Cotulla High School

For CHS Seniors!
This scholarship is a Full Ride to College!

The Texas Leadership Scholars Program is a 4 year scholarship opportunity for students who are going to attend the following colleges in the Fall 2026. 
Angelo State University

East Texas A&M University (formerly TAMU-commerce)
Lamar University
Midwestern State University
Prairie View A&M University
Sam Houston State University

Sul Ross State University
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M International University

Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi

Texas A&M University Galveston
Texas A&M University Kingsville
Texas A&M University San Antonio

Texas A&M University Texarkana
Texas A&M University Victoria
Texas Southern University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman's University
University of Houston
University of North Texas

University of North Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas
The University of Texas Arlington
The University of Texas Dallas
The University of Texas El Paso
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The University of Texas San Antonio
The University of Texas Tyler
West Texas A&M University

Please complete the application by February 17, 2026.  Do not wait to complete your application!

Please review these tips BEFORE submitting your application. Save or Print for reference.

Welcome to the Texas Leadership Scholars Program Application

·           This is the official application for the Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program, a statewide leadership and scholarship initiative available at multiple public universities across Texas.

·           As part of this application, you will be asked to select the participating institution(s) where you would like to be considered for the TLS Program.

o   Important: While the TLS Program is administered by the University of North Texas (UNT), this is not an application to UNT nor is it an application exclusively for UNT. Your application will be shared only with the institution(s) you select.

o   You must also apply for admission directly to the institution(s) you choose.

Applications are due February 17, 2026, at 11:59 pm CST. Click the link below

https://unt.govfa.net/218293

·     If you try to submit the application after 11:59 pm CST, it will not be accepted.

·     If you start the application prior to the deadline, but you attempt to submit it after the deadline, it will not be accepted.

·     Do not use your high school email address. You should use an email address you will have access to after graduation.

·     When typing the name of your high school, you should type it’s official name, it SHOULD automatically populate as you start typing. The city and county will auto populate as well.

·     If it does not, you can manually type the name of the school in the box.

·     If you manually type in the name of the school, you will be directed to manually type in the city and county.

·     Double check the spelling of the email address for your recommendation.

·     Make a note of who you used as a reference for this scholarship.

·     An email will be sent to the email address you provided for your recommendation as soon as you submit your application.

·   The email will be sent from TexasScholars@mail.unt.edu.

·     ALWAYS double check all spelling, especially email addresses.

·     Military Service and Eligibility

o    The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) Program requires scholars to be enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate degree program at a participating institution during the fall semester immediately following high school graduation. Applicants who plan to complete National Guard or other military service during the fall semester and intend to defer enrollment until the spring may not be eligible for consideration for this program.