Texas DPS Scholarship
Texas DPS Scholarship
The Texas DPS Scholarship offers $5,000 to students who are employees or retirees of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and their families. Applicants must be Texas residents with a minimum GPA and standardized test scores.
May 1, 2026
24 days left
$5,000
Award amount
9
Requirements
Who can apply
- Must be an employee or retiree of Texas DPS, or a family member
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Minimum SAT score of 960 or ACT score of 18
- Must be a Texas resident
- High school senior, GED recipient, or undergraduate student
- Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Participation in community service or extracurricular activities
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
open
Study levels
high_school_senior
Eligible institutions
Communities Foundation of Texas
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Verify eligibility criteria on the official site
- Check for any additional required documents
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Specific details on application process
- Information on required documents beyond letters of recommendation
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (2 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Gather letters of recommendation
- Prepare to demonstrate financial need
- Highlight involvement in community service or leadership roles
Key requirements (9)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Employee or retiree of Texas Department of Public Safety, or the child, parent, or spouse of a current, retired, or deceased employee.
- Minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Minimum SAT composite score of 960 or minimum ACT composite score of 18.
- Resident of Texas.
- High school senior or past high school graduate/GED recipient or undergraduate student.
- Seeking an associate or bachelor's degree.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Financial documentation (if required)
- Standardized test scores (if applicable)
Applying
Applications can be submitted online, with a deadline of May 1, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $5,000
Payout: Paid directly to the student
About the provider
Overview
This scholarship offers $5,000 to eligible students connected to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 2, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.