Scholarships
The Office of Student Financial Services offers the following information ONLY as a tool to assist you in your search for financial aid. Results are not guaranteed.
The FinAid.org website provides some excellent information about how to protect yourself against Scholarship Scams. The rule of thumb is: If you have to pay money to get money, it's probably a scam.
| Scholarship Search Engines | |
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| Resource Name | Resource Type |
| CareerOneStop | scholarship search sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor |
| CollegeBoard.com Scholarship Search | online scholarship search |
| Scholarship Database for Texas Residents | free scholarship database |
| Individual Outside Scholarships | |
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| Resource Name | Resource Type |
| Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants Scholarship | Scholarships open to any post-secondary student; requires a written essay on a selected topic (visit link) |
| Addictions.com Fall 2022 Scholarship Contest | Essay-based scholarship to help raise awareness about the dangers associated with substance abuse and addiction. |
| ADHA Institute Scholarship Program | Scholarships for dental hygienists |
| AES Scholarship | Character-based scholarship as demonstrated by answers to essay questions |
| Algebra Scholarship | Learner wants to recognize the importance of this math subject by rewarding $500 to a student who loves math and knows its value. Simply set up a free account and submit a short essay answering 1 of 2 prompts that are listed on the link. |
| AMA Scholarships | Four different scholarships for medical students in various years |
| Career Scholarship | Short essay-based $1,000 scholarship that's open to all students on their journey to finding a fulfilling career. |
| Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Scholarship | For 3rd and 4th year dental students who have an established commitment to community service |
| Executive Women International ASIST Scholarship | A "non-discriminatory, educational scholarship program for the benefit of non-traditional students" |
| Graduate Scholarships | Guide to scholarships and resources for MBA students. |
| Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities | Various scholarships for Hispanic students with financial need |
| Johnny Chen Media Content Writing Annual Scholarship Contest | Scholarship applicants must write a 500-800 word essay about search engine optimization. For more information, visit the link. |
| Learner SAT Scholarship | This is an annual $500 scholarship that's open to all students. You need to make sure to apply following the link and answer one of two prompts listed on the site. |
| Math Lover Scholarship | This is an annual $500 scholarship that's open to all students that love math. Simply set up a free account and submit a short essay answering the prompt that's listed on the link. |
| Narcotics.com Behavioral Health Scholarship | Essay-based scholarship explaining the need of more new addiction and and mental health professionals in todays society. |
| National Italian American Foundation | Scholarships and grants |
| National Medical Fellowships | Various scholarship opportunities for underrepresented minority medical school students |
| Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship | Provide grants for graduate study for new Americans |
| Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars Program in Neuroscience | Scholarships for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and medical students pursuing training in the field of neuroscience |
| Pisacano Leadership Foundation Scholars Program | Scholarships for medical students |
| Rehabs.org Scholarship for Minorities | Offering $2,250 in scholarships for minorities. |
| Sallie Mae Scholarship Opportunities | Several scholarships offered with differing qualifying criteria, including some for minority, disabled, and other students |
| Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowships | Dissertation fellowship program for research |
| TMA Minority Scholarship Program | Minority Student Scholarships (Application Deadline is March 21, 2022) |
| Texas Medical Liability Trust Memorial Scholarship | Scholarships for qualifying third- and fourth-year medical students |
| United States Army Health Professions Program (HPSP) | Service connected scholarship |
| Vietnamese American Medical Association of Greater Houston Scholarship | Scholarship for Vietnamese-American medical students |
| Wellness Warriors Scholarship | Short essay-based scholarship on personal wellness. You can choose from two prompts listed on the link. |
| Scholarship for degree-seeking students in the field of genetic counseling | |
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High school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students are eligible to apply if they are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents and work to live a healthier lifestyle. To apply, share about your personal health journey and what changes you’ve made to live a healthier lifestyle. |
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| Scholarship applicants are required to write a 500-800 word essay about 24 Hour Wristbands' customizable products - tote bags, t-shirts, can coolers, lanyards, and wristbands. | |
| Scholarship Tax Credit | |
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| American Opportunity Tax Credit | Tax credit for post-secondary education |