Port Aransas ISD Scholarships

The mission of Texas SandFest is to give back to the community by raising funds for local non-profit organizations and scholarships. 

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Texas SandFest was able to award $273,350 in 2026 to Port Aransas High School students. ​

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Our commitment to this community truly shines through at Texas SandFest. ​ In 2025, Texas SandFest contributed a total of $464,169 to the Port Aransas community. We are honored to report that $274,419 of those funds were awarded as scholarships, with the remaining $189,750 distributed among our community-driven initiatives and local charitable organizations.

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This is part of our growing legacy of giving: since 2012,  Texas SandFest's total contributions have surpassed $3.3 Million. This impressive figure includes over $1.4 Million dedicated to student scholarships and more than $1.9 Million supporting community-driven initiatives and local charitable organizations.

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Texas SandFest Scholarship Requirements 

Thank you for your organization's interest in applying for a Scholarship from Texas SandFest. Below are the criteria in which Scholarships are awarded: 

• NEED TO GET LIST FROM MR. KAY 

• ​Add 2026 scholarship recipients

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