Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Grant
Amount: Tuition and fees;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable;
Deadline: Apply ASAP
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: Entering Undergraduate Student
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Texas
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments:The priority in making awards is to provide continued funding to recipients already enrolled in the program who are in college and are making progress towards their degrees. Institutions can set application deadlines for renewal students. Any student renewing his/her grant should complete the FAFSA and any other paperwork required by the college as early as possible. Because funding for awards to new students is limited, many students who meet the eligibility requirements will not be able to receive awards in 2003-2004 and in 2004-2005. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . Awards will be made by the financial aid office at the student’s college or university. Persons interested in the program should contact the financial aid office at the student’s college or university to find out about deadlines and additional procedures.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/TEXASGrant/TEXASGrant.cfm
Hazlewood Act
Amount: Tuition Waiver;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Renewable.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, War Veterans
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments: Wartime veterans of the Spanish-American War through the Persian Gulf War, who were legal residents of Texas at the time they entered military service, and Home of Record is listed as Texas on the DD214, are entitled to a waiver of tuition and some fees at State-supported colleges and universities. This benefit is also available to children of Texas servicemen and women who died or were killed in military service, and to children of Texas military personnel who are shown to be missing in action or prisoners of war. Also eligible are children of members of the Texas National Guard or the Texas Air National Guard killed since January 1, 1946, while on active duty either in service of Texas or the United States. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: You apply for the Hazlewood Act directly at the State supported school you wish to attend.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?id=31
Early High School Graduation Scholarships
Amount: $1,000;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Texas
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended for individuals who graduated from a Texas public high school prior to 09/01/2003. Applicants must have completed the requirements for graduation from a public high school in no more than 36 consecutive months, be enrolled full- or part-time, and have attended high school only in Texas. Please visit the website listed for more information.
Contact: To apply visit the website below to download an application.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=132
Fifth-Year Accounting Student Scholarship Program
Amount: Up to $3,000;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: College Seniors
Majors/Fields of Study: Students who plan to pursue a career in accounting
Other Comments: This award is for students who have completed at least 120 hours of college work and who are enrolled at least half time. Applicants must also sign a written statement confirming intent to take the written examination conducted by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for the purpose of becoming a certified public accountant. Please visit the website listed for more information.
Contact: Obtain an application from the Dean or Department of accounting or College Financial Aid Office.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=7
Professional Nursing Scholarships
Amount: Up to $3,000;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, College Graduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: Nursing
Residency: Texas
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to encourage students to become Professional Nurses. Students must be enrolled in an institution at least half time and taking classes that lead to licensure in nursing. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: Obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office at your college or university.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=11
Kenneth H. Ashworth Fellowship Program
Amount: Up to $2,000;
Awards per Year: one; Deadline: Feb. 20
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: All Undergrads, College Graduate Students, College Doctoral Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Texas
Student Attends School In: Texas Other Comments: This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to students with financial need who are enrolled in graduate programs in public affairs, public service or public administration. lease visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: The Deans of colleges of public affairs, public service and public administration at eligible college or universities may submit applications for two students per year to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The recipient is selected by a committee at the Coordinating Board. Applications submitted by Deans are due to the Coordinating Board by February 20 of each year.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=70
Rural Emergency Medical Services Scholarship Incentive Program
Amount: Up to $2,000;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, College Graduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: EMS
Residency: Texas
Other Comments: A To provide funds for a state community matching scholarship program to assist rural communities in training qualified EMS professionals for service in their communities. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: To apply contact: Office of Rural Community Affairs PO Drawer 12877 Austin, TX 78711 or email: alewis@orca.state.tx.us
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=86
Student Incentive Grant
Amount: Up to $2,500;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: HS Seniors, All Undergrads, College Graduate Students
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments: The grant is intended to provide educational assistance to students with financial need who are attending Texas public colleges and universities. This grant is for students enrolled at least half time and attending a public college in Texas. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website. In addition you will need to contact the financial aid office of the school you plan to attend.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=129
Vocational Nursing Scholarships
Amount: Up to $1,500;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: All Undergrads who enroll in classes leading to Licensure as a Vocational Nurse
Majors/Fields of Study: Nursing
Residency: Texas
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments: This scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to encourage students to become Vocational Nurse. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: Obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office at your college or university.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=12
Texas Health Service Corps Program: Stipends for Resident Physicians
Amount: Up to $15,000;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Award Is Open To: Medical Residents and Fourth Year Med Students
Majors/Fields of Study: Medicine
Residency: Texas
Student Attends School In: Texas
Other Comments: To provide a state-funded stipend for resident physicians pursuing primary care specialties who are willing to practice in medically underserved communities in Texas. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: To apply contact: Office of Rural Community Affairs PO Drawer 12877 Austin, TX 78711 or e-mail: rwright@orca.state.tx.us
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=88
Texas Public Educational Grant
Amount: Varies;
Awards per Year: Varies;
The Award Is: Based on financial need.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Texas
Other Comments: Students attending a public Texas college or university are eligible. Each institution may set its own priorities in making awards to undergraduate or graduate students; to full- or part-time students. Check with your institution to find out these requirements. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website. The financial aid office at the college or university the student applied to will notify the student if he/she is eligible.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=10
Texas Tuition Equalization Grant
Amount: Up to $3,653;
Awards per Year: Varies.
Who Is Eligible?
Majors/Fields of Study: All Majors
Residency: Texas
Other Comments: The scholarships are intended to provide grant aid to financially needy students to enable them to attend private, non-profit colleges or universities in Texas. Please visit the website listed for additional information and eligibility requirements.
Contact: To apply fill out the Federal FAFSA form. You may obtain a copy of the application from your HS guidance counselor’s office, local library or via the online FAFSA website. The financial aid office at the college or university the student applied to will notify the student if he/she is eligible.
Website:
http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa2.cfm?ID=6
