Stars Scholarship Fund

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Education level
Undergraduate
Status
United States
Financial
Financial need
Enrollment
Full-time
Grades
GPA 2.7+

About this scholarship

U.S. citizens or permanent residents in 30 south and west Texas counties with at least a 2.7 college GPA and 12 or more completed credit hours may apply for need-based awards.

Scholarship amounts vary, with awards typically averaging about $2,000 per academic year depending on institution and need.

Applicants must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent and be enrolled in an accredited two-year, four-year undergraduate, or graduate degree program. Stars Scholarship Fund supports academically talented, motivated students pursuing full-time higher education.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Personal statement about the applicant, financial need, and accomplishments
  • Personal statement must be typed, minimum 1 page, 12pt font, double spaced (approx. 300-400 words / 2000+ characters)
  • No maximum length — statements exceeding one page are acceptable; statements under 1 page are not accepted
  • A resume or letter of recommendation does not count as a personal statement
  • Upload as PDF, PNG, JPG, or GIF, under 2MB
  • Personal statement must be typed, at least one page, 12-point font, and double-spaced; submit in an accepted file format under 2MB.