Empowering the next generation
Learn about scholarships for students of Bluebonnet members
In 2026, Bluebonnet will award $2,500 Scholarships of Excellence to eligible graduating high school students pursuing higher education.
- Academic scholarships: For students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree at a university, college, community college or junior college.
- Trade & Technical scholarships: For students pursuing a trade or technical certificate or associate’s degree.
To be eligible, applicants must be a senior of a high school or an accredited Home Extended Studies program who are graduating in the 2025–2026 school year and plan to attend a college, university, or trade and technical school. They must also reside in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a current Bluebonnet member with an active account and whose primary residence is within Bluebonnet’s service area.
Applications for 2026 have closed.
Two high school students, juniors or seniors residing in Bluebonnet's service area, will be awarded the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour. This is an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to tour our nation’s capital, June 14-22, 2026. The selected students will also receive a $1,000 scholarship.
To be eligible, applicants must be juniors or seniors enrolled in a high school or an accredited Home Extended Studies program, be available to participate in the tour to Washington, D.C., attend an orientation session in March and a magazine interview following the trip. They must also reside in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a current Bluebonnet member with an active account and whose primary residence is within Bluebonnet’s service area.
Applications for 2026 have closed. Stay tuned for more information about our selected recipients.
