Scholarships

FAFSA/TAFSA

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  • 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.

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  • 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. 

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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

Austin County Retired Teachers' Association

This opportunity is for all the future educators!

Worth: $500

Deadline: April 6, 2026

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Scholarship
Requirement: Related to a CDA Member 
CDA Scholarship

Worth: $1,000

Austin County Cattlewoman Scholarship
Austin County Cattlewoman

Due April 30

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

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

Rosenberg Rotary Club Scholarship
Rosenberg Rotary Scholarship

Due April 10th

Baily Schmitt Scholarship

$500

Due April 17th
See Google Classrom Class of 2026 for application

Blinn College Scholarships

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

Deadline: Varies

Brazos Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
BABCS

Due April 28

Wayne Reber Scholarship
Wayne Reber Scholarship

$1,000
Due April 15

WCJC Endowment Scholarships
WCJC Endowment Scholarship

One Scholarship Essay applies you to 60 different Endowment Scholarships. Money goes unused so apply if you are attending WCJC in the fall.

HGCAA Scholarship
HGCAA

$2500

Requirement: Children of Emergency Service Personnel, Active Law-Enforcement, Fire, EMS

Austin County Peace Officers Assoc
ACPOA

Due April 1

Requirement: Open to anyone

 

 

 

Brazos ISD Education Foundation
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.

Worth:$1000

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.

-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