Local Scholarships Due March 19, 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 19th, regardless of the date that may be listed on the application.
Ackley Family Memorial Scholarship | |
Carmine Hall | |
Do Your Duty Club Scholarship | |
Dyer-Jervis | |
Emily Jean Fritsch Memorial Scholarship | |
Friends of Kreisch Brewery Monument | |
Jaster-Krause | |
Oltmann Family Scholarship | |
Round Top Area Historical Society | |
Round Top Family Library - Charles and Faith Bybee | |
Round Top Family Library - Gladys Krause | |
Round Top - Carmine Senior Beta Club | |
Smith McMillian Chapter, NSDAR |
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 | Applications are open year-round and are awarded on a first come, first-serve basis. | ||
December 4 | Lee County Junior Livestock Show Scholarship |
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January 15 | National Beta Scholarship Program | Application (Now Open) | To apply, you will need:
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January 16 | Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Government-in-Action Youth tour | Two high school students, juniors or seniors residing in Bluebonnet's service area, will be awarded the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to tour our nation’s capital, June 14-22, 2026. The selected students will also receive a $1,000 scholarship. Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm. | |
January 31 | 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 | 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. | ||
February 20 | Best Little Cowboy Gathering | $1,500.00 Scholarship to a graduating senior. Must be willing to work at the Cowboy Gathering in La Grange, March 12, 13, and/or 14th, 2026. | |
February 23 | Fayette County Texas A&M University Scholarship | Application due to Mrs. Foster by Monday February 23, 2026. | |
February 27 | Funding the Future - Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union | See website for more information and eligibility requirements. | |
February 27 | TGA Scholarship Program | 3 types of scholarships available:
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March 20 (priority given) | Texas A&M Foundation Scholarship | 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. | |
March 1 | Fayette County Go Texan | Mail completed appication to: David Urban P.O. Box 158 Flatonia, TX 78941 Or drop off at David Urban Bookkeeping, 315 E. North Main St., Flatonia, TX 78941 | |
March 1 | Fayette County Texas Exes Scholarship | Available to high school seniors applying for admission to UT Austin. | |
March 1 | Masonic Children & Family Services of Texas | 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. | |
March 5 | 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. | ||
March 6 | Must reside in the Bluebonnet service area. Scholarship of Excellence (Academic): $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Scholarship of Excellence (Trade and Technical): $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue trade and technical certificates.Must reside in the Bluebonnet service area. | ||
March 6 | Navidad Valley Cattlewomen | Please read the rules carefully as there will be no exceptions if the application is late or incomplete. POSTMARK DEADLINE IS MARCH 6, 2026. | |
March 13 | Cody Thompson Memorial | 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 13 | Turtle Wing Foundation | Three scholarships available. | |
March 15 | LCRA | See website for more information and eligibility requirements. | |
March 16 | Roy F. and Joann Cole Mitte Foundation Scholarship | See website for more information. | |
March 16 | Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 | Must be submitted to the | |
March 16 | Capital Farm Credit Youth Scholarship | ||
March 18 | American Legion and Auxilary Post 338 Citizenship Scholarship | Must be submitted to the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post #338, before the deadline. Do not submit to counselor. | |
March 19 | Carmine Chamber of Commerce | Email completed application and required documents to marlenewaak@gmail.com. | |
March 19 | Carmine Lions Club | Email completed application and required documents to marlenewaak@gmail.com. | |
March 19 | Round Top Lions Club | Application must by typed and emailed. | |
March 20 | Austin Chalk Chapter of The American Petroleum Institute | Must be a son, daughter, or legal dependent of an Austin Chalk API member (Membership dues must be paid at least 6 months prior to scholarship application deadline, and continued membership is required for the duration of the scholarship.) or Be a graduating senior of any high school in Lee, Fayette, Burleson or Washington County who will be majoring in a petroleum related field, proof will be required to receive payment of scholarship. | |
March 24 | The Weld Zone | This scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded by The Weld Zone and may only be used by students who enroll at the school. Applicants must complete andsubmit the application by the deadline via email or mail. | |
March 27 | Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Scholarship | Open to seniors pursuing a degree in Nursing, Mortuary Science, or Emergency Medical Training program | |
March 31 | Round Top - Carmine Young Farmers Scholarship | See application for more information and eligibility requirements. | |
TBA | Second Chance Emporium | TBA after 03/19/2026 | |
April 1 | Colorado Valley Independent Cattlemen's Association Vocational Scholarship | See application for more information and eligibility requirements. | |
April 1 | Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative - General |
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April 1 | Fayette County EMS Foundation Scholarship | Requirements: Be a senior enrolled in a Fayette County, Texas High School. Funds awarded must be used for higher education. Recipient will be asked to attend an FCEMS Foundation meeting to receive scholarship and participate in at least one FCEMS Foundation fundraiser. | |
April 1 | Available only to those students whose parents/guardians are full-time residents and members of Fayette Electric Cooperative. All scholarship applications will be completed and submitted online only Have all necessary information when starting the application as it cannot be saved. Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm. | ||
April 1 | Fayette Electric Cooperative - Trade & Technical School Scholarship | Available only to those students whose parents/guardians are full-time residents and members of Fayette Electric Cooperative. All scholarship applications will be completed and submitted online only Have all necessary information when starting the application as it cannot be saved. Application must be submitted by 5:00 pm. | |
April 1 | Fayette County Farm Bureau | 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 | |
April 1 | There are four different scholarship opportunitues available. Eligibility Criteria | ||
April 1 | Janette and Ruben Schmidt Memorial Scholarship | 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. | |
April 1 | La Grange Optimist Club | Mail to address on cover letter. | |
April 1 | Nettie Mae Freudenberg Scholarship | Must be recieved by the Fayette County Texas A&M Extension Office at 255 Svoboda Ln., Ste. 134 LaGrange, TX 78945 No later than 5:00 pm on April 1st | |
April 1 | Round Top - Carmine 4H Club | Applicants must have been a member of the RT-C 4H club for all of their high school years. | |
April 10 | ASCE Texas Section Austin Branch | High school seniors interested in pursingf Civil Engineering, STEM, or a related field. Scholarship application will close upon recieving 40 applicants | |
April 15 | Gandy Ink | 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! | |
April 15 | RESTORE Scholarship | Scholarships awarded to seniors continueing their education at a College, University, or Tradeschool. | |
April 15 | Roy Koehl Memorial Scholarship | Applicants must:
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TBA | Kyla Faith Drozd Scholarship | Not yet available |
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May 1 | 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:
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:
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.