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Most colleges have a specific page that lists scholarships, qualifications, deadlines, etc. Please be sure to visit the college’s scholarships page for the most accurate information.

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Information on this page is for guidance – please confirm ALL deadlines and requirements for scholarships as colleges may update them after they have been posted below.

 

Students should inform the Counseling Office of ANY scholarship OFFERS they receive – whether or not they accept the scholarship.

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    • ​Carr P Collins Scholarship – Opens October 18 – Deadline January 31
      • Collins Scholars are awarded a minimum of $5,350 their freshman year, renewable for three additional years. Recipients must be residents of Texas who have been admitted to Baylor, be in the top 25% of their graduating class, have a minimum 1310 SAT or 28 ACT (check test score status due to COVID). More information is available here.

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    • High School Scholarship
      • Priority Deadline: February 28, 2025 
      • Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA/4.0 scale and submit a one-page essay of your education goals and a transcript. Online application.
    • Ambassador Scholarship
      • Deadline: February 28, 2025
      • High school seniors who are in the top 25% can earn full tuition and fees for two semesters (one year) up to 15 hours per semester. Ambassadors will network on campus and in the community as well as develop leadership and career skills. Applicants must enroll as a full-time student at LSCO and maintain a 3.0 college GPA, attend training sessions and required monthly meetings, serve about 4 hours a week, and assist with campus tours, community events, recruiting, and special assignments. Information and the application form can be found here.

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      • (Submit an application at ApplyTexas. Once admitted, you will receive a username and password by email.)
    • Scholarship Opportunities – You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application.
    • Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Opportunities
      • Incoming Freshman Scholarships are awarded based off high school GPA and rank or SAT/ACT scores. Students are eligible to submit additional transcripts if their GPA and rank have gone up that would potentially allow for a higher scholarship offer. All transcripts are required to be in by the document deadline. Unfortunately, students are not eligible for more than one freshman scholarship opportunity at a time. In this case, the lowest award will be removed. Please view the "Incoming Freshman Scholarship Opportunities" above to determine which awards are available.

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    • McNeese State University Honors College
      • Honors College normally requires a 3.5 GPA (on 4.0 scale) and a 27 ACT or a 1210 on SAT. Application should include current HS transcript, three letters of recommendation (two from teachers/counselor or principal), essay. For more info or scholarship application, see counselor. Honors College Scholarship applications will be reviewed starting beginning of December. Early submission is suggested.
    • McNeese Access Award
      • Approximately $2,500 per semester (amount of non-resident/out-of-state fee). First-time freshmen may receive a non-resident fee waiver if they meet the following criteria: Students with less than 12 college hours – Minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 1060, 2.25 High School GPA (on 4.0 scale), college-ready in math and English/have no need for developmental coursework. Students with 12 or more college hours – college GPA of 2.5, and college-ready in math and English/have no need for developmental coursework. This means they will not pay out-of-state fees. Students in band, dance, cheerleaders, choir, rodeo, debate, and art can also receive out-of-state fees waived. More info here.

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      • Scholarships4Kats Priority Date: November 1
    • Smith Hutson Scholarship 
      • Dedicated to providing opportunities to students who otherwise may not have a chance to earn a baccalaureate degree, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program is targeted toward individuals with demonstrated financial need and academic potential. The Smith-Hutson Scholarship Program provides educational opportunities for Texas high school graduates pursuing a baccalaureate degree from Sam Houston State University. Additionally, the Smith-Hutson Scholarship program is available to transfer students from a Texas community college who are pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Sam Houston State University. The number of Smith-Hutson scholarships varies year-to-year depending on the number of qualified applicants. More info here.
    • Honors College Elliott T. Bowers Scholarship
      • Applications for fall admittance for first-time freshmen are due by March 31
      • Each student admitted to the Honors College receives this scholarship and will also be considered for additional academic scholarships including the President’s Scholarship, the University Scholars, and the Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award. More information available here.

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    • Academic Excellence Scholarship Program
      • Must be admitted by June 30
      • The Academic Excellence Scholarship awards $3,000 scholarships to entering freshmen for the upcoming fall semester who meet the eligibility requirements. If specific criteria are met, the scholarship may be renewed for three additional years after the initial award while pursuing the first baccalaureate degree. 
      • Requirements: (1) Meet scholarship requirements and receive the offer of admission by June 30 for upcoming fall semester (2) Rank in the top 10% of graduating class OR Rank in the 25% of graduating class and earn 1170 on the newly formatted SAT Test (Math and Evidenced based reading and writing) or 24 on the ACT (not including writing sample score). A formal application for the scholarship is not required as students are considered and evaluated when officially admitted to the university. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who are admitted to the university by June 30 for the upcoming fall semester and meet all scholarship requirements by that date.
    • Smith-Hutson Scholarship 
      • Deadline: February 1
      • The Smith-Hutson Scholarship should cover tuition, books, fees, and reasonable living expenses on campus (up to $17,500). Entering freshmen must be Texas residents, be accepted to SFA, demonstrate financial need, provide a personal essay, provide two letters of recommendation, and be available for a personal interview on the SFA campus. Scholarship may be renewed for three additional years. More info here.

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      • The application for all freshman scholarships is included as part of the ApplyTexas Application or the Coalition Application. Awards include those by the Department of Student Financial Aid, the Office of Honors Programs and Academic Scholarships, the Corps of Cadets, and colleges and departments within Texas A&M University.
      • Application Deadline: December 1
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    • ​Southeast Texas A&M Club 
      • Mandatory Meeting – February 26, 2025  at 6 p.m. at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont.
      • Several Opportunity Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 are available to Spring 2025 graduates. The recipient of each scholarship will be one who has demonstrated strong academic achievements through grades, references, and extra-curricular activities. In addition, applicants will be asked to write a brief essay about Texas A&M. A complimentary dinner will be served to students and their family members present for the meeting. Students or their immediate family must attend this meeting to receive the scholarship application.
    • Orange County Texas A&M University Mothers’ Club
      • Deadline to return to LCMHS Counselors’ Office is Monday, March 3, 2025. 
      • Application form available in the Counselors’ Office. Application, official transcript, copy of Unconditional Acceptance Letter to Texas A&M University (College Station or Galveston) and essay should be returned to the Counselors’ Office.

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    • Texas Exes
      • Application Deadline: March 1
      • Applicants in their senior year of high school can apply for Texas Exes scholarships using the online scholarship application. Applicants can apply even if they have not yet been admitted to The University of Texas at Austin. By completing the Entering Freshman Application (not ApplyTexas), you will automatically apply for all Texas Exes scholarships for which you qualify—no further action is needed. 
      • Please note: Consideration for scholarships administered by the Texas Exes is a separate process from the ApplyTexas admission application. Completing the ApplyTexas or CommonApp application does not automatically qualify a student to be considered for Texas Exes scholarships. There is not an option to apply for Texas Exes scholarships on the ApplyTexas application. The Texas Exes online scholarship application must be completed. 
    • ​Austin 40 Acres Scholarship
      • Preferred Deadline: November 1; Application Deadline: December 1,
      • Forty Acres Scholars Program – The Forty Acres Scholars Program is the premier full-ride, merit-based scholarship at The University of Texas at Austin. This scholarship program offers a rich college experience that provides academic, leadership, and cultural opportunities within an intimate cohort of fellow scholars. Applying to The University of Texas at Austin via the Common App or ApplyTexas automatically submits you as a candidate for the Forty Acres Scholars Program. A standalone application is no longer required. Only those students selected to move forward in the process will be contacted directly by the Forty Acres Scholars Program, at which point, if the student chooses to remain under consideration, there will be additional steps to complete.