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Texas Leaders Scholarship Program

Applications open October 1 and close on February 17, 2026

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You must receive the application from your counselor.

$2500 - multiple awards

TREA Annual Student Scholarship

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Deadline: March 3, 2026

see your counselor for the application

2026 Tommy Barnett Vocational Scholarship - Go Texan of Henderson County

Deadline: March 2, 2026

2026 Go Texan of Henderson County

Deadline: March 2, 2026

2026 Henderson County Retired School Personnel Association (HCRSPA)

Deadline: March 1, 2026

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship

Deadline: February 2, 2026

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Trade School Vocational Scholarship

Deadline: February 2, 2026

School of Civic Leadership at UT Austin - 3 scholarship opportunities

Students who gain admission to UT Austin will receive consideration for these scholarships.

$2500 (multiple awards)

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas

Deadline: March 1, 2026

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Scholarships for Trade School

Many trade school grants and scholarships focus on a specific industry, while a few broad scholarships cover any type of trade education.

Trade Academy Scholarship

Deadline: 12/31/25

Available to: College Students

Award Amount: $2,500

The Trade Academy Scholarship is available to students planning to enroll as a student in a U.S. trade school or program. You must be enrolled in an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical training program to be eligible for this award.

Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying Technology

Deadline: 2/6/26

Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores

Award Amount: $2,000

The Berntsen International Scholarship in Surveying Technology is available to students who are enrolled in a two - year degree program in surveying technology.

Connex Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: 2/15/26

Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: $5,000

The Connex Foundation Scholarship is available to full - time students who are pursuing a career in the skilled trades, construction and / or facility management industry. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and have a history of active involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or work experience to be eligible for this award.

PENTA Cares Scholarship

Deadline: 3/15/26

Available to: High School Seniors & College Freshmen

Award Amount: $5,000 - $20,000

The PENTA Cares Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college freshmen who are attending or planning to attend the University of Nevada Las Vegas or an accredited university in Arizona or California. You must be majoring in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering, or a related field to be eligible for this award. Recipients of this award must participate in a paid internship with PENTA Building Group in Las Vegas, Southern California, or Phoenix for at least one summer before graduation.

Shell Associate Scholarship

Deadline: 3/21/26

Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores

Award Amount: $$2,200

The Shell Associate Scholarship is available to students pursuing an associate degree in a specific technical and/or craft field of study at one of the institutions specified by Shell. to be considered for this award, you must be majoring in one of the following disciplines during the year of the scholarship award: compressor/compression technology, electrical/electronic technology, industrial maintenance technology, integrated production technology, instrumentation/analyzer technology, machine tool technology, machinist/mechanical technology, pipefitting, pipeline integrity, process technology, or welding.

Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship

Deadline: 3/31/26

Available to: Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: $2,500

The Houzz Skilled Trades Residential Construction Scholarship is available to students pursuing trade certification or A.S. degrees through vocational or community college programs. You must be pursuing a career in residential construction or remodeling to be eligible for this award.

Construct Your Future Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/26

Available to: High School Seniors & Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: $1,000

The Construct Your Future Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing an education in a heavy equipment - related field. You must submit a 500 - word essay or a two - minute video detailing who you are, your career goals, and how you plan to reach those goals to be considered for this award.

A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship

Deadline: 6/15/26

Available to: Minimum Age, 21

Amount: $2,000

The A&J Duct Cleaning Scholarship is available to students who are at least 21. You must have a GPA of 3.0 or less, a 22 ACT / 1100 SAT score or below (if applicable), have some sort of difficult challenge in your life, and demonstrate financial need to be considered for this award. A 1,500–word essay is also required.

Metallica Scholars Initiative

Deadline: Varies

Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores

Award Amount: Varies

The Metallica Scholars Initiative is open to students attending one of the 43 partner schools across 33 states. To be considered for this award, you must be enrolled in a career or technical education program. The student's chosen educational institution oversees the selection and award process.

Kevin Phillips Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

Available to: Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: Varies

The Kevin Phillips Scholarship is open to students pursuing a career in RV technician training. You must be a new high school graduate, leaving the military, or have tried college and found it wasn’t for you, to be considered for this award.

Floor Covering Education Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling

Available to: Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: Varies

The FCEF Scholarship is available to students interested in the flooring installation trade. Selection is based on references, goals, and video submission.

WHVACR Scholarship

Deadline: Rolling

Available to: Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: $5,000

The WHVACR Scholarship is available to female students enrolled in a college or trade school program that prepares them to enter the HVACR industry. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

Available to: College Freshmen & Sophomores

Award Amount: $1,000

The SkillPointe Quarterly Scholarship is available to students who are at least 17 years old. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation, or a related field.

Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: Varies

Available to: Undergraduate Students

Award Amount: $2,500

The Nuts and Bolts Foundation Scholarship is available to students enrolled in or entering a certificate or degree program that leads to a manufacturing career on a full-time basis. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade/tech/community college and 3.0 for college/university to qualify for this award.

Caterpillar Student Trainee Program

Deadline: Varies

Available to: High School Juniors through College Sophomores

Award Amount: Varies

The Student Trainee Program is open to high school juniors, seniors, and full-time community college freshmen and sophomores. You must be at least 16 and have a minimum 2.8 GPA to qualify for this award. Trainees will have the opportunity to gain practical, challenging, and meaningful on-the-job work experience while working for a global leader in innovation, technology, and manufacturing. Opportunities are available primarily in the Peoria, IL area, with limited opportunities throughout the United States.

Major Brands Scholarships

Doodle for Google Contest

Deadline: 12/3/25

Award Amount: $10,000 - $45,000

The Doodle for Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12. To be considered, you must use your imagination to create a Google Doodle based on the theme "My superpower is..."

FOCUS Broadband Scholarship

Deadline: 12/5/25

Award Amount: $2,000

The FOCUS Broadband Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. Your primary residence must receive internet, security, or home phone service through FOCUS Broadband to be eligible for this award.

Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award Amount: $20,000

The Science Ambassador Scholarship is available to female high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a degree in a STEM field. To be considered, you must submit a three-minute video of yourself explaining a topic in science that you are passionate about.

Burger King Scholars Program

Deadline: 12/15/25

Award Amount: $1,000 - $60,000

The Burger King Scholars Program is open to graduating high school seniors, Burger King employees, and the spouse/domestic partners, and children of employees in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship

Deadline: 1/6/26

Award Amount: $5,000 - $25,000

The Live Más Scholarship is available to innovators, creators, and dreamers between the ages of 16 and 26. To be considered, you must create and submit a film, animation, or a simple testimonial of up to two minutes in length that tells the story of your life's passion.

Sparkling Ice Flavorful Futures Scholarship

Deadline: 1/31/26

Award Amount: $5,000

The Flavorful Futures Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

Toshiba ExploraVision Science Competition

Deadline: 2/3/26

Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000

The ExploraVision Science Competition is available to students in grades K-12. You must work in a group of two to four students. Each team must select a technology, or an aspect of a technology, which is present in the home, school, or community, or any other technology relevant to their lives. They will explore what the technology does, how it works, and how, when, and why it was invented. The students must then project into the future what that technology could be like 10 or more years in the future and determine what scientific breakthroughs need to occur to make it a reality.

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship

Deadline: 2/17/26

Award Amount: Varies

The McDonald's HACER National Scholarship is available to high school seniors. You must be under 21 years of age and have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

Lockheed Martin Science Challenge

Deadline: 2/19/26

Award Amount: $4,000

The Lockheed Martin Science Challenge is open to high school students residing in Central Florida. To be considered, you must have won first - place in your county science fair physical science competition and will be invited to compete in the Lockheed Martin Science Challenge.

McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship

Deadline: 4/24/26

Award Amount: $15,000

The McDonald's Black and Positively Golden Scholarship is available to full - time undergraduate students attending TMCF - member HBCUs and Predominately Black Institutions. You must have a minimum 2.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

Rover College Scholarship

Deadline: 5/1/26

Award Amount: $2,500

The Rover College Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors and current college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. To be considered, you must submit a 400- to 500-word essay on the following topic: "How did growing up with a pet in your life (could be a friend's or family member's) impact the person you are today?"

$5000 (multiple awards)

Swami Dayanand Education Foundation Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2025

For eligibility: Click Here

$36,000 (15 Awards)

Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards

Deadline: January 8, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here

$2,500 (2 Awards)

Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: January 31, 2026

For Eligibility: Click Here