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College Scholarship Application Information

Local/Regional Scholarships

  • The Hugh Shrader Memorial Scholarship is an award given to one senior each year in memory of Hugh Shrader, a 1947 graduate of Baird High School.

    Applicants will be considered in the following areas:

    • Character,
    • Academics,
    • Athletic Participation, and
    • Financial Need.

     

    Application

    Due: April 1, 2026 at 2:30 pm

  • All Baird High School seniors are eligible to apply for this scholarship award. Applicants will be considered in the following areas:

    • Character,
    • Academics, and
    • Financial Need

     

    Application

    Due: April 1, 2026

  • Open to all students who competed in athletics in high school.

     

    Due: April 1, 2026

  • Due: April 1, 2026

  • This scholarship will be awarded to someone whose parent or grandparent attended Baird Schools.

    Due: April 1, 2026

  • AFA Scholarships

    Many of our nation’s Airmen, Guardians, and their spouses and families are on missions to complete higher education degrees. For years, the Air & Space Forces Association has funded those efforts as part of its own mission to support and encourage the prosperity of our nation’s Air & Space Force community.

    In 2025, AFA contributed more than $110,000 to Airmen, Guardians, their spouses, and their children through 11 unique scholarships. The scholarships help fund college tuition, flight school, dental school, Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings, and even full rides to certain universities.

    Applications are accepted December 1 to April 30 each year. Selections will be announced in July.

     

  • Association of Compensatory Educators of Texas Information 

    ACET offers $1000 student scholarships for high school seniors across the state of Texas. Plus, the top scoring student in the state will receive the prestigious Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship, also worth $500.

    Eligibility Requirements

    Attend a public school district or charter school
    ● On target to be a 2025-26 high school graduate
    ● Participation in compensatory educational programs (such as tutoring, mentoring, pregnancy-related services,
    services to students experiencing homelessness or after-school academic assistance)
    ● Demonstrated commitment to improving academic skills through engagement in such programs

    Due: February 27, 2026

  • Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarship Information

    Applicant must demonstrate that they have a tentative educational plan and goals, related to fields in agriculture or natural resources (may include Ag Communications, Ag Economics/Business, Ag Education, Wildlife or Ranch Management, etc.).

    Due: March 16, 2026

  • Community Foundation of Abilene

    The Community Foundation of Abilene is home to more than 150 scholarship funds established by individuals, organizations, and companies to help students from our community and the surrounding area pursue their college education dreams.

    The Foundation’s scholarship process provides students access to scholarships with awards ranging from $500 to more than $5,000. 

    Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years to help offset the financial burden during a student’s time pursuing a certificate or degree.

    Application

    Due:  March 1, 2026

     

  • Dyess Chiefs’ Group Scholarship

    The Dyess Chiefs’ Group is a private organization serving the enlisted corps of Dyess Air Force Base. The club has a long-standing tradition of offering annual scholarships to enlisted military spouses and dependents, and deserving JROTC cadets. Awards are based upon scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.

    Due: April 4, 2026

  • Who Can Apply?

    Spouses and dependents of active-duty, retired, or deceased military service members in the Dyess area seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited four-year college or university, two-year community college, or entering a vocational program in the summer or fall of 2026.

    For questions regarding the Dyess Spouses' Club Scholarship Program, please contact Dyess.scholarship.dsc@gmail.com

    Application

    Due: 3/14/26

  • Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children

    The application period for the 2026-2027 academic year has closed. Recipients will be notified of their status by mail on or about May 15th. Due to the volume of applications, non-recipients are not notified. The application period for the 2027-2028 academic year will open in December 2026.

  • Foundation for Rural Service Information

    Requirements

    • Be a graduating high school senior.
    • Be a United States citizen.
    • Be sponsored by a current member of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association.
    • Express interest in returning to a rural community following graduation.

     

    Application

    Due: February 14, 2026 at 10:59 pm

     

  • Horatio Alger Scholarship Information

    This scholarship can award you up to $2,500 to pursue a career certification or technical education, of your choice, at an accredited non-profit post-secondary institution in the United States.

    Horatio Alger Association also administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential.

    Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm E.T. for HS Juniors and February 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm E.T for HS Seniors

  • Hunt Military Communities Foundation Scholarship 

    Hunt Military Communities Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist active duty service members, National Guard or Reservists of one of the five branches of the United States Armed Services or their dependents who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Service members of all ages, as well as their dependents and/or spouses, are encouraged to apply; whether they are returning to school or just beginning their post-secondary studies.

    Due: March 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm CT

  • Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas Info

    SELECTION WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

    • Career goals that will be enabled by higher education
    • Demonstrated community service/involvement
    • Academic achievements
    • School activities
    • Financial need
    • Employment experience
    • Masonic affiliations
    • Services previously received from MCFS
    • Letters of Recommendation

     

    Application

    Due: March 1, 2026

  • Samsung American Legion Scholarship Information

    Scholarship applications are limited to students between their junior and senior years of high school who attend the current session of either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant - i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. Stepchildren and legally adopted children are considered direct descendants of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership.

    Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Era Veterans will receive three bonus points.

    Due: 

    • 6/7/26 by 11:59 pm (Boys)
    • 6/20/26 by 11:59 pm (Girls)

  • For current sophomores only.

    Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Foundation Information

    Due: March 6, 2026

  • Taylor Telecom Scholarship Information 

    Award recipients are selected based on several criteria, including GPA, test scores, leadership and community involvement, and letters of recommendation. 

    Due: April 1, 2026 by 5:00 pm

  • Texas Telephone Association Foundation Information

    If students are unable to provide their SAR due to issues with the FASFA website, if they can please provide email confirmation with their estimated Student Aid Index. 

     

    Due: March 14, 2026