Scholarships - 2025-2026

Each scholarship has different requirements & due dates. Please pay close attention to who and where you turn each application in. I will update this site with new scholarships as I get them. Check back often! : )

The Gates Scholarship

The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.

Deadline for Phase 1 Application: September, 15,2025

Click here for more info and to apply:
Website: www.thegatesscholarship.org

Hispanic Women of North Texas

The Hispanic Women of North Texas is seeking young women that would like to grow their social and professional skills. This is a 7 month commitment of meetings and workshops. You will receive a scholarship at the end of the program. Please click this link to see the flyers.

You may also contact: Chloe Villarreal-Martinez hwntlbklip@gmail.com

Deadline: September, 19,2025 First Session: September 20, 2025

ALERT Magazine Scholarship

You can help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. All eligible high school seniors (see requirements below) may enter the Alert college scholarship essay contest. With each edition of Alert Magazine we award a $500 college scholarship to the writer of the best drug and/or
alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state/region.
You must have a grade point average of 2.5 or better. You must have plans to attend college after graduation (the college you will attend can be located in any state).

Click HERE for a sample of the ALERT magazine and essay.

Click HERE for more info on requirements, eligibility, and instructions on how to apply

Bryson McCarty Memorial Scholarship

Founded in 2021, the Bryson McCarty Memorial Scholarship. is a 501(c)(3) charity that supports agriculture education in the Lubbock, Lamb, Hale, and Hockley counties. Click HERE to apply.

Purpose: To identify high school seniors who possess a strong desire to continue academics in an agriculture trade, leadership positions in student organizations, and plan on attending an Trade School.

Reward: Two students selected from the students who apply will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship for financial assistance for trade school.

Qualifications: Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for this award:

- Reside in Lubbock, Lamb, Hale, or Hockley county

-A high school senior accepted into an accredited junior college or trade school for the 2025-2026 year and must be going into an agriculture-related field of study.

- Must be a US citizen

- Agriculture-related Trade School

- Financial Need

- Complete an essay question

*Application must be submitted by March 15th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

*GPA, extracurricular activities, career statement, and financial need statement are not required but may assist in the selection process.

Texas Leadership Scholars Program

The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program will prepare students for life after graduation, whether their next step is a professional career or graduate school. Because only 250 students are selected to become Texas Leadership Scholars each year, encourage your TEXAS Grant-eligible, high achieving students to apply for the Texas Leadership Scholars program.

Scholars are eligible to receive funding through this renewable scholarship for up to 4 years/8 long semesters, if they continue to meet program criteria and requirements.

Click HERE to apply.

Eligibility Criteria - (Click HERE for more info)

The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program seeks top performing students with demonstrated financial need, leadership in their high school community, and academic success.

Demonstrated financial need, as evidenced by FAFSA or TASFA (must be TEXAS Grant eligible). The FAFSA/TASFA must be completed by February 19, 2026.
Graduating High School Senior during the current application cycle from an accredited Texas High School.
Scholastic record and ability through top 10% or submit a recommendation letter from the student's high school principal or counselor.
Evidence of leadership and service within your high school and community.
Accepted to a participating 4-year institution.
Complete Application Process and receive a recommendation from a principal, teacher, counselor, coach, etc. from their graduating high school