InstitutionalCollegiate/Graduate Scholars
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
Texas funds state financial aid through a combination of tuition-set-aside requirements and direct state grants. The TEXAS Grant (Towards EXcellence, Access, and Success) is the state's largest need-based program, offering up to full tuition at Texas public universities for students from families earning under approximately $60,000. The Texas Educational Opportunity Grant (TEOG) serves students at community colleges with similar income thresholds. Texas's FAFSA priority deadline is January 15 — among the earliest in the country — meaning students who wait until spring may miss the window entirely. The University of Texas, Texas A&M, Baylor, TCU, and 11 other Division I programs together represent one of the most athletically competitive states in the country. Texas has historically produced more NFL, NBA, and professional soccer players per capita than any other state, and its university athletic scholarship pools reflect that investment. Student-athletes with strong academic profiles can combine TEXAS Grant funding with athletic scholarships subject to NCAA stacking rules.
File your FAFSA at studentaid.gov by January 15, 2026 to maximize state aid eligibility.
These programs are available to students in every state and can be stacked with Texas state grants.
SWE · $1.6M
Open to undergraduates entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year and new or continuing graduate students.
Bold.org · $665.7k
$665,729
Bold.org · $543.3k
$543,303
U.S. Department of Education · Up to $500k
Forgiveness program for loans of those who work full-time in qualifying public service jobs. 10 years of payments required.
National YoungArts Foundation · $500k
High school & college students focused on performing, visual & literary arts.
Women’s Sports Foundation and ESPN · $430k
Grants aimed at increasing access and opportunity for underserved girls in sports.
Navy · $300k
Medical students including those studying pediatrics
United States Bowling Congress · $300k
Must enroll in an undergraduate program at an accredited college/university.
Bold.org · $270.4k
Khalil Mack 52 Scholars Program
Posse Foundation · Up to $250k
Full-tuition leadership scholarship for nominated high school juniors/seniors. Students attend college in supportive cohort of 10.
Society for Science · Up to $250k
Oldest, most prestigious science competition for HS seniors.
Conseil de Recherches en Sciences Naturelles et en Génie · $250k
Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, High School, Professional Development, Vocational
Breakthrough Prize Foundation · $250k
Competition for students ages 13-18 to create a two-minute video explaining a big idea in physics, mathematics, or life sciences. Winner receives $250,000 scholarship plus prizes for their teacher and school.
Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation · Up to $200k
Last-dollar full-ride scholarship for minority high school seniors with exceptional academic achievement from low-income households.
National Physical Science Consortium · $156k–$200k
US citizens with a GPA of at least 3.0 and relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree holders who have been out of school for at least 12 months
American Cancer Society · $165k
Graduate Degree
Physicians' Services Incorporated Foundation · $100k–$150k
Graduate Degree
American Cancer Society · $135k
Professional Development
Marshall University · $125k
Open to all first-time, full-time freshmen in all majors, recommend 30 ACT, 1360 SAT, and 3.5 high school GPA.
Marshall University · $125k
First-time, full-time freshmen in all majors; recommended ACT 30, SAT 1360, GPA 3.5.
University of Missouri – Kansas City (Henry W. Bloch School of Management) · $125k
Business management degree candidates enrolled at the school.
Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine · $120k
N/A
Goldman Philanthropic Partnerships and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund · $100k
Academic physicians continuing research at accredited medical schools.
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation · $100k
Graduate Degree, Professional Development
Washington Indian Gaming Association · $100k
To promote tribal self-sufficiency by advancing student potential and broadening higher education opportunities.
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases · $50k–$100k
Fellows performing clinical research and/or translational research in a liver-related area.
Davidson Institute · $25k–$100k
Awarded to gifted and high-achieving students who have completed a significant piece of work.
Deadline: Feb 12, 2027
Bush Foundation · $100k
N/A
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) · Up to $100k
Scholarships for NCAA Division I football (85 scholarships per program). Highly competitive recruiting.
Siemens Foundation · $1k–$100k
Students competing in regional and national rounds.
| Scholarship | Award | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Junior Challenge | $250k | Sep 15, 2026 |
The TEXAS Grant provides need-based aid up to the cost of tuition at Texas public universities. To qualify, students must be a Texas resident, demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, graduate from a Texas high school, and enroll at least half-time in a college-prep curriculum. Income thresholds are approximately $60,000 for a family of four, though partial awards are available for higher incomes.
Texas has a January 15 FAFSA priority deadline — one of the earliest in the country. Missing this deadline eliminates eligibility for the TEXAS Grant and TEOG. File your FAFSA as early as October 1 to secure priority consideration.
Yes. Beyond athletic scholarships from individual programs, the Texas Athletic Scholarship is available through some institutions. The NCAA limits the number and value of athletic scholarships by sport and division. Student-athletes who also qualify for need-based aid (TEXAS Grant, Pell) may stack these with athletic awards up to the cost of attendance.
Private Texas universities like Rice, TCU, SMU, and Baylor offer significant institutional scholarship programs not funded by the state. These are based on merit and/or need and can be very generous — Rice in particular meets 100% of demonstrated need. FAFSA is still required for institutional need-based aid.
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