by Larry Darter

Created on: January 16, 2010

Rapidly increasing tuition, fees and costs for college textbooks coupled with declining state and federal financial aid for college can make attending a Texas college or university an expensive proposition.  Private merit scholarships for women can be welcome resources for helping to meet the costs of higher education for women in Texas. Graduate scholarships and undergraduate scholarships can help reduce the prospect of facing repayment of high student loans after graduation.

As one of the largest states in America, it is no surprise to find that there are numerous private foundations and organizations in the State Texas that award substantial numbers of merit scholarships and grants.  Many of them are designated specifically as scholarships for women and awarded annually to deserving female students who have been accepted for enrollment or are attending Texas institutions of higher education.

Presented here are three representative private scholarships for women earmarked for Texas residents.  These organizations offer one to six scholarships annually worth $1,000 to $5,000 per academic year.  While the best information available from scholarship source websites is presented, prospective applicants are reminded to verify the accuracy of the information at the time of making application for any of these scholarships, particularly where deadlines are concerned as they may change from year to year.

Scholarships for Women Residents of Texas

Recycling Alliance of Texas Linda B. Smith Memorial Scholarship for Women.

Awards at least one $ 1,000.00 scholarship annually.

Criteria
•  Female students entering or attending an accredited Texas college or university.
•  Resident of Texas
•  Demonstrated and outstanding commitment to improve and protect the environment.
•  Minimum GPA of 2.5.
•  Registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester

Finalists are selected based on application and a written essay.  Deadline for application (PDF) is mid-June each year. 

The Texas Conference for Women Scholarship Program

Awards six $5,000 scholarships annually in these fields of study:  The Arts, Business, Education, Nursing, Math and Science and Public Service.

Criteria
•  Female students admitted to or attending an accredited Texas college or university, who have made a positive difference in their community through demonstrating balance in academics, service and leadership.
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