Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship
Texas Interscholastic League Foundation · Free to apply
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
- May 21, 2027
- closes in 190 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1.8 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation 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.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must have qualified and competed at the state level in an eligible UIL academic, debate, theatre, essay, or robotics contest (athletic and music competitions do not qualify).
- Must plan to attend an accredited college or university located in Texas full-time.
Good to know
- Application window for the 2027 cycle.
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About the scholarship
Scholarships for graduating high school seniors who qualified for and competed in eligible UIL academic, debate, speech, drama, or robotics state competitions. Recipients must plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college or university in Texas. A single general application matches eligible students to various donor-funded awards.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the online application on the TILF website between March 1 and May 21, 2027.
- 2Submit an electronic copy of your high school transcript.
- 3Provide SAT or ACT score reports if you took either exam.
- 4Submit one letter of recommendation from a superintendent, principal, assistant principal, counselor, or UIL coach.
- 5Upload pages 1 and 2 of your parent/guardian's most recent IRS Form 1040 with sensitive numbers redacted, plus your college financial aid award letter or FAFSA Submission Summary.
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 Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.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
- ~1.8 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is May 21, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 21 each year. Applications typically open in March.
- Applications open
- March 2027
- Applications close
- May 21, 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 Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship
How much is the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship worth?
The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship awards varies.
When is the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is May 21, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around May 21 each year. Applications typically open in March.
When do Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in March, and close May 21, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of Texas; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application does ask for 1 recommendation and a transcript. Expect to spend about 1.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation 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 1.8 hrs of work.
Is the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Texas Interscholastic League Foundation 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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