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ACET Student Scholarship 2027 - Up to $1,500

Deadline Expected around 27 February 2027, 5 p.m. CST (confirm on acetx.org) 162 days left · Hosted by Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas · Published

The ACET Student Scholarship 2027 recognizes Texas high school seniors who leaned on compensatory education services to strengthen their academics. ACET awards $1,000 scholarships across the state, and the highest-scoring applicant statewide also earns the Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship for an extra $500. You must attend a public school district or charter school in Texas, graduate in the current cycle, and show real participation in programs such as Title I, State Compensatory Education, Career and Technical Education, Bilingual/ESL, tutoring, mentoring, or homeless student supports. Regional directors score your essay with a published rubric after you enter your ESC region from TEA''s district locator. The 2025-26 deadline was February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST online only; ACET invites seniors to return in fall 2026 for the next application link.

Statewide senior awards
$1,000
Top state scorer bonus
+$500
Typical deadline (CST)
Late Feb
Comp-ed participants
Texas seniors
How to apply Am I eligible? Official website

What is the ACET Student Scholarship?

If you grew up accessing Title I tutoring, after-school academic labs, or homeless student supports in a Texas public school, ACET wants your story on record. The Association for Compensatory Educators of Texas backs the administrators who run those programs, and its student scholarship line sends cash to seniors who actually used the services.

The baseline award is $1,000 toward tuition, fees, and required books, paid directly to you. ACET also watches for the strongest essay statewide and layers on the Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship, an extra $500 for that top scorer. You need to be graduating from a Texas district or charter school, and your file should show real engagement with compensatory programs rather than a one-off attendance sheet.

Like the paraprofessional line, this scholarship runs through an online portal tied to your ESC region. Regional directors grade your essay against a rubric ACET publishes each year. The 2025-26 cycle shut at 5 p.m. Central on February 27, 2026, with no mailed backups accepted. Seniors planning for the next round should bookmark acetx.org and return in fall 2026 when ACET reopens applications for the 2026-27 class.

Who can apply

Eligibility

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    Texas public district or charter senior
    You must attend a public school district or charter school in Texas and be on track to graduate in the current academic year ACET names on the application.
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    Participation in compensatory education
    ACET requires involvement in compensatory programs such as Title I, State Compensatory Education, Career and Technical Education, Bilingual/ESL, tutoring, mentoring, pregnancy-related services, homeless supports, or after-school academic assistance.
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    Demonstrated academic engagement
    Show a commitment to improving your skills through those programs. Your essay and application should reflect how compensatory services shaped your path toward graduation.
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    Online application only when open
    ACET accepts complete online submissions during the posted window. Mailed applications are not accepted, and incomplete packets are rejected.
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    Correct ESC region on the form
    Use TEA's School District Locator to enter the Education Service Center region tied to your district. ACET routes files to regional directors for scoring.
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    Meet the published essay rubric
    Regional directors evaluate your essay against ACET's rubric. Read it before you write so your story matches the criteria they prioritize.
What you get

Benefits

  • Standard ACET student scholarship Up to $1,000
  • Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship $500 for statewide top scorer
  • Tuition and fees Eligible expenses
  • Required books Eligible expenses
  • Disbursement Paid directly to recipient
  • Room and board Not specified as covered
What to prepare

Document checklist

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    ACET online student scholarship application
    Complete the form linked from acetx.org when the cycle opens. You may save and return before the deadline.
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    ESC region verification
    Record your ESC region number from TEA's School District Locator using your district address. Contact [email protected] if you need help.
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    Personal essay scored by regional directors
    Draft the essay prompts ACET publishes with the rubric. Focus on your compensatory program participation and academic growth.
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    Senior graduation status documentation
    Be ready to confirm you are on target to graduate in the cycle year ACET specifies on the live application.
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    Compensatory program participation details
    Summarize tutoring, mentoring, Title I, SCE, CTE, Bilingual/ESL, or related services you used. Counselors or program staff can help you describe them accurately.
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    Any attachments listed on the live form
    Check the student scholarship page each fall for updated attachment requirements before you submit.
Step by step

How to apply

ACET closes applications between cycles. The Giving Back page and student scholarship URL announce when seniors may apply for 2026-27.
List Title I, SCE, CTE, Bilingual/ESL, tutoring, mentoring, or homeless supports you used. Talk with your counselor if you need official program names.
Run your district address through TEA's School District Locator and enter the region number on the application.
Download the rubric from the student scholarship page and outline your essay around the scored categories.
ACET rejects incomplete applications. Save progress if needed, but submit the full packet before 5 p.m. CST on the deadline day.
The 2025-26 deadline was February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST. Plan for a similar late-February date unless ACET posts otherwise.
ACET lists recipients on its website after regional review. The top statewide scorer receives both the $1,000 award and the $500 Burroughs prize.
When

Deadline and timeline

Application deadline
Expected around 27 February 2027, 5 p.m. CST (confirm on acetx.org)
162 days left
Fall 2026
ACET expected to release the 2026-27 student scholarship application and rubric online.
Nov 2026 - Feb 2027
Seniors draft essays, confirm compensatory program participation, and finish the online form.
Late Feb 2027
Anticipated deadline near 5 p.m. CST, mirroring the February 27, 2026 closing time from the prior year.
Spring 2027
Regional ACET directors score essays and rank applicants within each ESC region.
Spring 2027
Statewide top scorer identified for the Wade & Sandy Burroughs $500 add-on.
Summer 2027
Funds disbursed to recipients heading to college, trade school, or other post-secondary plans.
Questions

FAQ

How much is the ACET Student Scholarship worth?

Most winners receive up to $1,000 for tuition, fees, and required books. The highest-scoring student statewide also receives the Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship, an additional $500.

Who can apply for the ACET Student Scholarship?

Texas high school seniors in public districts or charter schools who participated in compensatory education programs and are on track to graduate in the cycle year may apply when the online window is open.

When is the ACET Student Scholarship due?

The 2025-26 application closed February 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. CST. ACET tells applicants to check back in fall 2026; late February Central Time has been the standard deadline.

What is the Wade & Sandy Burroughs Scholarship?

It is a $500 add-on ACET awards to the top-scoring student applicant statewide in the same cycle as the standard $1,000 ACET student scholarships.

Which compensatory programs count for ACET student awards?

ACET names Title I, State Compensatory Education, Career and Technical Education, Bilingual/ESL, tutoring, mentoring, pregnancy-related services, homeless supports, and after-school academic help as examples.

Can I mail my ACET student scholarship application?

No. ACET accepts online submissions only during the open window and will not review mailed or incomplete applications.

Can I save my ACET student application and finish later?

Yes. ACET confirms you may start the online form and return to complete it before the deadline, provided the full application is submitted on time.

Where do I apply for the ACET Student Scholarship?

Use the application link posted on acetx.org when the cycle is open, starting from the student scholarships page or the Giving Back and Scholarships hub.

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