Scholarships
Parents: The most money you will get for college is through FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible, after it opens in October.
All grades 9th-12th should create a RaiseMe account. Students/Parents can fill out a profile and start earning micro-scholarships for grades, taking the PSAT, community service, athletics, activities, and more.
SENIORS: Many colleges have FALL deadlines to update your profile for micro-scholarships.
College Board Opportunity Scholarship is a 9th-12th scholarship that awards you money by applying for colleges, filling out FAFSA, or improving your SAT scores.
JLV College Counseling scholarship list is sorted by monthly due dates.
Mike Row Trade School Scholarship link:
The Ultimate List of Scholarships for Girls and Women
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Elks Lodge Most Valuable Student
Any senior who is a U.S citizen is eligible. Award based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
Amount: 4-year award ranging from $1,000-$12,500 (500 scholarships given)
For more information and the application, click here.
10 Words of Less Scholarship
In 10 words or less, tell why you deserve the $1,000 scholarship!
Amount: $1,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
This scholarship is for graduating seniors and current college students. You must be a resident of Tarrant County. For this scholarship, you will need to submit an essay for the prompt listed on the application, two recommendation letters, your SAT/ACT scores, and a sealed high school transcript.
For more information and the application, click here.
ADHD College Success Scholarship
Students with a documented diagnosis are encouraged to apply for this one-time scholarship, which can be used to fund tuition and other costs related to their higher education pursuits, including tutoring, educational resources, and more.
For more information and the application, click here.
AIAA Lockheed Martin Marilyn Hewson Scholarship
AIAA is awarding one $10,000 scholarship to a female high school senior who is intending to pursue an engineering major at a college or university in the United States or one of its territories.
For more information and the application, click here.
Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education (AFEE) Scholarships
AFEE offers nine scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors to support and encourage African-American students pursuing higher education.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the applications, click here.
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarships
To be eligible, a student must be of Asian and/or Pacific Islander ethnicity as defined by the U.S. census, be enrolling as an undergraduate student in an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2024, and have a minimum of a 2.7 GPA.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the applications, click here.
Be Bold Scholarship
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. Being bold means being: Earnest, Determined, Moving.
Amount: $25,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship
Available to all high school seniors who live in the US, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and plan to enroll in a two or four year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
Candidates for this award shall be daughters, sons, grandsons, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in The American Legion. Deadline to apply is March 1st of each calendar year.
Amount: $5,000 (15)
For more information and the application, click here.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
An achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Amount: $20,000 (150)
For more information and the application, click here.
Common App Scholarship
To be eligible, a student must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their last academic year, be attending a college or university by October 1, 2025, and submit a 700 words or less essay.
Amount: $2,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Community Impact Scholarship
To be eligible, a student must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrate active community involvement, and exhibit strong leadership qualities.
Amount: $2,500
For more information and the application, click here.
Design a Better Future Scholarship
The 2024 Build A Better Future scholarship will be a design-thinking community improvement project based on the LAUNCH Cycle. We will award $10,000 to five new seniors, with the top recipient receiving an additional $5,000 grant to continue funding their project.
Amount: $10,000 (5)
For more information and the application, click here.
Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship For Young Hispanic Leaders
This scholarship seeks to recognize Hispanic students who share Dr. Andrade’s lifelong commitment to servant leadership.
Amount: $1,000 for a 4-year institution or $500 for a 2-year institution
For more information and the application, click here.
Equitable Excellence Scholarship
The scholarship program recognizes students who demonstrate courage in pursuing what’s possible, display strength in managing challenges and share wisdom with others. Awards are based on financial need, GPA, and an essay, in which students are invited to share their future aspirations.
Amount: $5,000 (100)
For more information and the application, click here.
Future Travel Nurse Scholarship
Aya Healthcare is passionate about quality patient care and committed to helping aspiring nurses pursue higher education and make an impact on the lives of patients. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA, be involved in extracurricular or volunteer activities, and be planning to pursue a career in healthcare.
Amount: $1,000 (10)
For more information and the application, click here.
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
This program acknowledges and rewards America's foremost young leaders who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship like Ronald Reagan himself. Must have 3.0 or higher GPA, be a high school senior in the US, and plan to enroll full-time at a four-year university.
Amount: $40,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Greater Arlington Chamber Scholarship Opportunities
The Chamber currently offers four scholarship programs benefiting graduating high school seniors and undergraduate/graduate-level students.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
This award is open to seniors of Hispanic heritage with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Scholars are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
HITEC Foundation Scholarship
The HITEC Foundation is dedicated to supporting Hispanic students as they pursue a university degree in technology. Must have a 3.0 and major (or intend on majoring) in Technology or an approved technology-related major.
Amount: up to $5,000 (35)
For more information and the application, click here.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships
As one of the nation's largest need-based college scholarship programs, the Horatio Alger Scholarship Programs specifically assist high school students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their young lives. Opens December 1 and closes March 15, yearly.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the applications, click here.
Humanity Scholarship
Available to high school seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and plan to enroll in an accredited college, university, or community college in the upcoming academic year. They are seeking bright minds with a desire to heighten national awareness via a social media campaign to end the dehumanizing forces of human trafficking and child exploitation.
Amount: $25,000 (6)
For more information and the application, click here.
EECU-Glenn Mandeville Memorial Scholarship
Must be a high school senior and you must be a member in good standing with EECU or a parent/guardian who is in good standing with EECU to apply. Academic achievement, character, leadership, community involvement, work experience, and personal recommendations will be considered. Application opens November 1 and closes January 31.
Amount: $5,000 (8)
For more information and the application, click here.
Joyce F. Burke Academic Excellence Scholarship-Belton Foundation
The Belton Foundation is a nonprofit organization that gives back to the community. Through its programs, the foundation strives to enrich the lives of youth through educational programs and to promote healthy living lifestyles for cancer prevention. This scholarship is for anyone who has already been accepted to any accredited four-year university and is a resident of the DFW Metroplex.
Amount: $500 (ten)
For more information and the application, click here.
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc Scholarship
Faith Hope and Love Jesus, Inc. offers (2) annual $500 college scholarships to childhood cancer or blood disorder survivors. Deadline to apply is May 1 of every year.
Amount: $500 (2)
For more information and the application, click here.
Fort Worth Scottish Rite Foundation Scholarship
Any senior who is a U.S citizen or legal resident is eligible for this award. Five scholarships will be awarded based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community efforts and dedication.
Amount: $1,500 (5)
For more information and the application, click here.
Get Accepted to College Scholarship
An easy scholarship with no essay required! Only one entry allowed per person. The winner will be determined by random drawing.
Amount: $5,000 (1)
For more information and the application, click here.
Lift Parts Express Scholarship
Any senior who is a legal resident and enrolling in college in Fall 2024 is eligible for this award.
Amount: $500
For more information and the application, click here.
The Mensa Foundation Scholarship Program
Scholarships are awarded based solely on 550-word essays expressing applicants’ academic and professional goals and how their personal experiences will help them to accomplish those goals. Application opens September 15 and closes January 15.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate involvement in their communities.
Amount: $1,000 (4)
For more information and the application, click here.
NextLevel Student Scholarship
Available to students who are pursuing a career in law, compliance, or public policy and will be enrolled in an accredited college or university in 2024.
Amount: $1,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Niche College Scholarship
Any senior planning to attend a college or university in 2024. No essay required. Deadline to apply is the last day of each month.
Amount: $2,000 (12)
For more information and the application, click here.
Nitro Scholarship
Anyone who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or enrolled at an accredited college or university. Must have a 2.5 or greater GPA to be eligible. Deadline to apply is the last day of each month.
Amount: $2,000 (12)
For more information and the application, click here.
P.L.A.Y. Scholars Helping Collars Scholarship
Graduating seniors will submit an essay detailing their volunteer efforts to help animals in need, describing how that involvement has changed their lives and community or shaped their perceptions on the importance of animal welfare.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
Redefining Victory Scholarship
In various spheres of life, success takes on multifaceted definitions, from the pursuit of academic excellence to the realization of personal passions and goals. These diverse interpretations of achievement underscore the complex tapestry of success that individuals weave throughout their unique journeys. To apply, tell us what success looks like to you and how this opportunity will help you achieve it.
Amount: $2,500 (4)
For more information and the application, click here.
Review It Scholarship
This scholarship will be awarded to the best Movie Review submitted by a student before the deadline.
Amount: $1,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Robert S Simmons Christian Studies Scholarship
To apply and qualify for the Christian Studies Scholarship, an applicant must be planning to attend a Christian college or university for undergraduate studies in the fall of the scholarship year.
Amount: $1,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Ronald McDonald House of Greater North Texas Scholarship
Ronald McDonald House of Greater North Texas offers graduating seniors scholarships each year. For this scholarship, students are selected and awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have a minimum of a 2.7 GPA.
For more information and the application, click here.
Sallie Mae Scholarship
To be eligible, students must be over 17 and currently enrolled as a high school junior or senior who intends to enroll in an accredited college or university located within the United States, within a year of graduating high school.
Amount: $2,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Sloane Stephens Doc & Glo Scholarship
To be eligible, students must be a current high school senior or undergraduate student with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Amount: $1,300 (20)
For more information and the application, click here.
Stephen J Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships
For this scholarship, students must have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to their community by performing unpaid volunteer services.
Amount: $10,000 (5)
For more information and the application, click here.
Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career, and how they will make an impact on the world.
Amount: $5,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Texas Texting & Driving Prevention Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must have been accepted to an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States and have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Amount: $1,000
For more information and the application, click here.
William Griggs Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of William Griggs by supporting women pursuing science and math. Any female high school senior or undergraduate student pursuing a two- or four-year degree program in science or mathematics may apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $2,500
For more information and the application, click here.
Major Specific Scholarships:
Charles Butt Scholarship
This scholarship supports promising students to enter the teaching profession. Charles Butt Scholarship recipients are passionate aspiring educators seeking to make a difference for students.
For more information and the application, click here.
Amount: $8,000
Deadline: Varies by college planning to attend
*Can only apply if you are attending a college the scholarship is partnered with. Make sure to check the list on their website for qualifying college before applying.
Dr. Meme Heineman Scholarship
Any high school senior, undergraduate student, or graduate student who is majoring in or planning to major in Psychology or Applied Behavior Analysis is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $6,000
For more information and the application, click here.
Future Nurse Scholarship Award
As a continual effort to support the U.S. healthcare industry and professionals themselves, and trying to alleviate the ongoing nursing shortage, HospitalCareers.com provides a highly regarded annual nursing scholarship that is available to nurses of all specialties.
Amount: $1,500
For more information and the application, click here.
Johnson & Johnson Nursing Scholarships
Various types of financial assistance available to help you on your path to a nursing career.
For more information and the application, click here.
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Competition open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and are planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government. All awards are for one year.
Amount: Varies
For more information and the application, click here.
Science Ambassador Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be a female high school senior interested in pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Amount: $40,000
For more information and the application, click here.
College Specific Scholarships:
Abilene Christian University NCSA and Christian School Partner Scholarship
Students who graduate from Pantego Christian Academy and are planning to attend ACU are now eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Amount: $1,000 per year ($4,000 total)
For more information, click here.
Abilene Christian University NCSA and Christian School Faculty/Staff Scholarship
Full-time employees of Pantego Christian Academy who have a child enrolled at ACU will be eligible to apply for this scholarship valued at $20,000. This scholarship can be awarded in addition to the Christian School Partner Scholarship.
Amount: $5,000 per year ($20,000 total)
For more information, click here.
Northeast Tarrant County A&M Club Scholarship
Each year the NETC awards scholarships to graduating seniors in Northeast Tarrant County who plan to attend A&M. Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, community service, and leadership contribution.
Amount: $1,000
Application: click here.
OU Alumni Club of Fort Worth Scholarship
Only incoming freshmen who live in Hood, Tarrant, Parker or Johnson are eligible for this scholarship. Awarded based on personal achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, financial need and personal recommendations.
Application needs to be mailed.
Application: click here.
Amount: $2,500 + OU Match