The AISD Department of Guidance and Counseling is constantly updating this website with new deadline information.

As we receive updated information and forms from scholarship providers, we will update these listings.

We have left all of the previous years listings intact for your reference. Deadline will show TBD if updated info is not available.

2023 Belton Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2023
Award Value: $500
Description:Our foundation implemented a scholarship program, The Joyce F. Burke Academic Excellence Scholarship established for students interested in attending an accredited four-year university.  This year, the Belton Foundation will award (10) $500 scholarships to students in Dallas/Fort Worth & surrounding areas to assist students in their educational endeavors.  Funds can be used to supplement the cost of school tuition, books or housing fees.

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Altrusta International, INC. of Arlington

Deadline: May 1, 2023
Award Value: $2,000
Description: Altrusa International, Inc. of Arlington, Texas is a volunteer service organization of professional and business leaders who develop and fund specific service projects to meet community needs. Members unite their various talents in service to others, achieving as a group what individuals cannot accomplish alone.

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The Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority In

Deadline: March 17, 2023
Award Value: TBD
Description:

Student Eligibility:

  1. High school graduating senior with official residency in the cities of Arlington, Grand Prairie, or Mansfield.
  2. Must have good moral character and a record of service to the school and/or community.
  3. Must apply scholarship to a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher learning during the fall semester immediately after high school graduation and enroll as a full-time student.

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Arlington Classics Academy

Deadline: May 1st, 2023
Award Value: $250.00 - $750.00
Description: Scholarship program that is available to high school seniors who graduated eigth grade at Arlington Classics Academy, a public charter school in Arlington. Eight years ago, the Board of Directors of Arlington Classics Academy established the Arlington Classics Academy Ken Simon Scholarship. The Board anticipates awarding three scholarships in the tired amounts to assist former ACA students offset college expenses.

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Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education (AFEE) 

Deadline: Feb 14, 2023
Award Value: Various
Description: The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education (AFEE) is pleased to announce the continuation of its scholarship program to support and encourage African-American students pursuing higher education; 13 scholarships ranging from $500 to $3000 will be awarded to high school students graduating in the 2022-2023 school year.

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Arlington Garden Club Scholarship

Deadline: March 22, 2023
Award Value: $1,500
Description: Arlington Garden Club invites AISD graduating seniors pursuing horticulture and related majors in Texas accredited community or four-year colleges and universities to apply for our $1,500 scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. Majors to be considered include the following: horticulture, horticulture business management, plant science, landscape design, floriculture, forestry, urban forestry, soil science, sustainable urban design, park management, and vineyard management. The scholarship may be used for one semester in the coming academic year.

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Arlington Masonic Benevolence Foundation

Deadline: April 15th, 2023
Award Value: $1,500.00
Description: The purpose of this scholarship is to assist qualified students with their first year of tuition to a college, university, or trade school to help them reach their career goals. The scholarships will be in the amount of $1500, and if the student attends Tarrant County College (TCC), completes at least 12hrs/semester, and maintains a 2.5 GPA for the first year, TCC will match the $1500 covering tuition expenses for the second year. Students do not have to attend TCC, but that is the only school providing matching funds. One scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior at each public high school in Arlington.

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BGD Digital Marketing

Deadline: March 1st, 2023
Award Value: $500.00
Description: BGD Digital Marketing is a comprehensive Branding company in Arlington, Texas, specializing in launching new businesses and modernizing established enterprises through the power of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. With over half of our client base being historically under utilized businesses (women, minorities, veterans), we know that every business has a powerful magic.

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C.C Miao & Rosalind Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023
Award Value: TBD
Description: The C.C. Miao & Rosalind Miao Scholarship provides scholarships for graduating high school seniors and current college students attending any accredited college or university in the state of Texas. Applicants must be from the North Texas area (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Rockwall, Somervell, or Wise County) and must be of Chinese ethnic heritage – either born in China or Taiwan or born in the United States and have parents or grandparents who were born in China or Taiwan.

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Comedy Defensive Driving

Deadline:

  • Fall - December 31st
  • Spring - May 31st

Award Value: $1000
Description: Design an advertisement against distracted driving; you will be judged based on the quality of the content, it's usability as an ad (billboard, commercial, PSA, banner, etc) and how it effectively convinces drivers to stay focused on the road  We are looking for creative, and helpful ads with maybe a bit of humor or irony.

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Communities Foundation of Texas Scholarship Portal

Description: Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) is privileged to partner with our generous donors on the following scholarship opportunities. Starting on January 15th, the 2021 Universal Application will be available to students through our new scholarship portal. 

Please read the scholarship descriptions carefully to understand the criteria. No documentation will be accepted outside of the application portal or after the scholarship deadline that is listed below.

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Council of the Great City Schools and College Board

Deadline: TBD
Award Value: $500-$2,000
Description: The Council of the Great City Schools and College Board invite you to join the College Board Opportunity Scholarships Challenge – a campaign to mobilize 50,000 students to begin taking important actions in the college planning process while earning opportunities for scholarships. Districts that are most successful at enrolling students and mobilizing them to take these actions between now and June 1, 2019 will earn public recognition from the Council and the College Board this fall at the annual Great City School Conference in Louisville.

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Delta Mu Boulé

Deadline: January 27, 2023
Award Value: $2,500.00
Description:These scholarships are available to African American male high school seniors who will be entering an accredited college or advanced training program. The Scholarship award will be in the amount of $2,500 per year to be paid directly to the institution to assist with tuition or books and supplies. Scholarship renewal for additional years will be considered based on the maintenance of a minimum 2.8 grade point average per academic year and the availability of funds. With the support of corporations and individuals we strive to grow our corpus to continue to supply this investment in educating young black males in Tarrant County.

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Diversity Scholars Program

Deadline: February 15, 2023
Award Value: $5000 per year (max 8 semesters)
Description: This scholarship can be used to cover education related expenses including tuition, fees and housing. Each student will receive $5,000 per year for a maximum of eight semesters of undergraduate study. Students receive more than just a financial award through this program. Diversity Scholars also receive academic support from program staff to assist them in successfully transitioning to UT Dallas.

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If you have any questions, please email Cynthia.sorto@utdallas.edu.

Dominique Hurd Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 7, 2023
Award Value: $250-$1500
Description: Scholarships are a one time award for the students first year attending UAPB and are awarded based on available funding. Scholarships may range between $250 and $1,500 per semester for a high school graduate. The Recipient will be awarded TBD at the annual Dominique Hurd Scholarship Event (TBD). Scholarship proceeds will be remitted to UAPB for the recipient, not to the recipient directly.

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Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell Scholarship

Deadline: March 24, 2023
Award Value: $500-$2000
Description: In honor of our founder, Dr. Arnita Young-Boswell, National Hookup of Black Women, Mid-Cities Chapter awards scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence, are involved in their community and have a desire to further their education.

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Dr. Cavazos Scholarship

Deadline: March 10, 2023
Award Value: $1,500
Description: Requirements:

  • Graduating Senior from Arlington Independent School District 
  • Intend to Major in Education
  • Must Apply Scholarship to a 2 or 4-year College or University and Enroll by August 2023
  • GPA of 7.0 or Above (B Average or Above)

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Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship

Deadline: June 15, 2023
Award Value: $1000
Description: Students attending school to enter the healthcare field should apply here for the Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship for Healthcare Students. We are awarding a $1,000 prize to a single qualified student who is in school and studying en route to a career in healthcare. To enter, you must submit a short essay and the winner of the scholarship is chosen based on the content written in that essay. Students attending school to enter the healthcare field should apply here for the Dr. Francene Gayle Scholarship for Healthcare Students. We are awarding a $1,000 prize to a single qualified student who is in school and studying en route to a career in healthcare. To enter, you must submit a short essay and the winner of the scholarship is chosen based on the content written in that essay.

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Dr. Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students

Deadline: June 15, 2023
Award Value: $1000
Description: Dr. Louis Hampers is a practicing pediatrician in Colorado. He wants to help the next generation of medical doctors in the United States, and would like to give back through the “Dr Louis Hampers Scholarship for Medical Students”. This scholarship is available for students in the United States who are currently enrolled in a university or high school students who have plans to attend a university. The scholarship is meant to help a deserving student with scholarship funding who wishes to become a medical doctor.

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ECLAT Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2023
Award Value: $2,000.00
Description: Eligible applicants must be current graduating seniors or college students either currently residing in or who are past graduate of a high school in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Johnson, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant or Wise Counties, that intend to pursue or are currently pursuing a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university in the State of Texas. College Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are welcome to apply, but College Seniors are not eligible for consideration. Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or a college GPA of 3.0, plus a minimum SAT score of 960, or ACT score of 18.

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Financial Aid Guide for Students at Online Colleges

Provides free student guides and college search information, along with expert advice from an experienced online instructor and thought leader.

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Flip Foundation

Deadline: March 5, 2023
Award Value: Various
Description: The Flip Foundation provides scholarships to students who typically get overlooked for traditional scholarships, allowing students to showcase their skills and talents - not only their GPA.

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Friends with Benefits

Deadline: May 15, 2023
Award Value: Various
Description: One of Friends with Benefits’ missions is to support the Denton community, which includes the art’s communities. In 2017, FWB introduced Educational Music Scholarships and Band Dolla$ to help support Texas musicians. In 2020, FWB decided to add visual arts and performance art scholarships. Each category has an educational scholarship and community working artist scholarship. In 2021, the Jean Arendt Memorial scholarship was initiated in memory of Co-founder Mindy Arendt’s mother. Please see below for each scholarship type and application.

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Girls Service League

Deadline: January 20, 2023
Award Value: Various
Description: We understand what it's like to want to get your independent life started, and to want to create your own opportunities, but to not have everything you need to get from here to there. We know you’re worried about paying for school and are concerned about financially burdening your family. We’re here to help. On this page, you’ll find everything you need to apply for the GSL scholarship.

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Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarships

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: The Chamber’s mission -Together, We Champion Economic and Community Prosperity- is supported by four core strategies including developing the community’s future. One of the ways we carry out our mission is by providing the youth and young adults of greater Arlington with scholarship opportunities to continue their education. For many recipients, this is the difference between going to college and finishing their degree. To date, the Chamber has provided over $306,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors within the Arlington ISD and students attending Tarrant County College and/or the University of Texas at Arlington. The Chamber currently offers four scholarship programs benefiting graduating high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate-level students.

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Happy Meals Association

Deadline:  June 15th of the graduating year
Award Value: $1000
Description: Give back to the community that raised us and remain a grassroots community organization. Criteria is based upon student being at any Arlington Texas High School from their freshman to their senior year consecutively, have a GPA of at least 3.0 and a parent or guardian is a member of HMA. 

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International Concrete Repair Institute North Texas (NTX) Chapter

Deadline:  April 21st, 2023
Award Value: At least $1,000
Description: High school seniors and college undergraduate students that are pursuing a certificate or degree from a college, university, or trade school. Graduate students are not eligible for the scholarship at this time.

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Deadline:  Varies
Award Value: Varies
Description: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students. In addition to the monetary award, students join a thriving network of nearly 2,800 Cooke Scholars.

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J.W. Counts Scholarship

Deadline: March 10, 2023
Award Value: $1,000

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KWKC

Deadline:  Varies
Award Value: Up to $10,000
Description: After attending one of our events, young adults age 18-28 and graduating high school seniors have the opportunity to apply for our 3-month coaching program followed by a Fund My Mission Scholarship. After completing the 3-month program, participants are eligible to apply for the Fund My Mission Scholarship. Recipients are awarded up to $5,000 per award period, with a lifetime maximum of $10,000, to help fund education, training, coaching or certifications that align with the fulfillment of their personal life mission.

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The Larson Law Office

Deadline: December 1st
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The Larson Law Office, PLLC, a law firm of Houston-based Divorce Lawyers, is offering students across the country the opportunity to win our annual $1,000 scholarship. This scholarship is dedicated to helping the winner pay for education expenses. To apply, please write a 500-word essay describing your family and how they have influenced you to become the person you are today.

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Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship

Deadline: December 15th of each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The Lead Roster B2B Sales & Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for high school an college students interested in sales & marketing. The scholarship is awarded on December 20th of each year.

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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship

Deadline: March 31, 2023
Award Value: $5,000
Description: In January 2020, Lockheed Martin launched the Vocational Scholarship program to support students of all ages participating in skills-based training in engineering, technology and advanced manufacturing fields. The Vocational Scholarship program is a critical component of Lockheed Martin’s investment in workforce development and education. In 2023, Lockheed Martin’s Vocational Scholarship Program will award up to $5,000 to as many as 150 recipients.

Lockheed Martin launched the STEM Scholarship Program in 2018 as part of continued investment in the next generation of STEM talent. We are committed to providing access to pathways through education and into the STEM workforce for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds and communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields. Each year, the STEM Scholarship Program awards $10,000 to 200 recipients studying engineering or computer science at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student.

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Application Troubleshooting: Please contact the Lockheed Martin Scholarship administrator at lockheedmartin@scholarshipamerica.org or 1-507-931-0465 and ask for the Lockheed Martin Scholarship Program with any questions related to the application.

Men and Women Of Influence Leadership Teams

Deadline: May 15th
Award Value: $275
Description: If you are a graduating senior, who is a member of Destiny Pointe or a AISD student, you are eligible to apply for our scholarship. Write your essay based on the subject matter listed on the application. Please fill in completely and return the application, official transcript copy, recommendation letters and essay on or before the deadline. We will make our selection, notify the recipients and award the scholarship at our annual graduation celebration service in June or at our Back to School Bash in August. Your GPA, community service, extracurricular activities and essay will be used to determine who we award the scholarships to. Four scholarships will be awarded. Awardees are to present proof of college/trade school registration prior to receiving award.

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Michael Wilkinson Scholarship

Deadline: April 15, 2023
Award Value: $2,500
Description: The Michael Wilkinson Foundation Scholarship will be based on school and community involvement, academic record, financial need, grammatical structure, essay content, and completeness of the application. The Scholarship Committee has established these guidelines in authorizing this scholarship. Only complete applications with accompanying essay, postmarked by the deadline will be considered. All information on this application shall be considered confidential.

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Newana Counts Youth

Deadline: April 1st of each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: This scholarship is for the outstanding student who plans to enter the field of nursing or a related field.

Newana Counts Youth

Deadline: Feb
Award Value: $1,000
Description: This scholarship is for the outstanding student who plans to enter the field of nursing or a related field.

North Texas Relocation Professionals

Deadline: March 17, 2023
Award Value: $1,000-3,000
Description: The North Texas Relocation Professionals (NTRP) is providing at least two North Texas area high school seniors with college scholarships again this year. We understand the impact that work relocation can have on a family and this scholarship is for high school seniors who were impacted by a relocation during their high school years. Applications are being accepted now with a deadline of Friday, March 17, 2023.

Applicants must meet these requirements:
· Currently a senior in good standing in a North Texas (DFW Metro area) accredited high school;
· Relocated between grades 9 and 12 (after 8th grade graduation);
· Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family's relocation;
· Currently have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale).

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Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship

Deadline: December 15th of each year
Award Value: $1000
Description: The Publicity.ai SEO & Content Marketing Scholarship is a highly competitive award for school and college students interested in SEO and content marketing. This is a $1,000 scholarship, and is awarded on December 20th of each year.

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Richard Greene Scholarship

Deadline: February 17, 2023
Award Value: $10,000
Description: Each year, a student completing the Junior year in each of Arlington ISD high schools is selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship to help with college costs. During the recipient’s Senior year, he/she rotates through an internship every six weeks at different community service and local government entities including the City of Arlington’s management and political offices, the Arlington Independent School District Administration, Mission Arlington, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and some member businesses, the Living Science Center at River Legacy Parks, and UT Arlington.

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Sapling HR, People Ops and Onboarding Scholarship

Deadline: November 1st each year
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The SaplingHR Onboarding Experience Scholarship is an award for any current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for the people operations and HR space. The scholarship has a brief submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey their idea for a useful innovation in mobile device technology. You must be a current or soon-to-be undergrad who has a passion for the people operations and HR space to be eligible.

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Sigma Gamma Rho Consuella Payne Parker Scholarship

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: The Consuella Payne-Parker Scholarship will be awarded as one scholarship in the amount of $1000. Eligible participants must be graduating high school seniors (male or female) and must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited four-year college or university by the following academic school year. Participants must complete the entire application process online, address the package to the Scholarship Chair, mail or email by the deadline above. Applications postmarked or emailed after April 30, 2021, will NOT be accepted. The recipient of the award must present a current bill from the college or university indicating proof of registration before a check is released.

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Student Scholarships

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: Registered users will be matched with scholarships that fit their profile.

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Tarrant County Republic Hispanic Assembly

Deadline: May 5, 2023
Award Value: $500.00
Description: The Tarrant County Republican Hispanic Assembly is sponsoring a scholarship essay contest with an award of $500. The contest is open to all 2023 graduating high school students in the Tarrant County area.

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TCC Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Varies
Award Value: Varies
Description: While there are many offered, ScholarshipsForMe is our simple online system that will automatically match you to all TCC Foundation scholarships for which you are eligible..

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Texas A&M University Scholarships

Deadline: Varies
Award Value: $1000
Description: The Fort Worth/Tarrant County Aggie Moms’ Club is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to students who will be enrolled as full-time students at Texas A&M University during the 2016-2017 school year and reside in Tarrant County or an adjacent county that is not represented by an A&M Mothers’ Club.

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Texas SAR - JROTC Recognition Enhanced Program

Deadline: January 20th (annually)
Award Value:

  • Texas SAR: $2,500 plus limited trip expenses to national congress;
  • National SAR: $2,000

Description: This SAR scholarship is awarded to outstanding JROTC cadets as an opportunity to foster the principle of the "Citizen-Soldier" exemplified by the Minutemen of Revolutionary War days. It is eligible to all (male and female) area JROTC members in their junior year of high school.

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Texas SAR - George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest & Scholarship

Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:

  • Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500;
  • National SAR: 1st-$5,000, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd-$1,000

Description: This scholarship is awarded to students as an opportunity to explore events that shaped American history.  It is eligible to all (male and female) Texas public, private and home-schooled freshmen through senior high school students.

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Texas SAR - Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Oration Contest & Scholarship

Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:

  • Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500; 4th-$300
  • National SAR: 1st-$5,000, 2nd-$3,000, 3rd-$2,000, All Finalist-$400

Description: This scholarship is awarded to students as an opportunity to support historical research and emphasizing American History in our high schools by promoting oratorical presentations related to our Revolutionary War period 1750-1800.  It is eligible to all (male and female) Texas public, private and home-schooled freshmen through Senior High School students.

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Texas SAR - Arthur M. & Berdena King Eagle Scout Contest & Scholarship

Deadline: Mid December (annually)
Award Value:

  • Texas SAR: 1st-$2,500 plus limited trip expenses to the national congress, 2nd-$750, 3rd-$500;
  • National SAR: 1st-$10,000, 2nd-$6,000, 3rd-$4,000

Description: This scholarship is awarded to BSA Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application.

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The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship

Deadline: TBD
Award Value: $1,000
Description: The Travis W. Watkins Tax Resolution & Accounting Firm Scholarship is a one-time $1,000 award for any current or soon-to-be student who has had his or her family’s life altered because of tax controversies (back taxes owed, audits, etc.). The Travis W. Watkins Scholarship has a brief and 100% confidential submission process, and applicants will be judged on their ability to convey the importance of tax compliance as well as the journey of those challenges (including the impact of professional tax representation or lack of representation on the outcome).

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Travel and Sports Legacy Foundation

Deadline: TBD
Award Value: $1,500
Description: The Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation is offering six $1,500 scholarships annually – three awarded to students graduating from Arlington ISD having participated in the Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program and three awarded to TCC “at large” eligible applicants..

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University of North Texas

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: A range of scholarships that are funded by the university and donors who support UNT. In order to be considered for these scholarships, students must complete the general scholarship application annually. When completing the annual application, please review specific scholarship opportunity criteria and related deadlines.

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UTA - Numerous Scholarships

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various

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UTA - Mav Scholar Shop

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Various
Description: UTA’s online scholarship system...

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UTSA Alumni

Deadline: Various
Award Value: Range $2500 - $5000
Description: Scholarships are only possible with funds generated from Alumni Association membership dues and donations. Through the generosity and support of alumni, the doors of higher education are opened to deserving UTSA students so they may all achieve their life's dreams.

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Vivienne Redlich

Deadline: March 10, 2023
Award Value: (2) $2,000.00 awards will be given to each of the (9) High Schools. 

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ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. - OMICRON BETA ZETA CHAPTER

Deadline: March 16TH, 2023
Award Value: Minimum of $500.00
Description: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated observes and celebrates Finer Womanhood Month during the last full week of February and the entire month of March. Attached you will find the guidelines and application for our 2023 Finer Womanhood Scholarship. If you are chosen to receive the scholarship, you and your guidance counselor or other school official will be notified by March 21, 2023. In addition, you will receive official recognition from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Omicron Beta Zeta Chapter at the Finer Womanhood Program which will be Saturday, March 25, 2023. We will not be responsible for notifying applicants who are not chosen.

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