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FRS Scholarship
Deadline: February 14, 2026
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The Horatio Alger Association seeks to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated integrity, determination in overcoming adversity, academic potential, personal aspirations, strength of character and financial need.  
JUNIORS: The Association awards $25,000 National Scholarships and $10,000 state scholarships. For 2025, Texas earned 5 National Scholarships and 35 State Scholarships.  Deadline March 1st. 
To SENIORS: The Association awards $10,000-52,000 Scholarships to those attending specific colleges across the United States (see website for details). Deadline Feb. 15th.  
Key criteria for qualification:  
1. Enrolled as a full-time high school junior  
2. Demonstrate critical financial need (NEW INCOME LEVEL OF $100,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)  
3. Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity  
4. At least a 2.0 GPA  
5. Be a United States Citizen

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Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships

Instructions for scholarship applications
All scholarships require the applicant to be part of a TFB member-family to apply, and membership must be maintained for the duration of the scholarship.

The deadline to apply and submit completed 2026 scholarship applications online is 11:59 p.m. on March 2, 2026.

Visit texasfarmbureau.org/scholarships for scholarship details, instructions and a link to the applications.

Email youthactivities@txfb.org or call 254-399-5037 with questions.

Scholarships for High School Seniors
Memorial/Honorary and District Scholarships
In each of the 13 TFB districts, one student will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship.

Three students from each district also will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship.

Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship
High school seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture are eligible for TFB’s Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship for High School Students.

Each of TFB’s 13 districts will award one $1,500 scholarship.

Dick Mitchell Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one high school senior who completed the Thrive Event through TFB’s Student Success Series in August 2025.

College Scholarships
S.M. True Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award
To acknowledge former TFB President S.M. True Jr., a $25,000 scholarship was established for college students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with at least 60 hours of college credit and declared agriculture as their major.

To be eligible for the scholarship, students must be a Farm Bureau member-family for at least three years at the time of application. Applicants must submit a completed application and two letters of recommendation—one from the county Farm Bureau president and one from the dean or head of the agricultural department of the applicant’s college or university.

Students are encouraged to apply at the end of their sophomore year for TFB’s most prestigious scholarship.

Four finalists will also receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Rural Veterinary Scholarship
The Rural Veterinary Scholarship aims to help more veterinarians pursue careers in rural communities. Four scholarships valued at $20,000 each will be awarded.

Applicants must be a second- or third-year veterinarian student at Texas A&M University or Texas Tech University with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. The applicant must also plan to enter a rural and/or food animal practice in Texas after graduation.

Four finalists will also receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship
This scholarship was renamed in honor of the late Mia Balko, who was the associate director of youth outreach which oversees the scholarship program for TFB. Prior to joining TFB, Balko was an agricultural science teacher for many years.

Four senior agricultural education students will receive the Fall 2026 Mia Balko Student Teaching Scholarship.

The scholarships, valued at $6,000 each, aim to help college students cover expenses during their semester of off-campus student teaching.

A second application process will open for those student teaching in spring 2027.

Young Farmer & Rancher Enrolled Scholarship
The Young Farmer & Rancher Enrolled Scholarship is for students already in college pursuing undergraduate degrees. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours and a GPA of 2.5 or higher to qualify. Applicants must also intend to pursue a career in agriculture.

Three $2,500 Young Farmer & Rancher Enrolled Scholarships will be awarded.

TSTC Scholarships
TFB makes scholarship funds available annually through Texas State Technical College (TSTC). There are $70,000 in scholarships available to first year and enrolled students attending TSTC.

Seventy $1,000 scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis through the Texan Success Scholarship.

The link to the TSTC scholarship applications can be found on TFB’s scholarship page at texasfarmbureau.org/scholarships. Students will need to follow up with their enrollment coach after submitting the online form to determine if they received a scholarship.

For more information
For more information about TFB scholarships, visit texasfarmbureau.org/scholarships.

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While Poka Lambro currently does not have service going in IRA at this present time, they should have it up and going by the scholarship deadline.  If any students' parents get service by the deadline they will be eligible to apply.

The scholarship application is online and can be found on their website at www.poka.com.  Hover over About and then select Scholarship and Donations.  I have attached an informational sheet along with a poster with a QR code that students can download the application on their phone or wireless device.  
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Texas Tech Parents Association Scholarship

Deadline: March 15, 2026

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Brooke Ashton Parker Scholarship

Priority Deadline: January 15, 2026 (for consideration of larger amounts)

Final Deadline: March 22, 2026

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Scholarships for Texas Social Work Students

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They just launched their brand new Scholarship Finder, a database of more than 16,000 scholarships, totaling more than $40 MIL in awards! ???? No matter your location, area of study, or interests, there’s a scholarship out there for you.

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The Best Middle Class Scholarships to Apply for in 2024 - Bold.org
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A well written thank you letter not only shows how much you appreciate the financial support, but more importantly also helps to ensure that the donors continue to offer their scholarships to future students.
Here's a guide on crafting a scholarship thank you letter.
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Nitro Next by Sallie Mae

Since Nitro College is now part of the Sallie Mae® family, you now have access to a personalized tool that allows you to:

Discover new scholarships to help you pay for college

View your financial aid, savings, scholarships, and loans all in one place

Track your progress to paying for college

Collaborate on your college funding plan with a family member or supporter
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Study.com Scholarships for Texas Students

Study.com Scholarships by Major
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Use the Scholarship Tracker to help you stay organized

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2024 Scholarship Guide with Tips and Resources

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Fifth- through ninth-graders whose families have an annual income of $100,000 or less can apply through Dec. 31 for Match the Promise scholarships to supplement their contributions to the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition program. 

Approved recipients can receive matching scholarships of tuition units worth up to $1,000 at today's prices, and top-scoring recipients can also receive a one-time grant of tuition units worth $2,000 at today's prices. These scholarship tuition units can be used at Texas public colleges and universities.
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LendEDU

Students can filter scholarship opportunities based on their grade level, GPA, the scholarship amount, and the requirements of the scholarship.

Here are some other points covered in the guide:
- Different Types of Scholarships Available
- Applying for Scholarships
- Essay Tips
- Letters of Recommendation Tips
- Spotting Scholarship Scams

There are also YouTube videos to help make the information a little more digestible and entertaining.

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Psychology scholarships help pay for the costs of earning a degree in the field.

This guide was created to help students learn more about where to look for psychology scholarships, an explanation of the types of scholarship sponsors, and potential requirements for eligibility.

Strategies for successful psychology scholarship applications is also included.
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Going Merry

Free Scholarship Service

Matching - Once you fill out your student profile, you are automatically matched with scholarships

Direct Applications - You can apply directly to multiple scholarships - you never leave the site

Auto Filled Applications - All of the information from your student profile is autofilled into each application

Estimated Application Times - Every scholarship has an estimated application time 
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Sources of Aid
Fastweb

AmeriCorps

City Year

CSS/Financial Aid Profile - non-federal aid


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