Scholarships

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.

Scholarships

9/1/2026

ABFSE National Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; Funeral Service or Mortuary Science degree

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript

Be More Grant Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students; NSHSS Member

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Head Shot; 1,000-word Essay; Proof of Original Product; Business Plan

Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; Beauty related degree

Requirements: Three Short Essays

Beauty + Wellness Scholarships for Women Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Female

Requirements: 500-word Essay

Campus Reel Student-Led Virtual Tours Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: Watch a Student-Led Virtual Tour

Great Clips Scholarship Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: Ages 16 & older; Cosmetology or Barbering school/program

Requirements: Essay

KDVA Scholarships Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 3.0 GPA; Child or Grandchild of a KVDA member

Requirements: Transcript; Proof of Enrollment; Essay

NSHSS Be More Grant Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students; NSHSS Member

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Head Shot; 1,000-word Project Prompt; Proof of product, project, service concept, or nonprofit 501(c)3; Business Plan

Young Artist Award Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: Ages 8-18

Requirements: Tax 1040; 2 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Two Video/Audio Samples

9/4/2026

Castagra Roofing Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; Roofing, Building Construction, or related degree

Requirements: 1,000-word Essay

9/7/2026

Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: Ages 17 & older

Requirements: Host a Blood Drive

9/8/2026

Endeavour Women in Tech Scholarships Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 3.5 GPA; STEM degree

Requirements: 3 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Personal Essay

NSHSS Activism and Advocacy Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Head Shot; 800-word Essay; Pictures/videos/media showing your leadership in action

Poetry Card Contest Link

Amount: $350

Eligibility: All Ages

Requirements: 300-word Poem

9/10/2026

Catherine W Pierce Scholarship Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 2.5 GPA; 4-year College/University; Art or Art History degree

Requirements: Transcript; 1-page Essay

Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Scholarship Link

Amount: $10,000

Eligibility: College Seniors; 3.5 GPA; 4-year College/University; HBCU

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; Community Service Hours; 2 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Two 500-word Essays

Love Your Career Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: 1,000-word Essay

Marketing Scholarship Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Marketing degree

Requirements: Transcript; Resume

9/14/2026

Quilt Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $2,500

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 3.0 GPA; 4-year College/University; HBCU; Education degree

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Essay

9/15/2026

AAMS Scholarship Program Link

Amount: $5,000

Eligibility: College Students; Armenian descent; Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, or Pharmacy degree

Requirements: FAFSA SAR; 5 hours of Community Service; 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Proof of Acceptance; 500-word Essay

Be The Boss Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Students; High School Students; Female; Wants to start an online business

Requirements: Business Plan

Breakthrough Junior Challenge Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: High School Students

Requirements: Video

Catching the Dream Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: College Students; Native American; Certificate of Indian Blood

Requirements: Tax 1040; 3 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Proof of Enrollment; Head Shot; 5-page Essay

Glaser Family Charitable Foundation Student Scholarships Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; 2.0 GPA

Requirements: 3 Letters of Recommendation; Transcript; Resume; Personal Statement

NSHSS Nobel Good Earth Sustainability Scholarship Link

Amount: $2,000

Eligibility: College Freshmen; High School Students; NSHSS Member

Requirements: 1 Letter of Recommendation; Transcript; Head Shot; 800-word Essay

The Gates Scholarship Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: High School Seniors; African American, Asian & Pacific Islander American, Hispanic American, and American Indian/Alaska Native; 3.3 GPA; Top 10% of Class; 4-year College/University

Requirements: Financial Need; Extra-Curricular Activities

The May Firm Scholarship Fund Link

Amount: $1,000

Eligibility: College Students

Requirements: Resume; 300-word Essay

TMA Scholarships Link

Amount: Varies

Eligibility: College Students; High School Seniors; Medical School

Requirements: Transcript; Proof of Acceptance; Essay

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)