# Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program

> Amount varies from Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. See the official page for current dates..

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/texas-science-technology-engineering-and-math-t-stem-challenge-scholarship-program
- Provider: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: See the official page for current dates.
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/tx
- Official page: https://www.highered.texas.gov/institutional-grant-opportunities/texas-science-engineering-math-and-science-t-stem-challenge-scholarship-program/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Challenge Scholarship Program is administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. This initiative supports students who are enrolled full-time at participating community or technical colleges in Texas. Applicants must be pursuing a degree or career pathway in specified science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields. The program functions as a merit-based scholarship, with student eligibility determined by academic performance, such as grade point average, and the successful completion of coursework that leads to careers in these high-demand industries. In addition to financial support, participating institutions collaborate with local businesses to help students secure part-time employment opportunities related to their studies. To apply, students should coordinate with their institution's financial aid office, which typically requires completing the FAFSA or the state equivalent to assess overall financial need and eligibility. For current dates and deadlines, applicants must see the official page for current dates.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: TX
- Education level: Undergraduate
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year
- College types: 2-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college
- Students must be enrolled full-time at a participating Texas community or technical college, pursuing a degree or career pathway in specified science, technology, engineering, or mathematics fields.

## How to apply

Students must apply directly through their participating Texas community or technical college, as the state agency awards grant funds to the institutions to distribute.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.