March 6, 2027

Hendrick Scholarship Foundation

Direct application

Up to $6,000/year
20 winners

Eligibility

Education level
High school

About this scholarship

Plano ISD high school seniors in Texas with a 3.0 or higher weighted GPA who have overcome significant adversity, demonstrate financial need through FAFSA or TASFA results, and are motivated to complete a college degree may apply for the Hendrick Scholarship Foundation program.

Up to 20 awards provide multi-year support of up to $1,500 per year at Collin College or up to $6,000 per year at a four-year university, based on need and available funds. The program also includes coaching and workshops.

Submit a resume, financial documentation, essay responses, and one letter of recommendation from someone outside your academic life and family.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • High school transcript including all grades
  • High school attendance record
  • Resume
  • FAFSA Student Aid Report or TASFA copy
  • Two letters of recommendation, including one from a counselor or teacher and one academic or personal reference outside the applicant's family
  • Parent's current tax return or IRS W-2 wage and tax statement
  • Essay responses
  • High School Transcript (front and back) including all high school grades
  • High School Attendance Record
  • Resume
  • Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA or a copy of the TASFA
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation: one from a counselor or teacher describing academic and personal potential, and another from a counselor/teacher or personal reference (church, work, or community se
  • Documentation of financial need: a copy of a parent's current tax return or IRS W-2 Wage & Tax statement
  • Eligibility: Plano ISD high school graduate, minimum 3.0 GPA (or 2.75 with Honors/AP/IB/dual credit), must apply for FAFSA or TASFA, demonstrate adversity overcome and financial need
  • Awards are based on financial need and available funds.
  • Program participation includes coaching and workshops.