Other Scholarships

The following colleges and universities also offer additional awards to contestants in UIL academic events. More information about these scholarships can be obtained by contacting the school directly.

  • Angelo State University

Angelo State University awards 7 $1,000 one-year UIL scholarships to students who will be attending Angelo State University from a UIL Region 2, Conference 1A high school. In addition, Carr Academic Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 per year are available to qualified students. Criteria can be found here or by contacting the ASU Scholarship Programs Office at 325-942-2777.

  • Blinn College

Blinn offers scholarships to students who placed first, second, or third in Academic UIL competition at the state meet.

1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $750
3rd Place - $500

Students must submit documentation showing their participation and place to be reviewed for eligibility. Documentation for this scholarship must be received before the first Fall semester immediately after the student graduates from high school. Each student who submits documentation will be reviewed to determine their eligibility for the scholarship. Availability of this scholarship can vary depending on student demand. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at scholarships@blinn.edu, 979-830-4144, or 979-209-7230.

  • San Jacinto College

San Jacinto College offers scholarships to students who competed at the UIL Academic State Meet. Eligible applicants will receive a scholarship equal to one year of tuition, fees, and books. Contact Jerry Ivins, Director of Theatre & Film, at 201-542-2039 or jerry.ivins@sjcd.edu.

  • Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offers scholarships to students who participate in their invitational practice meets. Eligible contests include Math, Calculator Applications, Number Sense, and Literary Criticism. Contact the TTU UIL offices at 806-742-2350 or uil@ttu.edu to inquire about invitational meets and scholarship opportunities.

Texas Tech also offers the UIL State Accounting Scholarship. As a standout performer in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Academic State Meet’s Accounting Contest in 2023 or 2024, or a key member of a winning team, you may be eligible for a scholarship of up to $8,000 to attend Texas Tech University’s Rawls College of Business. See more details here and contact Kirsten Cook, Director of the Lyons School of Accounting, at 806-834-7737 or kirsten.cook@ttu.edu with any questions.

  • Texas Woman's University

Scholarships are available for first place UIL winners in Journalism, Speech, One-Act Play, or Ready Writing, and to winners or runners-up in Debate. Contact Governor Jackson, DIrector of Financial Aid, at 940-898-3064 or gjackson@twu.edu.

  • Tyler Junior College

Tyler Junior College offers a limited number of scholarships to All Star Cast members at the UIL State One-Act Play contests. For application forms, contact Dr. David W. Crawford, Speech & Theatre Department Professor, at 913-510-2678 or dcra@tjc.edu.