The undergraduate award
British American Foundation of Texas
About
A scholarship for low-income Texas students to help pay for a first undergraduate or associate degree at a Texas public college. Awards are paid directly to the college and apply to tuition and college-related expenses for the Fall semester. Applicants include Texas students currently in college or high school seniors. Recipients must attend an awards dinner in Houston.
The undergraduate award is intended for low income students and is intended to alleviate the financial burden of funding undergraduate education in Texas, whether at a 4 year or a 2 year public college.
Who can apply
Be a resident of Texas.
“Be a resident of Texas;”
Be aged between 17 and 25 years old on August 1st 2027.
“Be aged between 17 and 25 years old on August 1st 2027;”
Be a high school senior (may apply for freshman year funding).
“Texas students currently at college or high school seniors may apply for funding for a first degree.”
Be enrolled in full time education within the Texas education system from Fall 2027.
“Be enrolled in full time education within the Texas education system from Fall 2027;”
Be accepted to attend a 2 year or 4 year public college in Texas and be studying for a first Associates or Undergraduate degree.
“Be accepted to attend a 2 year or 4 year public college in Texas and be studying for a first Associates or Undergraduate degree;”
Major in STEM or business-related subjects (including management, HR, marketing, finance, accounting, etc.).
“Major in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or Business-related subjects (including Management, HR, Marketing, Finance, Accounting etc);”
Come from a low income household.
“Come from a low income household;”
Current college students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above.
“Maintain a GPA of 3 or above (current college students)”
Be able to attend the awards dinner in Houston on April 29, 2027 to receive the award.
“Be able to attend an Awards Dinner to receive the award in Houston on April 29th 2027.”
Essay prompts
- 1." Describe a moment when your background or circumstances gave you a perspective or strength that others around you didn't have. How has that shaped what you want to do with your education?"Up to 450 words