Weekend Scholarship Watch - January 31
- Andrea Sadberry
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility: High school seniors graduating from Dallas ISD accepted to a university or community college in an architecture, interior design, or engineering program. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Requirements: To apply, complete the application form and submit two letters of recommendation, a 500-word personal essay, and at least one work sample.
Deadline: February 13, 2026
Amount: $5,000 (25 awards; renewable up to 1 year).
Eligibility: Sibling of someone in treatment, a survivor, or deceased from childhood cancer; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; age ≤25; HS senior or undergraduate enrolling full-time at a U.S. 2- or 4-year school. Requirements: Online application; transcript; parent/guardian–signed sibling-status affidavit; financial info if requested.
Deadline: February 2, 2026 (3:00 PM CT).
Amount: $600 (1 winner).
Eligibility: High school student-athlete who plays football.
Requirements: 400–600 word essay on how football has shaped your character (apply on Bold.org). Deadline: February 3, 2026.
Amount: $2,500 (1 winner).
Eligibility: U.S. high school seniors; aspiring writers; will attend a U.S. college.
Requirements: 400–600 word essay: what you love about writing and how you’ll keep writing in college. Deadline: February 5, 2026 (winners announced March 6, 2026).
Amount: $500–$5,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years)
Eligibility: U.S. citizen/permanent resident; permanent address Texas. HS senior or college fresh/soph ; non-athlete; attend an accredited, not exclusively online, institution.
Requirements: Online application + supplemental materials and recommendation
Deadline: February 6, 2026 (Feb 11 for Recommendation)
Amount: $1,500 (1st); $1,000 (2nd); $500 (3rd).
Eligibility: U.S. high school students (grades 9–12); U.S. citizens attending school in the U.S. Requirements: Original 2–3 minute video on the annual Ag Day theme (uploaded and submitted online). Deadline: February 6, 2026.
Amount: $5,000 ($2,500/yr ×2).
Eligibility: U.S. citizen/permanent resident; entering freshman Fall 2026; GPA ≥3.0; major in atmospheric or related oceanic/hydrologic sciences (excludes marine biology).
Requirements: Online application; unofficial transcript (last 3 years); optional HS profile; 1 recommendation (teacher/counselor/professional).
Deadline: February 6, 2026.
Amount: $2,000 (4 winners, $500 each).
Eligibility: Texas high school seniors or current undergrads; 3.0+ GPA; involved in sports, arts, or community service in high school.
Requirements: 400–600 word essay on how you’ll make a positive impact; upload photos/videos of your involvement.
Deadline: February 7, 2026
