Texas Scholarships & Grants for High School Students
State grants, promise programs and scholarships only Texas residents can win — plus national awards open to Texas students. Start a free trial to see full requirements and each official application link.
7 Texas-only programs · up to $36,287 in combined top awards · 47 more open nationwide · updated Oct 14, 2026
Only for Texas residents
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Dell Scholars Program
Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAwardUp to $20,000DeadlineJan 12, 2027Grade 12 · Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
Aggie Assurance (Texas A&M)
Texas A&M UniversityAwardFull tuitionDeadlineMust meet the Texas state priority financial aid deadline (date for 2027–28 not yet confirmed).Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Communities Foundation of Texas — Universal Scholarship Application
Communities Foundation of TexasAwardAmount variesDeadlineUniversal application reopens January 2027; each fund has its own deadline (2026 deadlines ran Feb 13 – May 15).Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
Dallas College Promise
Dallas CollegeAwardFull tuitionDeadlineClass of 2027 dates not yet published.Grade 12 · Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Hazlewood Legacy Program (Texas)
Texas Veterans CommissionAwardTuition waiverDeadlineApply each term after registering, before the last class day.Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
Texas Advance Commitment (UT Austin)
The University of Texas at AustinAwardFull tuitionDeadlineTied to UT admission and financial aid deadlines — confirm on UT's financial aid site.Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
TEXAS Grant (Toward EXcellence, Access & Success)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating BoardAwardUp to $16,287DeadlineApply through FAFSA/TASFA before the Texas state priority deadline (2025–26 priority deadline was Feb 15, 2025). 2027–28 date not yet confirmed.Grade 12 · Texas residents🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial →
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National scholarships Texas students can apply for
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VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay
Veterans of Foreign WarsAwardUp to $35,000DeadlineOct 31, 2026Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Regeneron Science Talent Search
Society for ScienceAwardUp to $250,000DeadlineNov 5, 2026 · 20:00 New York timeGrade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-basedMerit
Cooke College Scholarship Program
Jack Kent Cooke FoundationAwardFull ride / full costDeadlineNov 11, 2026Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship
Elks National FoundationAward$1,000–$7,500DeadlineNov 12, 2026 · 23:59 Los Angeles timeGrade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
The Robertson FoundationAwardFull ride / full costDeadlineNov 15, 2026Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
Coolidge Scholarship
Calvin Coolidge Presidential FoundationAwardFull ride / full costDeadlineDec 1, 2026 · 17:00 Los Angeles timeGrade 11 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-basedMerit
Ron Brown Scholar Program
Ron Brown Scholar ProgramAwardUp to $10,000DeadlineDec 1, 2026 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ Verified
BURGER KING℠ Scholars
Burger King Foundation (administered by Scholarship America)Award$1,000–$60,000DeadlineDec 15, 2026 (unconfirmed)Grade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
DECA Scholarships
DECA Inc.Award$1,000–$2,500DeadlineJan 11, 2027Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedMerit
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library FoundationAward$1,000–$10,000DeadlineJan 11, 2027 · 23:59 New York timeGrades 9, 10, 11, 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
Jackie Robinson FoundationAwardAmount variesDeadlineJan 14, 2027 · 17:00 New York timeGrade 12 · Open nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial → - ✓ VerifiedNeed-based
APIA Scholarship
APIA ScholarsAward$2,500–$20,000DeadlineJan 15, 2027 · 17:00 New York timeOpen nationwide🔒 See requirements & apply — free 3-day trial →
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Common questions
- How many Texas scholarships does TryScholarships list?
- 7 programs right now, with top awards adding up to $36,287. 7 of them are fully verified against the sponsor's official site; the rest are marked so you know to confirm details before applying.
- What is the next Texas scholarship deadline?
- Dell Scholars Program closes Jan 12, 2027. Deadlines are tied to the current award year, and unconfirmed dates are labeled.
- Do I have to pay to apply for these scholarships?
- No. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and none of the programs listed here should. TryScholarships charges only for its own matching, planning and reminder tools — never to apply.
- How do I see the full requirements and which ones my child qualifies for?
- A parent or guardian starts the free 3-day trial and adds a 5-minute profile for each child. TryScholarships then shows every program's full requirements and official application link, checks each eligibility rule — grade, GPA, state, major, test scores and more — and explains why your child matches or what's missing.