Slidell Schools

The Princeton Prize in Race Relations identifies and recognizes high school students who, through action and service, have demonstrated leadership in advancing racial equity, promoting racial understanding, or eliminating racial bias and prejudice in their schools and communities.Prize recipients receive a cash prize of $1,000 and an all-expenses-paid weekend to a Symposium on Race at Princeton University, where they will...

The Big Tex Scholarship Program has awarded college scholarships to more than 3,000 students for a total of more than $17.4 million. Eligible recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair, graduating seniors from six Dallas Independent School District high schools in the Fair...

Maverick Academic Scholars are selected from incoming freshmen who have a demonstrated history of strong academic performance. Maverick Academic Scholarships range from $1,000 to $8,000 per year and may be renewed for up to three additional years. The awards vary based upon individual student profile, the stronger the profile, the higher the award.Every incoming freshman will receive a holistic review...

Cecil and Theresa Peacock founded The Ray Anthony Peacock Scholarship Fund to honor the memory of their son, Ray Anthony Peacock. Ray was an outstanding student at Burkeville High School. He graduated in 1977, and began to pursue a degree at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas; however tragically, in 1977 his life ended. His short life was marked by outstanding...

For the 2025/2026 school year, the benefit amount awarded to members pursing higher education will be increased to $110,000 in total. BetterLife members may apply for BetterLife’s National Scholarship benefit consisting of up to 61 scholarships. They are as follows:One (1) $10,000 Annual Scholarship awarded to a deserving BetterLife memberNine (9) $5,000 Annual Scholarships awarded to deserving BetterLife membersOne (1)...

Eligibility RequirementsTo be eligible for a TEOG award, a student must:Be classified by the institution as a Texas residentBe registered with Selective Service, or be exemptHave financial need, as determined by the institutionBe enrolled at least half-time as an undergraduate student at an eligible 2-year institutionNot have attempted more than 30 semester credit hours (excluding credits for dual enrollment or...