Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a Texas resident
• Must be a first-generation college student
• Currently a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate a history of community service
• Preferred populations: veterans, particularly service in Iraq or Afghanistan or similar
• GPA requirements to apply:
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for students pursuing a 4-year degree
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for students pursuing a 2-year degree
  • Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA should be rounded to two decimal points.

Award Information:

• Four (4) scholarships awarded out:
  • $3,000 for students pursuing a 4-year degree
  • $2,000 for students pursuing a 2-year degree
• One-time award; previous recipients may reapply as long as all eligibility requirements are met
• Must attend a public college or university in Texas
• Must be enrolled in 12 credit hours per semester

What Is Needed for This Application?

• Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
• Two (2) essays
• One (1) recommendation form 
• Transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
• Education information
• Financial information

Language Considerations:

• This application is offered in both English and Spanish.
• To view your application in Spanish, click the "EN" dropdown button in the top right corner of the screen and select "Español".
• You may toggle between English and Spanish while filling out your application.