Kids' Chance of Texas Scholarship
Offered by Kids' Chance of Texas
About This Scholarship
Kids' Chance of Texas awards $2,500 to $5,000 per year to students whose parent was catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident. The program reaches a population most scholarship committees never see: families rebuilding their finances after a workplace tragedy. Awards can be used at a university, college, technical school, or trade school, and the organization accepts applications twice a year - by June 30 for the fall semester and December 30 for the spring semester.
Eligibility centers on the parent's accident rather than the student's test scores. The worker must have been a Texas resident at the time of the accident, and the applicant must be between 16 and 25 during the semester the scholarship is awarded and enrolled full time. The application asks for documentation of the injury, proof of dependency, a FAFSA Student Aid Report, a transcript, two recommendation letters from non-relatives, and proof of educational expenses - no formal essay, though applicants provide a written explanation of the workplace accident.
The award is renewable in a practical sense: eligible students can reapply through a separate renewal link for up to eight semesters, enough to cover a four-year degree. Because Kids' Chance affiliates fund as many qualified applicants as donations allow, eligible families should apply even if they assume the odds are long - the applicant pool is small by design.
Eligibility
- Dependent of a parent who was catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident
- The worker must have been a Texas resident at the time of the accident
- Between 16 and 25 years old during the semester the scholarship is awarded
- Enrolled as a full-time student at a university, college, technical school, or trade school
How To Apply
- Open the application from the scholarships page at kidschancetx.org (new applicants and renewals use separate links)
- Gather the required documents: resume, current transcript, two recommendation letters from non-relatives, a recent photo, proof of educational expenses, FAFSA Student Aid Report, proof of dependency, and documentation of the parent's injury (death certificate if applicable)
- Submit by June 30 for the fall semester or December 30 for the spring semester
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for a Kids' Chance of Texas scholarship?
Students aged 16 to 25 whose parent was catastrophically or fatally injured in a work-related accident while a Texas resident. Applicants must be enrolled full time at a college, university, technical, or trade school.
How much does the scholarship pay?
Between $2,500 and $5,000 per year, depending on need and available funding. Awards are granted each fall and spring semester.
Can I receive the scholarship more than once?
Yes. Eligible students can reapply through the renewal application for up to eight semesters of support.