Kindness Carries On Scholarship

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Award

Varies

One-time award

Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

Closes
February 28, 2027
closes in 108 days
Essay
No
Recommendations
1
Need-based
No
Merit-based
Yes
Time to apply
~1.5 hrs

Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.

Requirements

Who can apply for the Kindness Carries On Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.

  • Must be a resident of Texas
  • Open to high school seniors

To apply

  • 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
  • Nominators must be a teacher, principal, coach, school administrator, church leader, or community leader in Texas.
  • Nominations by personal relations, family members, or friends are not accepted.
  • Nominees must be graduating high school seniors in the Class of 2027.

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Does your student qualify?

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  • Requires TX residency

  • For high school seniors

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About the scholarship

This scholarship honors high school seniors who reflect kindness, empathy, inclusivity, and compassion in their daily lives. Students cannot apply directly and must be nominated by an educator, coach, or community leader. Selected recipients are awarded college scholarships to support their post-secondary education.

How to apply

Nominated through the high school

  1. 1Have an eligible Texas educator, coach, administrator, church leader, or community leader access the online nomination form.
  2. 2The nominator fills out student, school, and guardian details.
  3. 3The nominator submits answers to the narrative questions, including five distinct reasons with examples highlighting the student's kindness.
  4. 4Submit the nomination form online before February 28, 2027.

From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.

How the winners are chosen

The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.

Time to apply
~1.5 hrs of work

Deadline and application cycle

The current deadline is February 28, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 28 each year. Applications typically open in October.

Applications open
October 2026
Applications close
February 28, 2027

Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.

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Common questions about the Kindness Carries On Scholarship

How much is the Kindness Carries On Scholarship worth?

The Kindness Carries On Scholarship awards varies.

When is the Kindness Carries On Scholarship deadline?

The current deadline is February 28, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 28 each year. Applications typically open in October.

When do Kindness Carries On Scholarship applications open?

Applications typically open in October, and close February 28, 2027.

Who is eligible for the Kindness Carries On Scholarship?

Key requirements: Must be a resident of Texas; Open to high school seniors.

Does the Kindness Carries On Scholarship require an essay?

No essay is required. The application does ask for 1 recommendation. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours on it.

How hard is it to win the Kindness Carries On Scholarship?

The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to Texas residents and recommendation letters are required, a step many applicants skip. Plan on about 1.5 hrs of work.

Is the Kindness Carries On Scholarship free to apply?

Yes. The Kindness Carries On Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.

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