Welcome to the ACET Student Scholarship Page!
High School Seniors:
ACET offers $1000 student scholarships for high school seniors across the state of Texas. Plus, the top scoring student in the state will receive the prestigious Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship, also worth $500.
Eligibility Requirements
Attend a public school district or charter school
● On target to be a 2025-26 high school graduate
● Participation in compensatory educational programs (such as tutoring, mentoring, pregnancy-related services,
services to students experiencing homelessness or after-school academic assistance)
● Demonstrated commitment to improving academic skills through engagement in such programs
Step 1:
Find your Region
Click the button below to find your region. All scholarship applications will be rated by region, so please ensure you select the correct region according to your home address.
Step 2: Review the Rubric
Step 3: Complete the Application
Eligible applicants must submit a completed application via the registration link no later than Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5 PM (CSt). No portion or signature may be omitted. No FAX applications will be accepted and applications sent directly to the ACET Scholarship Committee Chair will be ineligible. You may access an electronic template of the application below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Attend a public school district or charter school
- On target to be a 2025 high school graduate
- Participation in compensatory educational programs (Title I, State Comp-Ed, Career and Technical Education, Bilingual/ESL, State Comp Ed, etc.)
- Demonstrated commitment to improving academic skills through engagement in such programs
Interested applicants must submit a completed application form, along with required documents, and 2 narratives. Application due date is February 27, 2026 at 5 PM (CST).
The scholarship covers up to $1,000 for tuition, fees, and required books. Funds are disbursed directly to the recipient.
Use this interactive map to locate the region you are located in: Texas Education Service Center Map
Looking to apply for the ACET Paraprofessional Scholarship or interested in learning more about how ACET impacts our community? View our Giving Back and Scholarships Page here.