SCHOLARSHIPS come from a variety of sources, including the college you plan to attend.  Be sure to fill out the scholarship application ( if required) when you complete you application for admission.  Scholarships are awarded based on merit and /or need.  Money is typically distributed quickly so waiting to apply for scholarships is not a good idea.  

Here are a few websites to look for scholarship opportunities:

• Fastweb.com
• Scholarships.com
• Every Chance Every Texan
• Scholarship Search -  Find the Scholarship that fits your talents and interests.
• Student Scholarships -  The largest scholarship database on the web. 
• Free Scholarship Search Tool -  Sponsored by Discover Card  this scholarship search tool gives you fast access to over 3 million scholarships.  Students can customize their scholarship search to meet their unique needs.   
• Scholarships and Financial Aid For Students with Disabilities 
• UNIGO -  Connection to over 3.6 million in scholarships. 
• College Greenlight -  Connects first generation and underrepresented students to caring colleges and generous scholarships. 
• Chegg Scholarships 
• Texas Match the Promise 
• Texas Tuition Promse Fund

  
Scholarships are listed in order of deadline.  

Going Merry -  A common app for scholarships.  Its a free service.  Once a profile is filled out, you are automatically matched for scholarships. 

Tips to Avoid Scholarship Scams

ACC Scholarships - Deadlines vary

American Psychological Association Scholarships, Grants an Awards -  Deadlines Vary 

Scholarship Deadlines by Month -  Deadlines Vary 

Weird Scholarships -  Deadlines Vary 

Form Swift -  Deadline Varies
Business focused scholarship

Business Degree Scholarships - Deadlines Vary

Texas Tech Scholarships - Deadlines Vary

How to Start a Blog Scholarship -  Deadline:  Applications Accepted Year Round

AFSA Scholarships -  Deadlines Vary 

Imagine America Foundation-  Deadlines Vary; Geared for trade school students.

Charles Butt Scholarship -  Deadlines Vary -  Geared for the Aspiring Teacher 

College Board Opportunity Scholarships -  Deadlines Vary -  It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. 

Strive Academics -  Deadlines Vary -  9 unique Scholarships for Creative Students.

Scholarships for Student Caregivers 

Local Scholarships 

25+ Local Scholarships will be added througout the year, with the majority posted after January. Check this site frequently.  

PEO Star Scholarship -  Deadline:  September 15, 2018 -  Must be female to apply.   

Voice of Democracy -  Deadline October 31,2018  - Your local VFW Post 2933 and the National VFW are dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation.  

Cherry Gray PEO Scholarship -  Deadline:  January 31, 2019

Texas Exes -  Deadline:  November 1, 2018 -  Must have applied to UT Austin by Nov. 1, 2018 

United Heritage Community Scholarship -  Deadline:  February 15, 2019 

Bill Buchholtz Scholarship -  Deadline: April 1, 2019- Musical Background. 

PTSA -  Deadline:  April 12, 2019 -  Applicant must be a current member of DSHS PTSA as of Nov. 15, 2018 

CTE Scholarship -  Deadline April 12, 2019

 Fannie Bower and Gomillion Byars Scholarship  -  Deadline:  April 25, 2019 -  Must be Africian American seeking undergraduate degree in Education,Theology , or Minor in Religon 

National Scholarships 

Unlinited Cellular Scholarship - Deadline:  November 30, 2018 

Herrman and Herrman Scholarship -  Deadline:  December 1, 2018 - Applicants must discuss innovation within the automotive industry, and how technology is making an impact. $5,000 in scholarship prizes will be awarded. 

Proud Texan Scholarship -  Deadline:  December 30, 2018

Fieldbloom Annual Scholarship -  Deadline:  December 31, 2018

Global Goals Scholarship Program -  Deadline:  December 31, 2018

Open Water Scholarship -  Deadline:  December 31, 2018

Bad Credit.org Wealth Wise Scholarship  -  Deadline:  December 31, 2018

Crazy Games Scholarship -  Deadline:  December 31, 2018

Getting Real About Distracted Driving Scholarship -  Deadlines:  (Fall) December 31, 2018 ( Spring) May 31, 2019

OppU Achievers Scholarship -  Deadlines: Applications accepted year-round with cycle deadlines September 30,2018, December 31, 2018, March 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 

St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship -  Deadline:  January 7, 2019

TASB Student Voices Scholarship -  Deadline:  January 16, 2019

Discover Student Loans Sweepstakes -  Deadline:  January 31, 2019

Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Scholarship -  Deadline:  February 1, 2019

Daughters of the Americn Revolution ( DAR) -  Deadline February 15, 2019

A+ Federal Credit Union Scholarship  -  Deadline February 15, 2019

Create a Greeting Card Scholarship -  Deadline :  March 1, 2019

AFS Study Abroad Scholarships -  Deadlines begin March 14, 2019 

Bridesmaid Gifts Boutique Scholarship -  Deadline:  March 15, 2019

International Virtual Learning Acadamey Scholarship -  Deadline April 30, 2019 -  this scholarship is available for anyone who is attending college next fall. This applies to both community college and university-bound students. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required along with a 300-500 word essay (topic found on their website)

STEM Scholarships -  Deadline:  April 30, 2019

Rover Scholarship -  Deadline:  May 1, 2019

Rosen & Ohr Law Scholarship -  Deadline:  July 20, 2019 - The scholarship offers a cash award to the student who writes the best response to the following prompt: "Write an essay explaining in detail how a serious accident involving you, a family member, or a close friend has impacted your life. This could have been a car crash, a slip-and-fall accident, a work-related injury, or any other serious accident."