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Advertising Education Foundation of Houston
Offers scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate or post-graduate degrees in advertising, communications, journalism, radio/TV, commercial art, marketing, public relations or related fields. Preference is given to Houston-area residents attending accredited four-year colleges or universities in any location or to students attending Houston-area technical/professional institutes as defined by the Houston ADI.
Aerospace States Association
Offers two $1500 scholarships to students pursuing an aerospace-related degree in a second year technical or associate degree program or with sophomore or junior status in a bachelor degree program.
American Architectural Foundation
Offers various need-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 for minority and disadvantaged architecture students, and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate study.
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Offers scholarships to both graduate and undergraduate students interested in a career in mechanical engineering, HVAC&R engineering or engineering technology.
Army Nurse Corps Association
Offers scholarships to nursing and anesthesia students. Please review the application for specific service requirements.
ASCO Numatics Industrial Automation Engineering College Scholarship
Offers two $5,000 scholarships to U.S. engineering students who are pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines for undergraduate and graduate study.
Asian American Journalist Association
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance. Under "Programs", follow "Student Programs" link, then "Scholarships" link.
Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students planning a career in the field of Petroleum, Energy and Allied Industries.
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) Foundation
Offers scholarships to outstanding college students currently enrolled in educator preparation programs.
Bell Labs Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Offers fellowships to women and members of minority groups currently underrepresented in the sciences who will be pursuing full-time doctorial studies in specific science, math, engineering and technology fields.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
Offers $25,000 a year to 100 incoming students and $2000 a year to 1,000 incoming freshman or current college students who are pursuing degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering or math as well as design, marketing, accounting, finance and business.
Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Education Endowment Scholarship Program
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to an eligible junior, senior or graduate student who has a desire to enter the field of real estate.
Construction Financial Management Association Central Texas Chapter
Offers two $1000 scholarships to business students pursuing careers in construction financial management.
Engineering for the Earth
Offers scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students, from any discipline of engineering, who are driven to help balance the designed and the natural worlds. Undergraduate applicants must be in their Junior or Senior year and all applicants must maintain a 3.5 GPA.
Force & Motion Foundation
Offers two $10,000 scholarships to graduate students in the fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing.
Foundation for Nursing Education
Offers scholarships and fellowships to students pursuing research or education opportunities in nursing.
Government Finance Officers Association
Offers various scholarships and internships to undergraduate and graduate students preparing for careers in state and local government finance.
Great Southwest Civitan District Foundation: Ab Irvine Memorial Scholarship
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate Juniors, Seniors, or graduate students in Special Education. These students must also plan a career in teaching special education or working within the public school system. Applicants must have established legal residence within the Great Southwest District (Colorado, New Mexico, or El Paso County, Texas).
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Austin Chapter Scholarship
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to to a junior, senior or graduate student interested in pursuing a career in internal auditing or a closely related field. Student must be enrolled in the Spring semester. Previous winners are not eligible. For additional eligibility requirements and information, download the application (PDF).
Nancy Larson Foundation
Offers scholarships to students who have declared an elementary education major. Applicants must be college juniors or seniors.
Ludwig von Mises Institute Scholarships
Offers scholarships for students at the Ludwig von Mises Institute in economics and libertarian political and social theory.
Microsoft Tuition Scholarships
Offers technical scholarships, designed to encourage study in computer science and related technical disciplines, to current undergraduate female students, underrepresented minority students or students with disabilities who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program.
Morgan Supply on Demand
Offers scholarships to graduating seniors who are studying Supply Chain, Transportation and Logistics Management or related undergraduate programs.
The National Academies
Offers a variety of fellowships in science, engineering and medicine.
National Association of Black Journalists
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance. Under "Students", follow "Scholarships" link.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students with a commitment to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance. Under "Students", follow "NAHJ Scholarships" link.
National Cattlemen’s Foundation
Offers twenty $1,500 scholarships to undergraduate students in the areas of education, communications, production, research or any other area involved with the beef industry. Also, offers two $12,000 graduate scholarships to students pursuing degrees in animal science, environmental science (water) or agriculture.
National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Offers scholarships for tuition and reasonable educational and living expenses up to $20,000 per academic year to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research.
National Society of Accountants Scholarship Foundation
Offers an average of 40 scholarships per year in the amount of $1,000 to accounting students entering their third or fourth year of studies, and $500 to students entering their second year of studies.
Native American Journalists Association
Offers scholarships to students with a commitment to the field of Journalism. Member of UNITY: Journalists of Color Alliance. Under "Programs", follow "Students" link, then "Scholarships" link.
Nursing Home Abuse.net Awareness and Prevention Scholarship
Offers a $5000 scholarship to a U.S. citizen who is currently receiving financial aid and who is currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution and is majoring in Nursing, Social Work, Psychology or Healthcare Administration.
Ozarka's "Every Drop Counts" Scholarship Program
Offers two $10,000 scholarships to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an Earth/Environmental Sciences program at an accredited four-year college or university. Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions and an application.
Press Club of Dallas Foundation Scholarship
Offers scholarships of up to $3,500 a year to undergraduate and graduate students in communications-related fields attending a Texas college or university. Applicants must at least be sophomores at the time of application. Applications can be found under the "News" link.
SMART: Department of Defense Scholarship for Service Program
Offers scholarships and fellowships to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with demonstrated ability and special aptitude in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and United States citizens enrolled at a U.S. college or university.
Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists
Offers scholarships to upper-division and graduate students majoring in any Earth Science or Petroleum Engineering field. Students must be currently enrolled with a GPA of 3.5 or greater.
St. David's Medical Center Healthcare Volunteers
Offers scholarships to upper division undergraduate students and graduate students who are pursuing degrees in fields related directly or indirectly to the delivery of medical services.
Strategic Name Development
Offers a $2,500 scholarship award to one creative undergraduate student majoring in Linguistics, English, Marketing, or Mass Communication. Applicants must be enrolled in the Fall semester and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Texas Association of Broadcasters
Offers eight $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in broadcasting fields.
Texas Registered Accessibility Specialist Association (TRSA)
Offers a $1,500 scholarship to students enrolled in a Texas institution and pursuing a degree in architecture, civil engineering, interior design or other degree program closely related to accessible/universal design.
Texas Social Studies Supervisors Association
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to a student teacher doing their student teaching in social studies in the state of Texas.
Texas Society of Architects
Offers scholarships to undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate students in the accredited departments or schools of architecture in Texas.
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
Offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors who will enroll in ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited engineering programs at specified Texas colleges or universities.
Jere W. Thompson, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Offers scholarships to disadvantaged college sophomores enrolled in civil engineering programs at public or private universities in Texas. Students must be enrolled full-time pursuing a B.S. in civil engineering or construction engineering and be classified a Junior in the Fall semester for which the award is made.
Travel Nursing Scholarship
Offers scholarships twice a year to applicants who are currently enrolled in a medical program or have been accepted by a program but have not yet started.
Trinity Valley Quilters' Guild of Fort Worth
Offers a $2,500 scholarship to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in the field of fine arts.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Offers scholarships of up to $30,000 to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields and are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in public service.
U.S. Medical Supplies Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship
Offers a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a career in the medical field. Applicants must have completed one full year at the college/university level and have a 3.0 GPA.
 
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Students in search of scholarships to pay for college may find some of the links here useful. This information is provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement. Neither the Office of Student Financial Services nor The University of Texas at Austin can guarantee the accuracy or the timeliness of information found at any of the links above. It is critical that students verify information, particularly where deadlines are concerned.