National Scholarships
The Terry Foundation
Deadlines are specific to the 13 Terry affiliated universities, please see college websites.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
CoServ Scholarship & Youth Leadership Tour
The CoServ Scholarship program's purpose is to encourage and support eligible graduating high school seniors as they pursue their education at an institution of higher learning or trade school in the state of Texas. Deadline: October 13, 2026
Elks Foundation Most Valuable Student National Scholarship
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2026 competition. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Deadline: November 12, 2026
National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship
Awarded through the National Honor Society National Organization. Eligible students must be an active member in good standing of a NHS chapter and pursuing a degree at an accredited U.S. college or university. Deadline: November 20, 2026
Women in Tech Scholarship
Awarded by Designli. This scholarship seeks to award a $3000 scholarship to a female high school, college, or graduate student from the U.S. interested in technology and entrepreneurship. Deadline: November 15, 2026
Aaliyah Lee Scholarship
Awarded through National Parent Volunteer Association. Award amount: $1000. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit a 150 word personal statement responding to the prompt: Describe why education is important to you. Deadline: November 30, 2026
Ron Brown Scholars Program
The Ron Brown Scholarship honors the legacy of Ronald H. Brown through a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. RBSP competitively awards 20 four-year $40,000 scholarships ($10,000 each year) to the most talented and economically-challenged high school seniors who demonstrate a keen interest in public service, community engagement, business entrepreneurship and global citizenship. Deadline: December 1, 2026
Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarship
In 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 2026, 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. Deadline: December 4, 2026
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program offers college scholarships of up to $40,000 for high school seniors nationwide who showcase leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship. Deadline: Estimated January 2027
The Taco Bell Foundation Live Más Scholarship
The Live Más Scholarship is designed for students ages 16-26, who are pursuing higher education, preparing for the workforce, and using their passion to make positive change. Deadline: Estimated January 2027
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. Deadline: January 14, 2027
The McDonald’s/Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Scholarship
In 2003, McDonald’s and the Asian McDonald’s Operators Association helped establish the APIA Scholars, the first organization dedicated to providing scholarships for underserved APIA students. Scholarships at APIA Scholars are open to applications from all undergraduate students attending U.S. accredited colleges or universities. Deadline: Estimated January 2027
FFA Scholarships
Students who are members of the FFA can apply for multiple FFA scholarships through this one application. Opportunities for scholarships through Ford, Bayer Fund "Grow Ag Leaders", TSC Tractor Supply, Darling Ingredients, Farm Credit, Firestone, Dominos and many more. Deadline: Estimated January 2027
The Elks National Foundation 2026 Legacy Awards
Legacy Awards are $4,000 scholarships available to children and grandchildren of Elks members. Deadline: February 1, 2027
Texas Leadership Scholars Program
The Texas Leadership Scholars program seeks top performing students with demonstrated financial need, leadership in their high school community, and academic success. Deadline: February 16, 2027
Act of Kindness Scholarship
Awarded through the National Parent Volunteer Association. Award Amount: $1000. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Must submit an essay describing how you have shown acts of kindness. Deadline: February 28, 2027
Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas
MCFS has a 125-year legacy of providing hope for Texas youth. Scholarships are valued at $2500 and MCFS will award $500,000 total! Deadline: March 1, 2027
McDonald’s Black & Positively Golden® Scholarship
In 2021, McDonald’s partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), to create the Black & Positively Golden® Scholarship Program. The initiative supports bright young minds headed to the nation’s Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Sixty scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship of up to $15,000 for the 2026-2027 academic year. Deadline: April 23, 2027
Altruism + All Good Deeds Scholarship
Awarded through the National Parent Volunteer Association. Award Amount: $1000. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and participate in volunteer work/community service. Must submit an essay describing a good deed that you have done. Deadline: May 31, 2027
Texas A&M Foundation Scholarships
Application open Oct. 1 – June 1. Priority will be given to applications received by March 1st. Available to students applying for admission to Texas A&M as incoming freshmen. Deadline: June 1, 2026