Federal Pell Grants are funded by the federal government which awards money to undergraduates so they can continue to pursue their education after high school. For the 2010 to 2011 years, the maximum Pell Grant award was $5,550. In order to receive this award, you must be enrolled at least part-time in a college program that leads to an associate or bachelor's degree or certificate.
The Academic Competitive Grant is a federal grant that is available to graduating seniors who will be freshmen in the fall. This grant is also available to sophomore undergraduates already in college.
The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant is federally funded and is for undergraduates that have expressed financial need. This kind of Pell Grant first considers those with the lowest expected family contributions. The FSEOG offers $100 to $4,000 a year.
The Charley Wootan Grant Program is a first-come, first-serve, need-based grant program in Texas to undergraduate students. Every year this program provides up to $4,394 per successful applicant. Since 2000, this grant program has awarded nearly $9.8 million.
The Truman Scholarship Foundation Award is a merit-based grant for undergraduate students that plan to attend a college in preparation for careers in non-profit public services.