Texas scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to Texas residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local Texas scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for Texas residents (4)
- Dell Scholars Program$20,000
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
This gives $20,000 plus ongoing support to students who've shown real grit overcoming significant obstacles and who have financial need, regardless of major. Right now it's limited to Texas high school seniors going through a Texas partner college-readiness program who plan to enroll at a Texas public university.
Opens Oct 1, 2026 · Due Jan 12, 2027Last verified Oct 11, 2026 - The Terry Foundation ScholarshipAmount varies
The Terry Foundation
This renewable scholarship covers a substantial chunk of college costs for students at one of several partner Texas public universities, judged on academic achievement and leadership. It's nomination-only, you apply through and need to be nominated by one of 11 Terry-affiliated schools, not directly through the Foundation.
Deadlines vary by partner university (commonly early-to-mid January) — check terryfoundation.orgLast verified Sep 28, 2026 - Texas Hazlewood Act Tuition ExemptionAmount varies
State of Texas (administered by Texas public colleges)
Texas veterans who served at least 181 days of active duty and were honorably discharged can have up to 150 credit hours of tuition and fees waived at Texas public colleges. Spouses and children qualify only in certain cases, such as when the veteran died in service or is 100% disabled.
Each college sets its own deadline, so ask your school's veterans services office - Texas TEXAS GrantUp to $16,287
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas residents enrolled at least three-quarter time, who haven't yet earned a bachelor's degree and can show financial need (a Student Aid Index at or below the state's annual threshold), can get up to $5,429 a semester, or $16,287 a year, from this need-based grant.
Ongoing — apply via FAFSA each year; no fixed competitive deadlineLast verified Sep 30, 2026