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Scholarships

Use the following resources to help get you the funds needed to chase your dreams!

Salli Mae - College Planning

Register with this Scholarship Search engine for a chance to win $1,000. Once you create a profile, they will match you to scholarships you actually qualify for!

Money for College: A guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid

This article starts by walking you through how and when to apply for financial aid. You then will see a plethora of scholarship sites and financial aid finders! Consider this a one-stop shop for help with paying for college.

How2WinScholarships

This website is amazing. It was designed by a mom who helped her son win $100,000+ in scholarships for college! You can search scholarships and get great tips.

Mapping Your Future - Pay for College

You will find all sorts of resources about financial aid, education tax credits, loans, FAFSA assistance, and tips on saving for college.

The Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation

There is almost too much information about financial aid, loan programs, and other helpful documents about college finances.

CollegeBoard CSS Program

This is a program similar to FAFSA, but through College Board. Here you can read about how to get started creating a CSS Profile. Here you will find a list of participating colleges. And here is a presentation giving you a little bit more information.

Cirkled In

This is a site where students can create a free portfolio, making applying for scholarships that much easier! By creating a profile, you are also automatically entered to win a $2,000 scholarship.
FAFSA helps your future school understand your financial situation so they may better determine how much financial aid you might qualify for.

FAFSA is required for all graduating seniors. FAFSA opens every year on October 1st. We will set up accounts during school that day so you will be able to start filling out the form ASAP.

FAFSA Form

FAFSA Checklist

FAFSA Profile Creation Instructions

FAFSA Step-by-Step Instructions

FAFSA Step-by-Step Video

TASFA is FAFSA for individuals who do not have a social security number.

TASFA

TASFA en Espanol

Mometrix

Here are 175 of the best scholarships out there! Apply for as many as possible! You have nothing to lose.

CollegeRank

Apply for 35 of the best scholarships in Texas.

Human Rights Campaign

10 pages of scholarships for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation

Scholarship opportunities for students at all levels.

Do Something

A list of easy scholarships you can earn through community service!

Gate Millennium Scholars Program

This program provides outstanding low-income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with scholarship opportunities.

Texas Department of Transportation - Conditional Grant Program

provides need-based grants to students pursuing a degree in civil engineering or a department-approved operational business discipline

Scholarships.com

Make a free account and then access millions of scholarship opportunities! Apply for anything and everything that you qualify for.

FastWeb

Register for free to get connected with tons of scholarships, colleges, and financial aid opportunities.

Unigo

This helps you find scholarship based on who you are and your future goals.

CollegeScholarships

Scholarship search engine to help you find just the right scholarship for you.

ScholarshipAmerica

Helps you find some big name, high paying scholarships.

Niche

Find neighborhoods, colleges, and scholarships that have deadlines for all ages throughout the year.

Chegg Scholarships

Not as organized in terms of search engines, but still a helpful resource for scholarships.

GoMerry

Create a profile to apply for all sorts of scholarships and grants.

Listing of National, State, and Local Scholarships*

2025-2026 San Bernard Watershed Scholarship Program

Seniors - it is your generation to whom the future health and well-being of the San Bernard River watershed will be entrusted. FOR will provide $2000 scholarships ($1000 for 1st semester and $1000 for 2nd semester) toward actual college tuition and book expenses in the freshman year to selected individuals based on program guidelines.

Due Date: April 1, 2026

Worth: $2000

TACS Scholarships

Every year, alongside a few of our corporate partners, TACS awards multiple scholarships to students from school districts who are members of TACS.

Due Date: March 1, 2026

Worth: Varies

Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarship

For students with an education plan relating to ag or natural resources. See the flyer for more requirements and how to apply!

Worth: $1,000

Deadline: March 16, 2026

2025-2026 Funding the Future BVSCU Scholarship Opportunity

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union provides five (5) $2000 scholarships to deserving high school graduates who are members of the credit union.

Due Date: February 27, 2026

Worth: $2000.00 (5 available)

WALLIS AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

UNIT 200

SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

2026

Seniors - The Wallis American Legion Auxiliary Unit 200 will annually award one, $1,000.00 scholarship
to a graduating senior who is continuing their education. If mailing, applicants must return completed scholarship application form to Joyce Giese and
postmarked by April 3, 2026.

Find the application on Google Classroom Class of 2026

ADDED - 1/21/2026

Coach Ed Scholarship

Available to BHS seniors!

Worth: $500
*NEW* An additional $500 scholarship for each high school student attending TRADE SCHOOLS.

Deadline: March 15, 2026

ADDED - 1/21/2026

2026 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ scholarship application is completed entirely online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application. Then, a school official or counselor will complete a second portion of the application online.

Worth: $20,000 4-year

Deadline: February 2, 2026 7:59PM

ADDED - 1/21/2026

Austin County Retired Teachers' Association

This opportunity is for all the future educators!

Worth: $500

Deadline: April 6, 2026

ADDED - 1/21/2026

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Available to senior high school female students at a Houston Area school who major in an engineering or engineering-related discipline at an ABET-accredited 4-year college or university.

Fill out the online application and submit all documents listed on the website.

Worth: Unknown

Deadline: March 1 ,2026

ADDED - 1/21/2026

Blinn College Scholarships

Heading to Blinn? Apply online using Endowed Scholarship Application. For Austin County residents.

Deadline: Varies

ADDED - 1/21/2026

Brazos ISD Education Foundation

Worth:$1000

The Brazos ISD Education Foundation is proud to award five $1,000 scholarships to celebrate the achievements, spirit, and future of our Cougar graduates. Each scholarship reflects a special part of the Cougar Legacy.

Requirements:

Applicants must be in their Senior year at Brazos High School.

Deadlines:

Applications must be turned in by midnight on January 30th.

*Students may apply for more than one scholarship if they meet the criteria for multiple.

Winning recipients will be announced at the Brazos ISD Education Foundation Annual Gala on February 14, 2026. Those recipients will be notified in advance and their presence is required during the scholarship ceremony at the gala.

?? Cougar Trailblazer Scholarship – For the first-generation college student who is blazing a new path for their family.

?? Red & Black Academic Excellence Scholarship – For the student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement and a commitment to lifelong learning.

?? Cougar Strong Future Scholarship – For the student pursuing a trade school pathway to build a career with hands-on skill and Cougar grit.

?? Brazos Educators’ Legacy Scholarship – For the student who aspires to become a teacher, carrying forward the values of the Brazos ISD Education Foundation by investing in future generations.

?? Cougar Spirit & Culture Scholarship – For the student who has made a positive and lasting impact on Brazos ISD culture, showing leadership, pride, and true Cougar heart.

Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship if eligible. Recipients will be selected based on responses, achievements, and alignment with the mission of the Brazos ISD Education Foundation.

Deadline: January 30, 2026

Our vision:

BRAZOS ISD inspires each student to become a productive citizen who demonstrates leadership, passion, and self-reliability. We foster a culture of respect, community, perseverance, and achievement.

Brazos Independent School District
P.O. Box 819 | 227 Educator Lane | Wallis, Texas 77485
Phone: (979) 478-6551

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Non-discrimination

It is the policy of Brazos Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.