Texas State AFL-CIO Scholarship

Texas State AFL-CIO Scholarship provides financial assistance to union members and their children in Texas who plan to attend college in any state. Each year, the Texas AFL-CIO awards dozens of Texas high school seniors scholarships. The 2026 deadline for applications was Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Scholarships are one-time grants of $1,500. Members or children of members of local unions (or children whose legal guardians are members of local unions) that are affiliated with the Texas AFL-CIO and the local Central Labor Council may apply. Applicants must be high school seniors who are planning to attend a university, college, or technical institute in the summer or fall term. Selection considers applicant's financial need, academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and understanding of the labor movement as demonstrated by test scores and interviews. Application forms are available from the Central Labor Council or the Texas AFL-CIO Education Department. Mail applications to: Texas AFL-CIO Education Department, P.O. Box 12727, Austin, TX 78711. Contact: scholarship@texasaflcio.org or (512) 477-6195.