The Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation · $3,000 · Verify deadline
Who qualifies
The Far Horizons Scholarships are awarded to qualifying Rio Grande Valley high school graduates accepted for admission at any accredited Texas college, university or vocational school.
Each scholarship is for one year in duration and provides up to $3,000 for tuition, books and other school mandated fees.
Graduate in the top 25% of the graduating class at an eligible school; minimum ACT Composite 22 or SAT 1,000; demonstrate financial need with an Expected Family Contribution of $7,000 or below.
The Tijerina Foundation DOES NOT accept scholarship applications directly from students. Students should contact their school's financial aid guidance counselors to determine if their school is currently eligible to participate.
How to win it
Strong applicants clearly meet every requirement: the far horizons scholarships are awarded to qualifying rio grande valley high school graduates accepted for admission at any accredited texas college, university or vocational school.; each scholarship is for one year in duration and provides up to $3,000 for tuition, books and other school mandated fees.; graduate in the top 25% of the graduating class at an eligible school; minimum act composite 22 or sat 1,000; demonstrate financial need with an expected family contribution of $7,000 or below.. Apply early and double-check the deadline, since local awards often have small applicant pools and reward the well-prepared.