Other Scholarship Information
TexarkanaCollege’s Rising Star Scholarship
Opening the doors of higher education to every young man and woman who desires a college degree, the Rising Star Scholarship is a full tuition and fee scholarship for academic or vocational classes for the freshmen and sophomore years. Applicants must be current high school graduates, apply for and not be eligible for the full PELL Grant, and have a family taxable income of $75,000 or less. Application deadline is August 1st following high school graduation.
The Council for Exceptional Children
Scholarships available for individuals planning on entering the field of special education. For more information, visit
Career Colleges and Schools
CareerColleges and Schools of Texas
$1,000.00 scholarship available for students planning to attend a career or technical in the state of Texas. Please visit with the College Recruiter for a list of schools, and additional information.
Imagine America
$1,000.00 career education award available to recent high school graduates pursuing post secondary education at career colleges across the United States. Students must have a 2.5 GPA, demonstrated voluntary community service, and financial need. Visit with the College Recruiter for more details.
Scholarships for Individuals with ADD/ADHD
Bank of America Abilities Scholarship Program
Scholarships awarded to students with disabilities and have a permanent residence in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia , Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, new Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. Students should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. For more information, call 864-268-3363.
Anne Ford Scholarship
A $10,000 award given to a high school senior with an identified learning disability who plans to pursue an undergraduate degree. For more information, visit or call 212-545-7510.
Foundation for Exceptional Children – Stanley E. Jackson Award for Gifted/Talented Students with Disabilities
Scholarship money available to freshmen with a disability. Visit
P. Buckley Moss Society Harbison Award
Scholarships available for high school seniors with learning disabilities. For more information, write to the P. Buckley Moss Society, 601 Shenandoah Village Drive, Suite 1C, Waynesboro, VA22980. Interested parties may also call 540-943-5678.