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The scholarships listed are provided for information only; no endorsement of any scholarship implied. Our website contains links to other websites and we have provided such links as a convenience for the public. Inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement or approval of the linked site or its content. The contents of this site are provided as a free information resource for scholarship seekers. While we aim to keep the information up to date and accurate, information may change at any time without notice. For complete and updated information, please always refer to the official website of the scholarship provider. CFISD has no control over, and no liability for any third party scholarship listed on our website. CFISD does not manage the ability of scholarship providers to provide scholarships or awards.
Due in April 2024
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Shinoda Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: April 25, 2024 Award Amount: $500 - $7,000
Any student entering or attending a two-year or four-year college or university or first year only of graduate school is eligible. Applicants must be pursuing a course of study and a career in floriculture, horticulture or closely related field. -
The PART Scholarship (Pan American Round Table of Houston Scholarship)
Due Date: April 19, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. CST Award Amount: $1,000+ annually
Latina FEMALE High School student graduating from an accredited Houston Texas area High School or Charter School and Previous PART Scholarship Recipients are eligible to apply. -
Houston Marathon Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: April 21, 2024 Award Amount: $2,500
This scholarship is offered each year to graduating high school students attending a Texas college or university. This scholarship is based on participation in high school cross country, a student who shows a love of running and community and exemplary performance in school. The scholarship is awarded at $2,500 a year/ $10,000 over four years. -
Chris Ford Scholarship
Due Date: April 22, 2024 Award Amount: $2,750
Any Black high school senior with a general interest in business and a GPA of 3.0 or higher may apply for this scholarship. Essay required. -
Grand Oaks Enterprise LLC Scholarship
Due Date: April 23, 2024 Award Amount: $550
Any high school senior or undergraduate student attending or planning to attend an HBCU with at least a 2.8 GPA may apply for this scholarship. Essay required. -
Greater Houston Area STEAM Scholarship
Due Date: April 23, 2024 Award Amount: $5,000
High school seniors, college freshmen, and college sophomores in the Houston area who are planning to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, accounting, and math. -
Generation Google Scholarship
Due Date: April 23, 2024 Award Amount: $10,000
To be eligible to apply, applicants must: Intend to be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program at an accredited university or college in the United States or Canada for the 2023-2024 academic year;Be studying computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field; Demonstrate a strong academic record; Demonstrate financial need; Exemplify leadership and demonstrate passion for improving representation of underrepresented groups in computer science and technology. -
Dr. Ronald McNair Scholarship
Due Date: April 26, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000
Applicant must: be a United States citizen; be a resident of the Greater Houston Metropolitan area and have applied for admission to and will be attending a full-time accredited post-secondary institution. -
Azteca Scholarship
Due Date: April 28, 2024 Award Amount: Varies
Applicants: Must be an undergraduate student; Must attend a university or a four-year college; Restricted by race for Hispanic students; Must currently be a high school student; Must study full-time; Restricted to residents of Texas; Restricted by ethnic heritage: Latin American/Caribbean, Mexican, Hispanic. -
E-Waste Scholarship Digital Responsibility Scholarship
Due Date: April 30, 2023 Award Amount: $1,000
You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Due in May 2024
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National Society of Black Engineers Houston Professionals Chapter
Due Date: May 4, 2024 Award Amount: Not specified
Applicants must be incoming college freshmen or current college students at an accredited institution, pursuing a degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field; Earning a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale; Attending school in the Greater Houston area.National Society of Black Engineers Houston Professionals Chapt Scholarship.pdf 10.78 KB (Last Modified on Tuesday at 3:51 PM) -
The Energize Your Education Scholarships
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $500
High school senior, planning to attend an accredited two- or four-year college degree program in the United States in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025; Minimum of a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale; Resident of Texas, Ohio, or Connecticut. -
The Ashoori Law Good Deeds Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
This $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist one driven, kind-hearted college student with a history of going beyond themselves to do good for others. You should have performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness);
You should be enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program; You have a 3.0 GPA or higher. -
Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
Applicant should be a high-school student, undergraduate or graduate student from an accredited college/university in the United States; Majoring in any type of art, communications, English, film, fine arts, journalism, multimedia, photography and visual arts; and submit 3 Photos & Essay. -
Pflag Houston
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $2,000 - $10,000
Members of the LGBTQ+ community who are between the ages of 17 and 23 and must either live in or attend a college in the Houston area. -
Asian Chamber Foundation Scholarship
Due Date: May 010, 2024 Award Amount: $2,000
High School Senior in the Greater Houston area, graduated by June 2024; Academics (Unweighted GPA > 3.0, high school transcript through Fall semester 2023); Must be enrolled and attend courses at accredited institution of higher learning in the Fall 2024. -
DutchCrafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $500
Applicants must be: 1) Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited 4-year undergraduate institution located in the United States of America. 2) Be a U.S. citizen or maintain legal residency within the United States. 3) Have achieved a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 4) Must have applied for federal financial aid (FAFSA).Dutch Crafters Amish Furniture Heritage Scholarship.pdf 44.99 KB (Last Modified on February 12, 2024) -
Carrington-Philbert U.S. Undergraduate Scholarship
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $2,500
Applicants should be African American Applicants. Must plan to attend a U.S. two (2)-year community college or four (4)-year college. -
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers Scholarship (ASHRAE)
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $3,000
Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a scale where 4.0 is the highest and/or a class standing of no less than the top 30% and accepted into an engineering, pre-engineering, or engineering technology program at a post-secondary educational institution.American Society of Heating refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers Scholarship.pdf 105.58 KB (Last Modified on January 30, 2024) -
Leavitt Machinery (LM) Scholarship Program
Due Date: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $500
Applicant should currently be enrolled or expects to be enrolled in a degree program (2 years in length or greater) by September; Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and must be a resident of the United States.
Due in June 2024
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Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship
Due Date: June 1, 2024 Award Amount: $5,000
Scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors based on the most compelling stories -- regarding their life story, their intended field of study, career and how they will make an impact on the world. -
Texas Students in STEM Scholarship
Due Date: June 1, 2024 Award Amount: $500
High school seniors in Texas are eligible to apply if they are first-generation college students and plan to pursue a career in a STEM field. To apply, write about your journey as a first-generation college student and how earning this degree aligns with your goals for the future. -
Digital Marketing Scholarship
Due Date: June 1, 2024 Award Amount: $4,000
High school seniors and college undergraduate students may apply; Major (or plans to major) in a field related to digital marketing; Must plan to take at least 10 credit hours during the Fall 2024 semester. Applicants will be required to write an essay of at least 500 words regarding your life story, your intended field of study, career and how you specifically will make an impact on the world. -
American College Education Visionary Scholarship
Date Due: June 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1000-$5,000
The ACF Visionary Scholarship is a merit-based award. Financial need does not need to be demonstrated as it is NOT considered in selecting the winners. Students from all income levels are encouraged to apply. -
Children Impacted by Crime
Date Due: June 1, 2024 Award Amount: $250
Applicants for the Children of Inmates Scholarship and the Children as Victims Scholarship must: Be 18 to apply or have application completed by someone age 18 or older; Be impacted by crime; either as a child of an inmate or victimized by crime- either themselves or a member of their immediate family; Maintain a 2.5 GPA or provide documentation explaining circumstances if GPA is lower than 2.5. -
The Terry Bryant College Scholarship
Due Date: June 3, 2024
Available to all current U.S. high school seniors, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and must be planning to enter an accredited four-year university to pursue a degree. Award Amount:
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GoFood Service Scholarship
Due Date: June 15, 2024 Award Amount: $500
Applicants must be enrolled full-time or part-time in a college or culinary arts school; Must be majoring in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management -
William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math
Due Date: June 20, 2024 Award Amount: $2,500
Applicants must be: High school senior or two or four-year undergraduate student; Female; and Field of Study: Science or math.William Griggs Memorial Scholarship for Science and Math.pdf 80.94 KB (Last Modified on March 6, 2024) -
Ortho Dermatologics Aspire Higher Scholarship
Due Date: June 12, 2024 Award Amount: $10,000
Applicants must be a United States citizen living in the United States; At the time of application, have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited, two- or four-year college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2024-2025; Have been diagnosed with and treated for a dermatologic condition; Have been treated by a dermatologist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a dermatology practice. -
Probo Medical Scholarship
Due Date: June 21, 2024 Award Amount: $500
To apply for the scholarship, you must submit an original essay of up to 1,500 words that describes how you want to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and why doing so is important to you and the world.
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Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Due Date: June 15, 2024 Award Amount: $1,500
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: You are passionate about pursuing your entrepreneurial dream. You are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted by, an accredited university/college/graduate school in the United States. We encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to apply. You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. You are able to provide an unofficial copy of your transcript, a completed application, and your essay, no later than the deadline, using the online form to your right. -
Babe Ruth League Scholarship Program
Due Date: June 30, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
In order to be considered for a Babe Ruth League College Scholarship, you must have participated in a Cal Ripken Baseball, Babe Ruth Baseball or Babe Ruth Softball League anytime during the ages of 4-18. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; You must be a high school senior or an enrolled college student at the time of application; You must be enrolled at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university and You must complete an application to be submitted to Babe Ruth League, along with a copy of your official high school transcript, 200-word essay, and verification of registration at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, by June 30 of each year. -
Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Due Date: June 30, 2024 Award Amount: $2,000
Applicants must: Submit a completed application form indicating a sincere interest in an automotive career; Provide an official transcript of all academic work; Submit two letters of recommendation supporting your automotive interests; Submit a letter of acceptance for an associate, bachelor, or masters program; Be accepted at an accredited college, university or trade school within the United States at the time of application. Student must be a United States citizen. -
Digital Privacy Scholarship
Due Date: June 30, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
You must be a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior or a current or entering college or graduate school student of any level. Home schooled students are also eligible. There is no age limit. You must also be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. -
Do - Over Scholarship
Due Date: June 30, 2024 Award Amount: $1.500
This award is for U.S. students. Must be a legal U.S. resident. Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application. -
Sterling Law Offices Annual Scholarship
Due Date: June 30, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
The scholarship is open to high school seniors preparing for their first year of college as well as college students already enrolled full-time. -
Beauty + Wellness Scholarship for Women
Due Date: June 30, 3034 Award Amount: $500/$1,000
To be considered eligible to apply for this scholarship: Must be a graduating high school senior (in final semester) or current college undergraduate or graduate student studying at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the United States. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident. Must identify as a female. All majors are encouraged to apply. All GPAs will be considered.
Due in July 2024
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Jon Yi Education Scholarship
Due Date: July 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior; Applicants must enroll in a Texas-based college/university; 3.0/4.0 GPA. -
The Robert S. Simmons Christian Studies Scholarship
Due Date: July 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000 & $500
Be a lawful U.S. permanent resident or U.S. citizen; Enrolled in or accepted and plan to attend a Christian college or university for undergraduate studies in the fall of the scholarship year; Be a participant in volunteer or community work; Submit a completed application; Submit a completed required essay. -
The Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship
Due Date: July 1, 2024 Award Amount: $500 - $1,000
In order to qualify for the Excellence in Ethics Scholarship, applicants must: Be a lawful U.S. permanent resident or citizen; Be currently enrolled in or accepted to a US law school; Submit a completed essay discussing the importance of pro-bono legal work; Submit a completed application.
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ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention
Due Date: July 1, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
To apply for the scholarship, applicant must be a student currently enrolled at a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the United States. Applicants must be studying or planning to study the fields of science (excluding social sciences i.e. economics), engineering, mathematics, or technology.ABC Humane Wildlife Control and Prevention Inc Academic Scholarship.pdf 106.53 KB (Last Modified on April 2, 2024) -
Feltus Impact Fund Scholarship
Due Date: July 20, 2024 Award Amount: $7,500
Any female undergraduate or graduate student in Texas who is pursuing STEM, political science, or social science may apply for this scholarship. To apply, tell how you hope to help the world by using your passion, education, and experience. -
Dimon A. Williams Memorial Scholarship
Due Date: July 26, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
Any high school or undergraduate student who has at least a 3.0 GPA and is from a single-parent household may apply for this scholarship if they have volunteering experience and plan to pursue at least a bachelor’s degree. To apply, tell how growing up in a single-parent home has affected you and your academic journey and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. -
Bachus & Schanker, LLC Scholarship
Due Date: July 30, 2024 Award Amount: $2,000
Eligible students will: Write an essay of no fewer than 800 words about your opinion on the importance and efficacy of the 7th Amendment and how it affects your life. Consideration for the entirety of the Amendment (rather than the well-known nutshell explanation of the right to trial by jury) is encouraged. -
Gen and Kelly Tanabe Scholarship
Due Date: July 31, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
Must be 14 years of age or older at time of application.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| This award is for U.S. students. Submit an online written response to a question. -
Prime Medical Alert
Due Date: July 31, 2024 Award Amount: $1,000
Open to applicants working towards a two-year or four-year degree. -
Pass the Torch Teachers Scholarship
Due Date: July 31, 2024 Award Amount: $5,000
Must be planning a career in elementary or secondary education. Upload a video that tells the story of a teacher who had an impact on you and what you learned from that person that you’d like to pass on to the students you will teach.
To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program in the US for the upcoming academic year and be able to demonstrate financial need.