Abbott and Fenner Scholarship

Eligibility

• 500-1000 word essay on topic
  • Topic: Describe your educational career and life goals. Explain your plan for achieving these goals. Include your degree/major, why you selected it, and how this degree/major will help you achieve your goals
•  Do not submit essays that have been generated by AI. They are easy to spot and we automatically delete them. Please take the time to write your own essay.

Deadline: June 10th, 2026

Diamonds in the Rough Undergraduate Scholarship

Eligibility

• High School Senior
• 2.5 GPA
• Proof of enrollment into a college or university
• Amount Varies

Deadline: May 30th, 2026

Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship

Eligibility

• Must be a resident of Texas or Oklahoma
• Must be pursuing or planning to pursue higher education in a technology-related field
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a rising freshman, undergraduate, or graduate student
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• $5,000

Deadline: May 30th, 2026

Texas Women in Public Finance Scholarship

Eligibility

• Female legal resident of Texas 
• Must be in final year of High school or current college student
• $1,500-$3,000

Deadline: June 5th, 2026

Project STEM Heroes Scholarship

Eligibility

• Must be 13 to 25 years old
• Must be a resident of the United States or a U.S. territory
• No minimum GPA required
• Record a 60-second video and share your passion and excitement for STEM with younger students.
• $1,500

Deadline: May 31st, 2026

Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky Theatre Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students across all areas of theatrical study
• $1,000

Deadline: May 31st

Decision Announced: June 20th

EasyEDA Electronic Engineering Communication Scholarship

EasyEDA is a great web-based EDA aiming to help electronic engineers, students, hobbyists to take their design from idea to reality with providing comprehensive data and collaboration tools for electronic design.

Eligibility: 

High school, undergraduate or postgraduate students are eligible to apply

Deadline:

• Term 1: March 13 - Sept. 13th annually 
• Term 2: Oct. 13 - Feb. 13th annually 

Learner Calculus Tutoring Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Studying in the STEM field. All undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply.

•  $500

Deadline: August 1

Stanford Advanced Materials Scholarship 

Eligibility:

• Awarded to the research proposal that best demonstrates innovation, clinical practicality, and potential impact on the medical industry.
• The winning entry will be featured on the Stanford Advanced Materials website and may be shared with our network of partners in the medical industry.
• Submissions must be in one of the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, or Korean.
• Submitted work must focus on the application of chemical materials in the medical industry.
• Projects that are original, technically feasible, and have the potential to impact the development of medical technology are strongly encouraged.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate content is strictly prohibited. Any such content will lead to immediate disqualification.

• $1,000

More information can be found on the scholarship application webpage

Deadline: September 1st, 2026

ExtremeTerrain’s Student Scholarships

ExtremeTerrain is offering two $3,000 scholarships, one for the fall semester and one for the spring Semester to eligible students pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth and Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, or Sustainable Agriculture Systems.

Eligibility:

• Students who are pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Research, Land Use, Earth & Atmosphere Studies, Sustainable Land Management, Parks and Recreation, Sustainable Agriculture Systems. Proof of enrollment is required along with submission.
• ExtremeTerrain Scholarships are non-renewable, however previous winners who are still eligible may submit a new essay that follows the same criteria. Entries are limited to one essay per student each semester.

Deadline:

Spring: October 15th annually
Fall: June 15th annually 

The Laundry Guru Future Green Leaders Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Open to all students pursuing a degree in environmental science, sustainability, business, or a related field
• $1000

Deadline: Jun 17

C&R Corporate Sustainability Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students enrolled full-time at accredited 4-year colleges and universities in the United States
• Majors in the following areas: 
  • Business Administration (with Sustainability or ESG focus)
  • Accounting (with sustainability reporting or audit focus)
  • Finance (sustainable finance / ESG investing)
  • Economics (environmental or resource economics)
  • Public Policy (environmental or sustainability concentration)
  • Political Science (governance or regulatory focus)
  • International Relations (global sustainability and governance)
  • Sustainability Management / Corporate Sustainability
  • Environmental Policy & Management
  • Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies (with business/governance orientation) 
  • Note: If your program is closely related to these fields but has a different title, we still encourage you to apply. More info on the website.
• $5,000 

Deadline: June 15, 2026 

Scholarships for Veterans and the Dependents of Military members can be found on the VA Section of the Registrar’s webpage here: Veterans and Military Dependents. On there you can find the list of military affiliated scholarships, however keep in mind that while Southwestern University strives to maintain accurate and current listings, the inclusion of any external organization, website link, or program does not constitute an official endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by the University. Southwestern University is not affiliated with these third-party providers and has no control over their application processes, selection criteria, or award decisions.

If you have any questions, find a broken link or believe a listed organization is no longer active, please contact the VA SCO Nadia Mahannah so we can update this resource for your fellow students.

UMHEF Foundation Merit Scholarship

Eligible students must be:

• A member of he United Methodist Church for at least 1 year
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from latest academic transcript (HS for freshman)
• Preference should be given to ethnic minority and/or first generation college students

Deadline: March 1st annually

General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM)

• minimum of one year of active membership in the UMC
• minimum 2.5 GPA

Deadline: March 1st annually

Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship

Eligibility:

• $500-$5,000
• Must be of Hispanic heritage
• U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA 
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students
• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the US, for the upcoming academic year
• Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable)

Available: January  1st,  Annually 

Deadline: February 15th, Annually

Lathisms Scholarships

Eligibility:

• $500
• Be Latinx/Hispanic (self-identified)
• Be interested in pursuing a career in the mathematical sciences (such career paths include, but are not limited to, scientific research, mathematics education, engineering, and finance)
• Be high school juniors/seniors, high school graduates, current/prospective college students, or current/prospective graduate students located in the United States.
  • Please note that individuals who have obtained a GED (General Education Development) certificate are also eligible. We especially encourage undocumented individuals, TPS beneficiaries, and DACA recipients to apply. We also encourage community college, Pell Grant eligible, first-generation, and low-income students to apply as well. We will use discretion in announcing the awardees and may not publicly reveal the identities of the awardees if privacy is of significant concern. We will hold an online Q&A session on Friday February 9th, 1pm (Pacific)/4pm (Eastern), ahead of the application deadline 

Deadline: February 29th, annually 

LULAC National Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

• $250-$2,000
• Open February annually 
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or be granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). 
• Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college or university, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree. 
• A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council
• Locations: In 2023-24, sixty-two (62) LULAC Councils participated from the following: Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.

Deadline: March 31st, annually

Stars Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

• $250-$5,000
• Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident with a permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551. 
• Be a permanent resident (5 or more consecutive years) of and have a permanent South or West Texas address in one of our 30 counties. 
• Have earned/completed at least 12 undergraduate credit hours at a U.S. accredited college or university before applying for the scholarship (Dual and Advanced Placement credits accepted.).
• Have a minimum college cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to the Fall of the new academic year.
• Are enrolled in a U.S. accredited 2 yr. community college (enrolled part-time or full-time) in a degree-seeking program, or a 4yr. university undergraduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Bachelor’s Degree, or a university graduate program (enrolled full-time) seeking a Master’s, Law or Doctorate degree

Deadline: March 31st, annually

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium

Eligibility:

• $1,000-$5,000
• Be of Hispanic/Latino heritage 
• Plan to enroll on a full-time basis in a certificate or associate, bachelor, master or doctoral degree program part-time or full-time 
• Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale 
• Reside in Texas *U.S. citizenship not required
• 5 hrs of community service

Deadline: March 31st, annually

Macy’s Emergency Scholarship Fund

Eligibility:

• $500
• Must be a resident of California, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, or Texas
• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and in good standing 
• Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent 
• Emergency financial need resulting from the following will qualify students for funding:
  • Change in family income/support
  • Loss of job
  • Death of an immediate family member
  • Natural disaster
  • Pending eviction or home foreclosure
  • Burglary
  • Fire   
    • *Poor financial choices do not constitute emergency financial need (e.g. credit card debit, poor use of financial aid funding, personal loans to family or friends).

Deadline: Rolling

¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award Program

Eligibility:

• Recipients will be awarded (4) round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines for the student to use when traveling to/from the college/university.
• Student must be currently enrolled (this semester) in a college/university at least 200 miles from their designated home at the time they’re applying.
• Student must be in good academic standing as determined by their college/university.
• Student must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (GPA).
• Student must be 18 years old or older at time of application.
• Recipient must be a legal U.S. resident.
• All federal government regulations related to air travel and Transportation Security Administration rules must be adhered to, including, but not limited to, producing a valid government-issued photo ID for air travel.
• One application per student must be submitted online by the specified deadline  at 11:59 p.m. CT (Central Time).
• Incomplete applications and applications not submitted online will be disqualified.
• Needed travel must be to/from Southwest Airlines domestic destinations.
• Students will be required to complete and upload an Enrollment Verification Form with their application (the “Required Documentation”).
• The Enrollment Verification Form must be signed by the college Registrar’s Office and must verify your current enrollment this semester and grade point average.
• All selected student recipients will be required to complete and sign an IRS Form W-9 with the student’s full social security number.
• The student must identify direct or parental ties to a specific country to determine Hispanic origin on the application.

Deadline: 2025 Applications CLOSED, will announce when open.

AIS Technolabs Graphic Web Design Scholarship

$1,000 scholarship open to all undergraduate or postgraduate students taking part in an Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication and Creative Advertising course at a US/ Canada based University or College.

Eligibility:

• Any student currently pursuing or who have enrolled for an undergraduate degree in the following areas of study: Computer Engineering, Computer Science (B. Tech, M. Tech. B. Sc., M. Sc, or M.S.) or IT.
• A gap between Bachelors and Masters Degree is not allowed
• Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 scale required
• Students must have attained 18 years of age, at the start of the program.
• Should be a regular student and not a school/college dropout.

Available: May 1st

Deadline:  May 15th annually 

Austin Community Foundation Scholarship List

In order to be considered for any scholarship listed below, students must complete a general application. Our general application is an efficient way for students to apply for scholarships and allows students to be matched to certain scholarships, and recommended for other scholarships. The scholarships that are recommended to the student require supplemental information.

Deadline: Varies

SmileTutor Quarterly College Student Scholarship

As part of our commitment to contribute back to society and improve the education of students all over the world, we are offering a quarterly student scholarship for all college students who are currently enrolled or enrolling within one calendar year to a national or international university. 

Eligibility

Only graduating seniors in high school, freshmen and sophomores in college between the ages of 16 and 22 are eligible to win.

Deadline:  March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, December 31st annually

HUGG Trust Scholarship 

Eligibility:

• Did you attend the last two years of high school at a Williamson County, Texas school?
• Are you in the top 25% of your class?
• Did you reside in Williamson County, Texas during your last two years of high school?
• If you answered “yes” to all three questions, you are a candidate for the HUGG Trust Scholarship!
• College students, applying for the first time, must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and should submit a completed application form, an official college transcript for all work completed thus far, and a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA showing the EFC.  

Deadline:  May 1st annually

PHI BETA KAPPA Alumni Association of Greater Austin

Eligible students must be:

• Enrolled as adult undergraduate students in four-year colleges and universities in Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties
• Have earned more than 30 credits
• At least 24-years-old
• Pursuing an academic program that includes liberal arts and sciences

Deadline: March 8th annually

Hatton W. Sumners At-Large Scholarship

Scholarship is available for legal residents of TX, NM, or OK who have completed 60 hours of college coursework, minimum GPA of 3.5, have four semesters remaining in college and intend to pursue a baccalaureate degree at any accredited college or university in TX, NM, or OK. Applicants will be reviewed based on two letters of recommendation, aspirations and ideals expressed in essay, school, and extracurricular activities, and demonstrated leadership potential.

Amount: $10,000 (2-year scholarships awarded per year per student)

Deadline: TBD

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