Empowering the next generation

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

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In 2023, 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. The application deadline was March 24, 2023. 

Read a story about the 2022 recipients

Academic scholarships

In 2023, 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. The application deadline was March 24, 2023. 

Read a story here about the 2022 recipients

 

 

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 11 - 19, 2023.

Stay tuned for a story on the 2023 recipients. 

Read a story about the 2022 recipients

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Application deadlines

2023 youth tour and scholarship applications are available

Scholarship of Excellence (Academic): $2,500 scholarship for high school students planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Applications were due March 24, 2023. Judges are reviewing applications.

Scholarship of Excellence (Trade and Technical) Application: $2,500 scholarship for high school students planning to pursue trade and technical certificates. Applications were due March 24, 2023. Judges are reviewing applications.

Government-in-Action Youth Tour: Washington, D.C., tour and $1,000 scholarship for high school students. Applications closed Jan. 20, 2023. Winners have been selected and contacted.

Questions or comments?

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

Karen Urban
Office: 512-332-7961
Mobile: 979-540-9711 
karen.urban@bluebonnet.coop