Top 51 Texas Scholarships in December 2023

Easy scholarship open to all high school and college students, as well as anyone looking to attend college or graduate school in the next year. Niche is giving one student $50,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses — no essay required!

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Introducing the Christopher T. Muschalek Memorial Scholarship, a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable individual and cherished father, husband, son, brother, grandfather, and above all, true friend. In May 2023, he passed after valiantly battling pancreatic cancer for two years. Christopher's legacy encompasses his roles as an educator, architect, history enthusiast, and unwavering champion of education. His architectural creations grace the Texas coast and the entirety of south Texas. This scholarship, generously supported by Chris's family and friends, seeks to commemorate his life by empowering Texas students who share his passions. If you are a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student in Texas pursuing history or architecture, seize this opportunity. Share your profound connection to these fields and the moment you realized that this path was destined for you. Apply and let Christopher's spirit inspire your educational journey.

The Tom and Judith Comstock Scholarship is open to students with any active Amateur Radio License Class. Applicants must be high school seniors accepted at a 2 or 4-year college or a student currently enrolled at a 2 or 4-year college.

The Fred R. McDaniel Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students with a General Class or higher US Amateur Radio License. If you're pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields and residing and attending a post-secondary institution in the FCC 5th call district (Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico), this scholarship is for you! Preference is given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, so make sure to put your best foot forward when applying. Don't miss out on this chance to further your education and honor the legacy of Fred R. McDaniel.

The North Texas Section Bob Nelson KB5BNU Memorial Scholarship is up for grabs! If you hold an Amateur Radio License, are involved in some amateur radio-related activity, and have a high school diploma from North Texas, you're eligible to apply. Those with North Texas residency who are attending a school in another state, applicants of other Texas sections attending school in Texas, and Oklahoma residents attending school in Texas or another state are also eligible. Just make sure you're enrolled in a full-time degree program with at least 12 credit hours per semester. Don't miss out on this opportunity to further your education and passion for amateur radio!

The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program was established to encourage students to become members of Texas' Army, Air National Guard, State Guard, the United States Coast Guard, or the United States Merchant Marine, or to become commissioned officers in any branch of the U.S. armed services. To be appointed for the program, students must meet 2 of the following criteria: (1) be on track to graduate or have graduated high school with the Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP), the distinguished level of achievement under the Foundation High School program, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, (2) have achieved 1070 on the SAT or 23 on the ACT, (3) be ranked in the top one-third of their graduating class, or (4) have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. If this sounds like you, and you plan on joining the ROTC program at a Texas Institution of Higher Education, we encourage you to apply. However, bear in mind that, upon failure to meet the requirements of the scholarship, it will become a loan. Check out the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's website to learn more.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America awards one scholarship to an outstanding member in Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The applicant must be a graduating senior ranked in the upper quarter (1/4) of his/her graduating class or have a 3.5 grade point average on an unweighted 4.0 scale at the completion of the first grading period of their senior year. The applicant must graduate at the end of the spring semester immediately following the awarding of the scholarship. The applicant must have taken either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination and furnish proof that should be attached to the application. Each applicant must submit two letters of personal reference from persons who are well acquainted with him/her. All documents must be submitted online individually and in a PDF format. To be awarded the Cookwell & Company Scholarship all winners are required to attend the Texas FCCLA State Leadership Conference.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America awards ten special regional scholarships to outstanding members in Texas Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America. The applicant must be a graduating senior ranked in the upper quarter (1/4) of his/her graduating class at the completion of the first grading period of their senior year. The applicant must graduate at the end of the spring semester immediately following the awarding of the scholarship. The applicant must have taken either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination and furnish proof that should be attached to the application. Each applicant must submit two letters of personal reference from persons who are well acquainted with him/her. To be awarded the regional special scholarship (HEB) all winners are required to attend the Texas FCCLA State Leadership Conference.

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is awarding a scholarship to a current university student majoring in Family and Consumer Science Education in a Texas college or university. The scholarship will be continued until graduation if the recipient continues to be qualified under the rules governing the scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be a Texas high school graduate, have completed one or more years of Family & Consumer Sciences in a Texas high school, and not be married. The application must include test scores of American College Testing (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and/or Texas Success Initiative (TSI); and three recommendation forms completed by non-family members. To receive scholarship, recipient must attend the state FCCLA conference in April of the year the scholarship is awarded.

The Van Dusen-Kaiser-Halley Scholarship annually awards $1,000 to a Texas resident pursuing graduate studies leading to a career as an elementary school or children's librarian. To be eligible, applicants must have attained at least a B average during the last two years of a baccalaureate degree program and have been accepted as a graduate student at a Texas ALA-accredited or Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) library education program. Bear in mind that this scholarship is awarded only in even-numbered years. If you're a Texas resident, graduate student, and aspiring elementary school or children's librarian, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation annually awards $20,000 scholarships (disbursed over the course of four years) to help 70 Houston area high school seniors expense their undergraduate studies. To be eligible, applicants must attend schools or be homeschooled in the following eight counties: Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, or Waller. Applicants must also have a minimum SAT composite score of 1000 and/or an ACT composite score of 21. The scholarship accepts applications from September 15th to February 16th of every year. If you're a high school senior from the Houston area and will be enrolling in a four-year university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Engineering/Geology Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students at a four-year school who are looking to pursue a career in the mining industry. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of one of the RMMI member states (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, or Wyoming). Additionally, they must be pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in one of the engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, or environmental. The selected students will receive an all-expense paid trip to the RMMI Annual Meeting and Conference in late June, where they will have the chance to meet industry leaders and attend all of the technical sessions. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your career in the mining industry!

The Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute Technical Scholarship annually awards $2,000 to students from an RMMI Member State who are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in engineering disciplines such as mining, geology, mineral processing, metallurgy, electrical, mechanical, and environmental. The monetary value of the scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university to be used as tuition credit for the winner. The scholarship is valued at up to $5,000 over a three-year period ($2.000 for the initial application, $2,000 for first renewal, and $1,000 for second renewal). If you're a resident of an RMMI Member State and are pursuing a degree in a mining-related field or in an eligible engineering discipline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

Are you a Texas public or private university student majoring in radio, television, film, public relations, advertising/communications or broadcasting? Further, have you completed 50+ hours of coursework? You might consider applying for the Irene Runnels-Paula McStay Scholarship!  The Irene Runnels-Paula McStay Scholarship honors Irene Runnels, a distinguished and respected Dallas broadcaster and Paula McStay, a former Fort Worth advertising executive. The scholarship is funded by Alliance for Women in Media Dallas/Ft.Worth Chapter, an organization that strives to advance the impact of women, young professionals, and students working in electronic media and related fields. Each year, two lucky students are awarded Irene Runnels-Paula McStay Scholarships to help fund their education. If you're passionate about digital media and would welcome a $5,000 scholarship, we encourage you to apply!

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas General Education Scholarship annually awards $500 to graduating high school seniors from Texas who are the child, grandchild, or greatgrandchild of a veteran who served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI) or any time after December 12, 1941. To apply, interested students must submit a letter stating qualifications and intentions, three letters of recommendation, two letters from the principal or Counselor of the school from which he or she is a graduate, or from an advisor or instructor at their current college or university and from a representative citizen, certifying to the applicant's character, Americanism and scholarship. Lastly, applicants must submit a certificate copy of high school grades for the last two years of work. If you're a college-bound high school senior from Texas whose relative served in the Armed Forces between April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 (WWI), or any time after December 12, 1941, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Conditional Grant Program annually awards up to $4,000 per semester (or $8,000 per year) to economically disadvantaged Texas residents who plan to attend an accredited four-year Texas public or private college or university and declare an intent to seek a four-year degree in civil engineering or a TxDOT-approved operational business discipline. Applicants must also be interested in working for the Texas Department of Transportation, as recipients must agree to work at TxDOT for two years immediately following graduation. If you're a Texas resident and undergraduate pursuing a career in civil engineering or another approved business discipline, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarships are open to Texas residents who have graduated from a Texas high school, are attending a Texas college or university, and have participated in a San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Students selected for the scholarship are required to submit an unofficial transcript for review at the end of each semester (February 1st, June 30th, and September 30th) to maintain it. If you're a proud Texan attending an in-state college or university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.