Empowering the next generation

Learn about scholarships for students of Bluebonnet members

Young people

A link to applications for 2026 scholarships will be available here Nov.1. Submission deadline is March 6, 2026.

In 2026, Bluebonnet will award $2,500 Scholarships of Excellence to eligible graduating high school students pursuing a bachelor’s degree at a university, college, community college or junior college. Students must reside in the Bluebonnet service area.

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Academic scholarships

A link to applications for 2026 scholarships will be available here Nov.1. Submission deadline is March 6, 2026.

In 2026, Bluebonnet will award $2,500 Scholarships of Excellence to eligible graduating high school students pursuing a trade or technical certificate or associate’s degree. Students must reside in the Bluebonnet service area.

Read a story about the 2025 scholarship recipients

 

Trade and technical scholarships

Applications for the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour will be available here Nov. 1. Application deadline is Jan. 16, 2026.

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. 

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Application deadlines

Scholarship of Excellence (Academic): $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Applications available Nov. 1. Deadline is March 6, 2026.

Scholarship of Excellence (Trade and Technical): $2,500 scholarship for high school seniors planning to pursue trade and technical certificates. Applications available Nov. 1. Deadline is March 6, 2026. 

Government-in-Action Youth Tour: Washington, D.C. tour and $1,000 scholarship for high school juniors and seniors. Applications available Nov. 1. Deadline is Jan. 16, 2026.

Questions or comments?

If you have any questions about Scholarships of Excellence, please contact:

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

If you have questions about the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, please contact:

Barbara Turner
Mobile: 512-940-5885
barbara.turner@bluebonnet.coop