Scholarships

ScholarshipDetails & How to ApplyScholarship StatusApplication DeadlineResources
Texas Farm Credit To qualify, all applicants must:

Be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2025 (children of employees or directors are not eligible)
Be a member of FFA or 4-H
Reside in Texas Farm Credit’s 101-county territory
Submit a current high school transcript (official or unofficial)
Submit a 2025 application (incomplete applications will not be accepted)
Submit a resume
Submit an essay (see application for essay topic)
Completed applications must be received by January 15, 2025
OPENJanuary 15, 2025
GBRA ScholarshipThe Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) invites the high school seniors of the following 10 counties in GBRA’s service area: Caldwell, Calhoun, Comal, DeWitt, Hays, Kendall, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Refugio, and Victoria to apply to the GBRA Scholarship Program. Scholarship winners will receive up to $ 2500 awarded to their first semester of a four-year or two-year university, community college, technical or trade school.

If chosen as a recipient, scholarships will be awarded as a one-time tuition reimbursement to recipient or institution of choice. Recipients must show proof of payment made to the institution in order to receive their scholarship. If scholarship is to be paid directly to university/college, confirmation of the student’s enrollment at the institution of choice must be provided even if the school has not officially billed the student for classes. Recipients may attend any accredited 4-year or 2-year university, community college, technical or trade school. Recipients must be enrolled full time at 12 hours per semester. GBRA scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, gender, national origin, disability or religion.
OPENJanuary 15, 2025
Rodeo Houston ScholarshipBe a U.S. citizen and Texas resident.
Graduating high school senior from eligible school
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid available December
Plan to attend an accredited, not-for-profit university in the State of Texas
Have met minimum score requirement for either SAT or ACT
OPENJanuary 31, 2025
Texas Corn Producers Association ScholarshipMust attend/plan to attend a Texas college or university full-time

Must be a current student member of TCPA

Current TCPA and TCPB directors’ children are not eligible
OPENJanuary 31, 2025More Information
H-E-B UIL Scholarship for Academics, Athletics, and Music ParticipantsYou must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events.

Applicants must complete the online application form and submit all support documents at the same time. Applications for the 2024-25 school year are now OPEN. Here's what you will need to apply for 2024-25 consideration.

Current GPA
Number of Community Service Hours in the last 12 months
Community Service Verification Letters to document the number of hours submitted
A Letter of Recommendation
A short essay (500 words or less) on the topic: "What does Community mean to you?"
OPENJanuary 31, 2025
Big Texas Scholarship ProgramSee website for detailsOPENFebruary 1, 2025
Texas 4-H Opportunity ScholarshipTypes:

Baccalaureate Scholarships

Technical Certification Scholarships

Collegiate Scholarships

Courageous Heart Scholarships

How to Apply:

Go to the texas4hfoundation.org website and click “Scholarships” then select the type of scholarship you are interested in (i.e. Baccalaureate, Technical, Courageous Heart, or Collegiate). There will be an “Apply” button on each of the pages that will take you to the new Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Portal. You will then create a profile. Additional instructions on how to apply are available on each of the scholarship pages.

1. Applicants must have their application reviewed by their CEA and have their CEA complete the CEA Verification Form.  The applicant will need to upload this form with their application.  The form is available to print from the Foundation website under the “Apply” button on the Scholarship page or from within their application.
2. Applicants now have the option to upload a pdf document for responses that are better suited in a table format.
OPENFebruary 15, 2025Resources
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Foundation• Member of 4-H or FFA
• Resident of Texas
• Must have participated in the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo (at least once)
• Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring of the current
year.
• Enroll for a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
• Must have taken the ACT or SAT to be eligible.
• Scholarships must be claimed within one year of high school graduation or the scholarship will
be forfeited
OPENMarch 1, 2025Application
Texas Farm Bureau ScholarshipsHigh school students are eligible to apply for

TFB District Scholarships
TFB Young Farmer & Rancher High School Scholarship
TFB Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship
Email youthactivities@txfb.org for questions or assistance related to the scholarship application.
OPENMarch 3, 2025
Citizens BankFill out the registration form to be entered for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $15,000 to use towards school expenses. OPENMarch 31, 2025
Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarship apital Farm Credit awards $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors across Capital Farm Credit market territories. Youth scholarships are awarded using the following eligibility requirements:

1. Funds shall be used to attend an accredited vocational or technical school, college or university. Student must maintain full time status.

2. Applicants must be high school seniors, graduating within the current school year.

3. Applicant must demonstrate that they have a tentative educational plan and goals, related to fields in agriculture or natural resources (may include Ag Communications, Ag Economics/Business, Ag Education, Wildlife or Ranch Management, etc.).

4. Applicants must include digital copies of the following documents along with their completed online application for consideration:
a. Copy of recent high school transcript
b. 2 letters of recommendation
OPENApril 1, 2025
Ray Stoesser Memorial ScholarshipIn partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5,000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field.
In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA in 2025, expecting to participate in at least two activities during the calendar year. The recipient will be invited to participate in various USRPA activities, including but not limited to Field Days, legislative activities, Texas Rice Council meetings, conferences, and more.
Specific criteria for selection:

Applicants should have the intention of pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. Applications will be accepted from high school seniors, college students, and college graduate students.
In addition to completing the online application form, applicants should submit a self-produced video no longer than 5 minutes answering the following question:
What is your vision for the next generation of the U.S. rice industry? Please cover topics relevant to the future of the US rice industry, such as food security/safety, sustainability, etc.
CLOSEDDecember 6, 2024
Texas Sate Ozarka Every Drop Counts Transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered
Undergrad or Graduate College student at Texas State University:
current college transcript, degree plan in Earth/Environmental Sciences
Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average
Applicant must submit essay with application, transcript and signed ‘General Rules & Guidelines’
Applicant must currently be a US citizen, Texas resident, & accepted to or enrolled at Texas State University in an
earth/environmental science program.
CLOSEDMay 10, 2024
Lockheed Martin STEM ScholarshipIn 2024, the STEM Scholarship Program will award $10,000 to 100 recipients studying an eligible STEM major at a 4-year college or university. Recipients may renew the scholarship up to three times for a total potential value of $40,000 per student.


Applicants to the Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship Program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

U.S. citizen
Demonstrated financial need
High school senior with a 2.5 or above GPA OR a freshman, sophomore, or a junior undergraduate student with a 2.5 or above GPA
Current or planned 4-year degree enrollment in the following majors:
Aerospace Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Current or planned full-time attendance at an accredited U.S. four-year college or university
Interest in a paid internship with Lockheed Martin following their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, other circumstances notwithstanding (note: the internship is not required to receive a scholarship, and scholarship recipients are not guaranteed an internship)
CLOSEDApril 1, 2024
Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo Below is a list of information to be included with this completed application which must be
emailed on or before March 22, 2024:
 Official high school transcript (to include SAT or ACT score, GPA & Class Rank)
 A recommendation letter from your Principal or Counselor
 Two (2) letters of recommendation (other than family members)
 A one-page essay to include 1) reasons why you qualify for our scholarship or 2) what
accomplishments make you believe you are a good investment for receiving our scholarship.
You will submit your essay as a separate document (preferrable in .pdf form) when you submit
this application; the essay should be no more than one page and single spaced.

Email the application below to:
Melinda Moss
Melinda@hotfair.com
CLOSEDMarch 22, 2024
PEC ScholarshipEducation powers the leaders of tomorrow. That’s why PEC is proud to support Central Texas through its youth programs, educational foundation giving, and scholarships. This year, PEC will award $100,000 in scholarships to regional students who will attend the college, university, technical school, or trade school of their choice.CLOSEDMarch 20, 2024https://www.pec.coop/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-PEC-Scholarship-Application-Guidelines.pdf
Wandering Maverick BoutiqueThis scholarship is open to all women in ag that will be a full-time college student in fall 2024 and spring 2025 (including grad students).


Apply Here!
CLOSED
March 1, 2024
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo FoundationEligibility Requirements:
• Member of 4-H or FFA
• Resident of Texas
• Must have participated in the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo (at least once)
• Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring of the current
year.
• Enroll for a minimum of 12 hours per semester.
• Must have taken the ACT or SAT to be eligible.
• Scholarships must be claimed within one year of high school graduation or the scholarship will
be forfeited.
Scholarships are awarded as $1,000 per semester, with the ability to renew each semester for a total of
eight semesters, therefore totaling a maximum of $8,000.00. After the initial semester students must
meet all renewal requirements
CLOSEDMarch 1, 2024
Big Tex Scholarship Program- State Fair of TexasEach year, the Fair awards multiple $6000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors around the state who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair.
Recipients must attend an accredited trade school, college or university with the state of Texas and preference is given to those who pursue a degree in an agricultural- related field.

For more information, visit bigtex.com/scholarship
CLOSEDFebruary 1, 2024

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