Women with Heart Scholarship

Deadline: February 2

Award Amount: $5,000, $2,500, $1,500

Selection Guidelines:

• • Create a short video (max 2 min)  about the importance of heart health in women

For more information and details, visit: https://www.christushealth.org/connect/ministries/trinity-mother-frances/women-with-heart

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Houston Livestock and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship - multiple scholarships available

Deadline: February 7 (online due date) 

Award Amount: 79,  $20,000;  more than 800 scholarships totally more than $500 million

Selection Guidelines:

• U.S. citizen

• 950+ SAT or 19+ ACT

• Rank in top 1/3 of graduating class at end of senior fall semester (7 semesters) 

• Complete FAFSA or a downloaded PDF of results from FAFSA Estimator (for 2024 only)

• Applied to accredited Texas college/university

• Apply online and also give proof of submission to Mr Gorka (A100-AHS)

For more information, visit www.rodeohouston.com under the Educational Support Area. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.rodeohouston.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Area-Go-Texan-Guidelines.pdf

There are numerous additional scholarship opportunities here. https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholars/Apply

Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/scholarships/hlsrscholarship2024

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Texas Exes Named Scholarships (UT Austin)-Chapter, Network, Named, Opportunity and Forty Acres scholarships (click on each type of scholarship under "Scholarships" tab across the top to apply)

 Deadline: February 7

 Award Amount: varies

 Selection Guidelines:

• Acceptance to University of Texas in Austin

For more information , visit https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships and to apply, visit https://www.texasexes.org/scholarships/chapter-scholarships

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ACET Scholarship

Deadline: February 8

Award Amount: 20, $1,000; $500 additional to #1

Selection Guidelines:

• Senior who has experienced difficulty in language, economic or other barrier

For more information, visit: https://acetx.org/student-scholarship-application/?doing_wp_cron=1706901167.9192969799041748046875

Apply here: https://acetx.org/student-scholarship-application/?doing_wp_cron=1706901128.4956839084625244140625

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University of Texas at Tyler Scholarships - multiple

Deadline: February 8

Award Amount: varies per scholarship

Selection Guidelines:

• UTT listed on FAFSA

• Admitted to UTT

List of merit & talent-based awards & to apply, visit: https://www.uttyler.edu/scholarships/

List of  general scholarships & to apply visit: https://uttyler.academicworks.com/

=================================================================Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)

Deadline: February 9

Award Amount: $500 - $5,000.00 to 10,000 students

Selection Guidelines:

• Hispanic heritage

• US citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 

• 3.0+ GPA

• Applying to college as full time student

• Complete FAFSA

Apply to HSF scholarships at https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

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Henderson County Black History Committee Scholarship- LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline: February 12 by 8:00 a.m.. to A100. Scholarship will be collected at that time on that date by donors.- No applications accepted after this deadline.

Selection Guidelines:

• All ethnic groups

• Wallet sized photo

• 70-90+ GPA

• No arrest or conviction of a felony

• 2 letters of recommendation

• Additional requirements and essay topic are noted on the application (see below)..

For more information and to apply, click. Application here

Return it to A100. 

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Scout of the Year National Scholarship

Deadline: February 13

Award Amount:  $5,000 (1st), $3,000 (2nd), $1,000 (3rd)

Selection Guidelines:

• Recipient of the Eagle Scout Award, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award, or Sea Scout Quartermaster Award

• Registered, active member of a Boy or Girl Scout Troup, Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship at time award is received

• Demonstrated exemplary citizenship in school, scouting and community

To apply, visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://vfworg-cdn.azureedge.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Scout-of-the-Year/ScoutoftheYearBrochureandEntryForm.pdf?v=1&d=20210708T183715Z&la=en

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation - 2-4 year college

Deadline: February 14

Award Amount: varies;  2,760 scholarships awarded totaling $10.8M

Selection Guidelines:

• Child or step-child of active duty, reserve, or veteran US Marine; a Marine killed while serving in the US Marine Corps; or active duty, reserve or veteran US Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is  was attached to a US Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a US Marine Corps unit

• Or grandchild of grandparent who was member of 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association, Marines' Memorial Association, or USMC/Combat Helicopter Association

• 2.0+ GPA

• Financial need (adjusted gross income of $117,000 or less for 2022 tax year)

For more information, visit https://www.mcsf.org/apply/eligibility/

Frequently asked questions:  https://www.mcsf.org/apply/scholarship-faqs/

To apply, visit :https://www.mcsf.org/apply/

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Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation- Career & Technical Education

Deadline: February 14

Award Amount: varies;  2,760 scholarships awarded totaling $10.8M

Selection Guidelines:

• Child or step-child of active duty, reserve, or veteran US Marine; a Marine killed while serving in the US Marine Corps; or active duty, reserve or veteran US Navy Corpsman, Navy Chaplain or Religious Program Specialist who is  was attached to a US Marine Corps unit or who was killed while serving with a US Marine Corps unit

• Or grandchild of grandparent who was member of 531 Gray Ghost Squadron Association, Marines' Memorial Association, or USMC/Combat Helicopter Association

• 2.0+ GPA

• Financial need (adjusted gross income of $117,000 or less for 2022 tax year)

For more information, visit https://www.mcsf.org/apply/eligibility/

Frequently asked questions:  https://www.mcsf.org/apply/scholarship-faqs/

To apply, visit :https://www.mcsf.org/apply/

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TJC (Tyler Junior College) Scholarships - over 50 available

Deadline: February 16

Award Amount: multiple amounts totally more than $3.5 million; Presidential covers full tuition and fees for 2 years

Selection Guidelines:

• Attending TJC in the fall

• Have created a TJC student ID and password, received via email 24-48 hours after acceptance

To apply, visit https://tjc.academicworks.com/users/sign_in

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Texas Fairs & Events Association Scholarships (4 different scholarships)

Deadline: February 16, dependent on scholarship

Award Amount: dependent on scholarship

Selection Guidelines:

• Been involved with the East Texas State Fair or Academic Rodeo

Apply at http://www.etstatefair.com/p/About/149 .

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SEG Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: February 18

Award Amount: 118 awards from $500 - $10,000 each

Selection Guidelines:

• Above average grades

• Intention to pursue a career in applied geophysics or closely related field, such as geosciences, physics, geology, or earth and environment.

To apply, visit https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/education/msp/funding/aid/scholarship/scseg.php

https://seg.org/programs/student-programs/scholarships/ 

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The Dream.US National Scholarship (known as the Pell Grant for Dreamers)

 Deadline: February 21

 Award Amount: up to $33,000 for 4 yr; possible $6000 for books - renewable 

Selection Guidelines:

• motivated senior who is an undocumented immigrant senior with or without DACA or TPS who came to US before the age of 16 and before 11/1/18

For more information, visit: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

Apply here: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/

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Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarships

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: 100, $2000 

Selection Guidelines:

• • Played at least one year in a Dixie Youth Baseball Program when 12 years or younger

Complete application and mail: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://dybusa.org/MediaContent//2023/12/04/07/2024%20Youth%20Scholarship%20Application_239496.pdf

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Lake Fork Fishing Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500.00 

Selection Guidelines:

• • Must participate in fishing team senior year

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Owens Marmion Varke Clinical Mental Health Counseling  Scholarship - UTT

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: unavailable

Selection Guidelines:

• • Attending UT Tyler

  • Admitted to the clinical health program at UTT

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================TJC Sisterhood Legacy Scholarship - TJC

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500

Selection Guidelines:

• • Attending Tyler Junior College

  • Senior Girl

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Disability Studies

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: TBD - renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.5+ GPA

  • Pursuing degree in special education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, counseling professional, sign language interpreter, licensed therapist, speech pathology, applied behavior analyst

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Peace Officers & Firefighters  Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: TBD

Selection Guidelines:

• • Any field of study

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sammy Joe Calhoun & Martha Jean Calhoun Family Scholarship for Ministerial Studies

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: TBD, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.5+ GPA

  • Majoring in a field related to ministerial studies

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================USPAACC Scholarships

Deadline: February 21 

Award Amount: 15-20, $3,000 to $5000

Selection Guidelines:

• Asian Pacific Island heritage

• 3.3+ GPA

• Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.

To apply, visit:  https://fs25.formsite.com/i42EXM/dztvp3z4xi/index

=================================================================Reuland & Barnhart Orthodontics Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in healthcare, biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, biomedical engineering, public health, pre-dental, medical laboratory technology, ophthalmic medical assisting, vision care technology, health sciences, pre med, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, sonography, surgical technology, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, respiratory care, dental assistant, dental hygiene 

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Christopher Lyon Memorial Scholarship - UTT

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in art

  • Attending UTT

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================David G & Jacqueline M. Braithwaite Scholarship for Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, & Biotechnology

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $3,000, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in biology, math, engineering, etc. to prepare for career as doctor, dentist, veterinarian, or biotechnologist

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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East Texas Estate Planning Council Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in career in an aspect f estate planning, such as accounting, law, finance, banking, investments, insurance financial planning, philanthropic planning

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================East Texas Geological Society Scholarship - ECHS (at least a sophomore in college)

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $2,000, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in geology, geosciences

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Edna Haberie Visual Arts Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.5+ GPA

  • Majoring in visual arts

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Gladys & Thomas "T.B." Stewart Texas College Scholarship - Texas College

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,250.00, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Helen Elbert Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500.00

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in music: preference for piano majors

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Hugh P. Brown Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $2,500.00, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • Majoring in automotive technology or related field

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Jackson Huse Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,500

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.0+ GPA

  • Must have experienced the loss of a sibling to a terminal illness or accident

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Jacqueline Braithwaite Scholarship for Nursing at TJC  - TJC

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000, renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Majoring in nursing

  • Attending TJC

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Kenny Ponder Master Woodcraft Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $5,000 renewable

Selection Guidelines:

• • Majoring in wood technology or related field

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Leslie Reid Memorial Scholarship - Henderson, Smith & Van Zandt counties only

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,250

Selection Guidelines:

• • Female

  • Is currently or has previously been involved in horse show activities

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship - ECHS (for sophomores or higher in college)

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount:$1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.75+ GPA

  • Majoring in engineering, geosciences

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Tyler Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assoc Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.5+ GPA

  • Child of Tyler PD employee

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Betty & Roy Erickson Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 4.0+ GPA

  • Minimal score of 1400 on SAT or 31 on ACT

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Glenn and Vivian Prater Memorial Scholarship - Texas A&M

 Deadline: February 21

 Award Amount: $1,000, renewable

 Selection Guidelines:

• Acceptance to Texas A&M University

• Achieved rank of Eagle Scout as a member of the Boy Scouts of America

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Jean & Jim Gulley Texas Tech Scholarship - Texas Tech

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $5,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 3.0+ GPA

  • Planning on attending Texas Tech University 

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Mark W. Allen Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1,000

Selection Guidelines:

• • 2.0+ GPA

  • Planning on attending a University of Texas System University

  • Planning on majoring in journalism, English, creative writing, photography, or radio-television-film

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

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Nickolas-Truszkowska Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500

Selection Guidelines:

• • Recovering from addiction

  • US citizen

Create an account and apply at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=etcfs

=================================================================Tatum Music Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $500 renewable 

Selection Guidelines:

• 2.8+ GPA

• Majoring in instrumental music education

For more information and to apply, create an account with email and password and apply: Create account & apply

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Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships

1.  Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship -completed Texas Farm Bureau Leadership Conference or Youth Student Success Series Thrive experience

2.  Young Farmer & Rancher High School - pursuing a career in agriculture

  3.   District  Scholarship Program - senior

   4. TSTC Scholarship - attending TSTC - https://www.tstc.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: DM = 1, $1000

                            District = 39, $1000; 13, $1500

                            F&R = 13, $1000

                            TSTC - 25, $1000

Selection Guidelines: see above

For more information, visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://texasfarmbureau.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ScholarshipRequirementsInstructions-HS-CollegeCombinedForWebsite.pdf

To set up an account and apply, visit:  https://my.texasfarmbureau.org/

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BMW Engineering Scholarship

Deadline: February 21

Award Amount: $1500 renewable to $6000

Selection Guidelines:

• • US citizen

  • GPA 3.75+

  • 2 Letters of Recommendation

  • Pursue engineering or related science degree

  • Participation on a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) related extracurricular activity/club or employment/shadowing that relates to your intended engineering major

Apply here: BMW Engineering Scholarship app

=========================================================================================East Texas Professional Community Credit Union - 2 Scholarships

#1 McLauchlin Scholarship

Deadline: February 22

Award Amount: $3,000

Selection Guidelines:

• Senior pursuing a degree in education

• Have an immediate family member with an East Texas Professional Credit Union account*

#2 Presidential Scholarship

Deadline: February 22

Award Amount: $1,500

Selection Guidelines:

• Senior pursuing a degree in any field

• Have an immediate family member with an East Texas Professional Credit Union account*

To apply, visit: https://www.etpcu.org/connect/resources/scholarship-application .  Turn in completed applications to Mr. Gorka  in A100.

* Membership only requires a $5.00 deposit - nearest location is Tyler, Texas. 

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TxDOT Conditional Grant Program 

Deadline: February 22

Award Amount: $6,000 per academic year for tuition, based on financial need

Selection Guidelines:

• 3.0+ GPA

• 900+ SAT or 21+ ACT

• Pursuing a degree in civil engineering 

• Attending a 4 year university

To apply, visit chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot-info/hrd/cgp-application.pdf

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Bridging the Dream Scholarship

Deadline: February 22

Award Amount: 75, $10,000

Selection Guidelines:

• Minority or other historically underserved communities

• Applies to college or vocational-technical school

To apply, visit https://www.salliemae.com/landing/bridging-the-dream/

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Vietnam Veterans of America Scholarship

Deadline: February 23

Award Amount: $1,000 per semester up to $6,000 for 6 semesters

Selection Guidelines:

• Family member is Vietnam Veteran or Vietnam-era Veteran who served on active military duty (not training) between 8/5/64-May 75

• Resident of Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Freestone, Houston, Leon or Limestone county

Complete application at:  https://vva.org/news/chapter-991-invites-scholarship-applications/

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Academic Scholarship Henderson County Area Go Texan Academic Scholarship

Deadline: February 23

Award Amount: up to $1500.00

Selection Guidelines:

• Living in Henderson County

• U. S. Citizen

• Rank 1/3 or higher in senior class

• 950+ SAT or 19+ ACT 

• Active member of local FFA/4H a minimum of 3 of the 4 years in high school

• Accepted to a Texas college or university

Complete application, add required documents,  and deliver to Mr. Gorka  (A100-AHS):  Application

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Tommy Barnett Vocational Scholarship

Deadline: February 24

Award Amount: up to $1500.00

Selection Guidelines:

• • Living in Henderson County 

• Member of local FFA/4H a minimum of 3 of the 4 years in high school

• Accepted to a Texas vocational/technical school accredited by S.A.C.S

Complete application, add required documents,  and deliver to Mr Gorka  (A100 - AHS): Application

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Greater Texas Foundation Aggies Scholars (Texas A&M plus other universities; check with your specific university) - PINNACLE

Deadline: February 25

Award Amount: $2,000 (varies per university)

Selection Guidelines: (varies per university)

• Graduate of Texas ECHS

For more information, see 

https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships/gtf-aggie-scholars-program