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Texas History Essay Contest

Sons of the Republic of Texas
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 11/1/2025
Closes: 1/31/2026

Texas History Essay Contest recognizes and rewards, with college scholarships, high school seniors who write outstanding essays on the history of Texas.

Win up to
$4,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: No
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This competition is open to graduating seniors in all high schools in the United States.
  • Applicants submit an essay on a topic that changes annually but relates to the history of Texas; a recent topic was "Dr.
  • Anson Jones, Last President of the Republic of Texas." Essays must be between 1,500 and 2,000 words in length and conform to standard academic style.
  • Only 1 essay may be submitted from each high school.
  • Selection is based on the depth of research in Texas history, originality of thought and expression, and organization.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Intended Area of Study
    American History
    Activities
    Writing Nonfiction

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