https://www.applytexas.org/

Most Texas Schools but ALSO Schools in other States:

https://www.commonapp.org/

https://texascareercheck.com/ExploreCareer/OccupationInfo

Will your dream job pay enough?

https://texasrealitycheck.com/

Spanish:

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-military-prep/opt-outrevised10.2021finalspanish.pdf

Print and turn in to Counselor

Students need to be graduating high school during the 2025-2026 school year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and to complete an online application that requires no essays, no recommendations, and no transcript by September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. Eastern.

See attached Flyer for more information.

• A high school senior

• Pell-eligible

• A US citizen or permanent resident

• In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.

An ideal candidate will also have: 

• An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)

• Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)

• Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)

Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Monday, September 15, 2025, 2:00 PM PT.

For additional information, please visit our website or see attached flyer.

www.thegatesscholarship.org

We look forward to see ya'll soon!!!!!!

We look forward to see ya'll soon!!!!!!

10th Grade Counselor

(210)356-7671

respad@neisd.net

Visit www.txpta.org/scholarships to learn more about the guidelines, how to apply, and download the Scholarship Toolkit. 💸

Texas PTA is proud to have awarded more than $500,000 to graduating high school seniors and faculty members throughout the years to help them achieve their dreams. These scholarships are made possible by the commitment of our half-million members and volunteers, who understand that creating an environment of active, engaged families can make a difference in education.

📆 Applications close on November 15th, apply today!