Texas Scholarships & Local Foundations
5 IRS 990-verified local foundations + 1 state-specific scholarship — less competition than national awards
El Paso
All El Paso scholarships →Paso del Norte Community Foundation
High school seniors and currently enrolled college and university students in the El Paso area. Some scholarships require specific high school attendance, declared major, or other criteria determined by the donor.
El Paso Community Foundation
High school seniors and current college students in the El Paso area. High school seniors may be eligible for scholarships selected by counselors, principals, and scholarship committees. Current college students should contact their campus scholarship office for Foundation scholarships.
Communities Foundation of Texas
North Texas students - 800+ scholarship funds across DFW
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Dallas, TX area residents - verify current eligibility at scholarship website
San Antonio
All San Antonio scholarships →San Antonio Area Foundation
Bexar County and greater San Antonio students - 200+ scholarship funds
Scholarships Open to Texas Residents
These scholarships specifically target Texas residents or students at Texas schools.