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Updated 10/01/2025

Local Scholarships Due March 20, 2026

These scholarships should be turned into Mrs. Foster

See Local Scholarship Guidelines for instructions for turning in local scholarships. Use a Round Top - Carmine High School cover letter for each individual scholarship.

As a reminder, all scholarships on this list are due to Mrs. Foster by March 20th, regardless of the date that may be listed on the application.

Ackley Family Memorial Scholarship

Not Yet Available

Carmine Chamber of Commerce

Not Yet Available

Carmine Hall

Not Yet Available

Carmine Lions Club

Not Yet Available

Do Your Duty Club Scholarship

Not Yet Available

Dyer-Jervis

Not Yet Available

Emily Jean Fritsch Memorial Scholarship

Not Yet Available

Friends of Kreisch Brewery Monument

Not Yet Available

Jaster-Krause

Not Yet Available

Nettie Mae Freudenberg Scholarship

Not Yet Available

Oltmann Family Scholarship

Not Yet Available

Round Top Area Historical Society

Not Yet Available

Round Top Family Library - Charles and Faith Bybee

Not Yet Available

Round Top Family Library - Gladys Krause

Not Yet Available

Round Top - Carmine Senior Beta Club

Not Yet Available

Second Chance Emporium

Not Yet Available

Smith McMillian Chapter, NSDAR

Application

All local applications are meant to be viewed with your school issued Google account.

Other Local Scholarships

These scholarships must be turned in on your own (unless otherwise specified).

See applications rules for turn in instructions and due dates.

  • Carefully read the scholarship information to determine your eligibility

  • Review the scholarship information list for the required documents (essay, transcript, letters of recommendation, etc…)

  • Pay attention to  due dates (Postmarked by or mail by, and received by are not the same. Always allow 3-5 business days for mail delivery.)

Due Date

Name

Application and/or Cover Letter

Additional Infomation

Blinn Endowed Scholarships

Application and Information

Applications are open year-round and are awarded on a first come, first-serve basis.

December 4

Lee County Junior Livestock Show Scholarship

Information and Application

  • Satisfactorily complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring semester following the presentation of the scholarship.

  • Must be a member of the Texas FFA or 4-H club at the time of graduation.

  • Plan to attend a University, an accredited College, or Vocational Technical School.

  • Meet the minimum entrance requirements for the educational institution of their choice.

  • Must have been a participant in the Lee County Junior Livestock Show for at least 2 years.

January 15

National Beta Scholarship Program

Application (Opens November 3rd.)

To apply, you will need:

  • Your member ID which can be found on your membership card or through your sponsor

  • To upload documentation of your ACT and/or SAT scores

  • To upload a copy of your high school transcript

Scholarship Details

January 31

HEB Sports in Action Scholarship

Application

Requirements: You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2026 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events.

Five students who compete in athletics (including cheer), five students who compete in music, and five more students who compete in academic events will be selected from the pool of applicants from across the state.

February 1

Texas FCCLA Scholarships

Not yet available

Scholarship winners are expected to attend the Texas FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in the spring to accept their scholarship. In the event, the winner does not attend the conference; an alternate will be awarded the said scholarship.

TBA

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Government-in-Action Youth tour

Not yet available

Two high school students, juniors or seniors residing in Bluebonnet's service area, will be awarded the opportunity to participate in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to tour our nation’s capital, June 15-23, 2025. The selected students will also receive a $1,000 scholarship. Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm.

TBA

Milton Family Beta Scholarship

Not yet available

Texas Betas in the 12th grade are invited to apply. Top ten applicants will be interviewed during the State Convention.

March 20 (priority given)

Texas A&M Foundation Scholarship

Application

Available to high school seniors applying for admission to Texas A&M.  Applications open Oct. 1 – June 1. Students completing the application are automatically considered for a wide range of scholarships available under the Foundation Excellence Award program.

TBA

Best Little Cowboy Gathering

Not yet available

Must be willing to work at the Cowboy Gathering in La Grange, March

TBA

Fayette County Texas A&M University Scholarship

Not yet available

Application due to Mrs. Foster by Monday February 24, 2025.

TBA

Fayette County Go Texan

Not yet available

Email completed application to David Urban ar davidu5@sbcglobal.net or davidu2921@gmail.com

TBA

Turtle Wing Foundation

Not yet available

Three scholarships available.

March 1

Fayette County Texas Exes Scholarship

Website

Available to high school seniors applying for admission to UT Austin.

TBA

Fayette County Fair Association

Not yet available

Scholarship is open to all students living in Fayette County or attending school in Fayette County. However, priority will be given to those who have participated in the fair in some way.

TBA

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Scholarship of Excellence

Available Nov. 1st

Must reside in the Bluebonnet service area. Students can apply for a scholarship for a Trade & Technical scholarship or an Academic scholarship.

March 6

Navidad Valley Cattlewomen

Application and Instructions

Please read the rules carefully as there will be no exceptions if the appliation is late or incomplete.

March 13

Cody Thompson Memorial (application opens January 1st)

Online Application

Website

Additional Information

Priority will be given to those pursuing a career through a technical school or certification program with an emphasis of focus on agriculture, sports' involvement, faith, volunteering and work ethic maintained while in high school.

March 15

LCRA

Website

See website for more information and eligibility requirements.

TBA

Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship

Information and Application

See website for more information.

TBA

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870

Not yet available

TBA

Austin Chalk Chapter of The American Petroleum Institute

Not yet available

TBA

Funding the Future - Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union

Not yet available

See website for more information and eligibility requirements.

TBA

Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Scholarship

Not yet available

Open to seniors pursuing a degree in Nursing, Mortuary Science, or Emergency Medical Training program

TBA

Round Top - Carmine Young Farmers Scholarship

Not yet available

TBA

Capital Farm Credit, La Grange Youth Scholarship

Opens in December

Online application

TBA

Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen's Association Academic Scholarship

Not yet available

See application for more information and eligibility requirements.

TBA

Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen's Association Vocational Scholarship

Not yet available

See application for more information and eligibility requirements.

TBA

Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative

Not yet available

Eligible applicants must:

  • be graduating seniors from a high school in Round Top-Carmine ISD in Texas

  • have a minimum GPA of 2.8

  • an SAT score of 1030+ or ACT score of 22+

TBA

Fayette Electric Cooperative - Academic Scholarship

Not yet available

Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm.

TBA

Fayette Electric Cooperative - Trade & Technical School Scholarship

Not yet available

Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm.

TBA

Fayette County Farm Bureau

Not yet available

Completing this application allows applicant to be considered for two scholarships, the Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship as well as the Round Top - Carmine Local Farm Bureau Scholarship.

Drop off of mail in application to the address on the cover letter OR email to ctarter@txfb-ins.com

TBA

Greater Fayette Community Foundation Scholarship

Application

There are four different scholarship opportunitues available. Eligibility Criteria

April 1

Janette and Ruben Schmidt Memorial Scholarship

Application

This is a Blinn Endowed Scholarship specifically for a graduate of RT-C with a GPA of at least 2.5. Application closes January 31st.

TBA

La Grange Optimist Club

Not yet available

Mail to address on cover letter.

TBA

Round Top Lions Club

Not yet available

Application must by typed and emailed.

TBA

Women in Public Finance

Not yet available

See website for application and requirements.

TBA

Diers Memorial Scholarship

Not yet available

Three scholarships available. Email application to lbdiers@gmail.com.

April 15

Gandy Ink

Application

Gandy Ink is thrilled to announce the opportunity for high school seniors to win one of ten $1000 scholarships! Seize this chance to ease your college or university expenses by applying between March 1st and April 15th. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity—winners will be revealed by May 1st!

TBA

RESTORE Scholarship

Not yet available

Scholarships awarded to seniors continueing their education at a College, University, or Tradeschool.

TBA

Round Top - Carmine 4H Club

Not yet available

Applicants must have been a member of the RT-C 4H club for all of their high school years. Email completed appication to

TBA

Kyla Faith Drozd Scholarship

Not yet available

**Application must be mailed to 126 Country View Lane Rd., Schulenburg, TX 78956

Volunteers are requested to help at the Cowboy Gathering March 6th -7th. For more information text or call 979-540-9217.

April 15

Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas

Application (Opens January 1st.)

All graduating high school seniors who are Texas residents and ready to pursue higher education are eligible to apply. Masonic affiliation is a positive factor considered during the selection process, but it is not a requirement. See the website for more information.

May 1

Herb Society of America: Pioneer Unit

Application

For students studying Plant Sciences or Horticulture, or Environmental Sciences with a focus on Botany or Food Sciences, or a closely related discipline.

May 1

Glenn English Cooperative Leadership Foundation

Information and Application (Opens in March)

Some of the eligibility requirements are:

  • Be a former participant in NRECA’s Electric Cooperative Youth Tour program.

  • Have completed at least one semester at an accredited university or college as a full-time student.

Fot the complete list, please visit the website.

May 22

Texas Interscholastic League Foundation

Application (Opens on March 1st.)

Students must have competed at the state level in a UIL academic contest at some point in their high school career AND must plan to attend a Texas college or University.

2029

Allene Mae Kraus Memorial Scholarship

Application

Eligible applicants must:

  • be graduating seniors from a high school in Round Top-Carmine ISD in Texas

  • have a minimum GPA of 2.8

  • an SAT score of 1030+ or ACT score of 22+

This scholarship is only awarded every four years.

Third Party Scholarships and Search Engines

Disclaimers:

  • You should never pay for a scholarship search or need to provide your private financial information such as bank account or credit card information.

  • RT-C ISD cannot guarantee the legitimacy, accuracy, or timeliness of third party scholarship organizations. We encourage you to research the scholarships that you apply for.

  • Inclusion in our third-party scholarship and search engine list does not constitute an endorsement by RT-C ISD.