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Understanding the various types of scholarships can help you identify opportunities that align with your achievements, backgrounds, and interests. Here are some common scholarship categories:

1. Merit-Based Scholarships
Awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership qualities, or other achievements. These scholarships recognize and reward hard work and dedication to studies and extracurricular pursuits. ​Midland Reporter-Telegram+2nshss.org+2Wikipedia+2nshss.org

2. Need-Based Scholarships

Designed to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate significant financial need to cover educational costs. These scholarships consider a family's financial situation, including income, assets, and the number of dependents. ​nshss.org

3. Athletic Scholarships

Offered to student-athletes who excel in sports. Colleges and universities provide these scholarships to recruit talented athletes who can contribute to their sports teams' success. ​nshss.org

4. Minority Scholarships

Aimed at supporting students from underrepresented or minority groups. These scholarships promote diversity and inclusion within educational institutions. ​nshss.org

5. Religious Scholarships

Available to students who are members of specific religious communities or those attending religiously affiliated institutions. Some scholarships may require affiliation with a particular faith, while others are open to all students regardless of religious background. ​nshss.org

6. Community Service Scholarships

Recognize students who have made significant contributions to their communities through volunteer work and service projects. These scholarships encourage civic responsibility and community involvement.​

7. Creative and Performing Arts Scholarships

Target students with exceptional talents in areas such as music, theater, visual arts, or writing. These scholarships support the development of artistic skills and often require a portfolio or audition as part of the application process.​

8. Career-Specific Scholarships

Intended for students pursuing degrees in specific fields, such as education, healthcare, or technology. These scholarships aim to encourage study in high-demand professions.​

9. Employer-Sponsored Scholarships

Provided by companies to employees or their dependents. These scholarships support the educational advancement of employees and their families.​nshss.org

​10. Military Scholarships

Offered to students who are enlisted in the military, veterans, or their dependents. These scholarships honor military service and assist with educational expenses.​
Exploring these scholarship types can help you find opportunities that align with your individual profiles and goals.

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1. National Merit Scholarship Program
  • Eligibility: High school students who score exceptionally on the PSAT/NMSQT.​
  • Award: Varies; prestigious recognition.​
  • Details: Recognizes top PSAT performers nationwide.​
2. QuestBridge National College Match
  • Eligibility: High-achieving, low-income high school seniors.​
  • Award: Full four-year scholarships to partner colleges.​Sallie
  • Details: Connects students with leading institutions.​San Antonio Express-News
3. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program
  • Eligibility: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need.​
  • Award: Up to $40,000 per year.​
  • Details: Supports students with exceptional academic ability and financial need.​
4. Dell Scholars Program
  • Eligibility: Students with a minimum 2.4 GPA, financial need, and participation in a college readiness program.​
  • Award: $20,000, a laptop, and textbook credits.​
  • Details: Assists students who have overcome significant obstacles.​
5. Terry Foundation Scholarship
  • Eligibility: Texas high school seniors admitted to Terry-affiliated public universities in Texas.​Sallie+1Scholarships360+1
  • Award: Full tuition and fees for up to eight semesters.​Sallie+2Scholarships360+2Wikipedia+2
  • Details: Covers significant college expenses for selected students.​
6. Hispanic Scholarship Fund
  • Eligibility: Students of Hispanic heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school) or 2.5 GPA (college).​
  • Award: $500 to $5,000.​
  • Details: Supports students of Hispanic heritage pursuing higher education.​Home - Texas High School+13San Antonio Express-News+13MySA+13
7. United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships
  • Eligibility: Varies by scholarship; generally for African American students.​
  • Award: Varies.​
  • Details: Offers multiple scholarships to support African American students.​
8. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
  • Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA.​Sallie+3Scholarships360+3Communities Foundation of Texas+3
  • Award: $20,000.​
  • Details: Recognizes leadership and academic excellence.​
9. Om & Shanti Scholarship
  • Eligibility: Graduating seniors from public high schools in Dallas or Collin Counties, Texas, attending an accredited Texas institution.​Wikipedia+2Communities Foundation of Texas+2Wikipedia+2
  • Award: Up to $6,000 per year for four years.​Communities Foundation of Texas+1Scholarships360+1
  • Details: Supports students from specific Texas counties pursuing higher education.​
10. Dr. Anson L. Clark Scholarship
  • Eligibility: Graduating seniors from Dallas Independent School District (DISD) schools attending a Texas college or university.​Communities Foundation of Texas
  • Award: Up to $20,000.​
  • Details: Assists DISD graduates with college expenses.​
11. Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship
  • Eligibility: Eighth-grade students in the Dallas-Fort Worth area demonstrating academic excellence and extracurricular involvement.​Wikipedia
  • Award: Varies.​
  • Details: Encourages young students to pursue higher education.​
12. Carlson Cares Scholarship 2025
  • Eligibility: Texas high school seniors graduating in 2025, planning to attend a Texas college or university.​MySA
  • Award: $2,500.​
  • Details: Recognizes students demonstrating compassion and care.​MySA
13. Science National Honor Society Scholarships
  • Eligibility: High school sophomores, juniors, or seniors with at least two honors science classes and a B+ average.​Wikipedia
  • Award: Varies.​
  • Details: Supports students excelling in science disciplines.​
14. RaiseMe Micro-Scholarships
  • Eligibility: High school students recording academic and extracurricular achievements.​
  • Award: Varies by achievement and college partnership.​New York Post+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2
  • Details: Earn scholarships incrementally for various accomplishments.​
15. Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP)
  • Eligibility: Students committed to education and a military career in the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, or U.S. Merchant Marine.​Scholarships360
  • Award: Up to $15,000.​Scholarships360
  • Details: Supports students pursuing military service and education.​
For more detailed information and application deadlines, please visit the respective scholarship websites. Remember to verify eligibility criteria and prepare your applications thoroughly to enhance your chances of success.
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