Empowering the next generation

Apply today for the Government-in-Action Youth Tour and/or a Scholarship of Excellence.

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In 2024, Bluebonnet will award Scholarships of Excellence for academics to eligible graduating high school seniors. Each $2,500 scholarship is intended for students who will pursue a non-vocational bachelor’s degree at a university, college, community college or junior college. Applications will open on Nov. 1, 2023. 

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Academic scholarships

In 2024, Bluebonnet will award Scholarships of Excellence for trade & technical to eligible graduating high school seniors. Each $2,500 scholarship is intended for students who will pursue a trade or technical certificate or associate's degree in a vocational field. Applications will open on Nov. 1, 2023. 

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Trade and technical scholarships

The Government-in-Action Youth Tour offers two high school students, juniors or seniors, in Bluebonnet's service area the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., to tour our nation’s capital. Students also visit the state Capitol, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and receive a $1,000 scholarship. The next tour is scheduled for June 16-23, 2024. Applications for the youth tour will open on Nov. 1, 2023. 

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Application deadlines

2024 youth tour and scholarship applications will open November 1, 2023.

Scholarship of Excellence (Academic): $2,500 scholarship for high school students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Applications will open on November 1, 2023 and close on March 8, 2024. 

Scholarship of Excellence (Trade and Technical) Application: $2,500 scholarship for high school students planning to pursue trade and technical certificates. Applications will open on November 1, 2023 and close on March 8, 2024.

Government-in-Action Youth Tour: Washington, D.C., tour and $1,000 scholarship for high school students. Applications will open on November 1, 2023 and will close on January 19, 2024.

Questions or comments?

If you have any questions about our scholarships, please contact:

Sherry Murphy
Mobile: 979-966-8062
sherry.murphy@bluebonnet.coop