Eligibility Criteria:

• Residents of the State of Texas
• Currently a high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 for students planning to attend a 4-year college or university
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 for students planning to attend a 2-year college
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must demonstrate a history of community service
• Must be a first-generation college student
• Preferred populations: minority; veterans, particularly service in Iraq or Afghanistan or similar

Award Information:

• Four (4) scholarships awarded: $3,000 for students at 4-year colleges/universities & $2,000 for students at 2-year colleges
• One-time award; students may reapply annually as long as eligible
• Must attend a public college or university in Texas
• Must enroll in 12 hours in both the fall and spring semesters