Student Scholarships
Inspiring Minds, Shaping Futures
Every year, TAGT invests in the future of gifted students across Texas by awarding more than $30,000 in scholarships. These opportunities spark curiosity, fuel ambition, and empower students to turn big ideas into real possibilities.
2026 TAGT scholarships are now open.
Scholarship Timeline:
- Application Deadline: February 27, 2026
- Winners Notified: April 10, 2026
- Payments Mailed By: May 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Lauren Windey.
Scholarship Descriptions
Summer Enrichment Scholarships
Awarded to identified gifted students grades K-12, who live in Texas, are currently participating in a gifted program, and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $1,000. Students may use these scholarships to attend programs with academic, fine art, or performing arts focus. *Students may only qualify as a recipient of a Summer Scholarship once every three years. Summer Scholarship recipients must wait two years before applying again.*
Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship
This scholarship of $7,500 is awarded in honor of Laura Allard, a Founder and the first Executive Director of TAGT, to two (2) graduating G/T high school students in Texas who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement; possess a strong sense of purpose with clearly defined goals and a long-term plan for achieving those goals. Students from underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply (e.g., culturally, linguistically, ethnically diverse students; first generation students; rural populations; free or reduced lunch; twice exceptional; etc).
Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship
A $2500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school student in Texas who has demonstrated outstanding leadership.