Scholarships
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The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Bring Back the Trades Inc. awards scholarships to students from across the United States who are attending post-secondary education in the Skilled Trades. Monthly scholarships of $1,500 are awarded and sent directly to the secondary school the award recipient attends. Additional scholarships are awarded periodically as additional funds are raised through donations or sponsorships of our events.
You must be a junior or senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better.
This $20,000 college scholarship is for high school students graduating during the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 5 pm Eastern.
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) opens October 1. Complete the FAFSA to be considered for grants, scholarships, work-study, and student loans. We encourage every senior to apply, regardless of family income. Contact Mrs. Flowers if you need assistance.
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to prospective teachers who are currently in, or plan to enter, an eligible teacher preparation program at a Raising Texas Teachers partner university. Aspiring Teachers can apply in the fall of any year between their senior year of high school and junior year of college.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in a majority-economically disadvantaged school or in a shortage subject area (in a school where more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or as a math, science, bilingual, or special education teacher) in a Texas public school. Preference is given to Texas residents. The application opens soon, so check it out here.
Texas State University now offers three Assured Scholarships, which are guaranteed to all qualified students and are renewable for four years. You don’t need to apply—these are awarded automatically to every student whose academic record meets the required qualifications. The three scholarships:
President’s Honor Scholarship – $26,000--$38,000 total over four years
Texas State Achievement Scholarship--$10,000 – $22,000 total over four years
Texas State Distinguished Scholarship – $6,000 – $10,000 total over four years
For more information, visit Financial Aid - Scholarships
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The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is available to prospective teachers who are currently in, or plan to enter, an eligible teacher preparation program at a Raising Texas Teachers partner university. Aspiring Teachers can apply in the fall of any year between their senior year of high school and junior year of college.
To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be committed to teaching in a majority-economically disadvantaged school or in a shortage subject area (in a school where more than 50% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, or as a math, science, bilingual, or special education teacher) in a Texas public school. Preference is given to Texas residents. The application opens soon, so check it out here.
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Texas State University now offers three Assured Scholarships, which are guaranteed to all qualified students and are renewable for four years. You don’t need to apply—these are awarded automatically to every student whose academic record meets the required qualifications. The three scholarships:
President’s Honor Scholarship – $26,000--$38,000 total over four years
Texas State Achievement Scholarship--$10,000 – $22,000 total over four years
Texas State Distinguished Scholarship – $6,000 – $10,000 total over four years
For more information, visit Financial Aid - Scholarships