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Congrats to our 2026 Huntsman Scholarship Receipients
Where do I even start?
Where do I even start?
The best place to start looking for scholarships is the college or university you plan to attend. Check their website for scholarships. Some will require you to apply separately, while others will automatically consider you when you apply for admission.
Next, look at the organizations connected to your life. Scholarships may be offered through a parent’s job, your church, community groups, clubs, sports teams, or other organizations you or your family are involved in.
There are also thousands of scholarships online. Keep in mind, you get out of it what you put into it. Applying takes time, effort, and patience, and there are no guarantees. That’s why many scholarships go unclaimed each year. Local Harris County scholarships usually open in late February and March, so be ready.
Each week, I will post a list of scholarships you can apply for on this page. It won’t include every opportunity, but it’s a great place to get started.
Texas Conference WMS Scholarship
Deadline September 30th
$20,000
September 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET
Graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA; qualifying U.S. citizenship or residency status; leadership, service and community involvement. No essay, transcript or recommendation in the first round. ($20,000 College Scholarship)
Home Depot Foundation Path to Pro Scholarship
$2,500
September 30, 2026
Senior planning to enroll in an accredited two-year trade, technical, community-college or training program in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction management. Trade/Technical
QuestBridge National College Match
Full four-year scholarship
October 1, 2026
High-achieving senior with significant financial need seeking admission to a QuestBridge partner college. Generally strongest for students from households earning under approximately $65,000.
$5,000–$20,000
October 1, 2026
Pilot awards: juniors or seniors who meet the age requirement. Aircraft-mechanic awards: seniors who will be 18 by program completion. U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Trade/Technical
Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship
$1,250 each for two students
October 23, 2026
Texas student with a disability; high-school and trade-school students are eligible. Texas Panhandle applicants receive preference, but students statewide may apply. Essay scholarship—not a drawing. (Bold.org)
Take Care of Texas Video Contest
December 5, 2026
Up to $2,500
Texas students create an environmental awareness video
✅ Texas only (Scholarships)
Texas Legion State High School Oratorical Contest
December 14, 2026
Up to $2,000 (higher at later competition levels)
High school students compete in a speech contest on the U.S. Constitution
✅ Texas residents (Scholarships)
5 Strong Scholarship Foundation
December 1, 2026
Full tuition
High-achieving students attending participating HBCUs
✅ Texas students may apply (Scholarships)
Voice of Democracy Scholarship
October 31, 2026
Up to $35,000
Audio essay competition for grades 9–12
✅ Nationwide, including Texas (Fastweb)
Regeneron Science Talent Search
November 5, 2026
Up to $250,000
High school seniors conducting original scientific research
✅ Nationwide (Fastweb)
Sports Gear Swag Scholarship
October 1, 2026
$1,000
Essay scholarship for students 18+
✅ Nationwide (Fastweb)
Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest
June 2027
Up to $10,000
Original prom outfit made from duct tape
✅ Nationwide (Scholarships)
Create-A-Greeting Card Scholarship
March 2027
$10,000
Submit an original greeting card design
✅ Nationwide (Fastweb)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Hispanic high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college
Hispanic Heritage Foundation
High school seniors; its Youth Awards include an Engineering and Mathematics category
Youth Awards (Hispanic Heritage Foundation)
SHPE — Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Students pursuing engineering and other STEM majors; graduating seniors can apply for eligible awards
SHPE Houston
Local Houston-area students pursuing STEM degrees
SHPE Houston scholarships (SHPE Houston)
LULAC National Educational Service Centers
Students seeking LULAC National Scholarship Fund awards; local council participation matters
LNESC scholarships (lnesc.org)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Primarily students attending participating colleges; award requirements vary
HACU student opportunities (HACU)
TheDream.US
Eligible undocumented students, with or without DACA or TPS, attending partner colleges
TheDream.US scholarships (TheDream.US)
APIA Scholars
Seniors entering college and current undergraduates; financial need is a priority
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
High school seniors nationwide
College scholarships — typically $3,000–$5,000 awards
Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA)
Greater Houston graduating seniors committed to supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
APAHA scholarship — awards start at $1,000; watch for its 2027 application
Asian Chamber Foundation
Greater Houston graduating seniors
Scholarship information — its previous round included ten $2,000 awards
Asian Pacific Fund
Students who meet a specific fund’s heritage, location, major, or family background requirements
Asian American Architects and Engineers Foundation
High school students interested in mechanical engineering or another listed engineering field
Scholarship application — check for its next application cycle
Spring Education Foundation Scholarship Winners
Fredd Haas Scholarship Winner
National Scholarship Sites
https://www.appily.com/
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org
www.anycollege.com This website also has a scholarship giveaway students can register to win.
www.hispanicfund.org Hispanic College Fund
www.hsf.net Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://uncf.org Scholarships for African-American Students
http://apiasf.org/ Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
www.collegefund.org American Indian College Fund
www.aigcs.org/scholarships American Indian Graduate Center Scholars
http://gmsp.org/ Gates Millennium Scholars (Minority Scholarships)
www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
www.internationalscholarships.com
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
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NEXTGRAD Scholarship recepient
Scholarships to Consider
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