Supporting the future leaders of Texas with over $3.6MM in scholarships since 1992. Haraldson Foundation Scholarship helps Texas students afford the top Texas universities.

Community Service, Academic Excellence & Leadership

About Us
Ms. Haraldson's desire was to see that young Texans, continue their higher education in Texas.  She believed that her home state was losing its top talent and leadership to other states because of scholarships.  She dreamed of enticing and encouraging outstanding students to choose the best Texas schools and become the future leaders of this state.  The Haraldson Foundation was founded with this vision and provides need-based, endowed scholarships for the future leaders for her beloved Texas.

Since the first scholarship awards in 1992, over $3,600,000 has been distributed to students attending Texas universities.

Haraldson Foundation scholarships have provided funding for many outstanding future Texas leaders.  Haraldson graduates have continued their formal education in graduate schools of law, medicine, and doctoral programs.  Many Haraldson Scholars have broadened the scope of their educations to include international studies.  One student was recently named a Marshall Scholar and was invited to study at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.  Students have studied internationally through The University of Texas' Study Abroad Program in Denmark, Australia, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Italy, Spain, France, and Germany.  Other Haraldson Scholars have continued their public service activies through participation in  the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and in social work. In many ways, each Haraldson graduate perpetuates Ms. Haraldson's commitment to community service, academic excellence, and leadership in Texas.​

Scholarship Summary

  • Total Award:  $40,000 - Distributions of $5,000 per semester for 8 (or less) consecutive semesters 
  • ​Criteria: Academic excellence, Volunteer and community service activities, Demonstrated leadership and character, and Documentation for financial need
  • Awards: Average of 10 new awards per year

Developing Texas' Future Leaders

Mission Statement
The Haraldson Foundation encourages young adults to become the future leaders for the state of Texas, by providing academic scholarships for study at the University of Texas.