College Scholarship Information
2023-24
First and foremost: Check university websites for scholarship info and deadlines!
Want to expand your search? Here are some of the many scholarship/financial aid websites to explore:
www.cappex.com (general scholarship info plus personalized match feature)
https://collegecost.ed.gov -(US Dept of Education link to Net Price Calculator at any college)
https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/ (Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation resources)
https://fafsa.ed.gov (Federal Student Aid website; official FAFSA website)
www.legion.org (scholarships sponsored by the American Legion)
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/
www.salliemae.com (student loan information)
www.scholarships.com (click on Site Map to find tons of resources for college planning, etc.)
www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/c21963.htm (US Dept of State financial aid, scholarship and internship info)
https://studentaid.ed.gov (comprehensive resources on Dept of Ed Federal Student Aid website)
Sample Scholarship Lists
The lists below include scholarships that have been submitted to MWS to publicize, but is far from a comprehensive list (see above websites for expanded searches!) These lists will be updated as new information arrives from scholarship organizations throughout the year.
Note: Scholarships are listed in order by the month in which they have occurred in the past.
Please check individual websites for latest dates and details for each scholarship program.
See Mrs. Gregg if you have any scholarship questions!
Local Scholarships
for students in Williamson County, Round Rock, Austin, and surrounding areas:
- St. David's Neal Kocurek Scholarship
- January (applications open in November)
- up to $7,500 per year, up to four years in a Texas college
- For students pursuing health professions, including Biomedical Engineering, Dentistry, Radiation, Oncology, Nursing, Optometry, Clinical Lab Technology
- Applicant must graduate in Travis, Hays, Williamson, Bastrop or Caldwell county
- Financial need may be considered
- https://scholarships.stdavidsfoundation.org
- St. David’s Medical Center Healthcare Volunteers Scholarships
- February
- $3,000 per semester for two semesters
- student must be accepted into a degreed healthcare program such as nursing, medicine, or physical therapy
- volunteer service at St. David’s is not required, although volunteers are awarded additional consideration
- A+ Federal Credit Union Scholarship
- February
- $1,000:
- 4 to high school seniors pursuing an Education major
- 2 to high school seniors pursuing major in other fields
- Eligible applicants must be a current A+FCU member or immediate family is an A+FCU member. Student must attend a college or university in Texas
- Application available at www.aplusfcu.org/scholarships
- United Heritage Credit Union Community Scholarship
- February
- $5,000 (2 to be awarded)
- Applicants must be United Heritage Credit Union members or related to a United Heritage member
- Preference will be given to students with extraordinary community and civic service.
- Criteria include community service, character and leadership qualities, extra-curricular activities, scholastic achievement, essay response, and letters of recommendation.
- Applications and information available from Mrs. Gregg or online at http://www.uhcf.org/Community-Scholarship
- Round Rock Pi Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Scholarship
- February
- $250-$1,000
- for African American females
- minimum gpa 2.5
- info available at http://piomegazeta.weebly.com/
- applications available from Mrs. Gregg
- Heart of Texas Counseling Association Scholarship
- March
- For students planning a career in an education or mental health-related field
- Student’s counselor or parent must be a member of the HTCA
- See Mrs. Gregg for details
- Capital City A&M Club Scholarship
- March
- $4,000 (10 scholarships awarded to Austin area students - $1,000 each semester for 4 semesters at Texas A&M)
- Selection based on high school grades and SAT/ACT scores (30%), financial need (30%), extracurricular activities, community involvement, work experience (20%), and essays and letters of recommendation (20%)
- Student must have already applied for admission to A&M.
- Complete information and applications available online at www.austinags.org
- Professional Women of Williamson County (PWOW)
- March
- $1,000
- Criteria include community/school involvement and essay; not a need-based scholarship
- Applications and information available from Mrs. Gregg
- Chaparral Women’s Club Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship
- March
- $2,500 (2 awarded)
- for young women based on leadership in philanthropic or religious charities
- Applications available at www.wilcochaps.org
- Round Rock Area Aggie Moms’ Club Scholarship
- March
- Amount varies
- Must be attending A&M next fall
- Criteria include employment, extracurricular activities, leadership, community activities, academic record
- Applications available from Mrs. Gregg or online at www.rraamc.org
- Applications must be mailed and received by their posted deadline (typically April 1)
- Williamson County A&M Club Foundation Scholarship
- April
- $5,000 (5 to be awarded)
- Student must be a Williamson County resident and planning to attend A&M (College Station or Galveston)
- Criteria include academic achievement, need, extracurricular activities, community involvement, job history, and statements regarding expected academic major and reasons for wanting to attend TAMU
- Applications and information available at www.wcamc.com
- Williamson County A&M Club Embree Group Scholarship
- April
- $1,000
- Student must be a Williamson County resident and planning to attend A&M (College Station or Galveston)
- For students majoring in Construction Science
- Applications and information available at www.wcamc.com
- Greater Austin Contractors and Engineers Association (ACEA)
- April
- Amount varies
- Residents of Williamson County and 5 other counties are eligible
- Application includes career goals, scholastic achievement, community involvement, and financial information
- Applications and information available at www.aceatx.com
- ACC Foundation Scholarships
- April
- The ACC Foundation offers a variety of scholarships for ACC students based on financial need family status, educational background, high school, or academic major.
- See complete list and applications at: http://www.austincc.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/scholarship-opportunities/acc-scholarships
- ACC Culinary Arts & Baking and Pastry Scholarship
- April
- Applicant must have a 3.0 gpa or higher
- Complete info at: https://cht.austincc.edu/cularts/scholarships/
- Hugg Trust Scholarship
- May
- Minimum $500 (renewable for up to 4 years of college; may be used at any university - not restricted to Texas schools)
- student must rank in the top 10% at Meridian
- student must live and attend school in Williamson County for at least 2 years prior to graduation
- need considered, and student must submit FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
- All forms (application, FAFSA SAR, 7-semester transcript & rec letter) must be received by May 1. Applications and information available at www.huggtrust.org
Other outside Scholarship sources
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships
- Complete college preparation actions and be entered to win in monthly drawings:
- $500 - Build your college list
- $1,000 - Practice for the SAT
- $2,000 - Improve your score
- $500 - Strengthen your college list
- $1,000 - Complete the FAFSA
- $1,000 - Apply to colleges
- Complete 5 of the 6 actions and you're eligible for a $40,000 award
- Info at www.opportunity.collegeboard.org
- Terry Foundation Scholarships
- Full scholarship for up to 8 semesters
- Selection criteria include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and financial need.
- Scholarships awarded from affiliated universities in Texas: A&M, A&M Galveston, SHSU, Texas State, TWU, UH, UNT, UT, UTA, UTD, UTEP, UTSA, Texas Tech
- Info at www.terry.org and each college website
- Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Program
- Various deadlines
- $2,500-$20,000
- For students who have financial need and have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity.
- Information and applications available at https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships
- Cameron Impact Scholarship
- Apply in May of Jr year or September of Sr year
- 4-year, full tuition scholarship
- 15 awarded each year
- Eligibity based on gpa 3.7+, excel in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service; US citizenship
- Details at: www.bryancameroneducationfoundation.org
- Gates Scholarship (formerly Gates Millennium Scholars)
- September
- Renewable, need-based, merit scholarships, plus mentorship, peer connections and other resources in college
- Eligible college majors include computer science, education, engineering, library science, math, public health, or science.
- Eligible students must be a U.S. citizen, national or legal permanent resident, and either African American, American Indian, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
- Minimum 3.3 GPA on unweighted 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Demonstrated need based on FAFSA (meet Federal Pell Grant eligibility)
- www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship
- QuestBridge Scholarships
- September
- National College Match program helps outstanding low-income students gain admission and full four-year scholarships to leading colleges. The 30 partner colleges include Yale, Stanford, Amherst, Emory, and MIT.
- Students must come from households earning less than $65,000 annually for a typical family of four
- Academic criteria include rank in top 10% of class, SAT 1310 or ACT 28, plus evidence of strong writing ability, intellectual spark and determination
- Information and applications available at www.questbridge.org
- Wendy’s High School Heisman
- October
- $1,000 for State winners; $5,000 for National Finalists; $10,000 awarded to one male and one female National winner
- Information and applications available at www.wendysheisman.com
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
- October
- $20,000 – 150 scholarships awarded
- Coca-Cola will award $3 million to highly motivated, dedicated, involved seniors.
- Information and applications available at www.coca-colascholars.org
- VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Scholarship
- October
- Local, district, state, and national winners
- For students in grades 9-12
- Students must record an original 3-5 minute essay on the theme: “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?”
- Information and entry form available at http://www.vfw.org
- Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
- November
- $1,000 plus a trip to Washington, D.C.
- To honor students who have given generously of their time and talents as a volunteer
- Local Honoree will be selected from the applicants submitted by Meridian students by November 1
- Local Honorees will compete for the $1,000 and trip to D.C., where the top 10 National Honorees will receive an additional $5,000
- Information and applications available at http://spirit.prudential.com
- Soroptimist International – Ava Crofford Youth Citizenship Award (AYCA) and the Violet Richardson Award (VRA)
- December
- Amount varies
- This award recognizes young people for outstanding contributions to home, school, community, country and world; it is NOT awarded for scholastic achievement, but for the commitment to improving the quality of life for others.
- Two adult reference forms required, and completed applications must be received by Dec. 1
- Information and application available at https://sites.google.com/site/siaustintx/
- AXA Achievement Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report
- December
- $10,000 to one winner in each state
- Criteria include ambition, determination, respect for self, family and community, and ability to succeed in college
- Applications and information available at: www.axa-achievement.com
- NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards
- December
- $1,000-$10,000
- For students who demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through experiences such as: starting or running a business, participating in DECA, or other initiatives.
- Information available at www.NFIB.com/YEA
- TIBS DP Scholarship
- January
- $1,000
- for IB Senior Diploma Candidates
- Applicants evaluated on scholarship, leadership, service, and financial need
- Applications available at www.texasibschools.org/scholarships-and-grants
- Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship
- January
- Up to $100,000 will be awarded in Texas
- Student must attend an ABET-accredited university (Baylor, Lamar LeTourneau, Midwestern State, Prairie View, Rice, St. Mary’s, SMU, Tarleton, A&M College Station, Commerce, Galveston or Kingsville, TCU, Texas Tech, Trinity, UH, UH Clear Lake, UNT, UT Arlington, Austin, Dallas, El Paso, Pan Am, San Antonio, Tyler, and West Texas A&M)
- Visit www.tspe.org for more information
- Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship
- January
- $750 local awards; up to $1,000 regionally and nationally
- Contestants DO NOT have to be members of Mensa.
- Essay of 550 words required, describing your career, vocational, or academic goals.
- Complete details available from Mrs. Gregg or online at http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships
- Texas Student Housing Program
- January
- Full or partial cost of an off-campus room for one year for students living at: Ballpark in Austin, Cambridge in College Station, Ridge at North Texas, Town Lake in Austin, or an alternate facility designated by TSH
- Scholarships are renewable for subsequent years
- See www.texasstudenthousing.net or check with Mrs. Gregg for application and details
- Coolidge Scholarship
- January
- Full-ride scholarship (tuition, room, board and expenses for four years). The top 100 applicants are offered $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Coolidge Senators Program in Washington, D.C.
- Applicant must be a high school junior
- Deadline for 2022 is January 26, 5:00 pm EST
- Criteria include academic excellence, interest in public policy, genuine service to community
- Complete details available at: www.coolidgescholars.org/selection-criteria
- America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders – Monsanto Fund Scholarship
- February
- $1,500
- for students pursuing an ag-related field of study
- Program managed by the National FFA Scholarship Program, but applicants are not required to be FFA members
- Apply at www.FFA.org/scholarships
- Hispanic Scholarship Consortium High School Scholarship Program
- Various deadlines
- Consortium offering a variety of $2,000-$5,000 renewable scholarships
- Applicants must be of Hispanic descent, hold a minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and enroll in college full-time in fall 2012
- Financial need, leadership aptitude and community service may be considered
- Apply online at www.hispanicscholar.org or see Mrs. Gregg for more information
- Mitte Foundation Scholarship Program
- March
- $10,000 per academic year (4 year college) or $5,000 per academic year (2 year college)
- Minimum high school gpa of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- Minimum test score of 1200 SAT or 25 ACT
- Financial need: Expected Family Contribution (EFC) not to exceed $10,000
- Strong evidence of community service and leadership
- Application online at www.scholarsapply.org/mittefoundation
- Texas Department of Transportation Conditional Grant Program
- March
- Up to $3,000 per semester or $6,000 per year
- Must be pursuing a degree in civil engineering
- For economically disadvantaged students
- Applications and information available at www.txdot.gov/careers
- Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship
- April
- Up to $5,000 per year for a total of 5 years
- Expressed purpose of this program is to help needy Texas students attend college. This may be used at any college or university in the United States.
- Student must have at least a 3.0 (B) average
- Complete information and application available at www.midland.edu/slough
- SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship
- May
- $1,500
- Essay - 1,000 words or less on why aging matters to the applicant
- complete details at www.seniorcare.com/scholarship/
- Big Sun Scholarship
- June
- $500
- For deserving student-athletes
- www.bigsunathletics.com
- Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
- Up to $2,200 per semester, based on financial need
- Student must be accepted at one of the 45 Public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Minimum GPA requirement 3.0
- Minimum SAT 1100 or ACT 25