Staff Report
KYLE — Hats Off For Veterans (HOFV), a Texas-based nonprofit organization committed to supporting military veterans and their families, will open its 2026 Higher Education Scholarship Feb. 1.
This scholarship is designed to support veterans who are pursuing their first undergraduate degree at an accredited college or university and are working to transition successfully from military service to higher education, according to a news release.
For the 2026 academic year, HOFV will award two scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. While the GI Bill provides critical educational benefits, the release detailed that the scholarship serves as supplemental financial assistance to help veterans manage additional academic and cost-of-living expenses that are often not fully covered during their educational journey.
“Education changes lives and for many veterans, returning to the classroom is both an exciting opportunity and a significant challenge,” said Lisa Adams, HOFV CEO. “This scholarship is about honoring their service, while investing in their future. Our goal is to remove financial barriers, so veterans can focus on learning, growing and building the next chapter of their lives with confidence and purpose.”
Eligible applicants must be military veterans pursuing their first undergraduate degree, enrolled at least part-time at a college or university and legal residents of the state of Texas. Applicants are required to submit a copy of their DD-214, proof of Texas residency and official documentation verifying enrollment or acceptance for the 2026 academic year. Additionally, an essay of 750 words or more addressing their military service, personal achievements, educational goals and how the funds will be used is required.
Completed applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. March 31. Applications may be submitted electronically or mailed as a hard copy, provided they are postmarked by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed by the scholarship committee.
Scholarship recipients will be notified individually and publicly announced Friday, April 17.
For additional information or questions regarding the application process, contact Adams at [email protected] or at 512-682-5333.
