Scholarships for Texas Students

These 32 hand-curated scholarships are open to Texas Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.

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Fully funded United States Bachelors

Texas A&M Terry Foundation Scholarship

Terry Foundation and Texas A&M University

Amount
Up to the full cost of attendance after other aid and the family contribution; amount varies by demonstrated need
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

A first-time freshman graduating from a Texas high school or home school who demonstrates financial need, academic strength, leadership, an…

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Partial United States Undergraduate and vocational Closes in 38 days

Mark Kilroy Foundation Scholarships

Mark Kilroy Foundation

Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026

Eligible listed-area high-school seniors, graduates, GED holders, and Houston ARC graduates attending accredited Texas schools.

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Partial United States Bachelors

Texas A&M Regents' Scholarship

Texas A&M University

Amount
Up to $6,000 per year for up to four years, for a potential $24,000 total
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

A Texas-resident first-generation incoming freshman from a family earning under $50,000 who applies to an eligible Texas A&M pathway and co…

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Partial United States Bachelors

Texas A&M Century Scholars Program

Texas A&M University

Amount
$5,000 per year for four years plus a one-time $1,000 Texas A&M-approved study-abroad scholarship; additional Century Plus funding may be available
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

A Texas resident graduating from a designated Century Scholar high school who applies to Texas A&M, completes the scholarship section, and …

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Partial United States Bachelors

Texas Tech University General Scholarships

Texas Tech University

Amount
Varies by academic achievement, financial need, academic interest, leadership, and other scholarship criteria
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026

An incoming Texas Tech freshman or transfer applicant who submits the undergraduate admission application by the priority scholarship deadl…

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Partial United States Any level

2026 Tommy Tranchin Award

The Dallas Foundation

Amount
Up to $3,000 for an approved creative project, training, performance, workshop, competition, travel, or equipment
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026

North Texas students in grades 8–12 with a physical, emotional, or intellectual disability who propose an activity, project, or program tha…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

5 Strong Scholarship — Houston

5 Strong Scholarship Foundation

Amount
Full tuition at a participating HBCU for qualifying matches plus college-readiness coaching, cohort support, and mentori
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026

Houston-area graduating seniors with a 3.0+ GPA, leadership potential, and commitment to a partner HBCU and all required 5 Strong preparati…

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Partial United States Bachelors

TEXAS Grant Program

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and participating Texas universities

Amount
For 2026–27, up to $5,399 per semester and $16,197 across fall, spring, and summer; the encouraged target is $2,500 per semester
Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

A financially needy Texas resident pursuing a first bachelor’s degree at an eligible Texas public university and qualifying through the hig…

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Varies United States Any level

Fallen Heroes Fund Scholarship

Community Foundation of West Texas

Amount
Varies; funding cannot exceed the cost of a four-year degree at Texas Tech University
Deadline
Feb 1, 2027

A spouse or biological, adopted, or stepchild of a U.S. service member or first responder who died on active duty on or after September 11,…

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Varies United States Undergraduate

2027 HSF/VAMOS Scholarship

Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships and Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Amount
$12,000 total for UTRGV students or $20,000 total for students at other eligible four-year institutions
Deadline
Feb 22, 2027

A Pell-eligible graduating senior from Hidalgo, Cameron, or Starr County with at least a 2.75 GPA who will attend an eligible four-year uni…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

2027 Baylor Hubler Endowed Scholarship

Baylor University Department of Religion

Amount
$5,000 per fall and spring semester; up to $40,000 total
Deadline
Mar 1, 2027

Full-time Baylor Religion majors or minors with strong academics, active church involvement, and a demonstrated call to vocational ministry.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Scholarship

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

Amount
$25,000 distributed over four years
Deadline
Mar 16, 2027

A U.S.-citizen high school senior in one of eight Houston-area counties who meets the SAT or ACT threshold, demonstrates academic strength …

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Partial United States Any level

Dan Whitworth Memorial Scholarship

Texas Amateur Athletic Federation

Amount
Award amount varies
Deadline
Mar 31, 2027

A graduating high school or current college student pursuing a parks, recreation, sports-science, kinesiology, conservation, physical-educa…

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Partial United States Undergraduate and graduate

Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund Scholarship

Alice L. Haltom Educational Fund

Amount
Amount determined by the Fund trustees
Deadline
May 1, 2027

U.S. or Canadian citizens living in the Southwest region with a 3.0+ GPA who are pursuing records management, archives, or academic-library…

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Partial United States Any level

Texas Educational Opportunity Grant Program (TEOG)

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and participating public colleges

Amount
For 2026–27, up to $1,840 per semester at public state colleges, $3,896 at public technical institutes, or $2,134 at public community colleges
Deadline
Complete the 2026–27 FAFSA or TASFA and all school documents as early as possible; each participating college controls its limited allocation

A financially needy Texas resident in the first 45 credit hours of an eligible associate or certificate program at a participating public t…

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Partial United States Any level

Texas Tuition Equalization Grant Program (TEG)

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and participating private Texas institutions

Amount
For 2026–27, up to $4,270 annually or $6,405 for qualifying exceptional-need undergraduates, limited by financial need and the tuition differential
Deadline
Complete FAFSA or TASFA and the participating private institution’s financial-aid requirements as early as possible; each school administers its limited TEG allocation

A financially needy Texas resident enrolled at least three-quarter time toward a first eligible degree at a participating private or indepe…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$5,000 per academic year
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit ministerial-employment documentation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baylor undergraduates whose parent is an active or officially retired full-time Baptist minister serving a qualifying church, con…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Youth Speakers Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$2,500–$5,000 per academic year based on state placement
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit tournament-placement confirmation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baylor undergraduates who placed first, second, or third at a state Baptist Youth Speakers Tournament.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Women With Promise Scholarship

Women With Promise

Amount
$250 to $5,000 for tuition, books, and required fees
Deadline
Rolling by semester or term; applications are reviewed in the order received and may be accepted until classes begin

A North Texas woman with financial need who has been accepted to an accredited program and has an established nonprofit or social-agency sp…

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Heidelberg University Out-of-State Grant

Heidelberg University

Amount
Up to $3,000 per year for residents of California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, or Texas; up to $1,500 per year for other non-Ohio residents
Deadline
No separate deadline; apply for undergraduate admission and complete Heidelberg’s financial-aid process

An admitted Heidelberg University undergraduate who is a resident of a U.S. state other than Ohio and meets the university’s continuing fin…

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Presidential Denominational Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
$1,500 per academic year
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit program-achievement confirmation through Student Financial Services

Full-time Baptist Baylor undergraduates with qualifying Challengers leadership or Studiact/WMU achievements.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Church Matching Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
Up to $1,000 per academic year in matching funds
Deadline
No fixed date published; submit the certification and church funds for the applicable academic year

Full-time Baylor undergraduates receiving qualifying scholarship support from a Baptist church, convention, or approved affiliated program.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

Baylor Baptist Heritage Scholarship

Baylor University

Amount
Amount varies; limited need-based funding
Deadline
No fixed date published; funding is first-come, first-served

Need-based incoming Baylor freshmen who are actively involved in a Baptist church and can provide church-official certification.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor BGCT Ministry Scholarship

Baylor University and Baptist General Convention of Texas

Amount
5% of tuition for Baylor undergraduate hours
Deadline
Apply before the beginning of the semester for which assistance is requested

Baptist Baylor undergraduates called to church-related vocational ministry and pursuing an approved ministry-related academic program.

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Partial United States Undergraduate

Baylor Ministry Scholarship

Baylor University Department of Religion

Amount
15% of tuition for Baylor undergraduate hours
Deadline
Apply before the beginning of the semester for which assistance is requested

Baylor undergraduates preparing for church-related vocational ministry through a Religion or approved ministry-related course of study.

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Varies United States Undergraduate

2026–2027 Hispanic Scholarship Consortium Scholars Program

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium

Amount
Varies by the scholarship fund matched through the common application
Deadline
The 2026–2027 application is open; the sponsor does not state a public closing date on its program page

A Texas resident of Hispanic or Latino heritage with at least a 2.5 GPA who will pursue a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s credential …

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Partial United States Any level

David C. Lizárraga Fellowship

TELACU Education Foundation

Amount
Award amount varies
Deadline
Current deadline is listed in the official TELACU application

A first-generation, full-time graduate student with financial need, at least a 2.5 GPA, and permanent residence in California, Illinois, Ne…

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Partial United States Trade school and undergraduate

Rolando Jimenez Scholarship Fund

Rolando Jimenez Memorial Foundation

Amount
$500–$1,500 per approved recipient
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026 (past deadline)

DFW-area high-school seniors, college students, or trade students with a deceased parent and at least a 3.0 GPA.

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Partial United States Vocational, undergraduate, and graduate

Good Samaritan Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas

Amount
Varies by applicant, semester, and available funding
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026 (past deadline)

Texas residents in Texas Board of Nursing-approved programs who are authorized to work and plan to serve the Texas healthcare system.

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Partial United States High school, undergraduate, and graduate

2026 Murray Watson, Jr. Scholarship

Brazos Higher Education

Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026 (past deadline)

Texas residents age 17 or older with a 3.3 GPA who are entering or attending an eligible U.S. college.

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Partial United States Any level

Texas DFPS Education and Training Voucher Program

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, administered by BCFS

Amount
Up to $5,000 per year toward eligible postsecondary cost-of-attendance expenses
Deadline
Oct 1, 2026 (past deadline)

An eligible current or former Texas foster youth, qualifying adopted/PCA youth, or other covered Chafee population pursuing an approved pos…

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