Scholarships & Grants for Texas Students (2026–27)
Verified, up-to-date scholarships and grants for Texas high school students — amounts, deadlines, and official application links, from Scillint's scholarship database.
Scillint's database currently lists 12 verified scholarships and grants specifically for Texas students, alongside 312 nationwide scholarships that any U.S. student can apply for regardless of state. Amounts, deadlines, and provider links below are pulled directly from our database and shown exactly as recorded — always confirm the current details on the official site before applying.
| Program | Provider | Amount | Deadline | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Area Go Texan ScholarshipRenewable | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | $20,000 | See official site | Visit site |
| Dallas Foundation Scholarship Fund | The Dallas Foundation | Varies (many named funds) | Typically February | Visit site |
| Forty Acres Scholars ProgramRenewable | Texas Exes | Varies | See official site | Visit site |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Scholarship Program | Greater Houston Community Foundation | Varies (many named funds) | Typically varies by fund | Visit site |
| Houston Area Rodeo ScholarsRenewable | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | $20,000 | See official site | Visit site |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ScholarshipsRenewable | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | $15,126,000 | Varies | Visit site |
| Terry Foundation ScholarshipRenewable | The Terry Foundation | Full ride | See official site | Visit site |
| Texas 4-H Scholarship | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Varies | See official site | Visit site |
| Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA)Renewable | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) | N/A -- application enabling state aid, incl. TX residents ineligible for federal FAFSA | 2026-01-15 (2026-27 state priority deadline) | Visit site |
| Texas FFA Scholarship | Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Varies | See official site | Visit site |
| TEXAS Grant ProgramRenewable | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board | Tuition + fees | Varies | Visit site |
| Texas TEXAS GrantRenewable | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board | Up to full in-state public tuition | Rolling (with FAFSA/TASFA) | Visit site |
Frequently asked questions
Are these scholarships free to apply for?
Yes. Every legitimate scholarship on this page is free to apply for. You should never have to pay a fee to apply for or receive a scholarship — treat any request for payment as a red flag.
How current is this list?
Scillint's scholarship database is checked against the official provider pages on an ongoing basis. Amounts and deadlines can still change on short notice, so always confirm the live details on the provider's own site before you apply.
Can I find scholarships outside my state too?
Yes. Most scholarships in Scillint's database are national or field-of-study based rather than tied to a single state. Sign up for a free trial to see your full matched list, not just the state-specific ones shown here.