona • Arkansas • California • Colorado • Delaware • District Of Columbia • Florida • Georgia • Idaho • Indiana • Kansas • Louisiana • Maryland • Minnesota • Missouri • New Mexico • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Oregon • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Virginia • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The School of ACE offers a $2,500 scholarship for eligible high school seniors and college undergraduates with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
July 2, 2025
Ashrae Region VIII Scholarship
Texas • Oklahoma • Arkansas • Louisiana • Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The ASHRAE Region VIII Scholarship awards $3,000 to eligible engineering students with a 3.00 GPA in specific regions.
Deadline:
December 1, 2025
AB HBCU Scholars Program
Tennessee • Alabama • Virginia • Arkansas • Delaware • Florida • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Maryland • Mississippi • Missouri • North Carolina • Ohio • Oklahoma • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Texas • West Virginia • District Of Columbia • Accounting • Business Administration • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Economics • Electrical Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Finance • Psychology • History • Art History • Sociology • World Studies • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Management • Marketing • Mathematics • Operations Management • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • Sophomores
The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
FAQ
To increase your chances of winning a Texas scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, getting involved in extracurricular activities, volunteering in your community, and writing a compelling personal statement. Additionally, applying to a variety of scholarships can help.
Yes, there are many Texas scholarships that are specific to certain regions or communities within the state. Local organizations, businesses, and foundations often offer scholarships to support students in their area.
Common documents required for Texas scholarship applications include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and proof of residency. Always check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
To apply for Texas scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, which may include personal information, academic records, and essays. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
It's advisable to start applying for Texas scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education. Many scholarships have early deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Texas scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
Eligibility criteria for Texas scholarships can vary widely depending on the specific scholarship. Common criteria include residency in Texas, enrollment in an accredited institution, and meeting certain academic or financial requirements.
Yes, many Texas scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, schools, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its authenticity.
You can find Texas scholarships by searching online scholarship databases, visiting your school's financial aid office, or checking local community organizations. A great resource to explore is Mos, which provides a comprehensive list of available scholarships.
Texas scholarships are financial awards specifically designed to help students from Texas pay for their education. These scholarships can be based on various criteria, including academic achievement, financial need, community service, or specific fields of study.
Texas scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the details of each scholarship for specific coverage.
Some Texas scholarships are available to international students, while others may have restrictions. It's important to check the eligibility requirements for each scholarship.
Resources for Texas scholarships
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